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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2000 · 2,459 cc

X437 PBDMOT history

X437 PBD is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 163,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

X437 PBD silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
163,788 mi
At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,516 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X437 PBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
12 Dec 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X437 PBD was last recorded at 163,788 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 298 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Jul 2022: 162,401 miles, lower than 162,435 miles on 9 Jun 2021.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
163,490 miles · 10 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
298 miles
Average per year
4,516 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 163,788 miles
  • 2025 – 163,490 miles
  • 2024 – 163,249 miles
  • 2023 – 162,893 miles
  • 2022 – 162,401 miles
  • 2021 – 162,435 miles
  • 2019 – 162,417 miles
  • 2018 – 155,510 miles
  • 2017 – 144,907 miles
  • 2016 – 141,274 miles
  • 2015 – 135,673 miles
  • 2014 – 124,016 miles
  • 2013 – 117,324 miles
  • 2012 – 109,582 miles
  • 2011 – 102,725 miles
  • 2010 – 94,961 miles
  • 2009 – 86,555 miles
  • 2008 – 84,103 miles
  • 2007 – 81,631 miles
  • 2006 – 76,327 miles
  • 2005 – 70,912 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass163,788 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass163,788 miles (+298)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    163,788 miles
    Test number
    668959967379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass163,490 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    163,490 miles
    Test number
    241005757175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail163,490 miles (+241)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,490 miles
    Test number
    817102202131
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass163,249 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    163,249 miles
    Test number
    592483211111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail163,249 miles (+356)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,249 miles
    Test number
    464413587402
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass162,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    162,893 miles
    Test number
    447905419436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail162,893 miles (+492)2 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,893 miles
    Test number
    184466448782
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  8. Pass162,401 miles (-34)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    162,401 miles
    Test number
    241504495767
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass162,435 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    162,435 miles
    Test number
    552402129134
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plate in poor condition

  10. Fail162,435 miles (+18)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,435 miles
    Test number
    886703470593
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryFront and rear number plate in poor condition

  11. Pass162,417 miles (+6,907)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    162,417 miles
    Test number
    647949297285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Pass155,510 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,510 miles
    Test number
    746439097865
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Fail155,503 miles (+10,596)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,503 miles
    Test number
    349687404027
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass144,907 miles (+3,633)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    144,907 miles
    Test number
    567851123442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOff side and near side tyre side wall protectors cutt

  15. Pass141,274 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    141,274 miles
    Test number
    525317464810
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Fail141,267 miles (+5,594)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,267 miles
    Test number
    923647935541
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass135,673 miles (+18)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    135,673 miles
    Test number
    206361458717
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  18. Fail135,655 miles (+11,639)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,655 miles
    Test number
    944739718026
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner tie rod ball joint slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  19. Pass124,016 miles (+6,692)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    124,016 miles
    Test number
    128579504238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass117,324 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    117,324 miles
    Test number
    597765823226
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  21. Fail117,323 miles (+7,741)1 dangerous2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,323 miles
    Test number
    919404623257
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inside edges

  22. Pass109,582 miles (+6,857)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,582 miles
    Test number
    266425702244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,725 miles (+15)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    102,725 miles
    Test number
    468807321209
    • NoteN/S/R trye has a cut in the sidewall no ply or cord exsposed
    • NoteNo seat belts fitted to rear seats

  24. Fail102,710 miles (+7,749)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,710 miles
    Test number
    638556501263
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre has a cut in the sidewall no ply or cord exsposed
    • NoteNo seat belts fitted to rear seats

  25. Pass94,961 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    94,961 miles
    Test number
    981268110231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail94,961 miles (+8,406)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,961 miles
    Test number
    152767110260
    • FailureCentre Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureCentre Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • Note2 bench seats fitted in rear of van forward and rear facing with no seat belts fitted

  27. Pass86,555 miles (+2,452)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    86,555 miles
    Test number
    822589519229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass84,103 miles (+2,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    84,103 miles
    Test number
    862033448352
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass81,631 miles (+5,304)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    81,631 miles
    Test number
    382379737320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass76,327 miles (+5,415)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    76,327 miles
    Test number
    964482746352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass70,912 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    70,912 miles
    Test number
    141757845347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X437 PBD

Does X437 PBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X437 PBD is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on X437 PBD?
The MOT on X437 PBD is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X437 PBD done?
X437 PBD was recorded at 163,788 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 4,516 miles a year.
Has X437 PBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X437 PBD has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on X437 PBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Jul 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X437 PBD find?
X437 PBD passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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