Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc
R282 KGFMOT history
R282 KGF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1997. Its MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 216,427 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 16 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 216,427 mi
- At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 15 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,330 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R282 KGF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 31 Dec 1997
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 16 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R282 KGF was last recorded at 216,427 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 1,202 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 215,225 miles · 26 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,202 miles
- Average per year
- 3,330 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 216,427 miles
- 2024 – 215,225 miles
- 2023 – 212,938 miles
- 2021 – 210,668 miles
- 2020 – 208,995 miles
- 2019 – 208,469 miles
- 2016 – 207,757 miles
- 2015 – 207,089 miles
- 2014 – 205,846 miles
- 2011 – 192,314 miles
- 2010 – 184,046 miles
- 2009 – 175,818 miles
- 2008 – 168,957 miles
- 2007 – 162,802 miles
- 2006 – 153,627 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass216,427 miles
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight play in front steering arms
- AdvisorySurface rust to underside of vehicle
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.
Front cross member surface corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Rear fog lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Corrosion to front subframe and suspension components
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
22 tests since 7 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass216,427 miles (+1,202)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 216,427 miles
- Test number
- 752620363330
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight play in front steering arms
- AdvisorySurface rust to underside of vehicle
Pass215,225 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 215,225 miles
- Test number
- 706178706372
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisorySlight surface rust front suspension
Fail215,225 miles (+2,287)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,225 miles
- Test number
- 204866356952
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisorySlight surface rust front suspension
Pass212,938 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 212,938 miles
- Test number
- 431245370610
- AdvisoryFront cross member surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail212,933 miles (+2,265)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,933 miles
- Test number
- 632508324661
- MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront cross member surface corrosion
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass210,668 miles (+1,673)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 210,668 miles
- Test number
- 406032135945
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass208,995 miles (+6)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 208,995 miles
- Test number
- 961397928273
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe and suspension components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail208,989 miles (+520)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,989 miles
- Test number
- 447551235262
- MajorAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both front dipped beam headlamps come on with sidelights. (4.2.3 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to front subframe and suspension components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass208,469 miles (+10)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 208,469 miles
- Test number
- 815625816035
- AdvisoryLow effort from rear service brake on both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail208,459 miles (+702)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,459 miles
- Test number
- 933994235548
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamps are operative whilst position lamps are switched on (ignition on) (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill end, behind door shut (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside 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 Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamps are operative whilst position lamps are switched on (ignition on) (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine suspect oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryLow effort from rear service brake on both sides
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush upper bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass207,757 miles (+668)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 207,757 miles
- Test number
- 758766888955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass207,089 miles (+1,243)7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 207,089 miles
- Test number
- 226294885132
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass205,846 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 205,846 miles
- Test number
- 467367794135
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail205,846 miles (+13,532)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,846 miles
- Test number
- 917487394130
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass192,314 miles (+8,268)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 192,314 miles
- Test number
- 449064631304
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass184,046 miles (+8,228)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 184,046 miles
- Test number
- 424850940428
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,818 miles (+6,861)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 175,818 miles
- Test number
- 201994719343
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,957 miles (+6,155)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 168,957 miles
- Test number
- 893054528347
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,802 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 162,802 miles
- Test number
- 261401237358
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,802 miles (+9,175)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,802 miles
- Test number
- 592541837321
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass153,627 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 153,627 miles
- Test number
- 682952046323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,627 miles5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,627 miles
- Test number
- 961121646310
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteCentre exhaust joint loose.
Questions about R282 KGF
- Does R282 KGF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R282 KGF expired on 16 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R282 KGF?
- The MOT on R282 KGF expired on 16 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R282 KGF done?
- R282 KGF was recorded at 216,427 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 3,330 miles a year.
- Has R282 KGF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R282 KGF has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on R282 KGF 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 R282 KGF find?
- R282 KGF passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 4 more.
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