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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,968 cc

X23 SPCMOT history

X23 SPC is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Aug 2011. Its MOT is valid until 6 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 86,838 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 May 2026.

X23 SPC silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 May 2027
Mileage
86,838 mi
At MOT on 7 May 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,689 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X23 SPC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
12 Aug 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 May 2027
Latest MOT test
7 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X23 SPC was last recorded at 86,838 miles on 7 May 2026, 1,046 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
85,792 miles · 28 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
1,046 miles
Average per year
5,689 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,838 miles
  • 2025 – 83,220 miles
  • 2024 – 80,796 miles
  • 2023 – 75,692 miles
  • 2022 – 70,185 miles
  • 2021 – 61,860 miles
  • 2020 – 56,075 miles
  • 2019 – 46,208 miles
  • 2018 – 44,892 miles
  • 2017 – 38,870 miles
  • 2016 – 33,280 miles
  • 2015 – 25,136 miles
  • 2014 – 20,116 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,838 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil weep BOTH inner drive shaft oil seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear lower arm, OUTER bushes have slight excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing.

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil warning light appear on initial start but oil level is ok.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Seepage from rear differential.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

19 tests since 14 Aug 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,838 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,838 miles
    Test number
    851973536236
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil weep BOTH inner drive shaft oil seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear lower arm, OUTER bushes have slight excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail86,838 miles (+1,046)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,838 miles
    Test number
    606020294977
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Rear differential oil weep BOTH inner drive shaft oil seals weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH rear lower arm, OUTER bushes have slight excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail85,792 miles (+2,572)4 major1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,792 miles
    Test number
    142558122419
    • MajorNearside Front Dipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps Main beam and dipped beam both operating when switched to dipped beam (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam Switches off when main beam switched (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam Not working when switched to main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear lower arm bush has slight excess movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass83,220 miles (+7)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    83,220 miles
    Test number
    460351415540
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil warning light appear on initial start but oil level is ok.

  5. Fail83,213 miles (+2,417)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,213 miles
    Test number
    964552962253
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure and tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and tyre perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective Both sides smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil warning light appear on initial start but oil level is ok.

  6. Pass80,796 miles (+5,104)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    80,796 miles
    Test number
    799699607750
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  7. Pass75,692 miles (+5,507)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    75,692 miles
    Test number
    181071569466

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,185 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    70,185 miles
    Test number
    431073400130
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeepage from rear differential.

  9. Fail70,185 miles (+8,325)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,185 miles
    Test number
    692733339649
    • MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet primary retaining device slightly deteriorated (3.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeepage from rear differential.

  10. Pass61,860 miles (+5,785)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    61,860 miles
    Test number
    899482192116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished and cracked. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished, cracked and worn on inner edge. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished, cracked and getting close to limit. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySeepage from rear differential.

  11. Pass56,075 miles (+9,867)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    56,075 miles
    Test number
    173955634524
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective smearing. (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass46,208 miles (+1,316)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    46,208 miles
    Test number
    159826164743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass44,892 miles (+6,022)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    44,892 miles
    Test number
    989937527722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass38,870 miles (+115)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    38,870 miles
    Test number
    906652639772
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail38,755 miles (+5,475)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,755 miles
    Test number
    447045858641
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass33,280 miles (+8,144)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    33,280 miles
    Test number
    123186935978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass25,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    25,136 miles
    Test number
    148024225251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail25,136 miles (+5,020)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    25,136 miles
    Test number
    496954225202
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass20,116 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    20,116 miles
    Test number
    538696724242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about X23 SPC

Does X23 SPC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X23 SPC is valid until 6 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X23 SPC?
The MOT on X23 SPC is valid until 6 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X23 SPC done?
X23 SPC was recorded at 86,838 miles at its MOT on 7 May 2026, an average of 5,689 miles a year.
Has X23 SPC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X23 SPC has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X23 SPC 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 X23 SPC find?
X23 SPC passed its latest MOT on 7 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear lower arm bush; oil leak, but not excessive rear differential oil weep both inner drive shaft oil seals weeping; rear lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear lower arm, outer bushes have slight excess movement.

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