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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

R71 TFJMOT history

R71 TFJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 136,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

R71 TFJ red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Sept 2027
Mileage
136,401 mi
At MOT on 28 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R71 TFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
23 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
28 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R71 TFJ was last recorded at 136,401 miles on 28 Sept 2026, 561 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jun 2009: 108,941 miles, lower than 130,403 miles on 12 Jun 2008.

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
135,840 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
561 miles
Average per year
2,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 136,401 miles
  • 2025 – 135,840 miles
  • 2024 – 135,299 miles
  • 2023 – 134,863 miles
  • 2022 – 133,830 miles
  • 2021 – 132,188 miles
  • 2020 – 131,242 miles
  • 2019 – 128,965 miles
  • 2018 – 126,824 miles
  • 2017 – 124,930 miles
  • 2016 – 123,165 miles
  • 2015 – 120,606 miles
  • 2014 – 118,282 miles
  • 2013 – 115,723 miles
  • 2012 – 113,133 miles
  • 2011 – 111,153 miles
  • 2010 – 110,516 miles
  • 2009 – 108,941 miles
  • 2008 – 130,403 miles
  • 2007 – 92,395 miles
  • 2006 – 86,216 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass136,401 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Cross member corroded to holes - out of perscribed areas

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear inner arch corroded to holes - out of perscribed areas

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Central Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass136,401 miles (+561)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    136,401 miles
    Test number
    899011466400
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,840 miles (+541)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    135,840 miles
    Test number
    344227463816
    • AdvisoryFront Cross member corroded to holes - out of perscribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner arch corroded to holes - out of perscribed area

  3. Pass135,299 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    135,299 miles
    Test number
    687339186896
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded to holes - out of perscribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded to holes - out of perscribed areas

  4. Fail135,296 miles (+433)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,296 miles
    Test number
    922426091715
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded to holes - out of perscribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded to holes - out of perscribed areas

  5. Pass134,863 miles (+1,033)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    134,863 miles
    Test number
    622898780082
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion rear cross member
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded to holes - out of perscibed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass133,830 miles (+1,642)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    133,830 miles
    Test number
    540146177454
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to o/s front sill & inner arch
    • AdvisoryAdvanced corrosion to towbar mounting area
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass132,188 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    132,188 miles
    Test number
    723657884686
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail132,188 miles (+946)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,188 miles
    Test number
    166785083110
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass131,242 miles (+4)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    131,242 miles
    Test number
    563719639218
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch near shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch near shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper crash bar slightly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail131,238 miles (+2,273)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,238 miles
    Test number
    497796520287
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorCentral Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch near shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner arch near shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached Bumper crash bar slightly corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass128,965 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    128,965 miles
    Test number
    800051952161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail128,965 miles (+2,141)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,965 miles
    Test number
    104520718938
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front crossmember corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge starting to perish (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass126,824 miles (+1,894)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    126,824 miles
    Test number
    499714272179
    • AdvisoryRecommend brake fluid change.

  14. Pass124,930 miles (+1,765)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    124,930 miles
    Test number
    893638325124
    • AdvisoryReplace wiper blades and refresh washer fluid.

  15. Pass123,165 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    123,165 miles
    Test number
    496476069858
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view.
    • AdvisoryRear seat, down into a bunk.

  16. Fail123,160 miles (+2,554)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,160 miles
    Test number
    935736860274
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from drivers view.
    • AdvisoryRear seat, down into a bunk.

  17. Pass120,606 miles (+2,324)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    120,606 miles
    Test number
    235381255095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass118,282 miles (+2,559)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    118,282 miles
    Test number
    526462954065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,723 miles (+2,590)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    115,723 miles
    Test number
    875400163079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass113,133 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    113,133 miles
    Test number
    146308162072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,132 miles (+1,979)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,132 miles
    Test number
    987268562067
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass111,153 miles (+637)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    111,153 miles
    Test number
    206757811438
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded and pitted

  23. Pass110,516 miles (+1,575)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    110,516 miles
    Test number
    400513530197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass108,941 miles (-21,462)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    108,941 miles
    Test number
    610319359139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass130,403 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    130,403 miles
    Test number
    210994368189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail130,403 miles (+38,008)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,403 miles
    Test number
    133563468193
    • DangerousClutch pedal assembly insicure bad repair
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass92,395 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    92,395 miles
    Test number
    222632257166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail92,395 miles (+6,179)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,395 miles
    Test number
    903892957187
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  29. Pass86,216 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    86,216 miles
    Test number
    121236666106
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  30. Fail86,216 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,216 miles
    Test number
    652735066103
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about R71 TFJ

Does R71 TFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R71 TFJ is valid until 27 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R71 TFJ?
The MOT on R71 TFJ is valid until 27 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R71 TFJ done?
R71 TFJ was recorded at 136,401 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2026, an average of 2,473 miles a year.
Has R71 TFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R71 TFJ has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on R71 TFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R71 TFJ find?
R71 TFJ passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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