
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T381 DFMMOT history
T381 DFM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024 and it has passed 12 of 21 MOT tests, with 188,973 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 10 Jul 2024
- Mileage
- 188,973 mi
- At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 21
- 12 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 3,115 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T381 DFM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 17 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 10 Jul 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 30 Jan 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T381 DFM was last recorded at 188,973 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 3,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 185,074 miles · 11 Jul 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,899 miles
- Average per year
- 3,115 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 188,973 miles
- 2023 – 185,074 miles
- 2022 – 181,522 miles
- 2021 – 179,959 miles
- 2020 – 179,783 miles
- 2019 – 174,931 miles
- 2018 – 174,898 miles
- 2014 – 172,263 miles
- 2011 – 161,348 miles
- 2010 – 157,672 miles
- 2009 – 150,517 miles
- 2008 – 139,485 miles
- 2007 – 133,658 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
21 tests since 30 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail188,973 miles (+3,899)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,973 miles
- Test number
- 621234521002
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass185,074 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 185,074 miles
- Test number
- 338680241762
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,074 miles (+3,552)7 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,074 miles
- Test number
- 862944298972
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass181,522 miles (+1,563)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2023
- Odometer
- 181,522 miles
- Test number
- 960581425431
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass179,959 miles (+176)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 179,959 miles
- Test number
- 711362982638
- AdvisoryBrake pedal creeps down
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail179,783 miles (+4,852)12 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,783 miles
- Test number
- 299301044099
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible broken with a hole (0.1 (b))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced behind door corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryBody behind n/s/ door corroded
Pass174,931 miles (+33)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 174,931 miles
- Test number
- 612216324092
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Both Sils undersealed
Pass174,898 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 174,898 miles
- Test number
- 881489550491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail174,897 miles (+2,634)12 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,897 miles
- Test number
- 669532149418
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sil & Wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (3.5.1i)
Pass172,263 miles (+75)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2015
- Odometer
- 172,263 miles
- Test number
- 617207934151
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteDrivers door check strap deteriated
- NoteN/s/r outer &inner tyre wall wear
Fail172,188 miles7 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,188 miles
- Test number
- 496859624113
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteN/s/r outer &inner tyre wall wear
PassMileage not read2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2014
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 565403833191
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBrake cable corroded.
- NoteFront wipers slightly worn.
- NoteOffside beam image slightly disfigured.
- NoteOffside front inner door handle cracked.
Pass161,348 miles (+3,676)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 161,348 miles
- Test number
- 837807341313
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass157,672 miles (+73)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 157,672 miles
- Test number
- 491910120306
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Fail157,599 miles (+7,082)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,599 miles
- Test number
- 671294610392
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteOil leak
Pass150,517 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 150,517 miles
- Test number
- 532407709371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,517 miles (+11,032)10 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,517 miles
- Test number
- 683749599204
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass139,485 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 May 2009
- Odometer
- 139,485 miles
- Test number
- 202109228107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,485 miles (+5,827)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,485 miles
- Test number
- 660529828152
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
Pass133,658 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 133,658 miles
- Test number
- 260590227108
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail133,658 miles9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,658 miles
- Test number
- 922270527172
- FailureBrake cable locking device missing (3.5.1l)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Questions about T381 DFM
- Does T381 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T381 DFM expired on 10 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T381 DFM?
- The MOT on T381 DFM expired on 10 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T381 DFM done?
- T381 DFM was recorded at 188,973 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 3,115 miles a year.
- Has T381 DFM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T381 DFM has failed 9 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T381 DFM 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 T381 DFM find?
- T381 DFM failed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 6 major defects and 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt, and 5 more.
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