Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
RCF 79MOT history
RCF 79 is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 5 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 120,151 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 5 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 120,151 mi
- At MOT on 6 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,962 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- RCF 79
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2009
- First used
- 24 Jun 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 5 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
RCF 79 was last recorded at 120,151 miles on 6 Mar 2026, 1,403 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 118,748 miles · 24 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,403 miles
- Average per year
- 4,962 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 120,151 miles
- 2025 – 118,748 miles
- 2024 – 118,729 miles
- 2023 – 117,171 miles
- 2022 – 111,776 miles
- 2021 – 108,091 miles
- 2020 – 104,130 miles
- 2019 – 101,180 miles
- 2018 – 94,248 miles
- 2017 – 86,896 miles
- 2016 – 78,816 miles
- 2015 – 72,257 miles
- 2014 – 66,125 miles
- 2013 – 61,157 miles
- 2012 – 53,632 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass120,151 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass120,151 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 120,151 miles
- Test number
- 726837404164
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Fail120,151 miles (+1,403)2 repaired2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,151 miles
- Test number
- 439557762653
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
Pass118,748 miles (+19)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 118,748 miles
- Test number
- 760437627013
- AdvisoryExhaust system is rusty
- AdvisoryFront brake discs are slightly rusty
- AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV Boot has a slight split
- AdvisoryOffside Parking brake cable is rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack boot is in a poor condition
- AdvisoryOffside indicator repeater cover is missing
- AdvisorySlight misting of oil from the power steering pump area
Fail118,729 miles (+1,558)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,729 miles
- Test number
- 691046833068
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Road wheel fractured (5.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bar bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Void of tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened All (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass117,171 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 117,171 miles
- Test number
- 764513756734
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,149 miles (+5,373)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,149 miles
- Test number
- 480886920247
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass111,776 miles (+3,685)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 111,776 miles
- Test number
- 231074094143
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. reading low (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass108,091 miles (+3,961)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 108,091 miles
- Test number
- 772777155806
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass104,130 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 104,130 miles
- Test number
- 991073275892
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,121 miles (+2,941)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,121 miles
- Test number
- 665514104523
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
Pass101,180 miles (+6,932)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 101,180 miles
- Test number
- 705296562660
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,248 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 94,248 miles
- Test number
- 938787518482
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail94,248 miles (+7,352)1 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,248 miles
- Test number
- 392860346421
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass86,896 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 86,896 miles
- Test number
- 697638367364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,892 miles (+8,076)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,892 miles
- Test number
- 275831425931
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
Pass78,816 miles (+6,559)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 78,816 miles
- Test number
- 535788801797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass72,257 miles (+6,132)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 72,257 miles
- Test number
- 639128184550
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on both edges
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on both edges and close to legal limit
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass66,125 miles (+4,968)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 66,125 miles
- Test number
- 839597884243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass61,157 miles (+7,525)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 61,157 miles
- Test number
- 156669683268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,632 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 53,632 miles
- Test number
- 129543882208
- AdvisoryInner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about RCF 79
- What vehicle is registration RCF 79 currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show RCF 79 on a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jun 2009. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does RCF 79 currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RCF 79 is valid until 5 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on RCF 79?
- The MOT on RCF 79 is valid until 5 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has RCF 79 done?
- RCF 79 was recorded at 120,151 miles at its MOT on 6 Mar 2026, an average of 4,962 miles a year.
- Has RCF 79 ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. RCF 79 has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on RCF 79 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 RCF 79 find?
- RCF 79 passed its latest MOT on 6 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside side repeater lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.
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