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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T481 VFLMOT history

T481 VFL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 236,298 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
236,298 mi
At MOT on 10 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,574 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T481 VFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T481 VFL was last recorded at 236,298 miles on 10 Feb 2026, 1,832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,466 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,832 miles
Average per year
3,574 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 236,298 miles
  • 2025 – 234,466 miles
  • 2024 – 232,653 miles
  • 2023 – 230,236 miles
  • 2022 – 229,040 miles
  • 2021 – 227,442 miles
  • 2020 – 225,896 miles
  • 2019 – 225,885 miles
  • 2018 – 223,342 miles
  • 2017 – 221,812 miles
  • 2016 – 219,123 miles
  • 2015 – 212,932 miles
  • 2014 – 205,507 miles
  • 2013 – 199,582 miles
  • 2012 – 192,873 miles
  • 2011 – 190,412 miles
  • 2010 – 186,331 miles
  • 2009 – 184,999 miles
  • 2008 – 180,120 miles
  • 2006 – 167,042 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass236,298 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryRear cross member behind bumper corroded

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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Slight corrosion to underside of vehicle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear panel corded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass236,298 miles (+1,832)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    236,298 miles
    Test number
    371213597226
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member behind bumper corroded

  2. Pass234,466 miles (+1,813)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    234,466 miles
    Test number
    858422285206
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside of vehicle

  3. Pass232,653 miles (+2,417)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    232,653 miles
    Test number
    668629303566
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside of vehicle

  4. Pass230,236 miles (+1,196)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    230,236 miles
    Test number
    165961692450
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass229,040 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    229,040 miles
    Test number
    176320920499
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel corded

  6. Fail229,040 miles (+1,598)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,040 miles
    Test number
    348176621341
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel corded

  7. Pass227,442 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    227,442 miles
    Test number
    969705983684
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail227,441 miles (+1,545)12 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,441 miles
    Test number
    160553999713
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass225,896 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    225,896 miles
    Test number
    971775522405

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail225,885 miles (+2,543)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,885 miles
    Test number
    115394355743
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront flexy hoses perished.

  11. Pass223,342 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    223,342 miles
    Test number
    264957163265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass221,812 miles (+2,689)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    221,812 miles
    Test number
    308908055680
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket badly corroded but system still well supported
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D Bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass219,123 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    219,123 miles
    Test number
    967165507538
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  14. Fail219,123 miles (+6,191)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,123 miles
    Test number
    594456964020
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2-3mm worn on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush inner d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass212,932 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    212,932 miles
    Test number
    414361639740
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail212,932 miles (+7,425)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,932 miles
    Test number
    257808151191
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass205,507 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    205,507 miles
    Test number
    416959334257
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail205,507 miles (+5,925)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,507 miles
    Test number
    477229434255
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass199,582 miles (+6,709)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    199,582 miles
    Test number
    356114383101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass192,873 miles (+140)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    192,873 miles
    Test number
    415083462137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail192,733 miles (+2,321)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,733 miles
    Test number
    255380762419
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

  22. Pass190,412 miles (+4,081)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    190,412 miles
    Test number
    687912761164
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres starting to go out of shape.

  23. Pass186,331 miles (+1,332)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    186,331 miles
    Test number
    363336780027
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracking.

  24. Pass184,999 miles (+4,879)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    184,999 miles
    Test number
    150160899407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass180,120 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    180,120 miles
    Test number
    671477688091
    • 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)

  26. Fail180,119 miles (+13,077)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,119 miles
    Test number
    504327778030
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (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)

  27. Pass167,042 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    167,042 miles
    Test number
    313298866255
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T481 VFL

Does T481 VFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T481 VFL is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T481 VFL?
The MOT on T481 VFL is valid until 18 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T481 VFL done?
T481 VFL was recorded at 236,298 miles at its MOT on 10 Feb 2026, an average of 3,574 miles a year.
Has T481 VFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T481 VFL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T481 VFL 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 T481 VFL find?
T481 VFL passed its latest MOT on 10 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear cross member behind bumper corroded.

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