Volkswagen Transporter
Grey and White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,459 cc
R129 FNGMOT history
R129 FNG is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 2 May 2026 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 119,524 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 2 May 2026
- Mileage
- 119,524 mi
- At MOT on 3 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 22 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,373 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R129 FNG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 2 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R129 FNG was last recorded at 119,524 miles on 3 May 2025, 3,739 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 115,785 miles · 13 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 3,739 miles
- Average per year
- 3,373 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 119,524 miles
- 2024 – 115,785 miles
- 2023 – 109,930 miles
- 2022 – 108,878 miles
- 2021 – 107,151 miles
- 2020 – 106,416 miles
- 2019 – 105,887 miles
- 2018 – 105,514 miles
- 2017 – 104,640 miles
- 2016 – 103,090 miles
- 2015 – 97,917 miles
- 2014 – 91,300 miles
- 2013 – 85,245 miles
- 2012 – 81,109 miles
- 2011 – 77,626 miles
- 2010 – 72,451 miles
- 2009 – 64,400 miles
- 2008 – 61,496 miles
- 2007 – 60,581 miles
- 2006 – 54,395 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass119,524 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Steering column top bearing slightly worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Full MOT history
27 tests since 11 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass119,524 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2026
- Odometer
- 119,524 miles
- Test number
- 703921891369
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,524 miles (+3,739)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,524 miles
- Test number
- 349681222005
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass115,785 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 115,785 miles
- Test number
- 237047523379
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail115,785 miles (+3,729)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,785 miles
- Test number
- 742655119749
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
Pass112,056 miles (+2,126)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 112,056 miles
- Test number
- 500216914675
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,930 miles (+73)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 109,930 miles
- Test number
- 705853806910
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,857 miles (+979)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,857 miles
- Test number
- 881278530390
- MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting support pillar behind crash bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security support pillar behind crash bar (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing shock absorber corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn slight play (2.2.2 (b))
Pass108,878 miles (+1,727)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 108,878 miles
- Test number
- 385208716020
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass107,151 miles (+735)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 107,151 miles
- Test number
- 384531715898
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass106,416 miles (+529)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 106,416 miles
- Test number
- 512530453732
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner track rod has slight play.
Pass105,887 miles (+373)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 105,887 miles
- Test number
- 932140008623
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,514 miles (+874)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 105,514 miles
- Test number
- 467565480926
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,640 miles (+1,550)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 104,640 miles
- Test number
- 406228859734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,090 miles (+5,173)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 103,090 miles
- Test number
- 992814075445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,917 miles (+6,617)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 97,917 miles
- Test number
- 351891427378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,300 miles (+6,055)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 91,300 miles
- Test number
- 915194524318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,245 miles (+4,136)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 85,245 miles
- Test number
- 297954223362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,109 miles (+3,483)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 81,109 miles
- Test number
- 567012532386
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,626 miles (+5,175)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 77,626 miles
- Test number
- 527095521358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,451 miles (+4,875)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 72,451 miles
- Test number
- 104809220336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,576 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 67,576 miles
- Test number
- 154723160038
- NoteFrunt top marker lights not working
Fail67,576 miles (+3,176)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 67,576 miles
- Test number
- 104261960445
- FailureNearside Rear Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- NoteFrunt top marker lights not working
Pass64,400 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 64,400 miles
- Test number
- 982113689081
- NoteBothg front tyres cracking
Fail64,400 miles (+2,904)1 failure1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,400 miles
- Test number
- 950933589027
- FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Brake pipe fouled by moving parts (3.6.B.2a)
- NoteBothg front tyres cracking
Pass61,496 miles (+915)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 61,496 miles
- Test number
- 301351808184
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass60,581 miles (+6,186)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 60,581 miles
- Test number
- 662028617082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,395 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 54,395 miles
- Test number
- 223191316066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R129 FNG
- Does R129 FNG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R129 FNG expired on 2 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R129 FNG?
- The MOT on R129 FNG expired on 2 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R129 FNG done?
- R129 FNG was recorded at 119,524 miles at its MOT on 3 May 2025, an average of 3,373 miles a year.
- Has R129 FNG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R129 FNG has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on R129 FNG 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 R129 FNG find?
- R129 FNG passed its latest MOT on 3 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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