AU53WHL - Car Check report for Volkswagen Transporter (AU53 WHL)

Details

Model: Volkswagen Transporter
Colour: Red
Fuel Type: Diesel
Engine Size: 1896cc
Registered: January 2004
Vehicle Age: 22 Years
Export Marker: No
Last V5C Issued: April 2019

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Road Tax

Tax Status: Taxed
Due Date: 01 Jul 2027
Expires: 9 Months
12 Months Tax: £360
Paid Monthly: £31.50

Mileage History

Typical mileage (middle 50%) for this model and age

Latest reading

247,434 mi

June 2026

Above typical

+62,100 mi

vs same-model median

Last 12 months

5,800 mi

↑ from ~3,700 prior yr

Lifetime average

~11,000 mi / yr

since new

MOT History

Expiry Date: 20 Jun 2027
MOT Due: 9 Months

18 Jun 2026

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 18 Jun 2026
Test Number: 2556 8862 8817

Expiry Date: 20 Jun 2027
Odometer Value: 247434 mi
Since Last Pass: 5773 mi

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Offside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint (s)
Central and rear exhaust slightly deteriorated

21 May 2025

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 21 May 2025
Test Number: 8735 8374 3013

Expiry Date: 20 Jun 2026
Odometer Value: 241661 mi
Since Last Pass: 3730 mi

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear /both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

21 May 2025

Completed: 21 May 2025
Test Number: 3079 0273 9282

Odometer Value: 241661 mi

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear /both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

21 Jun 2024

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 21 Jun 2024
Test Number: 5491 2339 1225

Expiry Date: 20 Jun 2025
Odometer Value: 237931 mi
Since Last Pass: 6758 mi

Monitor and repair if necessary (advisories)

Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Offside Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

25 May 2023

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 25 May 2023
Test Number: 9202 4083 1775

Expiry Date: 24 May 2024
Odometer Value: 231173 mi
Since Last Pass: 4705 mi

23 May 2023

Completed: 23 May 2023
Test Number: 2374 9810 1982

Odometer Value: 231166 mi

26 Feb 2022

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 26 Feb 2022
Test Number: 8606 8933 7071

Expiry Date: 25 Feb 2023
Odometer Value: 226468 mi
Since Last Pass: 3425 mi

16 Feb 2022

Completed: 16 Feb 2022
Test Number: 1967 0130 3972

Odometer Value: 226462 mi

18 Feb 2021

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 18 Feb 2021
Test Number: 2027 2066 4025

Expiry Date: 17 Feb 2022
Odometer Value: 223043 mi
Since Last Pass: 3247 mi

18 Feb 2020

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 18 Feb 2020
Test Number: 4993 4949 4397

Expiry Date: 17 Feb 2021
Odometer Value: 219796 mi
Since Last Pass: 5639 mi

07 Feb 2020

Completed: 07 Feb 2020
Test Number: 5038 4692 3231

Odometer Value: 219788 mi

Repair immediately (major defects)

Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% out nsr low! (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Nearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Parking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
Offside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
Nearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

08 Feb 2019

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 08 Feb 2019
Test Number: 7590 6465 5137

Expiry Date: 12 Feb 2020
Odometer Value: 214157 mi
Since Last Pass: 10675 mi

13 Feb 2018

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 13 Feb 2018
Test Number: 1084 5590 7861

Expiry Date: 12 Feb 2019
Odometer Value: 203482 mi
Since Last Pass: 9078 mi

31 Jan 2017

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 31 Jan 2017
Test Number: 6562 2125 2559

Expiry Date: 07 Feb 2018
Odometer Value: 194404 mi
Since Last Pass: 9994 mi

31 Jan 2017

Completed: 31 Jan 2017
Test Number: 7802 4641 9054

Odometer Value: 194400 mi

21 Jan 2016

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 21 Jan 2016
Test Number: 6025 3075 5616

Expiry Date: 07 Feb 2017
Odometer Value: 184410 mi
Since Last Pass: 11981 mi

08 Jan 2016

Completed: 08 Jan 2016
Test Number: 5289 1295 8939

Odometer Value: 184405 mi

29 Jan 2015

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 29 Jan 2015
Test Number: 1359 1962 5436

Expiry Date: 07 Feb 2016
Odometer Value: 172429 mi
Since Last Pass: 9697 mi

27 Jan 2015

Completed: 27 Jan 2015
Test Number: 2879 6762 5051

Odometer Value: 172429 mi

04 Feb 2014

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 04 Feb 2014
Test Number: 1679 8503 4081

Expiry Date: 07 Feb 2015
Odometer Value: 162732 mi
Since Last Pass: 12124 mi

30 Jan 2014

Completed: 30 Jan 2014
Test Number: 5568 1053 4029

Odometer Value: 162539 mi

08 Feb 2013

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 08 Feb 2013
Test Number: 1686 1933 3097

Expiry Date: 07 Feb 2014
Odometer Value: 150608 mi
Since Last Pass: 16503 mi

31 Jan 2013

Completed: 31 Jan 2013
Test Number: 5854 4183 3032

Odometer Value: 150608 mi

31 Jan 2012

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 31 Jan 2012
Test Number: 3151 9163 2007

Expiry Date: 31 Jan 2013
Odometer Value: 134105 mi
Since Last Pass: 15361 mi

27 Jan 2012

Completed: 27 Jan 2012
Test Number: 2897 0722 2034

Odometer Value: 134105 mi

28 Jan 2011

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 28 Jan 2011
Test Number: 5672 7812 1036

Expiry Date: 31 Jan 2012
Odometer Value: 118744 mi
Since Last Pass: 16610 mi

28 Jan 2011

Completed: 28 Jan 2011
Test Number: 7392 7822 1030

Odometer Value: 118744 mi

01 Feb 2010

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 01 Feb 2010
Test Number: 1633 1253 0493

Expiry Date: 31 Jan 2011
Odometer Value: 102134 mi
Since Last Pass: 16115 mi

27 Jan 2010

Completed: 27 Jan 2010
Test Number: 4226 9782 0075

Odometer Value: 102134 mi

30 Jan 2009

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 30 Jan 2009
Test Number: 2348 1043 9073

Expiry Date: 29 Jan 2010
Odometer Value: 86019 mi
Since Last Pass: 16882 mi

28 Jan 2009

Completed: 28 Jan 2009
Test Number: 9249 1852 9007

Odometer Value: 86019 mi

15 Jan 2008

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 15 Jan 2008
Test Number: 4234 4591 8006

Expiry Date: 18 Jan 2009
Odometer Value: 69137 mi
Since Last Pass: 16180 mi

19 Jan 2007

Test Result: PASSED
Completed: 19 Jan 2007
Test Number: 6319 3961 7063

Expiry Date: 18 Jan 2008
Odometer Value: 52957 mi