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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

X231 CFMMOT history

X231 CFM is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jan 2001. Its MOT is valid until 5 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 189,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

X231 CFM green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Apr 2027
Mileage
189,961 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 CFM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
31 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 CFM was last recorded at 189,961 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 9,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,898 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,063 miles
Average per year
5,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,961 miles
  • 2025 – 180,898 miles
  • 2024 – 171,031 miles
  • 2023 – 159,595 miles
  • 2021 – 147,988 miles
  • 2020 – 140,659 miles
  • 2019 – 138,610 miles
  • 2018 – 135,332 miles
  • 2016 – 134,748 miles
  • 2015 – 132,646 miles
  • 2014 – 132,065 miles
  • 2013 – 129,594 miles
  • 2012 – 126,315 miles
  • 2011 – 123,013 miles
  • 2010 – 119,048 miles
  • 2009 – 114,453 miles
  • 2008 – 103,710 miles
  • 2007 – 102,089 miles
  • 2006 – 87,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,961 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 16 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,961 miles (+9,063)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    189,961 miles
    Test number
    480795686562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass180,898 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    180,898 miles
    Test number
    407496917045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail180,898 miles (+9,867)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,898 miles
    Test number
    848578997221
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass171,031 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    171,031 miles
    Test number
    585086965745
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail171,030 miles (+11,435)1 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,030 miles
    Test number
    558736359386
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Integral body structure is fractured but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass159,595 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    159,595 miles
    Test number
    173958085916
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Fail159,595 miles (+11,607)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,595 miles
    Test number
    236231393956
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass147,988 miles (+7,329)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,988 miles
    Test number
    709131803888
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass140,659 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    140,659 miles
    Test number
    931932145500
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Fail140,659 miles (+2,049)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,659 miles
    Test number
    504849219983
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass138,610 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    138,610 miles
    Test number
    197326389523

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,332 miles (+584)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    135,332 miles
    Test number
    571160777809

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass134,748 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    134,748 miles
    Test number
    208312841195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear something loose and rattling behind the wheel nut cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end slight play inner balljoint
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front flexy brake pipes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front track rod end gaiters slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sills have slight corrosion

  14. Fail134,748 miles (+2,102)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,748 miles
    Test number
    316230665743
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play under load on shaker plate (balljoint looks recent) (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear something loose and rattling behind the wheel nut cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end slight play inner balljoint
    • AdvisoryOffside Front windscreen wiper split on ends
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres have sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front flexy brake pipes slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside front track rod end gaiters slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside sills have slight corrosion

  15. Pass132,646 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    132,646 miles
    Test number
    365623695009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,645 miles (+580)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,645 miles
    Test number
    649712695043
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass132,065 miles (+2,471)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    132,065 miles
    Test number
    858523514092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass129,594 miles (+3,279)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    129,594 miles
    Test number
    509263753048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass126,315 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    126,315 miles
    Test number
    278019062034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear discs corroded to excess
    • NoteSmall amount of play in steering rack

  20. Fail126,315 miles (+3,302)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,315 miles
    Test number
    279719862027
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear discs corroded to excess
    • NoteSmall amount of play in steering rack

  21. Pass123,013 miles (+3,965)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    123,013 miles
    Test number
    598679331058
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on outer
    • NoteRear brake discs pitted

  22. Pass119,048 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    119,048 miles
    Test number
    531135610001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront tyres uneven wear

  23. Fail119,048 miles (+4,595)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,048 miles
    Test number
    253374710026
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront tyres uneven wear

  24. Pass114,453 miles (+10,743)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    114,453 miles
    Test number
    654302949024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass103,710 miles (+1,621)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    103,710 miles
    Test number
    351792838066
    • NoteAdvise play in ball joints and steering

  26. Pass102,089 miles (+14,633)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    102,089 miles
    Test number
    661213137062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass87,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    87,456 miles
    Test number
    880627716032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail87,456 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,456 miles
    Test number
    950406516093
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is above 850mm from the ground (1.6.B3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about X231 CFM

Does X231 CFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X231 CFM is valid until 5 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on X231 CFM?
The MOT on X231 CFM is valid until 5 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X231 CFM done?
X231 CFM was recorded at 189,961 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 5,081 miles a year.
Has X231 CFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 CFM has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on X231 CFM 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 X231 CFM find?
X231 CFM passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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