
Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T381 RFBMOT history
T381 RFB is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 35 MOT tests, with 266,317 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 266,317 mi
- At MOT on 13 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 35
- 21 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 9,865 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T381 RFB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T381 RFB was last recorded at 266,317 miles on 13 Jul 2026, 4,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 262,020 miles · 30 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 4,297 miles
- Average per year
- 9,865 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 266,317 miles
- 2025 – 262,020 miles
- 2024 – 259,293 miles
- 2023 – 256,479 miles
- 2022 – 251,354 miles
- 2021 – 242,346 miles
- 2020 – 232,562 miles
- 2019 – 215,849 miles
- 2018 – 203,031 miles
- 2017 – 192,047 miles
- 2016 – 180,201 miles
- 2015 – 170,901 miles
- 2014 – 156,466 miles
- 2013 – 143,789 miles
- 2012 – 132,887 miles
- 2011 – 122,989 miles
- 2010 – 112,010 miles
- 2009 – 102,433 miles
- 2008 – 91,399 miles
- 2007 – 79,563 miles
- 2006 – 65,615 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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 Coil spring corroded
Advisory6 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
35 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass266,317 miles (+4,297)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 266,317 miles
- Test number
- 331044855997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass262,020 miles (+33)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 262,020 miles
- Test number
- 272900750338
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail261,987 miles (+2,694)1 dangerous2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,987 miles
- Test number
- 291153388156
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass259,293 miles (+4)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 259,293 miles
- Test number
- 546274433666
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail259,289 miles (+2,810)1 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,289 miles
- Test number
- 466158610535
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Exhaust silencer likely to become detached bracket broken (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Upper Driver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction hanging from mirror (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass256,479 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 256,479 miles
- Test number
- 657437337902
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail256,473 miles (+8)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,473 miles
- Test number
- 195131396237
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded
Fail256,465 miles (+5,111)2 dangerous7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,465 miles
- Test number
- 945569852672
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner arches rusty
- AdvisoryInner sills rusty
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sills rusty
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear cross member rusty
Pass251,354 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 251,354 miles
- Test number
- 985340299847
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail251,354 miles (+9,008)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,354 miles
- Test number
- 448339584884
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass242,346 miles2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 242,346 miles
- Test number
- 689092733973
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Fail242,346 miles (+9,784)1 dangerous6 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,346 miles
- Test number
- 497591991550
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass232,562 miles (+16,713)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 232,562 miles
- Test number
- 507492484559
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass215,849 miles (+12,818)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 215,849 miles
- Test number
- 184172229862
- AdvisoryCorrosion o/s side step
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass203,031 miles (+10,984)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 203,031 miles
- Test number
- 162559664978
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass192,047 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 192,047 miles
- Test number
- 691346451638
- AdvisoryDiesel leak off pipes look wet
Fail192,045 miles (+11,844)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,045 miles
- Test number
- 343031671305
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryDiesel leak off pipes look wet
Pass180,201 miles (+9,300)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 180,201 miles
- Test number
- 148518786174
- AdvisoryCentre Front parking brake cable corroded
- AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass170,901 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 170,901 miles
- Test number
- 105040885009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteBoth front tyres perishing
Fail170,901 miles (+14,435)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,901 miles
- Test number
- 466340785074
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteBoth front tyres perishing
Pass156,466 miles (+12,677)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 156,466 miles
- Test number
- 469114264034
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass143,789 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 143,789 miles
- Test number
- 359303363098
- NoteSTEERING COLUMN PLAY.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.OIL LEAKS.
Fail143,789 miles (+10,902)2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,789 miles
- Test number
- 626503563079
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteSTEERING COLUMN PLAY.STEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.GENERAL CORROSION.MINOR PLAY MISC COMPONENTS SUSPENSION/STEERING.OIL LEAKS.
Pass132,887 miles (+1)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 132,887 miles
- Test number
- 229972962040
- NoteCOOLANT LEVEL MIN.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.
Fail132,886 miles (+9,897)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,886 miles
- Test number
- 408400762003
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteCOOLANT LEVEL MIN.N/S HEADLIGHT PATTERN POOR.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-SUSPENSION-STEERING.
Fail122,989 miles4 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,989 miles
- Test number
- 275913471009
- Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteSTEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.FUEL SMELL UNDER BONNET?O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.BRAKES-O/S/R DISC CORRODED-PAD VERY CLOSE LIMIT-R SERVICE PERFORMANCE POOR.
Pass122,989 miles (+10,979)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 122,989 miles
- Test number
- 855193571068
- NoteSTEERING WHEEL COVER LOOSE.FUEL SMELL UNDER BONNET?O/S/F BALL JOINT BOOT SPLIT.PLAY MISC COMPONENTS-STEERING-SUSPENSION.LONG TRAVEL BRAKE PEDAL.BRAKES-O/S/R DISC CORRODED-PAD VERY CLOSE LIMIT-R SERVICE PERFORMANCE POOR.
Pass112,010 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 112,010 miles
- Test number
- 121297470441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,010 miles (+9,577)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,010 miles
- Test number
- 723227970041
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass102,433 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 102,433 miles
- Test number
- 654723189012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,432 miles (+11,033)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,432 miles
- Test number
- 154659579052
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
Pass91,399 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 91,399 miles
- Test number
- 864040188038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail91,399 miles (+11,836)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,399 miles
- Test number
- 544380088024
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass79,563 miles (+13,948)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 79,563 miles
- Test number
- 462786067060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass65,615 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 65,615 miles
- Test number
- 291538466006
- NoteSlight play to steering column noted
Questions about T381 RFB
- Does T381 RFB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T381 RFB is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T381 RFB?
- The MOT on T381 RFB is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T381 RFB done?
- T381 RFB was recorded at 266,317 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2026, an average of 9,865 miles a year.
- Has T381 RFB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T381 RFB has failed 14 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T381 RFB 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 RFB find?
- T381 RFB passed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, and 2 more.
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