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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T395 RFBMOT history

T395 RFB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 192,393 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
192,393 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,058 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T395 RFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T395 RFB was last recorded at 192,393 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 1,070 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,323 miles · 28 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,070 miles
Average per year
4,058 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 192,393 miles
  • 2025 – 191,323 miles
  • 2024 – 190,831 miles
  • 2023 – 189,977 miles
  • 2022 – 187,104 miles
  • 2021 – 184,774 miles
  • 2020 – 182,820 miles
  • 2019 – 177,922 miles
  • 2018 – 172,516 miles
  • 2017 – 170,044 miles
  • 2016 – 167,323 miles
  • 2014 – 163,391 miles
  • 2013 – 158,736 miles
  • 2012 – 157,763 miles
  • 2011 – 145,243 miles
  • 2010 – 137,651 miles
  • 2009 – 130,673 miles
  • 2008 – 124,740 miles
  • 2007 – 119,201 miles
  • 2006 – 110,259 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass192,393 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.

  • Brake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Rear Statutory seat belt missing

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass192,393 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    192,393 miles
    Test number
    781357338216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass191,323 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    191,323 miles
    Test number
    246948744978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass190,831 miles (+854)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    190,831 miles
    Test number
    876474453488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass189,977 miles (+2,873)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    189,977 miles
    Test number
    509789797090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass187,104 miles (+2,330)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    187,104 miles
    Test number
    613149564023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass184,774 miles (+1,954)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    184,774 miles
    Test number
    362774971334
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  7. Pass182,820 miles (+4,898)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    182,820 miles
    Test number
    622099882688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass177,922 miles (+5,406)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    177,922 miles
    Test number
    729295782766
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corroded

  9. Pass172,516 miles (+2,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    172,516 miles
    Test number
    517159879983
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyres starting to crack

  10. Pass170,044 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    170,044 miles
    Test number
    849304940849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail170,044 miles (+2,721)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,044 miles
    Test number
    952078604821
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect and o/s/f (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  12. Pass167,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    167,323 miles
    Test number
    823904713700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail167,323 miles (+3,932)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,323 miles
    Test number
    506762913524
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass163,391 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    163,391 miles
    Test number
    226099304395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail163,390 miles (+4,654)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,390 miles
    Test number
    377598904352
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp has a product on the light source so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  16. Pass158,736 miles (+1)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    158,736 miles
    Test number
    459207703186
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail158,735 miles (+972)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,735 miles
    Test number
    135786103181
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass157,763 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    157,763 miles
    Test number
    835801072110
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front headlamp cracked

  19. Fail157,763 miles (+12,520)7 failures1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,763 miles
    Test number
    409287862189
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteOffside front headlamp cracked

  20. Pass145,243 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    145,243 miles
    Test number
    568060741111
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Fail145,243 miles (+7,592)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,243 miles
    Test number
    217288331111
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass137,651 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    137,651 miles
    Test number
    994020840118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  23. Fail137,646 miles (+6,973)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,646 miles
    Test number
    282880440149
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  24. Pass130,673 miles (+5,933)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2010
    Odometer
    130,673 miles
    Test number
    651521949127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass124,740 miles (+5,539)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    124,740 miles
    Test number
    423924238108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass119,201 miles (+103)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2008
    Odometer
    119,201 miles
    Test number
    200492037421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail119,098 miles (+8,839)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,098 miles
    Test number
    453699827171
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteLower cover fitted

  28. Pass110,259 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    110,259 miles
    Test number
    494734526118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T395 RFB

Does T395 RFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T395 RFB is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T395 RFB?
The MOT on T395 RFB is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T395 RFB done?
T395 RFB was recorded at 192,393 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 4,058 miles a year.
Has T395 RFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T395 RFB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2017.
Has the mileage on T395 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 T395 RFB find?
T395 RFB passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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