
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,459 cc
X747 HBYMOT history
X747 HBY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Oct 2000. Its MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 288,730 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 29 Jul 2025
- Mileage
- 288,730 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 11,281 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X747 HBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 5 Oct 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 29 Jul 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jul 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
X747 HBY was last recorded at 288,730 miles on 30 Jul 2024, 23 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 288,707 miles · 25 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 23 miles
- Average per year
- 11,281 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 288,730 miles
- 2023 – 279,103 miles
- 2022 – 270,978 miles
- 2021 – 262,891 miles
- 2020 – 260,372 miles
- 2019 – 252,304 miles
- 2018 – 245,070 miles
- 2017 – 239,548 miles
- 2016 – 232,252 miles
- 2015 – 225,046 miles
- 2014 – 210,874 miles
- 2013 – 199,865 miles
- 2012 – 187,769 miles
- 2011 – 172,028 miles
- 2010 – 154,278 miles
- 2009 – 137,505 miles
- 2008 – 118,989 miles
- 2006 – 88,120 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBatt loseRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel distortedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Door handle missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Door handle missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Failure4 MOTs, 2012–2015
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2020–2024
Central Obligatory mirror slightly loose
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 18 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass288,730 miles (+23)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 288,730 miles
- Test number
- 316478483051
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBatt lose
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel distorted
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Door handle missing
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Door handle missing
Fail288,707 miles (+9,604)1 dangerous4 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 288,707 miles
- Test number
- 863600985021
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBatt lose
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel distorted
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Door handle missing
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Door handle missing
Pass279,103 miles (+4)5 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 279,103 miles
- Test number
- 403818511483
- MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing
Fail279,099 miles (+8,121)2 dangerous7 major5 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 279,099 miles
- Test number
- 143351429268
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure Bolt missing (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Affecting dip beam (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested Dip beam not working (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorCentral Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Mirror glass missing
Pass270,978 miles (+2)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 270,978 miles
- Test number
- 925032630123
- AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside front brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryOffside front seat belt webbing twisted
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
Fail270,976 miles (+8,085)4 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 270,976 miles
- Test number
- 113536800058
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play Steering rack arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront brake discs rusty
- AdvisoryNearside outer sill damaged
- AdvisoryOffside front brake slightly binding
- AdvisoryOffside front seat belt webbing twisted
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs rusty
- AdvisoryRear brake pads wearing low
Pass262,891 miles (+2,519)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 262,891 miles
- Test number
- 457887723384
- AdvisoryGLOW PLUG LIGHT FLASHING
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass260,372 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 260,372 miles
- Test number
- 589855510077
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail260,372 miles (+8,068)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,372 miles
- Test number
- 552446299646
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass252,304 miles (+7,234)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 252,304 miles
- Test number
- 787819491244
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres worn smooth on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass245,070 miles (+5,522)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 245,070 miles
- Test number
- 393679822399
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass239,548 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 239,548 miles
- Test number
- 499780124053
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail239,548 miles (+7,296)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,548 miles
- Test number
- 556040129952
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass232,252 miles (+7,206)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 232,252 miles
- Test number
- 772175900154
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass225,046 miles (+369)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 225,046 miles
- Test number
- 395988490227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
Fail224,677 miles (+13,803)7 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,677 miles
- Test number
- 491175687530
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour lens cracked and white light shining through (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
Pass210,874 miles (+115)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 210,874 miles
- Test number
- 426806864288
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail210,759 miles (+10,894)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,759 miles
- Test number
- 876732964215
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass199,865 miles (+386)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 199,865 miles
- Test number
- 478906073217
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear tyres slightly perished
- NoteSteering rack mounting bushes slightly worn
Fail199,479 miles (+11,710)8 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,479 miles
- Test number
- 518524663224
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear tyres slightly perished
- NoteSteering rack mounting bushes slightly worn
Pass187,769 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 187,769 miles
- Test number
- 787439372220
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear tyres perished/cracked
Fail187,769 miles (+15,741)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 187,769 miles
- Test number
- 627529672233
- FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteRear tyres perished/cracked
Pass172,028 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 172,028 miles
- Test number
- 258130671227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,028 miles (+17,750)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,028 miles
- Test number
- 277310471226
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass154,278 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 154,278 miles
- Test number
- 134157860281
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail154,278 miles (+16,773)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,278 miles
- Test number
- 251957060210
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass137,505 miles (+18,516)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 137,505 miles
- Test number
- 910519169214
- NoteEmits Blue smoke during idling.
- NoteN/S/Rear Tyre has cuts on inner sidewall.
- NoteNumber Plate lights N/W.
- NoteO/S/Front Tyre has deep cut on outer sidewall.
Pass118,989 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 118,989 miles
- Test number
- 311616558279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,989 miles (+30,869)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,989 miles
- Test number
- 302445458290
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail88,120 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,120 miles
- Test number
- 690551396266
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass88,120 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 88,120 miles
- Test number
- 900291496242
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Questions about X747 HBY
- Does X747 HBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X747 HBY expired on 29 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X747 HBY?
- The MOT on X747 HBY expired on 29 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X747 HBY done?
- X747 HBY was recorded at 288,730 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2024, an average of 11,281 miles a year.
- Has X747 HBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X747 HBY has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on X747 HBY 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 X747 HBY find?
- X747 HBY passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2024 with 3 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear; offside registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 7 more.
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