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VOLKSWAGEN

TRANSPORTER · Purple

N843 XNF
MOTExpired
MOT due16 Nov 2024
First reg6 Oct 1995
Mileage238,108 mi
Tax
Tax due

Vehicle age

30 years and 8 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 16 April 2026.

FAILED · 16 Oct 2025
Test date16 Oct 2025
Expiry
Test number806524970908
Mileage238,108 mi
MajorOffside Front Lower Sub-frame ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill corroded marked yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES , front to rears corroding (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOil leak
AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle corroding
AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch poorly repaired (6.1.1 (d) (i))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel BOTH SIDES (1.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 17 Nov 2023
Test date17 Nov 2023
Expiry16 Nov 2024
Test number983633765343
Mileage237,662 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 17 Nov 2023
Test date17 Nov 2023
Expiry
Test number765223576470
Mileage237,662 mi
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 24 Oct 2023
Test date24 Oct 2023
Expiry
Test number322073294659
Mileage237,645 mi
MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light +full of water (4.5.4 (a))
MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
PASSED · 1 Aug 2022
Test date1 Aug 2022
Expiry3 Aug 2023
Test number724521831166
Mileage233,490 mi
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisorypower steering reservoir close to minimum
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear plus rears to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 30 Jul 2022
Test date30 Jul 2022
Expiry
Test number812847293512
Mileage233,490 mi
MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Advisorypower steering reservoir close to minimum
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear plus rears to wheel cylinders (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 26 Jul 2021
Test date26 Jul 2021
Expiry3 Aug 2022
Test number554971905674
Mileage227,107 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside wiper spindle worn
FAILED · 22 Jul 2021
Test date22 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number673537317840
Mileage227,107 mi
MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.12 (c) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOffside wiper spindle worn
FAILED · 10 Jul 2021
Test date10 Jul 2021
Expiry
Test number116998963963
Mileage227,684 mi
MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
MajorTrack rod end ball joint has excessive play N/S/F OUTER (2.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin FRONT >> NEW ADVISED (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively FRONT SIGNIFICANTLY WORN (1.1.14 (a) (i))
AdvisoryO/S/F WIPER WHEEL BOX EXCESSIVELY WORN >> REPAIRS ADVISED
MajorBrake hose ferrule excessively corroded BOTH INNER REAR (1.1.12 (f) (i))
MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated BOTH INNER REAR (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded FRONT TO REAR (YELLOWED) (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2nd FRONT TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material N/S/F ON CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material O/S/F ON CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))
MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded O/S/F TO FLEX HOSE (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryN/S/F OUTER C/V JOINT NOISE
MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F OUTER (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated N/S/F INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated O/S/F INNER (6.1.7 (g) (i))
MajorCoil spring fractured or broken N/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorCoil spring fractured or broken O/S/R (5.3.1 (b) (i))
AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive N/S/R AND O/S/R INNER SILL AREAS (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Aug 2020
Test date4 Aug 2020
Expiry3 Aug 2021
Test number867743823538
Mileage218,115 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisorycentre to rear brake pipes corroded
Advisorynearside outer sill corroded
AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
FAILED · 30 Jul 2020
Test date30 Jul 2020
Expiry
Test number700831666995
Mileage218,077 mi
MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisorycentre to rear brake pipes corroded
Advisorynearside outer sill corroded
PASSED · 17 Jul 2019
Test date17 Jul 2019
Expiry31 Jan 2021
Test number437348435276
Mileage208,609 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Advisorynearside rear outer sillcorroded
FAILED · 16 Jul 2019
Test date16 Jul 2019
Expiry
Test number147621224744
Mileage208,606 mi
MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm outer edge 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 195/70/15c (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner/outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Advisorynearside rear outer sillcorroded
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 14 Jul 2018
Test date14 Jul 2018
Expiry31 Jul 2019
Test number399444497764
Mileage197,328 mi
MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
PASSED · 15 Jul 2017
Test date15 Jul 2017
Expiry31 Jul 2018
Test number422952578266
Mileage119,451 mi
PASSED · 30 Jul 2016
Test date30 Jul 2016
Expiry31 Jul 2017
Test number383176970725
Mileage191,503 mi
PASSED · 1 Aug 2015
Test date1 Aug 2015
Expiry31 Jul 2016
Test number528623615288
Mileage188,797 mi
PASSED · 14 Jul 2014
Test date14 Jul 2014
Expiry13 Jul 2015
Test number799475194133
Mileage183,745 mi
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
FAILED · 9 Jul 2014
Test date9 Jul 2014
Expiry
Test number296920094162
Mileage183,745 mi
FailOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
FailOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
FailNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailBattery insecure (1.9.1)
FailNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
PASSED · 11 Jun 2010
Test date11 Jun 2010
Expiry14 Jun 2011
Test number280862860464
Mileage182,903 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
FAILED · 9 Jun 2010
Test date9 Jun 2010
Expiry
Test number942690360199
Mileage182,877 mi
FailNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
FailOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
FailNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
FailNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
PASSED · 15 Jun 2009
Test date15 Jun 2009
Expiry14 Jun 2010
Test number610316069141
Mileage170,915 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 8 Jun 2009
Test date8 Jun 2009
Expiry
Test number250379259105
Mileage170,915 mi
FailOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
FailNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
FailOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
FailNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
FailNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
FailParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
User EnteredOil leak
FAILED · 27 May 2008
Test date27 May 2008
Expiry
Test number702658648150
Mileage146,639 mi
PrsNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
PASSED · 27 May 2008
Test date27 May 2008
Expiry29 May 2009
Test number514588648153
Mileage146,639 mi
PASSED · 30 May 2007
Test date30 May 2007
Expiry29 May 2008
Test number730390857130
Mileage123,453 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
PASSED · 4 May 2006
Test date4 May 2006
Expiry3 May 2007
Test number264784026144
Mileage99,958 mi
FAILED · 3 May 2006
Test date3 May 2006
Expiry
Test number271833226437
Mileage99,958 mi
FailStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
FailSteering column top mounting bracket insecure (2.1.2d)