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This 1997 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 17 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2005

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 171,555 miles 10 months ago on Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 15:45.

The current MOT will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 8th July 2026.

The current Tax will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

C17MPL MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED8TH JULY 2026171,555 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED4TH JULY 2025171,553 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
FAILED10TH JUNE 2025171,550 MI
 
  1. DANGEROUS - Rear Brake Pad(s) Less Than 1.5 Mm Thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  2. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Front Inner Suspension Arm Pin Or Bush Excessively Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  7. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  8. DANGEROUS - Offside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  9. MINOR - Nearside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  10. MINOR - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  11. MAJOR - Horn Not Working (7.7 (a))
  12. ADVISORY - O/s+n/s Front Inner Sills Slightly Corroded
PASSED13TH JUNE 202412TH JUNE 2025164,499 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - O/s+n/s Front Inner Sills Slightly Corroded
  3. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
FAILED6TH JUNE 2024164,448 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Parking Brake Inoperative On One Side (1.4.1 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Arm Ball Joint Has Slight Play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - O/s+n/s Front Inner Sills Slightly Corroded
  5. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  6. MAJOR - Parking Brake Efficiency Below Requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED17TH MAY 202316TH MAY 2024156,161 MI
PASSED21ST JUNE 202224TH JUNE 2023145,290 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Integral Body Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED25TH JUNE 202124TH JUNE 2022139,855 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Sill Outside Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded, Significantly Reduced Structural Strength
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Sill Outside Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded, Significantly Reduced Structural Strength
  5. ADVISORY - Multiple Areas Under Vehicle Corroded
  6. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Dripping But Not Within Failure Limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED9TH JUNE 2021139,855 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Outer Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Inner Sill Outside Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded, Significantly Reduced Structural Strength
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Front Inner Sill Outside Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded, Significantly Reduced Structural Strength
  6. ADVISORY - Multiple Areas Under Vehicle Corroded
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge Wearing On Inner Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. MINOR - Nearside Front Upper Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Severely Deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  9. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive Engine Dripping But Not Within Failure Limits (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  10. MAJOR - Exhaust Emissions Exceed Manufacturer's Specified Limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
PASSED15TH JUNE 202014TH JUNE 2021138,578 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Front Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Severely Deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Minor Exhaust Leak At Joint Between Middle And Rear Sections
PASSED28TH MAY 201927TH NOVEMBER 2020137,208 MI
FAILED13TH MAY 2019137,208 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Inner Wheel Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. MAJOR - Offside Drive Shaft Joint Constant Velocity Boot Split Or Insecure, No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  4. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST MAY 201820TH MAY 2019135,591 MI
PASSED29TH APRIL 201628TH APRIL 2017132,925 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Caliper (3.6.b.2c)
FAILED19TH APRIL 2016132,925 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  3. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (1.8)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Passenger's Seat Insecure (6.2.a.1)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (2.4.a.3)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Front Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  9. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  10. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  11. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  12. ADVISORY - Offside Front Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  13. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  14. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Arm Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (2.4.g.1)
  15. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded Caliper (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED19TH DECEMBER 201418TH DECEMBER 2015130,519 MI
FAILED13TH DECEMBER 2014130,506 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Inner Body Or Chassis Has Excessive Corrosion, Seriously Affecting Its Strength Within 30cm Of The Body Mountings (6.1.b.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Rear Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
FAILED18TH NOVEMBER 2013127,207 MI
 
  1. PRS - Horn Not Working (1.6.2a)
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  3. PRS - Offside Front Direction Indicator Incorrect Colour (1.4.a.2f)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Load Sensing Valve Stiff (3.6.e.3)
  7. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  8. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  9. USER ENTERED - Offside Front And Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded
  10. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Step/sill Holed And Corroded
  11. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED18TH NOVEMBER 20137TH DECEMBER 2014127,207 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.5.c.1a)
  3. ADVISORY - Brake Load Sensing Valve Stiff (3.6.e.3)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  6. USER ENTERED - Offside Front And Front To Rear Brake Pipes Corroded
  7. USER ENTERED - Nearside Front Step/sill Holed And Corroded
  8. USER ENTERED - Play In Steering Rack Inner Joint(s)
PASSED8TH DECEMBER 20127TH DECEMBER 2013123,558 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Rear Springs Heavily Corroded
  2. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Pipes Corroded
  3. USER ENTERED - Offside And Nearside Ineer Sills Corroded
  4. USER ENTERED - Offside And Nearside Front Brake Pipes Corroded
FAILED8TH DECEMBER 2012
 
  1. PRS - Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  2. PRS - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Springs Heavily Corroded
  4. USER ENTERED - Rear Brake Pipes Corroded
  5. USER ENTERED - Offside And Nearside Ineer Sills Corroded
  6. USER ENTERED - Offside And Nearside Front Brake Pipes Corroded
PASSED29TH JANUARY 201028TH JANUARY 2011120,210 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
FAILED29TH JANUARY 2010120,209 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. USER ENTERED - Oil Leak
PASSED23RD JANUARY 200922ND JANUARY 2010115,144 MI
FAILED19TH JANUARY 2009115,144 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Insecure (1.4.a.2b)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  5. FAIL - Centre Exhaust Has Part Of The System Excessively Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED8TH JANUARY 20087TH JANUARY 2009110,003 MI
PASSED12TH DECEMBER 200614TH DECEMBER 2007100,650 MI
FAILED7TH DECEMBER 2006100,515 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Blade Deteriorated (8.2.2)
  2. FAIL - Offside Obligatory Mirror Seriously Damaged, Affecting The Rear View (8.1.2a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Brake Load Sensing Valve Linkage Seized (3.6.e.3)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Tread Depth Below Requirements Of 1.6mm (4.1.e.1)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Insecure (1.7.3)
  7. FAIL - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too Far To The Left (1.8)
  8. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  9. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  10. ADVISORY - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  11. USER ENTERED - O/s Rack End Slight Play
PASSED15TH DECEMBER 200514TH DECEMBER 200693,590 MI
FAILED13TH DECEMBER 200593,572 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Position Lamp(s) Not Working (1.1.a.3b)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Windscreen Wiper Blade Deteriorated (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Centre Front Seat Belt Has A Cut Which Has Significantly Weakened The Webbing (5.2.2a)
  4. FAIL - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Bulge, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  5. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Incomplete (2.4.c.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Has Slight Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

C17MPL Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 57% | MOT Failure Rate: 43%

C17MPL MOT Comments

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C17MPL Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 171,555 miles | Average yearly mileage: 6,127 miles

C17MPL FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration C17MPL was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2025 was 171,555 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 6,127 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 30 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2005. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means C17MPL has a 57% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 64 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 11 Minor, 12 Major, 3 Dangerous and 30 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does C17MPL have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 C17MPL does have an active MOT. Read more

Is C17MPL Taxed?

Yes, as of Thursday 23rd April 2026 C17MPL does have Tax. Read more

When does C17MPL Tax expire?

The current Tax for C17MPL will expire in 9 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does C17MPL MOT expire?

The current MOT for C17MPL will expire in 3 months on Wednesday 8th July 2026. Read more

When did C17MPL have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for C17MPL was on Wednesday 9th July 2025 at 15:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has C17MPL Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for C17MPL we can see 17 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has C17MPL Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 30 MOTs on record for C17MPL we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 57% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is C17MPL?

C17MPL is registered as a 1997 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has C17MPL done?

The odometer reading for C17MPL at the last MOT in July 2025 was 171,555 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 6,127 miles per year. Read more

How old is C17MPL?

The vehicle C17MPL was manufactured in 1997 so it is currently 28 years old. It was first registered on Wednesday 19th November 1997. Read more

What colour is C17MPL?

The official colour of C17MPL is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does C17MPL have?

C17MPL has a 1.9 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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