Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2000 · 2,461 cc
X79 WCGMOT history
X79 WCG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Nov 2000. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 266,952 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 266,952 mi
- At MOT on 2 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 8,484 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X79 WCG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 8 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
X79 WCG was last recorded at 266,952 miles on 2 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 266,951 miles · 28 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 8,484 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 266,952 miles
- 2025 – 256,315 miles
- 2024 – 247,616 miles
- 2023 – 237,013 miles
- 2022 – 224,185 miles
- 2021 – 212,829 miles
- 2016 – 197,610 miles
- 2015 – 189,370 miles
- 2013 – 186,301 miles
- 2012 – 182,881 miles
- 2011 – 179,080 miles
- 2010 – 173,038 miles
- 2009 – 155,345 miles
- 2008 – 136,088 miles
- 2007 – 116,401 miles
- 2006 – 100,414 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass266,952 miles
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills corroded, not considered excessiveRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Centre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010
Full MOT history
27 tests since 15 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass266,952 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 266,952 miles
- Test number
- 538373854666
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills corroded, not considered excessive
Fail266,951 miles (+10,636)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 266,951 miles
- Test number
- 279612319312
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect Both (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside inner sills corroded, not considered excessive
Pass256,315 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 256,315 miles
- Test number
- 576240604626
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Fail256,310 miles (+8,694)5 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,310 miles
- Test number
- 741879580894
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Pass247,616 miles (+10,603)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 247,616 miles
- Test number
- 903585075903
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres slightly worn on inner edges
- AdvisoryNearside Rear sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box corroded (6.1.2 (a))
Pass237,013 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 237,013 miles
- Test number
- 558576998361
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Fail237,013 miles (+12,828)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,013 miles
- Test number
- 901707105161
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded
Pass224,185 miles (+11,356)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 224,185 miles
- Test number
- 936504709902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass212,829 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 212,829 miles
- Test number
- 628425733013
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 124428642368
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FailMileage not read1 dangerous2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 823543927380
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PassMileage not read
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 120601101480
No defects or advisories recorded.
FailMileage not read4 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 922447548777
- Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
Pass197,610 miles (+8,240)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 197,610 miles
- Test number
- 487182971221
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,370 miles (+3,069)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 189,370 miles
- Test number
- 237940085431
- NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
Pass186,301 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 186,301 miles
- Test number
- 879843453294
- NoteGeneral vehicle corrosion starting
- NoteN/s/r wheel bearing slight play
- NoteO/s lower sill corroded
- NoteO/s/f brake hose starting to perish
- NoteSlight front brake distortion
Fail186,301 miles (+3,420)2 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,301 miles
- Test number
- 787893453277
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteN/s/r wheel bearing slight play
- NoteO/s lower sill corroded
- NoteO/s/f brake hose starting to perish
- NoteSlight front brake distortion
Pass182,881 miles5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 182,881 miles
- Test number
- 815327622215
- NoteO/s outer sill starting to corrode
- NoteO/s/f brake hose starting to perish
- NoteO/s/r inner wheel arch starting to corrode
- NoteSlight front brake distortion
- NoteSlight play n/s/r wheel bearing
Fail182,880 miles (+3,800)3 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,880 miles
- Test number
- 357447222484
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
- NoteO/s outer sill starting to corrode
- NoteO/s/f brake hose starting to perish
- NoteO/s/r inner wheel arch starting to corrode
- NoteSlight front brake distortion
- NoteSlight play n/s/r wheel bearing
Pass179,080 miles (+6,042)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 179,080 miles
- Test number
- 558001551259
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteBrake bad warning light on dash
- NoteRear seat fitted but only used when stationary, not a passenger seat, no belt required
- NoteSlight chafing to N/S handbrake cable
Pass173,038 miles (+199)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 173,038 miles
- Test number
- 394762450473
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBrake fluid getting low
- NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted
Fail172,839 miles (+17,494)4 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,839 miles
- Test number
- 302220950483
- FailureCentre Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBrake fluid getting low
- NoteRear brake discs slightly pitted
Pass155,345 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 155,345 miles
- Test number
- 152898049226
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,312 miles (+19,224)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,312 miles
- Test number
- 243258039237
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass136,088 miles (+19,687)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 136,088 miles
- Test number
- 663327128273
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,401 miles (+15,987)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 116,401 miles
- Test number
- 631886337270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,414 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 100,414 miles
- Test number
- 671827626230
- NoteChip in screen! just outside zone A
Questions about X79 WCG
- Does X79 WCG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X79 WCG is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on X79 WCG?
- The MOT on X79 WCG is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has X79 WCG done?
- X79 WCG was recorded at 266,952 miles at its MOT on 2 Apr 2026, an average of 8,484 miles a year.
- Has X79 WCG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X79 WCG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on X79 WCG 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 X79 WCG find?
- X79 WCG passed its latest MOT on 2 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; oil leak, but not excessive; rear shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect both, and 1 more.
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