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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T28 ERKMOT history

T28 ERK is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Jan 2004. Its MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,404 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Aug 2025
Mileage
179,404 mi
At MOT on 26 Jul 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,471 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 ERK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
2 Jan 2004
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 ERK was last recorded at 179,404 miles on 26 Jul 2024, 4,683 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Aug 2011: 116,290 miles, lower than 992,297 miles on 7 Jul 2010.

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
174,721 miles · 25 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
4,683 miles
Average per year
7,471 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 179,404 miles
  • 2023 – 174,721 miles
  • 2022 – 166,580 miles
  • 2021 – 160,822 miles
  • 2020 – 154,729 miles
  • 2019 – 151,547 miles
  • 2018 – 146,323 miles
  • 2017 – 142,124 miles
  • 2016 – 138,958 miles
  • 2015 – 138,254 miles
  • 2014 – 137,505 miles
  • 2013 – 136,017 miles
  • 2012 – 134,797 miles
  • 2011 – 116,291 miles
  • 2010 – 992,297 miles
  • 2009 – 84,907 miles
  • 2008 – 68,074 miles
  • 2007 – 50,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,404 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCentral and rear exhaust box corroded
  • AdvisoryUnderbody engine cover/undertray fitted

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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Exhaust badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,404 miles (+4,683)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    179,404 miles
    Test number
    196845510050
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral and rear exhaust box corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody engine cover/undertray fitted
  2. Pass174,721 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    174,721 miles
    Test number
    918887570014
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror cover damaged
  3. Fail174,721 miles (+8,141)3 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,721 miles
    Test number
    276638578053
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror cover damaged
  4. Pass166,580 miles (+81)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    166,580 miles
    Test number
    530676044210
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust badly corroded
  5. Fail166,499 miles (+5,677)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,499 miles
    Test number
    131756722639
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust badly corroded
  6. Pass160,822 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    160,822 miles
    Test number
    430466137530
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Fail160,822 miles (+6,093)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,822 miles
    Test number
    862056091740
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended unable to test rear seat belts (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. Pass154,729 miles (+3,182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    154,729 miles
    Test number
    879458689954
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass151,547 miles (+5,224)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    151,547 miles
    Test number
    817779391273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass146,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    146,323 miles
    Test number
    981565403535
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Fail146,323 miles (+4,199)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,323 miles
    Test number
    718088161691
    • Repaired at testFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass142,124 miles (+3,166)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    142,124 miles
    Test number
    528749323430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass138,958 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    138,958 miles
    Test number
    885407356158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass138,254 miles (+749)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    138,254 miles
    Test number
    211406958073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass137,505 miles (+1,488)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    137,505 miles
    Test number
    636353964218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass136,017 miles (+1,220)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    136,017 miles
    Test number
    269374863237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass134,797 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    134,797 miles
    Test number
    438926362289
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  18. Fail134,797 miles (+18,506)3 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,797 miles
    Test number
    336811162427
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
  19. Pass116,291 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    116,291 miles
    Test number
    428910631220
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding
  20. Fail116,290 miles (-876,007)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,290 miles
    Test number
    656979921284
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust corroding
  21. Pass992,297 miles (+893,000)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    992,297 miles
    Test number
    263498880189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  22. Fail99,297 miles (+14,390)1 dangerous1 failure1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,297 miles
    Test number
    611746880142
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
  23. Pass84,907 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    84,907 miles
    Test number
    532411169138
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  24. Fail84,905 miles (+16,831)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,905 miles
    Test number
    541629759163
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  25. Pass68,074 miles (+17,436)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2009
    Odometer
    68,074 miles
    Test number
    754206638175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,638 miles
    Test number
    201363127447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail50,638 miles3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,638 miles
    Test number
    992102627187
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about T28 ERK

Does T28 ERK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T28 ERK expired on 24 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T28 ERK?
The MOT on T28 ERK expired on 24 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T28 ERK done?
T28 ERK was recorded at 179,404 miles at its MOT on 26 Jul 2024, an average of 7,471 miles a year.
Has T28 ERK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 ERK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T28 ERK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T28 ERK find?
T28 ERK passed its latest MOT on 26 Jul 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer obligatory mirror slightly damaged cover; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil, and 3 more.

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