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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R779 TLKMOT history

R779 TLK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 152,328 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2023.

R779 TLK grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 28 Jan 2024
Mileage
152,328 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
1,125 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R779 TLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R779 TLK was last recorded at 152,328 miles on 27 Jan 2023, 2,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,000 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
2,328 miles
Average per year
1,125 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 152,328 miles
  • 2022 – 150,000 miles
  • 2021 – 144,891 miles
  • 2020 – 143,215 miles
  • 2019 – 142,907 miles
  • 2018 – 142,589 miles
  • 2017 – 142,234 miles
  • 2016 – 141,911 miles
  • 2015 – 141,670 miles
  • 2014 – 141,307 miles
  • 2013 – 141,100 miles
  • 2012 – 140,711 miles
  • 2011 – 140,093 miles
  • 2010 – 138,712 miles
  • 2009 – 137,167 miles
  • 2008 – 135,709 miles
  • 2007 – 134,318 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,328 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 22 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,328 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,328 miles
    Test number
    833262033257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass150,000 miles (+5,109)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    150,000 miles
    Test number
    573033288098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,891 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    144,891 miles
    Test number
    519320830579

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail144,891 miles (+1,676)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,891 miles
    Test number
    995643476522
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass143,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    143,215 miles
    Test number
    132462538170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail143,215 miles (+308)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,215 miles
    Test number
    328873561171
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  7. Pass142,907 miles (+318)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    142,907 miles
    Test number
    269898010630
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Pass142,589 miles (+355)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    142,589 miles
    Test number
    648609199592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass142,234 miles (+323)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    142,234 miles
    Test number
    527468968487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass141,911 miles (+241)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    141,911 miles
    Test number
    913408240005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass141,670 miles (+363)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    141,670 miles
    Test number
    666036125054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass141,307 miles (+207)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    141,307 miles
    Test number
    957470624035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass141,100 miles (+389)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    141,100 miles
    Test number
    129515823013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass140,711 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    140,711 miles
    Test number
    836623522005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail140,711 miles (+618)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,711 miles
    Test number
    138583222464
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  16. Pass140,093 miles (+1,381)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    140,093 miles
    Test number
    979247311014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass138,712 miles (+1,545)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    138,712 miles
    Test number
    804219120070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass137,167 miles (+1,458)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    137,167 miles
    Test number
    691587729084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass135,709 miles (+1,391)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    135,709 miles
    Test number
    290157518019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass134,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    134,318 miles
    Test number
    923382627062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R779 TLK

Does R779 TLK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R779 TLK expired on 28 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R779 TLK?
The MOT on R779 TLK expired on 28 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R779 TLK done?
R779 TLK was recorded at 152,328 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2023, an average of 1,125 miles a year.
Has R779 TLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R779 TLK has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on R779 TLK 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 R779 TLK find?
R779 TLK passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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