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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc

X49 MDUMOT history

X49 MDU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 211,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.

X49 MDU blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 May 2027
Mileage
211,566 mi
At MOT on 29 May 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X49 MDU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
17 Nov 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 May 2027
Latest MOT test
29 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X49 MDU was last recorded at 211,566 miles on 29 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Sept 2009: 15,804 miles, lower than 146,045 miles on 19 Sept 2008.

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
211,566 miles · 27 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,566 miles
  • 2025 – 205,938 miles
  • 2024 – 200,540 miles
  • 2023 – 193,879 miles
  • 2022 – 189,080 miles
  • 2021 – 185,001 miles
  • 2020 – 184,836 miles
  • 2019 – 183,667 miles
  • 2018 – 177,333 miles
  • 2017 – 172,902 miles
  • 2010 – 167,088 miles
  • 2009 – 158,041 miles
  • 2008 – 146,045 miles
  • 2007 – 135,914 miles
  • 2006 – 130,956 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,566 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCorrosion around vehicle.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to testRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • General underbody corossion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,566 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2027
    Odometer
    211,566 miles
    Test number
    743857464226
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around vehicle.
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  2. Fail211,566 miles (+5,628)1 dangerous3 major1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,566 miles
    Test number
    855950691079
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury Headlamp glass broken (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around vehicle.
    • 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 Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass205,938 miles1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    205,938 miles
    Test number
    566074522137
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail205,938 miles (+5,398)2 major1 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,938 miles
    Test number
    840825074949
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass200,540 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2025
    Odometer
    200,540 miles
    Test number
    993886691993
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail200,540 miles (+6,661)9 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,540 miles
    Test number
    463346510165
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking power steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component Power steering pump (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass193,879 miles (+4,799)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2024
    Odometer
    193,879 miles
    Test number
    891676535860
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corossion

  8. Pass189,080 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    189,080 miles
    Test number
    386168861375
    • AdvisoryBoth lower side bar brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corossion

  9. Fail189,079 miles (+4,078)2 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,079 miles
    Test number
    765086165488
    • MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced b pillar (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth lower side bar brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust front heatshield adrift
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corossion

  10. Pass185,001 miles (+165)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2022
    Odometer
    185,001 miles
    Test number
    369064991584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass184,836 miles (+1,169)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    184,836 miles
    Test number
    652020762613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass183,667 miles (+6,334)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    183,667 miles
    Test number
    318433310738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass177,333 miles (+4,431)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    177,333 miles
    Test number
    369840235529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass172,902 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    172,902 miles
    Test number
    983613084327
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre upon legal limit of 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail172,902 miles (+5,814)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,902 miles
    Test number
    741115912025
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Wheel insecure loose (4.2.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre upon legal limit of 1.6mm
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass167,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    167,088 miles
    Test number
    184806380293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail167,088 miles (+86)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,088 miles
    Test number
    161288470250
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake disc badly worn needs replacing
    • NoteGlow plug light on needs checking
    • NotePlay in both steering rack ends needs replacing

  18. Fail167,002 miles (+8,961)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,002 miles
    Test number
    740302270287
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack ends
    • NoteVarious stone chips in zone b

  19. Pass158,041 miles (+142,237)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    158,041 miles
    Test number
    993922969211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail15,804 miles (-130,241)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,804 miles
    Test number
    654161969227
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass146,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    146,045 miles
    Test number
    710953768231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail146,045 miles (+10,131)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,045 miles
    Test number
    134121768274
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteStonechip in screen, play in steering rack (close to a failure)

  23. Pass135,914 miles (+4,958)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    135,914 miles
    Test number
    502183837281
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail130,956 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,956 miles
    Test number
    103175436226
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Pass130,956 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    130,956 miles
    Test number
    491155836266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about X49 MDU

Does X49 MDU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X49 MDU is valid until 28 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X49 MDU?
The MOT on X49 MDU is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X49 MDU done?
X49 MDU was recorded at 211,566 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 4,079 miles a year.
Has X49 MDU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X49 MDU has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2026.
Has the mileage on X49 MDU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on X49 MDU find?
X49 MDU passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; corrosion around vehicle.; items removed from driver's view prior to test.

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