Volkswagen Transporter
Beige · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc
X17 BRUMOT history
X17 BRU is a beige diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Dec 2011. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 246,942 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 246,942 mi
- At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 17
- 12 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 17,107 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X17 BRU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Beige
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2011
- First used
- 16 Dec 2011
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X17 BRU was last recorded at 246,942 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 13,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 233,534 miles · 11 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 13,408 miles
- Average per year
- 17,107 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 246,942 miles
- 2024 – 233,534 miles
- 2023 – 218,057 miles
- 2022 – 204,866 miles
- 2021 – 191,896 miles
- 2020 – 180,645 miles
- 2019 – 165,219 miles
- 2018 – 149,490 miles
- 2017 – 125,590 miles
- 2016 – 102,807 miles
- 2015 – 82,707 miles
- 2014 – 60,624 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass246,942 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to leak grease through rubber boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Central Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Exhaust silencer outer skins corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
17 tests since 1 Dec 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass246,942 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 246,942 miles
- Test number
- 609099715244
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to leak grease through rubber boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Fail246,942 miles (+13,408)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,942 miles
- Test number
- 542556778298
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Starting to leak grease through rubber boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass233,534 miles (+15,477)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 233,534 miles
- Test number
- 595039520314
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Pass218,057 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 218,057 miles
- Test number
- 421453002104
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer silencer skin corroded
Fail218,057 miles (+13,191)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,057 miles
- Test number
- 894972278097
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust outer silencer skin corroded
Pass204,866 miles (+12,970)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 204,866 miles
- Test number
- 411562520617
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skins corroded
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass191,896 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 191,896 miles
- Test number
- 763677630173
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skins corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail191,894 miles (+11,249)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,894 miles
- Test number
- 986626338287
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front strut top bearings starting to seize
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer skins corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,645 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 180,645 miles
- Test number
- 225430259512
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Fail180,645 miles (+15,426)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,645 miles
- Test number
- 821804052651
- DangerousOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Prop shaft bearing has slight play (6.1.7 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded
Pass165,219 miles (+15,729)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 165,219 miles
- Test number
- 984428014091
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass149,490 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 149,490 miles
- Test number
- 756359478899
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOsf strut top bearing starting to seize
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryZero emissions
Fail149,490 miles (+23,900)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,490 miles
- Test number
- 930389576251
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOsf strut top bearing starting to seize
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryZero emissions
Pass125,590 miles (+22,783)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 125,590 miles
- Test number
- 189611291219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,807 miles (+20,100)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 102,807 miles
- Test number
- 886900818246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,707 miles (+22,083)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 82,707 miles
- Test number
- 661337475815
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass60,624 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 60,624 miles
- Test number
- 386615034389
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front tyre has a cut on inner side wall not deep enough to reach ply or cords
Questions about X17 BRU
- Does X17 BRU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X17 BRU is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on X17 BRU?
- The MOT on X17 BRU is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X17 BRU done?
- X17 BRU was recorded at 246,942 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 17,107 miles a year.
- Has X17 BRU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X17 BRU has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on X17 BRU 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 X17 BRU find?
- X17 BRU passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside rear outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated starting to leak grease through rubber boot; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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