Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Petrol · 1987 · 1,915 cc
B5 VRFMOT history
B5 VRF is a grey petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jun 1987. Its MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 208,645 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Dec 2021.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 Dec 2022
- Mileage
- 208,645 mi
- At MOT on 21 Dec 2021
- MOT tests
- 18
- 12 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 7,050 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- B5 VRF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,915 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1987
- First used
- 18 Jun 1987
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 Dec 2022
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Dec 2021 (Pass)
Mileage history
B5 VRF was last recorded at 208,645 miles on 21 Dec 2021, 5,000 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Dec 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 203,645 miles · 17 Dec 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 5,000 miles
- Average per year
- 7,050 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2021 – 208,645 miles
- 2020 – 203,645 miles
- 2019 – 199,410 miles
- 2018 – 193,554 miles
- 2017 – 186,618 miles
- 2016 – 177,917 miles
- 2015 – 175,783 miles
- 2014 – 163,567 miles
- 2013 – 154,525 miles
- 2009 – 137,906 miles
- 2007 – 117,661 miles
- 2006 – 99,583 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass208,645 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
18 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass208,645 miles (+5,000)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 208,645 miles
- Test number
- 712544203446
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
Pass203,645 miles (+4,235)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 203,645 miles
- Test number
- 129523963952
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,410 miles (+5,856)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 199,410 miles
- Test number
- 208588187111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass193,554 miles (+6,936)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 193,554 miles
- Test number
- 777256354035
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass186,618 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 186,618 miles
- Test number
- 375666170225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail186,618 miles (+8,701)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,618 miles
- Test number
- 598471792057
- Repaired at testRegistration plate fitted to the rear does not have black characters on a yellow background (6.3.2b)
Pass177,917 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 177,917 miles
- Test number
- 340559605883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,905 miles (+2,122)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,905 miles
- Test number
- 253581890559
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass175,783 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 175,783 miles
- Test number
- 881585474426
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail175,783 miles (+12,216)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,783 miles
- Test number
- 642571277355
- Repaired at testRegistration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length Front & Rear (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass163,567 miles (+7)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2015
- Odometer
- 163,567 miles
- Test number
- 267041144458
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside wiperblade ends split.
- NoteOffside & nearside door steps corroded.
Fail163,560 miles (+9,035)11 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,560 miles
- Test number
- 957835734133
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.D.2c)
- FailureFront Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.D.4)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside wiperblade ends split.
- NoteOffside & nearside door steps corroded.
Pass154,525 miles (+16,619)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 154,525 miles
- Test number
- 485385663026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,906 miles (+20,245)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 137,906 miles
- Test number
- 604959459209
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,661 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,661 miles
- Test number
- 211230257243
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass117,661 miles (+18,078)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 117,661 miles
- Test number
- 312950557412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,583 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 99,583 miles
- Test number
- 233674586192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail99,583 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,583 miles
- Test number
- 664664086189
- Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
Questions about B5 VRF
- Does B5 VRF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on B5 VRF expired on 20 Dec 2022, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on B5 VRF?
- The MOT on B5 VRF expired on 20 Dec 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has B5 VRF done?
- B5 VRF was recorded at 208,645 miles at its MOT on 21 Dec 2021, an average of 7,050 miles a year.
- Has B5 VRF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. B5 VRF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Dec 2017.
- Has the mileage on B5 VRF ever gone down?
- No. The odometer reading went up or stayed the same at every MOT test on record. Service records are still worth checking.
- What did the latest MOT on B5 VRF find?
- B5 VRF passed its latest MOT on 21 Dec 2021 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear.
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