Volkswagen Transporter
White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,968 cc
R282 SEFMOT history
R282 SEF is a white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 22,461 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 22,461 mi
- At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- Not enough data
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R282 SEF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 15 Oct 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R282 SEF was last recorded at 22,461 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 1,598 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Sept 2013: 1,391 miles, lower than 70,671 miles on 11 Sept 2012.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 20,863 miles · 11 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 1,598 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 22,461 miles
- 2024 – 20,863 miles
- 2023 – 18,571 miles
- 2022 – 16,646 miles
- 2021 – 14,358 miles
- 2020 – 12,572 miles
- 2019 – 11,054 miles
- 2018 – 9,160 miles
- 2017 – 8,228 miles
- 2016 – 7,349 miles
- 2015 – 5,345 miles
- 2014 – 3,381 miles
- 2013 – 1,392 miles
- 2012 – 70,671 miles
- 2011 – 68,733 miles
- 2010 – 63,032 miles
- 2009 – 58,400 miles
- 2008 – 53,805 miles
- 2007 – 50,771 miles
- 2006 – 46,148 miles
- 2005 – 41,172 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass22,461 miles
- AdvisorySuspension components have light corrosion (all)
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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Rear brake discs scored on inner faces
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 21 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass22,461 miles (+1,598)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 22,461 miles
- Test number
- 750295735984
- AdvisorySuspension components have light corrosion (all)
Pass20,863 miles (+2,292)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 20,863 miles
- Test number
- 115467498429
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass18,571 miles (+9)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 18,571 miles
- Test number
- 339780632928
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs scored on inner faces
Fail18,562 miles (+1,916)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 18,562 miles
- Test number
- 105104721184
- MajorNearside Inner Body has an unsafe modification sill (6.2.1 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs scored on inner faces
Pass16,646 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 16,646 miles
- Test number
- 863497371899
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail16,646 miles (+2,288)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 16,646 miles
- Test number
- 197461583444
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass14,358 miles (+1,786)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 14,358 miles
- Test number
- 906908586520
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass12,572 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 12,572 miles
- Test number
- 866644587008
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail12,572 miles (+1,518)1 dangerous1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 12,572 miles
- Test number
- 352306313572
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass11,054 miles (+1,894)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 11,054 miles
- Test number
- 719565366804
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass9,160 miles (+932)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 9,160 miles
- Test number
- 873860764753
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass8,228 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 8,228 miles
- Test number
- 245176390036
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis section corroded but not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Inner sill chassis section corroded but not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis section corroded but not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear chassis section along rear scuttle/panal corroded but not in prescribed area
Fail8,227 miles (+878)7 failures1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 8,227 miles
- Test number
- 787750514806
- FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
- FailureExhaust emissions hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush rear bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front chassis section corroded but not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Inner sill chassis section corroded but not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front chassis section corroded but not in prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded cleaned and greased (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear chassis section along rear scuttle/panal corroded but not in prescribed area
Pass7,349 miles (+2,004)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 7,349 miles
- Test number
- 593740015150
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion inner wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
Pass5,345 miles (+1,964)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 5,345 miles
- Test number
- 867730978018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass3,381 miles (+1,989)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 3,381 miles
- Test number
- 916623554201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass1,392 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 1,392 miles
- Test number
- 359668643233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail1,391 miles (-69,280)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 1,391 miles
- Test number
- 908776043251
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass70,671 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 70,671 miles
- Test number
- 558965052247
- NoteCorrosion to offside front & nearside front inner wings but not within perscibed areas
Fail70,671 miles (+1,938)1 dangerous1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,671 miles
- Test number
- 606584352203
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- NoteCorrosion to offside front & nearside front inner wings but not within perscibed areas
Pass68,733 miles (+5,701)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 68,733 miles
- Test number
- 349872271285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,032 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 63,032 miles
- Test number
- 383677660419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail63,032 miles (+4,632)2 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,032 miles
- Test number
- 683086560251
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousNearside Inner Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass58,400 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 58,400 miles
- Test number
- 323204269290
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail58,400 miles (+4,595)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 58,400 miles
- Test number
- 604934069216
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass53,805 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 53,805 miles
- Test number
- 922213478286
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail53,805 miles (+3,034)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 53,805 miles
- Test number
- 780983278268
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass50,771 miles (+4,623)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 50,771 miles
- Test number
- 964953467229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass46,148 miles (+4,976)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 46,148 miles
- Test number
- 664314166252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass41,172 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 41,172 miles
- Test number
- 632324665216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R282 SEF
- Does R282 SEF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R282 SEF is valid until 10 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R282 SEF?
- The MOT on R282 SEF is valid until 10 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R282 SEF done?
- R282 SEF was recorded at 22,461 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025.
- Has R282 SEF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R282 SEF has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on R282 SEF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on R282 SEF find?
- R282 SEF passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with 1 advisory: suspension components have light corrosion (all).
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