
Volkswagen Transporter
Yellow · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc
X48 MDUMOT history
X48 MDU is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 31 May 2025 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 309,352 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 31 May 2025
- Mileage
- 309,352 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2024
- MOT tests
- 28
- 16 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 9,240 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X48 MDU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 17 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 31 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X48 MDU was last recorded at 309,352 miles on 1 Jun 2024, 5,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Oct 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 304,162 miles · 14 Oct 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 5,190 miles
- Average per year
- 9,240 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 309,352 miles
- 2021 – 304,162 miles
- 2019 – 283,486 miles
- 2018 – 271,337 miles
- 2017 – 264,825 miles
- 2016 – 249,237 miles
- 2015 – 242,139 miles
- 2014 – 233,799 miles
- 2013 – 224,651 miles
- 2012 – 216,235 miles
- 2011 – 208,513 miles
- 2010 – 198,796 miles
- 2009 – 185,924 miles
- 2007 – 174,725 miles
- 2006 – 163,279 miles
- 2005 – 136,822 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2015
Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Offside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Full MOT history
28 tests since 29 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass309,352 miles (+5,190)
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 309,352 miles
- Test number
- 854337003245
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass304,162 miles (+20,676)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 304,162 miles
- Test number
- 309813876423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass283,486 miles (+18)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 283,486 miles
- Test number
- 641144949912
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail283,468 miles (+12,131)3 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 283,468 miles
- Test number
- 660590374727
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass271,337 miles (+6,512)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 271,337 miles
- Test number
- 654796459397
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass264,825 miles (+15)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 264,825 miles
- Test number
- 709428656227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail264,810 miles (+15,573)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 264,810 miles
- Test number
- 743748921324
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure outer wall (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Suspension mount (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play Tie rod arm inner joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass249,237 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 249,237 miles
- Test number
- 508447746373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail249,237 miles (+878)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,237 miles
- Test number
- 197150776155
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc AND INNER (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail248,359 miles (+6,220)13 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,359 miles
- Test number
- 483962850171
- FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar rubber mounting bonding deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass242,139 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 242,139 miles
- Test number
- 895065635159
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteN/s body damage
Fail242,139 miles (+8,340)9 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,139 miles
- Test number
- 365887525159
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear passenger door hinge deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.B.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteN/s body damage
Pass233,799 miles (+23)7 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 233,799 miles
- Test number
- 798001324174
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBrake fluid black
- NoteFront brake discs low.
- NoteO/s/r bump stop insecure.
- NoteOil leak
- NoteWiper starting to smear the screen.
Fail233,776 miles (+9,125)1 dangerous5 failures6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,776 miles
- Test number
- 386550204180
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBrake fluid very dirty
- NoteFront discs getting low
- NoteOil leak from engine
- NoteWiper starting to smear the screen.
Pass224,651 miles (+156)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 224,651 miles
- Test number
- 325202813107
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteFront no pl;ate wethered.
Fail224,495 miles (+8,260)3 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,495 miles
- Test number
- 696856103125
- FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront no pl;ate wethered.
Pass216,235 miles (+17)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 216,235 miles
- Test number
- 265208602139
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail216,218 miles (+7,705)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,218 miles
- Test number
- 647737902166
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass208,513 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 208,513 miles
- Test number
- 849744201175
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Fail208,507 miles (+9,711)5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,507 miles
- Test number
- 687064001190
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in offside front tyre
Pass198,796 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 198,796 miles
- Test number
- 624466200121
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOff side front lower ball joint boot split
Fail198,796 miles (+12,872)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,796 miles
- Test number
- 781156400165
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOff side front lower ball joint boot split
Pass185,924 miles (+255)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 185,924 miles
- Test number
- 960885509152
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail185,669 miles (+10,944)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,669 miles
- Test number
- 712108399077
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Service brake application uneven across the axle (3.7.D.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass174,725 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 174,725 miles
- Test number
- 480414827491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,722 miles (+11,443)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,722 miles
- Test number
- 144474527376
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely by positive means (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass163,279 miles (+26,457)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 163,279 miles
- Test number
- 750979796287
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack joint
- NoteSump guard fitted
Pass136,822 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 136,822 miles
- Test number
- 144422075296
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X48 MDU
- Does X48 MDU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X48 MDU expired on 31 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X48 MDU?
- The MOT on X48 MDU expired on 31 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X48 MDU done?
- X48 MDU was recorded at 309,352 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2024, an average of 9,240 miles a year.
- Has X48 MDU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X48 MDU has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2019.
- Has the mileage on X48 MDU 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 X48 MDU find?
- X48 MDU passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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