Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,400 cc
X748 VRLMOT history
X748 VRL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2000. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 11 of 20 MOT tests, with 206,729 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 206,729 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 11 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,234 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X748 VRL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,400 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 31 Dec 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X748 VRL was last recorded at 206,729 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 206,126 miles · 26 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 603 miles
- Average per year
- 2,234 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 206,729 miles
- 2025 – 206,126 miles
- 2024 – 205,275 miles
- 2023 – 205,170 miles
- 2022 – 204,263 miles
- 2021 – 202,660 miles
- 2020 – 200,932 miles
- 2019 – 196,429 miles
- 2018 – 190,844 miles
- 2017 – 186,537 miles
- 2016 – 184,161 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass206,729 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front wheel arch rusty
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Both outer sills damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Oil leak from engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Rear chassis and tow bar corroding
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid
Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 8 Feb 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,729 miles (+603)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 206,729 miles
- Test number
- 761881011667
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass206,126 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 206,126 miles
- Test number
- 820118967086
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail206,126 miles (+851)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,126 miles
- Test number
- 429313948997
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass205,275 miles (+105)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 205,275 miles
- Test number
- 848771352698
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass205,170 miles (+907)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 205,170 miles
- Test number
- 793207707709
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass204,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 204,263 miles
- Test number
- 855671619710
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail204,263 miles (+1,603)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,263 miles
- Test number
- 801955607207
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass202,660 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 202,660 miles
- Test number
- 434680449505
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,660 miles (+1,728)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,660 miles
- Test number
- 942323354991
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
Pass200,932 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 200,932 miles
- Test number
- 236263835367
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail200,932 miles (+8)8 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,932 miles
- Test number
- 779434466705
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases BROKEN (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLITCH UNDER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength STEP SILL BOX (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength FLITCH UNDER WING (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail200,924 miles (+4,495)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,924 miles
- Test number
- 596757043480
- MajorDirection indicator incorrect colour light lens broken (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass196,429 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 196,429 miles
- Test number
- 787604639796
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch rusty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail196,429 miles (+5,585)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,429 miles
- Test number
- 527878854934
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch rusty
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,844 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 190,844 miles
- Test number
- 801355619404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,844 miles (+4,307)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,844 miles
- Test number
- 340652569655
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass186,537 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 186,537 miles
- Test number
- 549488713843
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryRear chassis and tow bar corroding
Fail186,537 miles (+2,376)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,537 miles
- Test number
- 620420004314
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner arch (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake lever pawl spring does not push the pawl positively into the ratchet teeth (3.1.5)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills damaged
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
- AdvisoryRear chassis and tow bar corroding
Pass184,161 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 184,161 miles
- Test number
- 336061843149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,161 miles13 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,161 miles
- Test number
- 883132097818
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Brake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about X748 VRL
- Does X748 VRL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X748 VRL is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X748 VRL?
- The MOT on X748 VRL is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X748 VRL done?
- X748 VRL was recorded at 206,729 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 2,234 miles a year.
- Has X748 VRL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X748 VRL has failed 9 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on X748 VRL 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 X748 VRL find?
- X748 VRL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security; oil leak, but not excessive.
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