
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc
X787 EBTMOT history
X787 EBT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Sept 2000. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2022 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 171,333 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jul 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Mar 2022
- Mileage
- 171,333 mi
- At MOT on 25 Jul 2023
- MOT tests
- 22
- 14 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,136 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X787 EBT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 4 Sept 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Mar 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Jul 2023 (Fail)
Mileage history
X787 EBT was last recorded at 171,333 miles on 25 Jul 2023, 45 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 171,288 miles · 5 Mar 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 45 miles
- Average per year
- 5,136 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 171,333 miles
- 2021 – 171,288 miles
- 2020 – 171,288 miles
- 2019 – 170,757 miles
- 2018 – 163,921 miles
- 2017 – 155,729 miles
- 2016 – 151,419 miles
- 2014 – 149,605 miles
- 2013 – 141,529 miles
- 2012 – 128,982 miles
- 2011 – 120,688 miles
- 2010 – 113,420 miles
- 2009 – 107,178 miles
- 2008 – 99,464 miles
- 2007 – 92,383 miles
- 2006 – 84,918 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Brake lever has insufficient reserve travel
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Boot lid slightly loose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker fixing point
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Corrosion on rear suspension components.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
22 tests since 26 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail171,333 miles (+45)7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,333 miles
- Test number
- 238333063135
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded ALL (1.1.11 (c))
Pass171,288 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 171,288 miles
- Test number
- 856304287768
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,288 miles (+531)1 dangerous9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,288 miles
- Test number
- 401867809054
- DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak suspect bottom of radiator ?
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on ?
Pass170,757 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 170,757 miles
- Test number
- 673040393841
- AdvisoryBoot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail170,757 miles (+6,836)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,757 miles
- Test number
- 571300553348
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoot lid slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shocker fixing point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass163,921 miles (+46)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 163,921 miles
- Test number
- 104526727237
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension components.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail163,875 miles (+8,146)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,875 miles
- Test number
- 771973450908
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
- AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension components.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass155,729 miles (+4,310)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 155,729 miles
- Test number
- 158549481401
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front & rear. (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened N/s & o/s rear. (2.4.G.1)
Pass151,419 miles (+1,814)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 151,419 miles
- Test number
- 238049179650
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass149,605 miles (+8,076)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 149,605 miles
- Test number
- 436158514306
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,529 miles (+12,547)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 141,529 miles
- Test number
- 945433843357
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,982 miles (+2)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 128,982 miles
- Test number
- 189353482236
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail128,980 miles (+8,292)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,980 miles
- Test number
- 908302682277
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass120,688 miles (+7,268)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 120,688 miles
- Test number
- 277043661257
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,420 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 113,420 miles
- Test number
- 273872870240
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail113,420 miles (+6,242)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,420 miles
- Test number
- 522492570297
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass107,178 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 107,178 miles
- Test number
- 452952189270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,085 miles (+7,621)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,085 miles
- Test number
- 793955579230
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass99,464 miles (+84)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 99,464 miles
- Test number
- 421401798215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,380 miles (+6,997)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,380 miles
- Test number
- 452307388213
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass92,383 miles (+7,465)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 92,383 miles
- Test number
- 483565877214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,918 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 84,918 miles
- Test number
- 323039566421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X787 EBT
- Does X787 EBT currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X787 EBT expired on 4 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X787 EBT?
- The MOT on X787 EBT expired on 4 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X787 EBT done?
- X787 EBT was recorded at 171,333 miles at its MOT on 25 Jul 2023, an average of 5,136 miles a year.
- Has X787 EBT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X787 EBT has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on X787 EBT 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 X787 EBT find?
- X787 EBT failed its latest MOT on 25 Jul 2023 with 7 major defects: front brake pipe excessively corroded all; front windscreen washer not working; front windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively, and 4 more.
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