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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R95 VRBMOT history

R95 VRB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 184,121 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2024.

R95 VRB red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 5 Nov 2025
Mileage
184,121 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2024
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,314 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R95 VRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

R95 VRB was last recorded at 184,121 miles on 6 Nov 2024, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
184,119 miles · 2 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
4,314 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 184,121 miles
  • 2023 – 181,483 miles
  • 2022 – 176,121 miles
  • 2020 – 169,037 miles
  • 2015 – 166,569 miles
  • 2014 – 162,168 miles
  • 2013 – 157,035 miles
  • 2012 – 151,946 miles
  • 2011 – 146,795 miles
  • 2010 – 140,752 miles
  • 2009 – 134,380 miles
  • 2008 – 124,973 miles
  • 2007 – 114,950 miles
  • 2006 – 105,179 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass184,121 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryHydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.16 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySign of repair covered in black substance

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 Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass184,121 miles (+2)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    184,121 miles
    Test number
    909199837535
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySign of repair covered in black substance

  2. Fail184,119 miles (+2,636)9 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,119 miles
    Test number
    147552206824
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake calliper corroded but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.16 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. both sides (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front and rear all components (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass181,483 miles (+5,362)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    181,483 miles
    Test number
    189887497838
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play nearside and offside (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass176,121 miles (+7,084)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    176,121 miles
    Test number
    688398815147
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass169,037 miles (+2,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    169,037 miles
    Test number
    498282562015
    • AdvisoryUnder body corrosion

  6. Pass166,569 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    166,569 miles
    Test number
    504785393675
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner rack joints

  7. Fail166,565 miles (+4,397)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,565 miles
    Test number
    341523146984
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in inner rack joints

  8. Pass162,168 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    162,168 miles
    Test number
    699775014314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  9. Fail162,162 miles (+5,127)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,162 miles
    Test number
    728865314385
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a track control arm inner bush (2.5.B.2b)

  10. Pass157,035 miles (+5,089)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    157,035 miles
    Test number
    719021613352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail151,946 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,946 miles
    Test number
    638626202371
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass151,946 miles (+5,151)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    151,946 miles
    Test number
    729326602302
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass146,795 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    146,795 miles
    Test number
    909956911320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail146,788 miles (+6,036)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,788 miles
    Test number
    307495011329
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  15. Pass140,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    140,752 miles
    Test number
    780140420323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,752 miles (+6,372)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,752 miles
    Test number
    820290220391
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  17. Pass134,380 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    134,380 miles
    Test number
    350245719325
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  18. Fail134,374 miles (+9,401)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,374 miles
    Test number
    842989009380
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureInner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  19. Pass124,973 miles (+10,023)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    124,973 miles
    Test number
    462213788261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass114,950 miles (+9,771)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    114,950 miles
    Test number
    652452717252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass105,179 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    105,179 miles
    Test number
    463302206277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R95 VRB

Does R95 VRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R95 VRB expired on 5 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R95 VRB?
The MOT on R95 VRB expired on 5 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R95 VRB done?
R95 VRB was recorded at 184,121 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2024, an average of 4,314 miles a year.
Has R95 VRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R95 VRB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on R95 VRB 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 R95 VRB find?
R95 VRB passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 6 more.

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