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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R481 TFRMOT history

R481 TFR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 180,498 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Mar 2026.

R481 TFR white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
180,498 mi
At MOT on 7 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 TFR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 TFR was last recorded at 180,498 miles on 7 Mar 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Oct 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,463 miles · 26 Oct 2018
Between the last two tests
35 miles
Average per year
2,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,498 miles
  • 2018 – 180,463 miles
  • 2017 – 179,573 miles
  • 2016 – 178,715 miles
  • 2015 – 176,374 miles
  • 2014 – 173,361 miles
  • 2013 – 170,862 miles
  • 2012 – 166,585 miles
  • 2011 – 159,859 miles
  • 2010 – 155,652 miles
  • 2009 – 146,791 miles
  • 2007 – 138,137 miles
  • 2006 – 132,396 miles
  • 2005 – 128,070 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,498 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,498 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    180,498 miles
    Test number
    753063074751

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass180,463 miles (+890)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    180,463 miles
    Test number
    353194108132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass179,573 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    179,573 miles
    Test number
    875039634504
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  4. Fail179,537 miles (+822)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,537 miles
    Test number
    661866762185
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  5. Pass178,715 miles13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    178,715 miles
    Test number
    195412590095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated borderline pass (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & grooved (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated borderline pass (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has minor sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & grooved (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be below requirement but are not clearly visible during test (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear seats & belts fitted advise seat belt installation check carried out by an appropriate vts
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable corroded

  6. Fail178,715 miles (+2,341)4 failures12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,715 miles
    Test number
    289857134656
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner portion of the tyre (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner portion of the tyre (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & grooved (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated borderline pass (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre has minor sidewall damage
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded & grooved (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin look to be below requirement but are not clearly visible during test (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear seats & belts fitted advise seat belt installation check carried out by an appropriate vts
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable corroded

  7. Fail176,374 miles4 repaired8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,374 miles
    Test number
    118223085466
    • Repaired at testElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • Repaired at testElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  8. Pass176,374 miles (+3,013)8 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    176,374 miles
    Test number
    858283185006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  9. Pass173,361 miles (+2,499)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    173,361 miles
    Test number
    925398774004
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass170,862 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    170,862 miles
    Test number
    386371103198
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail170,862 miles (+4,277)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,862 miles
    Test number
    586641603115
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureHazard warning tell tale not working correctly (1.4.B.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass166,585 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    166,585 miles
    Test number
    837271582038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front wiper lightly smearing across screen
    • NoteSecond row of seats fitted in the rear of the vehicle

  13. Fail166,585 miles (+6,726)4 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,585 miles
    Test number
    437071782043
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNearside front wiper lightly smearing across screen
    • NoteSecond row of seats fitted in the rear of the vehicle

  14. Pass159,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    159,859 miles
    Test number
    557868691009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail159,859 miles (+4,207)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,859 miles
    Test number
    155438491435
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

  16. Pass155,652 miles (+51)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    155,652 miles
    Test number
    501733500196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front handle missing(able to open with cable)
    • NoteRear brakes slightly imbalanced 27%

  17. Fail155,601 miles (+49)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,601 miles
    Test number
    763882300155
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside front handle missing(able to open with cable)
    • NoteRear brakes slightly imbalanced 27%

  18. Fail155,552 miles (+8,761)8 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,552 miles
    Test number
    584717370088
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteDrivers door handle missing(cable allowing exit)
    • NoteSlight movement in nearside front steering rack joint

  19. Pass146,791 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    146,791 miles
    Test number
    124160359065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail146,791 miles (+8,654)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,791 miles
    Test number
    302030159061
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass138,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    138,137 miles
    Test number
    853011547361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail138,137 miles (+5,741)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,137 miles
    Test number
    230151147390
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass132,396 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    132,396 miles
    Test number
    401741946361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass128,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    128,070 miles
    Test number
    441811445365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R481 TFR

Does R481 TFR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R481 TFR is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on R481 TFR?
The MOT on R481 TFR is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R481 TFR done?
R481 TFR was recorded at 180,498 miles at its MOT on 7 Mar 2026, an average of 2,589 miles a year.
Has R481 TFR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 TFR has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 30 May 2017.
Has the mileage on R481 TFR 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 R481 TFR find?
R481 TFR passed its latest MOT on 7 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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