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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc

N263 RFPMOT history

N263 RFP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jan 1996. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 270,309 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

N263 RFP blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
270,309 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,746 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
N263 RFP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
24 Jan 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

N263 RFP was last recorded at 270,309 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 1,889 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
268,420 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,889 miles
Average per year
2,746 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 270,309 miles
  • 2025 – 268,420 miles
  • 2024 – 264,874 miles
  • 2023 – 260,970 miles
  • 2022 – 257,977 miles
  • 2020 – 255,611 miles
  • 2019 – 254,431 miles
  • 2018 – 252,895 miles
  • 2017 – 251,412 miles
  • 2016 – 249,532 miles
  • 2015 – 247,424 miles
  • 2014 – 245,671 miles
  • 2013 – 243,148 miles
  • 2012 – 240,128 miles
  • 2011 – 237,486 miles
  • 2010 – 233,684 miles
  • 2009 – 229,504 miles
  • 2008 – 225,060 miles
  • 2007 – 222,379 miles
  • 2006 – 218,530 miles
  • 2005 – 213,942 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,309 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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

26 tests since 8 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass270,309 miles (+1,889)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    270,309 miles
    Test number
    505659920371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass268,420 miles (+3,546)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    268,420 miles
    Test number
    133183617326
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass264,874 miles (+3,904)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    264,874 miles
    Test number
    250150407660
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass260,970 miles (+2,993)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    260,970 miles
    Test number
    321157661727
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass257,977 miles (+2,366)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    257,977 miles
    Test number
    907809314340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass255,611 miles (+1,180)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    255,611 miles
    Test number
    776026353616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass254,431 miles (+141)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    254,431 miles
    Test number
    574169542984

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail254,290 miles (+1,395)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    254,290 miles
    Test number
    409468236703
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass252,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    252,895 miles
    Test number
    573580217789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail252,895 miles (+1,483)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,895 miles
    Test number
    265605661931
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength box section behind bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass251,412 miles (+1,880)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    251,412 miles
    Test number
    409585647336
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  12. Pass249,532 miles (+2,108)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    249,532 miles
    Test number
    159965540228
    • AdvisoryCentre hand brake pivot point floor corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside side loading door corroded

  13. Pass247,424 miles (+1,753)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    247,424 miles
    Test number
    179349655195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  14. Pass245,671 miles (+2,523)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    245,671 miles
    Test number
    267817374441

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass243,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    243,148 miles
    Test number
    849216993113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail243,148 miles (+3,020)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,148 miles
    Test number
    389364183195
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass240,128 miles (+2,642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    240,128 miles
    Test number
    719201392187
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass237,486 miles (+3,802)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    237,486 miles
    Test number
    308547381119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass233,684 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    233,684 miles
    Test number
    521681380185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail233,684 miles (+4,180)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,684 miles
    Test number
    932262570127
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass229,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    229,504 miles
    Test number
    750826179193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail229,504 miles (+4,444)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,504 miles
    Test number
    614105179118
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  23. Pass225,060 miles (+2,681)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    225,060 miles
    Test number
    660958578110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass222,379 miles (+3,849)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    222,379 miles
    Test number
    673859077198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass218,530 miles (+4,588)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    218,530 miles
    Test number
    134694686186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass213,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    213,942 miles
    Test number
    614682465383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about N263 RFP

Does N263 RFP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on N263 RFP is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on N263 RFP?
The MOT on N263 RFP is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has N263 RFP done?
N263 RFP was recorded at 270,309 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 2,746 miles a year.
Has N263 RFP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. N263 RFP has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jul 2019.
Has the mileage on N263 RFP 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 N263 RFP find?
N263 RFP passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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