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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R282 PTNMOT history

R282 PTN is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 196,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

R282 PTN silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jun 2027
Mileage
196,044 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
4,437 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R282 PTN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
18 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R282 PTN was last recorded at 196,044 miles on 21 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2018: 165,945 miles, lower than 198,645 miles on 20 Oct 2017.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
196,044 miles · 20 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,437 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,044 miles
  • 2025 – 193,834 miles
  • 2023 – 191,933 miles
  • 2022 – 183,943 miles
  • 2021 – 179,255 miles
  • 2020 – 175,008 miles
  • 2019 – 171,310 miles
  • 2018 – 165,954 miles
  • 2017 – 198,645 miles
  • 2016 – 190,556 miles
  • 2015 – 184,109 miles
  • 2014 – 173,789 miles
  • 2013 – 163,619 miles
  • 2012 – 151,693 miles
  • 2011 – 140,155 miles
  • 2010 – 132,177 miles
  • 2009 – 125,669 miles
  • 2008 – 121,088 miles
  • 2007 – 115,276 miles
  • 2006 – 109,123 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,044 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

33 tests since 17 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,044 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    196,044 miles
    Test number
    230780303745
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail196,044 miles (+2,210)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,044 miles
    Test number
    459194772459
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,834 miles (+1,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    193,834 miles
    Test number
    936322006227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))

  4. Pass191,933 miles (+5)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    191,933 miles
    Test number
    489815426847
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Fail191,928 miles (+7,985)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,928 miles
    Test number
    215284235640
    • MajorFront Headlamp insecure o/s & n/s (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,943 miles (+4,688)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    183,943 miles
    Test number
    577125720194
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s & n/s

  7. Pass179,255 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    179,255 miles
    Test number
    320659821990
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  8. Fail179,251 miles (+4,243)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,251 miles
    Test number
    877965616869
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm outer mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear arm mounting outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  9. Pass175,008 miles (+155)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,008 miles
    Test number
    641922487436
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  10. Fail174,853 miles (+3,543)7 major5 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,853 miles
    Test number
    172046106238
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity significantly reduced (4.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Driver's view to the front outside the swept area of the windscreen wipers restricted by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) emits other than a steady red light (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  11. Pass171,310 miles (+5,356)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    171,310 miles
    Test number
    981173282168
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes o/s & n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass165,954 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    165,954 miles
    Test number
    203848302343
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  13. Fail165,945 miles (-32,700)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,945 miles
    Test number
    850258895013
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Body component damaged and likely to cause injury lamp (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  14. Pass198,645 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    198,645 miles
    Test number
    360101685895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail198,638 miles (+8,082)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,638 miles
    Test number
    314841189140
    • FailureFront Steering rack gaiter split o/s & n/s (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass190,556 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    190,556 miles
    Test number
    632552821141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail190,556 miles (+6,447)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,556 miles
    Test number
    738713249709
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass184,109 miles (+10,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    184,109 miles
    Test number
    414088035445
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass173,789 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    173,789 miles
    Test number
    275472284207
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Fail173,789 miles (+10,170)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,789 miles
    Test number
    266391784237
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass163,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    163,619 miles
    Test number
    357852983475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail163,619 miles (+11,926)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,619 miles
    Test number
    315291983409
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  23. Pass151,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    151,693 miles
    Test number
    245810672238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail151,693 miles (+11,538)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,693 miles
    Test number
    815459562276
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  25. Pass140,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    140,155 miles
    Test number
    377078971498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail140,155 miles (+7,978)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,155 miles
    Test number
    256008571220
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass132,177 miles (+6,508)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    132,177 miles
    Test number
    742828770236
    • NoteI can smell a strong smell of diesel fumes from engine bay area but can not see any sign of fuel leaking

  28. Pass125,669 miles (+4,581)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    125,669 miles
    Test number
    292146189299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass121,088 miles (+5,812)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    121,088 miles
    Test number
    164037688232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass115,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    115,276 miles
    Test number
    793998087215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail115,276 miles (+6,153)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,276 miles
    Test number
    214518687288
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  32. Pass109,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    109,123 miles
    Test number
    234352296280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail109,123 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,123 miles
    Test number
    883330296233
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about R282 PTN

Does R282 PTN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R282 PTN is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on R282 PTN?
The MOT on R282 PTN is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R282 PTN done?
R282 PTN was recorded at 196,044 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 4,437 miles a year.
Has R282 PTN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R282 PTN has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on R282 PTN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R282 PTN find?
R282 PTN passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 4 advisories: front play in steering rack inner joint(s); front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint, and 1 more.

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