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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

R85 CNBMOT history

R85 CNB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jan 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 37 MOT tests, with 191,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

R85 CNB red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
191,269 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
37
21 passed · 16 failed
Per year
5,847 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R85 CNB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Jan 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R85 CNB was last recorded at 191,269 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 864 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Jul 2009: 96,444 miles, lower than 104,005 miles on 29 Jul 2008.
  • 16 Sept 2022: 86,195 miles, lower than 186,194 miles on 15 Sept 2022.

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
190,405 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
864 miles
Average per year
5,847 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 191,269 miles
  • 2024 – 190,405 miles
  • 2023 – 88,970 miles
  • 2022 – 86,195 miles
  • 2021 – 184,498 miles
  • 2020 – 179,127 miles
  • 2019 – 138,736 miles
  • 2018 – 137,970 miles
  • 2017 – 134,070 miles
  • 2016 – 134,070 miles
  • 2015 – 127,363 miles
  • 2014 – 121,207 miles
  • 2013 – 117,273 miles
  • 2012 – 112,466 miles
  • 2011 – 107,228 miles
  • 2010 – 101,543 miles
  • 2009 – 96,444 miles
  • 2008 – 104,005 miles
  • 2007 – 84,342 miles
  • 2006 – 76,348 miles
  • 2005 – 72,530 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,269 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill / door step corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot step

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

37 tests since 22 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,269 miles (+864)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    191,269 miles
    Test number
    904650467137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill / door step corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail section corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass190,405 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    190,405 miles
    Test number
    737686317837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail190,404 miles (+101,434)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,404 miles
    Test number
    920174391868
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass88,970 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    88,970 miles
    Test number
    755969991282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail88,970 miles (+2,775)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,970 miles
    Test number
    707157675913
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass86,195 miles (-99,999)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    86,195 miles
    Test number
    273891014278
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail186,194 miles (+1,696)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,194 miles
    Test number
    594303844983
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass184,498 miles (+5,371)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    184,498 miles
    Test number
    300846754515
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass179,127 miles (+40,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    179,127 miles
    Test number
    757474482840
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass138,736 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    138,736 miles
    Test number
    429348528719
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail138,735 miles (+765)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,735 miles
    Test number
    151983520150
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced foot step 2 places (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive foot step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass137,970 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,970 miles
    Test number
    474844446571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner arc corroded outside prescribed area / n/s/f outrigger corroded outside prescribed area

  13. Fail137,967 miles (+3,897)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,967 miles
    Test number
    235901265786
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner arc corroded outside prescribed area / n/s/f outrigger corroded outside prescribed area

  14. Pass134,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    134,070 miles
    Test number
    301755623734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail134,070 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,070 miles
    Test number
    361100444513
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  16. Pass134,070 miles (+6,707)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    134,070 miles
    Test number
    727943983884
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  17. Pass127,363 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    127,363 miles
    Test number
    745177295175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,353 miles (+6,146)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,353 miles
    Test number
    905441395170
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass121,207 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,207 miles
    Test number
    479703504245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  20. Fail121,207 miles (+3,934)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,207 miles
    Test number
    156002804275
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  21. Pass117,273 miles (+4,807)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    117,273 miles
    Test number
    436714203242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • 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)

  22. Pass112,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    112,466 miles
    Test number
    296895592407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail112,466 miles (+5,238)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,466 miles
    Test number
    997274392161
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass107,228 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    107,228 miles
    Test number
    616813091195
    • NoteN/s/f inner rack joint slight play
    • NoteO/s/f inner rack joint slight play

  25. Fail107,228 miles (+5,685)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,228 miles
    Test number
    216462291430
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteN/s/f inner rack joint slight play
    • NoteO/s/f inner rack joint slight play

  26. Pass101,543 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    101,543 miles
    Test number
    914750810207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail101,542 miles (+5,098)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,542 miles
    Test number
    423669200259
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteHand brake return spring broken

  28. Pass96,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    96,444 miles
    Test number
    294438099116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail96,444 miles (-7,561)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,444 miles
    Test number
    324368899123
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass104,005 miles (+15,059)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    104,005 miles
    Test number
    391031918281
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  31. Fail88,946 miles (+4,604)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,946 miles
    Test number
    463167908222
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)

  32. Fail84,342 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    164877607248
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  33. Pass84,342 miles (+7,994)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    84,342 miles
    Test number
    840577307258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass76,348 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    76,348 miles
    Test number
    550919596113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail76,348 miles (+3,818)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,348 miles
    Test number
    910485796128
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  36. Pass72,530 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    72,530 miles
    Test number
    511723305252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Fail72,530 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,530 miles
    Test number
    352803205255
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

Questions about R85 CNB

Does R85 CNB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R85 CNB is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on R85 CNB?
The MOT on R85 CNB is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R85 CNB done?
R85 CNB was recorded at 191,269 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 5,847 miles a year.
Has R85 CNB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R85 CNB has failed 16 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on R85 CNB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 17 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R85 CNB find?
R85 CNB passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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