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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R477 SFJMOT history

R477 SFJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 147,662 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

R477 SFJ red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
147,662 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R477 SFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R477 SFJ was last recorded at 147,662 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 4,747 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,915 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,747 miles
Average per year
4,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 147,662 miles
  • 2025 – 142,915 miles
  • 2024 – 137,647 miles
  • 2023 – 132,831 miles
  • 2022 – 128,567 miles
  • 2021 – 124,163 miles
  • 2020 – 120,645 miles
  • 2019 – 116,444 miles
  • 2018 – 113,940 miles
  • 2017 – 110,420 miles
  • 2016 – 105,479 miles
  • 2015 – 96,137 miles
  • 2014 – 89,584 miles
  • 2013 – 86,396 miles
  • 2012 – 83,741 miles
  • 2011 – 78,621 miles
  • 2010 – 75,025 miles
  • 2009 – 70,558 miles
  • 2008 – 66,566 miles
  • 2007 – 61,129 miles
  • 2006 – 55,339 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass147,662 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge.
  • AdvisoryInjector leak off hoses damp.

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.

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass147,662 miles (+4,747)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    147,662 miles
    Test number
    662173359688
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryInjector leak off hoses damp.

  2. Pass142,915 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    142,915 miles
    Test number
    585263524147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail142,915 miles (+5,268)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,915 miles
    Test number
    263173696856
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill. (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass137,647 miles (+4,816)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    137,647 miles
    Test number
    553261321587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outer wall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass132,831 miles (+4,264)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    132,831 miles
    Test number
    945499575876
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass128,567 miles (+4,404)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    128,567 miles
    Test number
    988739947846
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner wheel arch. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,163 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    124,163 miles
    Test number
    756051189482
    • 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))

  8. Fail124,163 miles (+3,518)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,163 miles
    Test number
    111646300336
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (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. Pass120,645 miles (+4,201)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    120,645 miles
    Test number
    988701084599
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass116,444 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    116,444 miles
    Test number
    946085807609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass113,940 miles (+3,520)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    113,940 miles
    Test number
    943920127975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass110,420 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    110,420 miles
    Test number
    548879918025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail110,420 miles (+4,941)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,420 miles
    Test number
    152862890175
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass105,479 miles (+9,342)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    105,479 miles
    Test number
    891705030360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass96,137 miles (+6,553)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2016
    Odometer
    96,137 miles
    Test number
    295168125421
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  16. Pass89,584 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,584 miles
    Test number
    287591844149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail89,583 miles (+3,187)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,583 miles
    Test number
    528276434166
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)

  18. Pass86,396 miles (+2,655)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2014
    Odometer
    86,396 miles
    Test number
    269697433476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass83,741 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2013
    Odometer
    83,741 miles
    Test number
    247043942416
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  20. Fail83,740 miles (+5,119)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,740 miles
    Test number
    769243342194
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass78,621 miles (+3,596)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    78,621 miles
    Test number
    599471951178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,025 miles (+4,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,025 miles
    Test number
    511491740129
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass70,558 miles (+3,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    70,558 miles
    Test number
    534442439161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Pass66,566 miles (+107)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    66,566 miles
    Test number
    682854748138
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn and pitted

  25. Fail66,459 miles (+5,330)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,459 miles
    Test number
    324401248143
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn and pitted

  26. Pass61,129 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    61,129 miles
    Test number
    494910357176
    • NoteSee advise items on test no 784370557187

  27. Fail61,129 miles (+5,790)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,129 miles
    Test number
    784370557187
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteFront tyres perishing and well worn

  28. Pass55,339 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,339 miles
    Test number
    781221256123
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing slightly

Questions about R477 SFJ

Does R477 SFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R477 SFJ is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R477 SFJ?
The MOT on R477 SFJ is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R477 SFJ done?
R477 SFJ was recorded at 147,662 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 4,667 miles a year.
Has R477 SFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R477 SFJ has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on R477 SFJ 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 R477 SFJ find?
R477 SFJ passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; both front tyres worn inner edge.; injector leak off hoses damp..

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