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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1994 · 2,370 cc

M482 FFHMOT history

M482 FFH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Oct 1994. Its MOT is valid until 28 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 243,252 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Sept 2026.

M482 FFH blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 28 Sept 2027
Mileage
243,252 mi
At MOT on 21 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M482 FFH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1994
First used
28 Oct 1994
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M482 FFH was last recorded at 243,252 miles on 21 Sept 2026, 3,478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
239,774 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,478 miles
Average per year
6,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 243,252 miles
  • 2025 – 239,774 miles
  • 2024 – 236,003 miles
  • 2023 – 233,121 miles
  • 2022 – 229,747 miles
  • 2021 – 224,580 miles
  • 2020 – 220,085 miles
  • 2019 – 215,641 miles
  • 2018 – 210,956 miles
  • 2017 – 203,110 miles
  • 2016 – 194,410 miles
  • 2015 – 187,209 miles
  • 2014 – 179,525 miles
  • 2013 – 171,468 miles
  • 2012 – 164,510 miles
  • 2011 – 157,456 miles
  • 2010 – 146,313 miles
  • 2009 – 139,051 miles
  • 2008 – 132,037 miles
  • 2007 – 125,689 miles
  • 2006 – 119,928 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,252 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Towbar component corroded, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,252 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    243,252 miles
    Test number
    444860832779
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail243,240 miles (+3,466)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,240 miles
    Test number
    271720214310
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass239,774 miles (+84)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    239,774 miles
    Test number
    364772194858
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  4. Fail239,690 miles (+3,687)3 major1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,690 miles
    Test number
    395293603585
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  5. Pass236,003 miles (+2,882)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    236,003 miles
    Test number
    818115955164
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass233,121 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    233,121 miles
    Test number
    373227442891
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail233,121 miles (+3,374)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,121 miles
    Test number
    396362209662
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass229,747 miles (+5,167)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    229,747 miles
    Test number
    633431847140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sil corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive End of sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass224,580 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    224,580 miles
    Test number
    717204011254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner middle inner sill corroded

  10. Fail224,580 miles (+4,495)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,580 miles
    Test number
    796820817745
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner middle inner sill corroded

  11. Pass220,085 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    220,085 miles
    Test number
    294331516729
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow by bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sil starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear end of sil starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner inner wing corroding

  12. Fail220,085 miles (+4,444)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,085 miles
    Test number
    593121989863
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow by bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sil starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear end of sil starting to corrode
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner inner wing corroding

  13. Pass215,641 miles (+4,685)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    215,641 miles
    Test number
    707400707541
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slight blow on exhaust bracket (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded (middle)
    • AdvisoryTow bar brackets corroded

  14. Pass210,956 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    210,956 miles
    Test number
    791421026257
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers heavily corroded

  15. Fail210,948 miles (+7,838)4 major2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,948 miles
    Test number
    243393092485
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake backing plate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear shockers heavily corroded

  16. Pass203,110 miles (+8,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    203,110 miles
    Test number
    137673256192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front & rear (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass194,410 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    194,410 miles
    Test number
    479532974653

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail194,369 miles (+7,160)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,369 miles
    Test number
    188860067866
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass187,209 miles (+7,684)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    187,209 miles
    Test number
    486591322716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass179,525 miles (+8,057)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    179,525 miles
    Test number
    476128854289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass171,468 miles (+6,958)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    171,468 miles
    Test number
    355301633489
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass164,510 miles (+7,054)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    164,510 miles
    Test number
    186131552297
    • NoteRear brakes only just met mininum mot requirements

  23. Pass157,456 miles (+11,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    157,456 miles
    Test number
    718046351270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass146,313 miles (+7,262)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    146,313 miles
    Test number
    430783140251
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass139,051 miles (+7,014)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    139,051 miles
    Test number
    382842159464
    • NoteSmall paly in drop links

  26. Pass132,037 miles (+6,348)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    132,037 miles
    Test number
    330813358417
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split

  27. Pass125,689 miles (+5,761)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    125,689 miles
    Test number
    614970057270
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass119,928 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    119,928 miles
    Test number
    631381146252
    • Note1/ n/s/f bottom shock bush 2/ front brakes are on the max of the out of balance limit

Questions about M482 FFH

Does M482 FFH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M482 FFH is valid until 28 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on M482 FFH?
The MOT on M482 FFH is valid until 28 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M482 FFH done?
M482 FFH was recorded at 243,252 miles at its MOT on 21 Sept 2026, an average of 6,147 miles a year.
Has M482 FFH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M482 FFH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on M482 FFH 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 M482 FFH find?
M482 FFH passed its latest MOT on 21 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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