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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 1,968 cc

R790 TLMMOT history

R790 TLM is a grey petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jun 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 207,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Sept 2023.

R790 TLM grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2024
Mileage
207,579 mi
At MOT on 8 Sept 2023
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,816 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R790 TLM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
16 Jun 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

R790 TLM was last recorded at 207,579 miles on 8 Sept 2023, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,564 miles · 6 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
5,816 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 207,579 miles
  • 2022 – 204,505 miles
  • 2021 – 201,059 miles
  • 2020 – 197,222 miles
  • 2019 – 193,769 miles
  • 2018 – 187,430 miles
  • 2017 – 182,787 miles
  • 2016 – 179,424 miles
  • 2015 – 176,151 miles
  • 2014 – 175,089 miles
  • 2013 – 172,125 miles
  • 2012 – 167,961 miles
  • 2011 – 161,609 miles
  • 2010 – 151,778 miles
  • 2009 – 144,084 miles
  • 2008 – 129,591 miles
  • 2007 – 116,423 miles
  • 2006 – 107,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,579 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryChassis surface rustRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySills surface rustRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,579 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    207,579 miles
    Test number
    106551054544
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis surface rust
    • AdvisorySills surface rust

  2. Fail207,564 miles (+3,059)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,564 miles
    Test number
    936658516496
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis surface rust
    • AdvisorySills surface rust

  3. Pass204,505 miles (+3,446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    204,505 miles
    Test number
    265487678988
    • AdvisoryOffside arches rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySills surface rust

  4. Pass201,059 miles (+3,837)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    201,059 miles
    Test number
    316662070285
    • AdvisoryOffside step surface rust
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes surface rust

  5. Pass197,222 miles (+3,453)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    197,222 miles
    Test number
    796076809435
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes surface

  6. Pass193,769 miles (+6,339)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    193,769 miles
    Test number
    292613497269
    • AdvisoryNearside under sill rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass187,430 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    187,430 miles
    Test number
    478037934113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter and under sills surface rust

  8. Fail187,426 miles (+4,639)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,426 miles
    Test number
    563182985869
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOuter and under sills surface rust

  9. Pass182,787 miles (+3,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    182,787 miles
    Test number
    930051160573
    • AdvisoryBoth front and o/s rear tyres slightly pearished
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s rack end

  10. Pass179,424 miles (+3,273)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    179,424 miles
    Test number
    976051873055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    176,151 miles
    Test number
    997726925154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail176,151 miles (+1,062)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,151 miles
    Test number
    598906625141
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)

  13. Pass175,089 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    175,089 miles
    Test number
    666162124181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail175,087 miles (+2,962)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,087 miles
    Test number
    625471124123
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass172,125 miles (+4,164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2014
    Odometer
    172,125 miles
    Test number
    917829213143
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass167,961 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2013
    Odometer
    167,961 miles
    Test number
    686044412182
    • NoteOuter sills rusty

  17. Fail167,955 miles (+6,346)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,955 miles
    Test number
    357004212174
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOuter sills rusty

  18. Pass161,609 miles (+9,831)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2012
    Odometer
    161,609 miles
    Test number
    797353221142
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass151,778 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2011
    Odometer
    151,778 miles
    Test number
    620096310128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail151,770 miles (+7,686)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,770 miles
    Test number
    642146810149
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass144,084 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    144,084 miles
    Test number
    222626029137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail144,084 miles (+14,493)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,084 miles
    Test number
    960176929126
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.3.D.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteAdvance play in rack and pinion.
    • NoteBrake pads low.
    • NoteChip in windscreen.
    • NoteSmall split in o/s c v boot

  23. Pass129,591 miles (+13,168)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    129,591 miles
    Test number
    452003778006
    • NoteChip in windscreen.
    • NoteOil leak.
    • NoteSlight play in rack.

  24. Pass116,423 miles (+8,665)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    116,423 miles
    Test number
    462913287002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass107,758 miles (+1,260)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2007
    Odometer
    107,758 miles
    Test number
    484342956186
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  26. Fail106,498 miles1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,498 miles
    Test number
    234092716130
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

Questions about R790 TLM

Does R790 TLM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R790 TLM expired on 22 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R790 TLM?
The MOT on R790 TLM expired on 22 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R790 TLM done?
R790 TLM was recorded at 207,579 miles at its MOT on 8 Sept 2023, an average of 5,816 miles a year.
Has R790 TLM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R790 TLM has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on R790 TLM 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 R790 TLM find?
R790 TLM passed its latest MOT on 8 Sept 2023 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive; chassis surface rust, and 1 more.

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