VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER E231WNB has 33 MOTs

Has MOT
Has Tax

This 1988 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 13 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 118,026 miles 3 months ago on Monday 6th July 2026 at 14:04.

The current MOT will expire in 9 months on Friday 9th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027.

E231WNB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED9TH JULY 2027118,026 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Parking Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH JULY 20259TH JULY 2026117,408 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill/ Jacking Point And Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill/ Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
FAILED7TH JULY 2025117,408 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Hazard Warning Lamps Inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Oil Leak, But Not Excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill/ Jacking Point And Step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Vehicle Structure Is Corroded But Structural Rigidity Is Not Significantly Reduced Inner Sill/ Jacking Point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
PASSED2ND JULY 20249TH JULY 2025116,725 MI
PASSED10TH JULY 20239TH JULY 2024115,982 MI
PASSED13TH JUNE 202212TH JUNE 2023115,661 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Sill Corroded But Within Prescribed Area
FAILED27TH MAY 2022115,633 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Arch Towards The Rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Arch Towards The Front And Rear Of Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Outer Sill Corroded But Within Prescribed Area
PASSED1ST JUNE 202131ST MAY 2022115,136 MI
FAILED1ST JUNE 2021115,136 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Front Direction Indicator Not Working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
PASSED22ND AUGUST 201931ST AUGUST 2020114,740 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED21ST AUGUST 201831ST AUGUST 2019114,170 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
FAILED21ST AUGUST 2018114,170 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength Outer Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED8TH AUGUST 201731ST AUGUST 2018112,823 MI
FAILED1ST AUGUST 2017112,796 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Inner Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Sill (5.2.6)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Rear Inner Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded Wheel Arch (2.4.a.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Modified, But Not Inappropriately Wheel Arch (2.4.a.3)
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201631ST AUGUST 2017111,182 MI
FAILED15TH AUGUST 2016111,182 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Dipped Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  4. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 201531ST AUGUST 2016110,033 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED27TH AUGUST 201431ST AUGUST 2015108,300 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Windscreen Has Damage To An Area Less Than A 40mm Circle Outside Zone 'a' (8.3.1d)
PASSED20TH AUGUST 201331ST AUGUST 2014106,031 MI
FAILED15TH AUGUST 2013106,031 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Rear Brake Hose Bulging Under Pressure (3.6.b.3)
  2. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Tailpipe Is Badly Corroded
PASSED29TH AUGUST 201231ST AUGUST 2013105,682 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Tailpipe Is Corroded And Holed
FAILED21ST AUGUST 2012105,682 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  2. FAIL - Offside Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  3. FAIL - Brakes Imbalanced Across An Axle (3.7.b.5b)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Tailpipe Is Corroded And Holed
PASSED16TH AUGUST 201131ST AUGUST 2012105,092 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  5. USER ENTERED - O/s Inner/outer Sill Is Corroded And Holed
  6. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Tail Pipe Is Corroded And Holed
FAILED16TH AUGUST 2011105,092 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Headlamp Not Working On Main Beam (1.7.5a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure (4.1.d.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrules (3.6.b.4e)
  5. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Slightly Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
  7. USER ENTERED - O/s Inner/outer Sill Is Corroded And Holed
  8. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Tail Pipe Is Corroded And Holed
PASSED26TH AUGUST 201031ST AUGUST 2011104,724 MI
FAILED25TH AUGUST 2010104,724 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Tyre Has A Cut In Excess Of The Requirements Deep Enough To Reach The Ply Or Cords (4.1.d.1a)
PASSED27TH AUGUST 200931ST AUGUST 2010103,853 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Brake Is Not As Effective As Expected
FAILED26TH AUGUST 2009103,853 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Exhaust Has A Major Leak Of Exhaust Gases (7.1.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Brake Is Not As Effective As Expected
PASSED28TH AUGUST 200831ST AUGUST 2009103,029 MI
PASSED24TH AUGUST 200731ST AUGUST 2008101,456 MI
FAILED23RD AUGUST 2007101,456 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
PASSED1ST SEPTEMBER 200631ST AUGUST 200799,211 MI
FAILED31ST AUGUST 200699,211 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded (3.6.b.2c)
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

E231WNB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 61% | MOT Failure Rate: 39%

E231WNB MOT Comments

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E231WNB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 118,026 miles | Average yearly mileage: 3,106 miles

E231WNB FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration E231WNB was manufactured on Friday 30th December 1988 so it is currently 38 years old. Its colour is White and it has a 1.9 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 118,026 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 3,106 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 33 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 13 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means E231WNB has a 61% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 28 Advisories, 1 PRS Notices, 0 Minor, 5 Major, 0 Dangerous and 16 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 12 months on Friday 1st October 2027 .

Does E231WNB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 9th October 2026 E231WNB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is E231WNB Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 9th October 2026 E231WNB does have Tax. Read more

When does E231WNB Tax expire?

The current Tax for E231WNB will expire in 12 months on Friday 1st October 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 E231WNB MOT expire?

The current MOT for E231WNB will expire in 9 months on Friday 9th July 2027. Read more

When did E231WNB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for E231WNB was on Monday 6th July 2026 at 14:04. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has E231WNB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 33 MOTs on record for E231WNB we can see 20 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 E231WNB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 33 MOTs on record for E231WNB we can see 13 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 61% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is E231WNB?

E231WNB is registered as a 1988 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has E231WNB done?

The odometer reading for E231WNB at the last MOT in July 2026 was 118,026 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 3,106 miles per year. Read more

How old is E231WNB?

The vehicle E231WNB was manufactured in 1988 so it is currently 38 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 19th January 1988. Read more

What colour is E231WNB?

The official colour of E231WNB is recorded as White. Read more

What engine does E231WNB have?

E231WNB has a 1.9 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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