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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Petrol · 1998 · 1,968 cc

R847 TLKMOT history

R847 TLK is a blue petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 177,518 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

R847 TLK blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
177,518 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,692 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R847 TLK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R847 TLK was last recorded at 177,518 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 2,290 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,228 miles · 31 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,290 miles
Average per year
5,692 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,518 miles
  • 2025 – 175,228 miles
  • 2024 – 172,441 miles
  • 2023 – 170,205 miles
  • 2022 – 170,198 miles
  • 2021 – 168,035 miles
  • 2020 – 165,644 miles
  • 2019 – 161,990 miles
  • 2018 – 159,293 miles
  • 2017 – 158,818 miles
  • 2016 – 154,975 miles
  • 2015 – 149,580 miles
  • 2014 – 145,596 miles
  • 2013 – 135,889 miles
  • 2012 – 128,300 miles
  • 2011 – 123,120 miles
  • 2010 – 120,300 miles
  • 2009 – 105,824 miles
  • 2008 – 90,794 miles
  • 2007 – 72,948 miles
  • 2006 – 64,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,518 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

24 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,518 miles (+2,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    177,518 miles
    Test number
    614664979152
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass175,228 miles (+2,787)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    175,228 miles
    Test number
    273160222973
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass172,441 miles (+2,236)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    172,441 miles
    Test number
    152215359513
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  4. Pass170,205 miles (+7)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    170,205 miles
    Test number
    205067187530
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  5. Fail170,198 miles (+2,163)1 dangerous11 major19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,198 miles
    Test number
    158057198956
    • DangerousNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Rear of wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Suspension arm mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion nearside front inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryCorrosion offside front inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Quarter (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Panel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))

  6. Pass168,035 miles (+2,391)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    168,035 miles
    Test number
    372841541445
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass165,644 miles (+3,654)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,644 miles
    Test number
    136904338250
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass161,990 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    161,990 miles
    Test number
    718590458353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass159,293 miles (+475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2019
    Odometer
    159,293 miles
    Test number
    948839180824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  10. Pass158,818 miles (+3,843)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    158,818 miles
    Test number
    876890562047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass154,975 miles (+37)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    154,975 miles
    Test number
    111113333250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail154,938 miles (+5,358)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,938 miles
    Test number
    846939405251
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass149,580 miles (+5)10 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    149,580 miles
    Test number
    746400125142
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSmall cut in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

  14. Fail149,575 miles (+3,979)4 failures11 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,575 miles
    Test number
    189399615117
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteSmall cut in inner sidewall of nearside rear tyre.

  15. Pass145,596 miles (+9,707)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    145,596 miles
    Test number
    295781984001
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteCuts in sidewall of both nearside tyres.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass135,889 miles (+7,589)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    135,889 miles
    Test number
    877584663097
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f seat a slitey loose

  17. Pass128,300 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    128,300 miles
    Test number
    155953982036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail128,300 miles (+5,180)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,300 miles
    Test number
    915272182001
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  19. Pass123,120 miles (+2,820)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    123,120 miles
    Test number
    158996471475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,300 miles (+14,476)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    120,300 miles
    Test number
    963374370002
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Pass105,824 miles (+15,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    105,824 miles
    Test number
    993034669076
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass90,794 miles (+17,846)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    90,794 miles
    Test number
    831740078077
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Pass72,948 miles (+8,861)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,948 miles
    Test number
    273871477031
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine oil filler cap missing
    • NoteExhaust heat shield insecure
    • NoteOffside rear tyre cracking on sidewall

  24. Pass64,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    64,087 miles
    Test number
    913534276024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R847 TLK

Does R847 TLK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R847 TLK is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on R847 TLK?
The MOT on R847 TLK is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R847 TLK done?
R847 TLK was recorded at 177,518 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 5,692 miles a year.
Has R847 TLK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R847 TLK has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on R847 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 R847 TLK find?
R847 TLK passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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