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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

X231 LGHMOT history

X231 LGH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 23 Sept 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 145,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

X231 LGH grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Sept 2027
Mileage
145,589 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,775 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X231 LGH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
8 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X231 LGH was last recorded at 145,589 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,589 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,775 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,589 miles
  • 2025 – 142,613 miles
  • 2024 – 138,622 miles
  • 2022 – 133,781 miles
  • 2021 – 130,865 miles
  • 2020 – 127,674 miles
  • 2019 – 126,734 miles
  • 2018 – 123,094 miles
  • 2017 – 118,947 miles
  • 2011 – 116,806 miles
  • 2010 – 113,892 miles
  • 2009 – 109,284 miles
  • 2007 – 104,170 miles
  • 2006 – 98,452 miles
  • 2005 – 87,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,589 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous4 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    145,589 miles
    Test number
    810968168416

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail145,589 miles (+2,976)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,589 miles
    Test number
    746864148695
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass142,613 miles (+3,991)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    142,613 miles
    Test number
    986047735290

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass138,622 miles (+4,841)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    138,622 miles
    Test number
    294262925706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass133,781 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    133,781 miles
    Test number
    864486190703

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail133,766 miles (+2,901)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,766 miles
    Test number
    660268612690
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged section (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  7. Pass130,865 miles (+3,191)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,865 miles
    Test number
    754333561300
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass127,674 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    127,674 miles
    Test number
    891077050593
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack play OS inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail127,674 miles (+940)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,674 miles
    Test number
    645622670378
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess Handbrake Cable corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Steering Rack play OS inner joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass126,734 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    126,734 miles
    Test number
    303948692060
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering notchy
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  11. Fail126,734 miles (+3,640)2 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,734 miles
    Test number
    563850907205
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking Rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damage
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering notchy
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  12. Pass123,094 miles2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    123,094 miles
    Test number
    433857005065
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail123,094 miles (+4,147)1 dangerous2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,094 miles
    Test number
    502911980982
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass118,947 miles (+5)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    118,947 miles
    Test number
    855564944679
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer sill damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryGlow plug warning light flashing

  15. Fail118,942 miles (+2,136)2 dangerous10 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,942 miles
    Test number
    651789301569
    • DangerousNearside Loading door cannot be secured in the closed position Sliding Door (6.4.1)
    • DangerousNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Flashes Instead Of Indicator (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryBattery Warning Lamp On
    • AdvisoryBoth Headlamp Aims At Lower Limits
    • AdvisoryFront Wheels Corroded
    • AdvisoryGlow Plug Warning Lamp Flashing
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Sill Damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre Badly Deteriorated 195 70 15C 104/102R Nexen (4408
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre Deteriorated 195 70 15C 104/102 (3007
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering Arm Inner Join Has Slight Play
    • AdvisoryOil Leak

  16. Pass116,806 miles (+2,914)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    116,806 miles
    Test number
    328881711216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,892 miles (+3)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,892 miles
    Test number
    763204080109
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  18. Fail113,889 miles (+4,605)6 failures5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,889 miles
    Test number
    420907770127
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass109,284 miles (+5,114)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    109,284 miles
    Test number
    131022689084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass104,170 miles (+5,718)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    104,170 miles
    Test number
    783922317309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,452 miles (+10,621)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    98,452 miles
    Test number
    802878936328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass87,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    87,831 miles
    Test number
    464256135420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X231 LGH

Does X231 LGH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X231 LGH is valid until 23 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X231 LGH?
The MOT on X231 LGH is valid until 23 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X231 LGH done?
X231 LGH was recorded at 145,589 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 2,775 miles a year.
Has X231 LGH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X231 LGH has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X231 LGH 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 LGH find?
X231 LGH passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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