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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.

X787 EBT white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail171,333 miles
  • 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))

What MOT failures 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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. Pass171,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    171,288 miles
    Test number
    856304287768

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. 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 ?
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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)
  7. 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)
  8. 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)
  9. Pass151,419 miles (+1,814)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    151,419 miles
    Test number
    238049179650

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass149,605 miles (+8,076)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    149,605 miles
    Test number
    436158514306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,529 miles (+12,547)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    141,529 miles
    Test number
    945433843357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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)
  14. Pass120,688 miles (+7,268)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,688 miles
    Test number
    277043661257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. Pass107,178 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    107,178 miles
    Test number
    452952189270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. Pass99,464 miles (+84)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    99,464 miles
    Test number
    421401798215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. 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)
  21. Pass92,383 miles (+7,465)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    92,383 miles
    Test number
    483565877214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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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