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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Diesel · 2000 · 2,459 cc

X448 EKRMOT history

X448 EKR is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 18 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 191,944 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Sept 2026.

X448 EKR purple Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Sept 2027
Mileage
191,944 mi
At MOT on 18 Sept 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,155 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X448 EKR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
28 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X448 EKR was last recorded at 191,944 miles on 18 Sept 2026, 9,533 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,411 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
9,533 miles
Average per year
4,155 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 191,944 miles
  • 2025 – 182,411 miles
  • 2024 – 179,529 miles
  • 2023 – 176,666 miles
  • 2022 – 172,273 miles
  • 2021 – 168,192 miles
  • 2020 – 166,547 miles
  • 2019 – 158,871 miles
  • 2018 – 154,006 miles
  • 2017 – 149,873 miles
  • 2016 – 145,349 miles
  • 2015 – 140,500 miles
  • 2014 – 134,348 miles
  • 2013 – 131,412 miles
  • 2011 – 130,738 miles
  • 2010 – 127,288 miles
  • 2009 – 126,292 miles
  • 2008 – 124,653 miles
  • 2007 – 122,163 miles
  • 2006 – 109,163 miles
  • 2005 – 105,210 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,944 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Four car tyres fitted to vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

34 tests since 3 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,944 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    191,944 miles
    Test number
    542211161272
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail191,944 miles (+9,533)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,944 miles
    Test number
    585123432508
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass182,411 miles (+143)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    182,411 miles
    Test number
    223671975932
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Fail182,268 miles (+2,739)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,268 miles
    Test number
    187962446975
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill & inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass179,529 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    179,529 miles
    Test number
    129546591811
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail179,529 miles (+2,863)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,529 miles
    Test number
    760544832135
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass176,666 miles (+4,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    176,666 miles
    Test number
    910367663232
    • AdvisoryOuter sills corroding
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass172,273 miles (+4,081)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    172,273 miles
    Test number
    195167611218
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass168,192 miles (+1,645)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    168,192 miles
    Test number
    546030957593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass166,547 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    166,547 miles
    Test number
    112844681306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,490 miles (+7,619)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,490 miles
    Test number
    637270460469
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced arch marked (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass158,871 miles (+4,865)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    158,871 miles
    Test number
    522026459302
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass154,006 miles (+4,133)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    154,006 miles
    Test number
    522019796564
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass149,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    149,873 miles
    Test number
    396912335137
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres fitted are car tyre specifcation

  15. Fail149,873 miles (+4,524)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,873 miles
    Test number
    579981506202
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre side wall damage
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' various (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres fitted are car tyre specifcation

  16. Pass145,349 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    145,349 miles
    Test number
    722751453675
    • AdvisoryFour car tyres fitted to vehicle

  17. Fail145,336 miles (+4,836)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,336 miles
    Test number
    908265493149
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre + rear (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • AdvisoryFour car tyres fitted to vehicle

  18. Pass140,500 miles (+6,152)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    140,500 miles
    Test number
    548184795030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass134,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    134,348 miles
    Test number
    338126674046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail134,348 miles (+2,936)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,348 miles
    Test number
    309374074085
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass131,412 miles (+11)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    131,412 miles
    Test number
    738767863036
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteHand brake return spring broken.
    • NoteO/s/r light unit damaged, small amount of white light showing.

  22. Fail131,401 miles (+663)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,401 miles
    Test number
    928823263078
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteHand brake return spring broken.
    • NoteO/s/r light unit damaged, small amount of white light showing.

  23. Pass130,738 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    130,738 miles
    Test number
    865910041312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail130,738 miles (+3,450)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,738 miles
    Test number
    398753331363
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNear side wiper deteriorating

  25. Pass127,288 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    127,288 miles
    Test number
    552714220370
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Fail127,288 miles (+996)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,288 miles
    Test number
    201544120371
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  27. Pass126,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    126,292 miles
    Test number
    383952829355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail126,292 miles (+1,639)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,292 miles
    Test number
    613687119369
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  29. Pass124,653 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    124,653 miles
    Test number
    714102418363
    • NoteNearside rear light lens damaged
    • NoteSlight movement in offside front anti-roll bar link

  30. Fail124,653 miles (+2,490)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,653 miles
    Test number
    340230218373
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteGrease on both outer cv boots
    • NoteNail in offrside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside rear light lens damaged
    • NoteSlight movement in offside front anti-roll bar link

  31. Pass122,163 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    122,163 miles
    Test number
    254937117313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail122,163 miles (+13,000)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,163 miles
    Test number
    752663717338
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  33. Pass109,163 miles (+3,953)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    109,163 miles
    Test number
    243247806321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass105,210 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    105,210 miles
    Test number
    594427105342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X448 EKR

Does X448 EKR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X448 EKR is valid until 18 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on X448 EKR?
The MOT on X448 EKR is valid until 18 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X448 EKR done?
X448 EKR was recorded at 191,944 miles at its MOT on 18 Sept 2026, an average of 4,155 miles a year.
Has X448 EKR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X448 EKR has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on X448 EKR 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 X448 EKR find?
X448 EKR passed its latest MOT on 18 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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