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Volkswagen Auto Sleeper

White · Petrol · 1991 · 1,915 cc

RFJ 582MOT history

RFJ 582 is a white petrol Volkswagen Auto Sleeper first used on 12 Apr 1991. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 8,153 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jul 2027
Mileage
8,153 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
RFJ 582
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Auto Sleeper
Colour
White
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,915 cc
Year of manufacture
1991
First used
12 Apr 1991
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

RFJ 582 was last recorded at 8,153 miles on 1 Aug 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Aug 2026: 8,153 miles, lower than 81,116 miles on 10 Jul 2025.

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
81,116 miles · 10 Jul 2025

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 8,153 miles
  • 2025 – 81,116 miles
  • 2024 – 81,017 miles
  • 2022 – 80,670 miles
  • 2020 – 80,507 miles
  • 2018 – 80,283 miles
  • 2017 – 78,655 miles
  • 2016 – 76,424 miles
  • 2015 – 72,762 miles
  • 2014 – 71,775 miles
  • 2013 – 69,776 miles
  • 2012 – 69,593 miles
  • 2011 – 68,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass8,153 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Slight corrosion in exhaust system

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass8,153 miles (-72,963)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    8,153 miles
    Test number
    403049287933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass81,116 miles (+99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,116 miles
    Test number
    270871783469
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess Outer collapsing/corroded. (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  3. Pass81,017 miles (+347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    81,017 miles
    Test number
    532387347235
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  4. Pass80,670 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    80,670 miles
    Test number
    947340890073
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in exhaust system
  5. Fail80,670 miles (+163)11 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,670 miles
    Test number
    737028790436
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced tinted cover fitted over lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced tinted cover fitted over lens (4.1.4 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view small stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion in exhaust system
  6. Pass80,507 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,507 miles
    Test number
    337484185812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail80,507 miles (+224)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,507 miles
    Test number
    926264514557
    • MajorExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content excessive (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel filter (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  8. Pass80,283 miles (+1,628)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    80,283 miles
    Test number
    190812849734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass78,655 miles (+2,231)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    78,655 miles
    Test number
    523689719664

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass76,424 miles (+3,662)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    76,424 miles
    Test number
    654164830960

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass72,762 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    72,762 miles
    Test number
    455545605188
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  12. Fail72,761 miles (+986)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,761 miles
    Test number
    279043105137
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
  13. Pass71,775 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    71,775 miles
    Test number
    118517004133
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteLight corrosion on various brake pipes
  14. Fail71,772 miles (+1,996)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,772 miles
    Test number
    827977504177
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteLight corrosion on various brake pipes
  15. Pass69,776 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,776 miles
    Test number
    705046503178
    • NoteHandbrake cable sleeving badly corroded and splitting
  16. Fail69,774 miles (+181)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,774 miles
    Test number
    298736603105
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteHandbrake cable sleeving badly corroded and splitting
  17. Pass69,593 miles (+1,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    69,593 miles
    Test number
    378073192055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
  18. Pass68,477 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,477 miles
    Test number
    689009601104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

Questions about RFJ 582

What vehicle is registration RFJ 582 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show RFJ 582 on a white petrol Volkswagen Auto Sleeper first used on 12 Apr 1991. 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 RFJ 582 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on RFJ 582 is valid until 31 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on RFJ 582?
The MOT on RFJ 582 is valid until 31 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has RFJ 582 done?
RFJ 582 was recorded at 8,153 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026.
Has RFJ 582 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. RFJ 582 has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on RFJ 582 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Aug 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on RFJ 582 find?
RFJ 582 passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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