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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T28 DFAMOT history

T28 DFA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 22 Mar 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 198,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Mar 2027
Mileage
198,854 mi
At MOT on 23 Mar 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
9,166 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 DFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
21 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 DFA was last recorded at 198,854 miles on 23 Mar 2026, 3,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,960 miles · 20 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,894 miles
Average per year
9,166 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,854 miles
  • 2025 – 194,960 miles
  • 2024 – 189,143 miles
  • 2023 – 182,583 miles
  • 2022 – 178,332 miles
  • 2021 – 175,408 miles
  • 2020 – 172,059 miles
  • 2019 – 168,554 miles
  • 2018 – 163,750 miles
  • 2017 – 158,435 miles
  • 2016 – 151,095 miles
  • 2015 – 143,933 miles
  • 2014 – 126,965 miles
  • 2013 – 100,831 miles
  • 2012 – 80,052 miles
  • 2011 – 59,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,854 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

21 tests since 17 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,854 miles (+3,894)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    198,854 miles
    Test number
    417350591577
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted inner face (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass194,960 miles (+5,817)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    194,960 miles
    Test number
    973802727001
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass189,143 miles (+6,560)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    189,143 miles
    Test number
    120624866384
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass182,583 miles (+4,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    182,583 miles
    Test number
    355140317047
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass178,332 miles (+2,924)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    178,332 miles
    Test number
    184648864630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass175,408 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    175,408 miles
    Test number
    233420701363
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail175,408 miles (+3,349)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,408 miles
    Test number
    591205379968
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened strong advise (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.8mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin approx. 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass172,059 miles (+3,505)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    172,059 miles
    Test number
    840144684416
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass168,554 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    168,554 miles
    Test number
    290553133036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail168,547 miles (+4,797)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,547 miles
    Test number
    769429297865
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass163,750 miles (+5,315)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    163,750 miles
    Test number
    187424004826
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bar bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass158,435 miles (+7,340)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    158,435 miles
    Test number
    309209859515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bar bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear of front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush rear of front (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box corroded

  13. Pass151,095 miles (+7,162)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    151,095 miles
    Test number
    716125457783

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,933 miles (+16,968)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    143,933 miles
    Test number
    816009545077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,965 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    126,965 miles
    Test number
    515855664016
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust gas emmisions would not register on analyser

  16. Fail126,965 miles (+26,134)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,965 miles
    Test number
    865865764041
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust gas emmisions would not register on analyser

  17. Pass100,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    100,831 miles
    Test number
    366288123052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail100,831 miles (+20,779)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,831 miles
    Test number
    686998413091
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass80,052 miles (+20,322)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    80,052 miles
    Test number
    726350422061
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass59,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    59,730 miles
    Test number
    168087811017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail59,730 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,730 miles
    Test number
    895317811041
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about T28 DFA

Does T28 DFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 DFA is valid until 22 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T28 DFA?
The MOT on T28 DFA is valid until 22 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 DFA done?
T28 DFA was recorded at 198,854 miles at its MOT on 23 Mar 2026, an average of 9,166 miles a year.
Has T28 DFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 DFA has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on T28 DFA 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 T28 DFA find?
T28 DFA passed its latest MOT on 23 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face; nearside front road wheel slightly distorted inner face; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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