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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

W161 RNNMOT history

W161 RNN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 305,819 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2022.

W161 RNN grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Nov 2023
Mileage
305,819 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
8,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W161 RNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
1 Mar 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

W161 RNN was last recorded at 305,819 miles on 28 Nov 2022, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
305,809 miles · 17 Nov 2022
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
8,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 305,819 miles
  • 2021 – 298,834 miles
  • 2020 – 291,730 miles
  • 2019 – 277,931 miles
  • 2018 – 267,748 miles
  • 2017 – 258,608 miles
  • 2016 – 250,072 miles
  • 2015 – 240,063 miles
  • 2014 – 231,804 miles
  • 2013 – 222,994 miles
  • 2012 – 214,782 miles
  • 2011 – 205,495 miles
  • 2010 – 198,167 miles
  • 2009 – 190,670 miles
  • 2008 – 185,043 miles
  • 2007 – 175,800 miles
  • 2006 – 170,071 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass305,819 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryCentre brake pipe slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

What MOT advisories mean

Recurring issues

Items recorded at more than one earlier MOT but not at the latest one. Repeat advisories can show maintenance that was put off.

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2018

  • Offside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 8 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass305,819 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    305,819 miles
    Test number
    469761482234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake pipe slightly corroded

  2. Fail305,809 miles (+6,975)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    305,809 miles
    Test number
    944126969811
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre brake pipe slightly corroded

  3. Pass298,834 miles (+7,104)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    298,834 miles
    Test number
    190826238065
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass291,730 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    291,730 miles
    Test number
    136456088175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail291,727 miles (+13,796)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,727 miles
    Test number
    827528194819
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  6. Pass277,931 miles (+10,183)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    277,931 miles
    Test number
    652866068805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner track rod slight play
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak

  7. Pass267,748 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    267,748 miles
    Test number
    104972607068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail267,746 miles (+9,138)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,746 miles
    Test number
    823795313418
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  9. Pass258,608 miles (+8,536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    258,608 miles
    Test number
    665889001737
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass250,072 miles (+49)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    250,072 miles
    Test number
    503318023582
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  11. Fail250,023 miles (+9,960)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,023 miles
    Test number
    973676636337
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded

  12. Pass240,063 miles (+1)3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    240,063 miles
    Test number
    919740125198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBody and under vehicle corrosion.
    • NoteBoth front x2 shocker bushes perished with age.
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash.
    • NoteOil leak.
    • NotePlay in both front inner track rods / steering arms.
    • NoteRear brake pipe to rear flexis corroded slightly.

  13. Fail240,062 miles (+8,258)7 failures3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,062 miles
    Test number
    245419315479
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBody and under vehicle corrosion.
    • NoteBoth front x2 shocker bushes perished with age.
    • NoteBrake warning light on dash.
    • NoteHand brake release spring snapped and cable in poor cond.
    • NoteOil leak.
    • NotePlay in both front inner track rods / steering arms.
    • NoteRear brake pipe to rear flexis corroded slightly.

  14. Pass231,804 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    231,804 miles
    Test number
    478221824198
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail231,804 miles (+8,810)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,804 miles
    Test number
    516371924136
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass222,994 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    222,994 miles
    Test number
    469653313196
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail222,994 miles (+8,212)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,994 miles
    Test number
    565373413159
    • DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass214,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    214,782 miles
    Test number
    215395522493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail214,782 miles (+9,287)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,782 miles
    Test number
    836015822197
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass205,495 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    205,495 miles
    Test number
    216836521404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail205,495 miles (+7,328)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,495 miles
    Test number
    638525921160
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass198,167 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    198,167 miles
    Test number
    614972310119
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Fail198,167 miles (+7,497)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,167 miles
    Test number
    154922110133
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass190,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    190,670 miles
    Test number
    990921829195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail190,670 miles (+5,627)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,670 miles
    Test number
    521050629101
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Note1.hand brake cable fraying.

  26. Pass185,043 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    185,043 miles
    Test number
    290813618462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail185,043 miles (+9,243)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,043 miles
    Test number
    101292818105
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass175,800 miles (+5,729)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    175,800 miles
    Test number
    351876807155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass170,071 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    170,071 miles
    Test number
    372720146004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail170,064 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,064 miles
    Test number
    193449036454
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about W161 RNN

Does W161 RNN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on W161 RNN expired on 27 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on W161 RNN?
The MOT on W161 RNN expired on 27 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has W161 RNN done?
W161 RNN was recorded at 305,819 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2022, an average of 8,080 miles a year.
Has W161 RNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W161 RNN has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on W161 RNN ever gone down?
No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
What did the latest MOT on W161 RNN find?
W161 RNN passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; offside front drag link end ball joint has slight play; centre brake pipe slightly corroded.

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