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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

X791 VTWMOT history

X791 VTW is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Jan 2001. Its MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 30 MOT tests, with 258,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Aug 2022.

X791 VTW yellow Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 Aug 2023
Mileage
258,425 mi
At MOT on 19 Aug 2022
MOT tests
30
17 passed · 13 failed
Per year
12,483 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X791 VTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
26 Jan 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
19 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

X791 VTW was last recorded at 258,425 miles on 19 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
258,425 miles · 8 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
12,483 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 258,425 miles
  • 2021 – 255,550 miles
  • 2020 – 250,981 miles
  • 2019 – 242,092 miles
  • 2018 – 230,428 miles
  • 2017 – 217,780 miles
  • 2016 – 203,000 miles
  • 2015 – 185,570 miles
  • 2014 – 165,360 miles
  • 2013 – 151,343 miles
  • 2012 – 135,132 miles
  • 2011 – 122,062 miles
  • 2010 – 106,642 miles
  • 2009 – 97,215 miles
  • 2008 – 75,509 miles
  • 2007 – 58,907 miles
  • 2005 – 49,812 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass258,425 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosionRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass258,425 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    258,425 miles
    Test number
    309083485587
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  2. Fail258,425 miles (+2,875)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,425 miles
    Test number
    758330890915
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring top (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  3. Pass255,550 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    255,550 miles
    Test number
    991459772685
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Fail255,550 miles (+4,569)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,550 miles
    Test number
    602669289143
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass250,981 miles (+8,889)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    250,981 miles
    Test number
    932242783316
    • AdvisoryArchs rusty
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass242,092 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    242,092 miles
    Test number
    164713657073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail242,092 miles (+11,664)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,092 miles
    Test number
    494026453865
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass230,428 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    230,428 miles
    Test number
    111258935876
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail230,426 miles (+12,646)10 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,426 miles
    Test number
    585695401894
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass217,780 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    217,780 miles
    Test number
    506092216379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded but not in a specified area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded by bumper

  11. Fail217,777 miles (+14,777)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,777 miles
    Test number
    902069401209
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear inner wheel arches corroded by bumper

  12. Pass203,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    203,000 miles
    Test number
    564600727021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail203,000 miles (+17,430)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,000 miles
    Test number
    764354473858
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass185,570 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    185,570 miles
    Test number
    908414805269
    • NoteRear nearside tyre worn on outer edge.

  15. Fail185,570 miles (+20,210)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,570 miles
    Test number
    528603605276
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteRear nearside tyre worn on outer edge.

  16. Pass165,360 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    165,360 miles
    Test number
    947396074153
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  17. Fail165,360 miles (+14,017)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,360 miles
    Test number
    565816074176
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass151,343 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    151,343 miles
    Test number
    297394933267
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/f indicator lens broken

  19. Fail151,343 miles (+16,211)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,343 miles
    Test number
    155344933274
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/f indicator lens broken

  20. Pass135,132 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,132 miles
    Test number
    527761442257
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail135,130 miles (+13,068)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,130 miles
    Test number
    986951742212
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass122,062 miles (+15,420)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    122,062 miles
    Test number
    386572821442
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteSlight damage to offside mirror

  23. Pass106,642 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    106,642 miles
    Test number
    603929530120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail106,640 miles (+9,425)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,640 miles
    Test number
    123859830182
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass97,215 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,215 miles
    Test number
    882915439180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail97,213 miles (+21,704)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,213 miles
    Test number
    501694439144
    • DangerousFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  27. Pass75,509 miles (+16,602)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    75,509 miles
    Test number
    131941218451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass58,907 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    58,907 miles
    Test number
    883252717032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail58,849 miles (+9,037)4 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,849 miles
    Test number
    670928907042
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront number plate close to limits
    • NoteRear brake pads border line limits
    • NoteSlight play front wheels RACK.

  30. Pass49,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    49,812 miles
    Test number
    740546135335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X791 VTW

Does X791 VTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on X791 VTW expired on 18 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on X791 VTW?
The MOT on X791 VTW expired on 18 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has X791 VTW done?
X791 VTW was recorded at 258,425 miles at its MOT on 19 Aug 2022, an average of 12,483 miles a year.
Has X791 VTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X791 VTW has failed 13 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on X791 VTW 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 X791 VTW find?
X791 VTW passed its latest MOT on 19 Aug 2022 with 4 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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