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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

R389 SDPMOT history

R389 SDP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Nov 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 224,205 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2026.

R389 SDP grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Oct 2027
Mileage
224,205 mi
At MOT on 27 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,154 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R389 SDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
3 Nov 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R389 SDP was last recorded at 224,205 miles on 27 Oct 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Oct 2026: 224,205 miles, lower than 224,405 miles on 15 Oct 2026.

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
224,405 miles · 15 Oct 2026
Average per year
2,154 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,205 miles
  • 2024 – 222,732 miles
  • 2023 – 221,636 miles
  • 2022 – 219,665 miles
  • 2021 – 218,866 miles
  • 2020 – 218,018 miles
  • 2019 – 217,438 miles
  • 2018 – 213,077 miles
  • 2017 – 210,762 miles
  • 2016 – 209,107 miles
  • 2015 – 205,936 miles
  • 2014 – 203,113 miles
  • 2013 – 199,579 miles
  • 2012 – 196,575 miles
  • 2011 – 194,506 miles
  • 2010 – 192,984 miles
  • 2009 – 191,694 miles
  • 2008 – 188,822 miles
  • 2007 – 184,498 miles
  • 2006 – 179,791 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,205 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,205 miles (-200)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    224,205 miles
    Test number
    241896889449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail224,405 miles (+1,673)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,405 miles
    Test number
    775411585461
    • MajorNearside Front Fuel system component leaking fuel filter area (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass222,732 miles (+1,096)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    222,732 miles
    Test number
    841085018621

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass221,636 miles (+1,971)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    221,636 miles
    Test number
    611528308095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass219,665 miles (+799)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    219,665 miles
    Test number
    825361192117
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass218,866 miles (+848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    218,866 miles
    Test number
    254320700016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met brake test requirements

  7. Pass218,018 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    218,018 miles
    Test number
    449890504966
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Fail218,018 miles (+580)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,018 miles
    Test number
    441749711396
    • 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass217,438 miles (+4,361)4 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    217,438 miles
    Test number
    735913197560
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  10. Pass213,077 miles (+2,315)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    213,077 miles
    Test number
    646642805072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass210,762 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    210,762 miles
    Test number
    606781590707

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail210,759 miles (+1,652)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,759 miles
    Test number
    680390096221
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  13. Pass209,107 miles (+3,171)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    209,107 miles
    Test number
    822081786992

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass205,936 miles (+2,823)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    205,936 miles
    Test number
    898116685798

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass203,113 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    203,113 miles
    Test number
    808480134239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail203,111 miles (+3,532)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,111 miles
    Test number
    105828124203
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass199,579 miles (+3,004)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    199,579 miles
    Test number
    735204723258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass196,575 miles (+2,069)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    196,575 miles
    Test number
    428839922256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass194,506 miles (+1,522)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    194,506 miles
    Test number
    369111521289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass192,984 miles (+1,290)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    192,984 miles
    Test number
    530031420215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass191,694 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    191,694 miles
    Test number
    234261899170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail191,694 miles (+2,872)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,694 miles
    Test number
    223500299493
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass188,822 miles (+4,324)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    188,822 miles
    Test number
    200364818208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass184,498 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    184,498 miles
    Test number
    881886987001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail184,495 miles (+4,704)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,495 miles
    Test number
    693935987029
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down while the pedal is held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass179,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    179,791 miles
    Test number
    683545076079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail179,791 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,791 miles
    Test number
    442434076000
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

Questions about R389 SDP

Does R389 SDP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R389 SDP is valid until 26 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R389 SDP?
The MOT on R389 SDP is valid until 26 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R389 SDP done?
R389 SDP was recorded at 224,205 miles at its MOT on 27 Oct 2026, an average of 2,154 miles a year.
Has R389 SDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R389 SDP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on R389 SDP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Oct 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R389 SDP find?
R389 SDP passed its latest MOT on 27 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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