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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

539 XRFMOT history

539 XRF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 184,303 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

539 XRF white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Dec 2026
Mileage
184,303 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
1,563 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
539 XRF
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

539 XRF was last recorded at 184,303 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Nov 2023: 101,964 miles, lower than 211,933 miles on 22 Nov 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
184,301 miles · 18 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
1,563 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 184,303 miles
  • 2024 – 105,062 miles
  • 2023 – 101,964 miles
  • 2022 – 211,933 miles
  • 2021 – 209,069 miles
  • 2020 – 205,545 miles
  • 2019 – 202,106 miles
  • 2018 – 197,619 miles
  • 2017 – 192,889 miles
  • 2016 – 188,824 miles
  • 2015 – 185,413 miles
  • 2014 – 183,304 miles
  • 2013 – 180,892 miles
  • 2012 – 177,131 miles
  • 2011 – 173,753 miles
  • 2010 – 168,770 miles
  • 2009 – 164,054 miles
  • 2008 – 160,186 miles
  • 2007 – 157,544 miles
  • 2006 – 154,198 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,303 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too far to the right

    Major2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

34 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,303 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    184,303 miles
    Test number
    947390628178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail184,301 miles (+79,239)6 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,301 miles
    Test number
    379058636254
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass105,062 miles (+3,098)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    105,062 miles
    Test number
    693840971465
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass101,964 miles (-109,969)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,964 miles
    Test number
    609564257480
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  5. Pass211,933 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    211,933 miles
    Test number
    761744892675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced towbar mount but not within 30 cm (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail211,957 miles (+24)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,957 miles
    Test number
    951437151893
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Fail211,933 miles (+2,864)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,933 miles
    Test number
    859441048911
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  8. Pass209,069 miles (+3,524)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    209,069 miles
    Test number
    533522752356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass205,545 miles (+3,439)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    205,545 miles
    Test number
    357489364373
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass202,106 miles (+25)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    202,106 miles
    Test number
    370336656872
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear x member corrosion

  11. Fail202,081 miles (+4,462)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,081 miles
    Test number
    179938685031
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor areas both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear x member corrosion

  12. Pass197,619 miles (+4,730)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    197,619 miles
    Test number
    791850006040
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryInner sill holed but not within 30 cm

  13. Pass192,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    192,889 miles
    Test number
    989057665625
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper support (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  14. Fail192,889 miles (+4,065)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,889 miles
    Test number
    440205900718
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure has slight corrosion bumper support (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.2.6)

  15. Pass188,824 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    188,824 miles
    Test number
    525810196009
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded not within prescribed area

  16. Fail188,824 miles (+3,411)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,824 miles
    Test number
    635735688337
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded not within prescribed area

  17. Pass185,413 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    185,413 miles
    Test number
    934622978206
    • AdvisoryEmmesions not tested fail.

  18. Fail185,413 miles (+2,109)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,413 miles
    Test number
    990239405504
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryEmmesions not tested fail.

  19. Pass183,304 miles (+2,412)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    183,304 miles
    Test number
    639043494224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass180,892 miles (+3,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    180,892 miles
    Test number
    489371103431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass177,131 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    177,131 miles
    Test number
    947786682287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail177,131 miles (+3,378)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,131 miles
    Test number
    326625382294
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass173,753 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    173,753 miles
    Test number
    916565801324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail173,753 miles (+4,983)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,753 miles
    Test number
    449652101475
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass168,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    168,770 miles
    Test number
    780137180272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail168,770 miles (+4,716)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,770 miles
    Test number
    200096280283
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
    • FailurePosition lamp switch faulty (1.1.A.1)

  27. Pass164,054 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    164,054 miles
    Test number
    374614609394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail164,047 miles (+37)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,047 miles
    Test number
    841059999219
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Fail164,010 miles (+3,824)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,010 miles
    Test number
    340761869431
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  30. Pass160,186 miles (+2,642)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    160,186 miles
    Test number
    163422868297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside lower balljoint rubber split

  31. Fail157,544 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,544 miles
    Test number
    103250957224
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  32. Pass157,544 miles (+3,346)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    157,544 miles
    Test number
    934250257276
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  33. Pass154,198 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    154,198 miles
    Test number
    964407046228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail154,198 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,198 miles
    Test number
    373633746242
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about 539 XRF

What vehicle is registration 539 XRF currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 539 XRF on a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jun 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 539 XRF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 539 XRF is valid until 4 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on 539 XRF?
The MOT on 539 XRF is valid until 4 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 539 XRF done?
539 XRF was recorded at 184,303 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 1,563 miles a year.
Has 539 XRF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 539 XRF has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on 539 XRF ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Nov 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on 539 XRF find?
539 XRF passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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