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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

TBW 82MOT history

TBW 82 is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 135,797 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
135,797 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,152 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
TBW 82
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

TBW 82 was last recorded at 135,797 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,874 miles · 6 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
923 miles
Average per year
3,152 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 135,797 miles
  • 2025 – 134,874 miles
  • 2024 – 133,925 miles
  • 2023 – 132,872 miles
  • 2022 – 132,001 miles
  • 2021 – 130,943 miles
  • 2020 – 129,699 miles
  • 2019 – 127,918 miles
  • 2018 – 126,244 miles
  • 2017 – 123,727 miles
  • 2016 – 119,595 miles
  • 2015 – 114,863 miles
  • 2014 – 109,732 miles
  • 2013 – 105,539 miles
  • 2012 – 102,364 miles
  • 2011 – 101,143 miles
  • 2010 – 97,593 miles
  • 2009 – 94,936 miles
  • 2008 – 90,822 miles
  • 2007 – 85,117 miles
  • 2006 – 78,182 miles
  • 2005 – 69,523 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail135,797 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail135,797 miles (+923)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,797 miles
    Test number
    138839952837
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass134,874 miles (+949)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,874 miles
    Test number
    280779459281
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive gear box (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass133,925 miles (+1,053)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    133,925 miles
    Test number
    758093870469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass132,872 miles (+871)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    132,872 miles
    Test number
    186013060869
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass132,001 miles (+1,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,001 miles
    Test number
    147722042917
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass130,943 miles (+1,244)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    130,943 miles
    Test number
    184329875450
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass129,699 miles (+1,781)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    129,699 miles
    Test number
    338717748835
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass127,918 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    127,918 miles
    Test number
    855112835646
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail127,905 miles (+1,661)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,905 miles
    Test number
    154111422366
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Second section of exhaust at hanger has hole. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass126,244 miles (+2,517)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    126,244 miles
    Test number
    732410392568
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil light flickers on/off

  11. Pass123,727 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    123,727 miles
    Test number
    820269167025
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust ,slight leak around hanger where it is welded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a screw in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c.v drive shaft boot inner clip not 100% secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil light flickers on occasionally

  12. Fail123,727 miles (+4,132)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,727 miles
    Test number
    944270138264
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front blades very poor condition (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust ,slight leak around hanger where it is welded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a screw in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c.v drive shaft boot inner clip not 100% secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEngine oil light flickers on occasionally

  13. Pass119,595 miles (+4,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    119,595 miles
    Test number
    534035624338
    • AdvisoryFront wiper blades splitting but clear screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlamp not 100 % secure
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer c.v boot inner clip letting slight escape of grease(zippy clip used)

  14. Pass114,863 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    114,863 miles
    Test number
    630944363983
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryO/f sv boot outer small end insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack joints slightly play

  15. Fail114,862 miles (+5,130)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,862 miles
    Test number
    353825069900
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryO/f sv boot outer small end insecure
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack joints slightly play

  16. Pass109,732 miles (+4,193)5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    109,732 miles
    Test number
    519132774229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • 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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteExhaust heavily corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteN/s/r tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteO/s/f tyre cracked and perished
    • NoteSlight damage to n/s/f headlamp

  17. Pass105,539 miles (+3,175)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    105,539 miles
    Test number
    336946573271
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Pass102,364 miles (+1,221)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    102,364 miles
    Test number
    316695582254
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNear side rear tyre side walls/treads cracking.

  19. Pass101,143 miles (+3,550)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    101,143 miles
    Test number
    157459571231
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront brake pads o/s and n/s wearing low.
    • NoteSlight play evident in steering rack o/s.

  20. Pass97,593 miles (+2,657)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    97,593 miles
    Test number
    763281980226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,936 miles (+4,114)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    94,936 miles
    Test number
    822708689213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,822 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    90,822 miles
    Test number
    821190398236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,822 miles (+5,705)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,822 miles
    Test number
    340359788258
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass85,117 miles (+6,935)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    85,117 miles
    Test number
    644655287212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass78,182 miles (+8,659)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    78,182 miles
    Test number
    323245986279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass69,523 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    69,523 miles
    Test number
    792916075226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about TBW 82

What vehicle is registration TBW 82 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show TBW 82 on a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does TBW 82 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on TBW 82 is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on TBW 82?
The MOT on TBW 82 is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has TBW 82 done?
TBW 82 was recorded at 135,797 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,152 miles a year.
Has TBW 82 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. TBW 82 has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on TBW 82 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 TBW 82 find?
TBW 82 failed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside rear stop lamp(s) not working; offside front brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 5 more.

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