
Volkswagen Transporter
Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
V228 VRPMOT history
V228 VRP is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 351,171 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 May 2027
- Mileage
- 351,171 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 8,875 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V228 VRP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Nov 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V228 VRP was last recorded at 351,171 miles on 15 May 2026, 765 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 350,406 miles · 21 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 765 miles
- Average per year
- 8,875 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 351,171 miles
- 2025 – 343,868 miles
- 2024 – 340,114 miles
- 2023 – 334,671 miles
- 2022 – 331,701 miles
- 2021 – 326,678 miles
- 2020 – 322,900 miles
- 2019 – 317,204 miles
- 2018 – 314,585 miles
- 2016 – 297,621 miles
- 2015 – 275,591 miles
- 2014 – 256,449 miles
- 2013 – 232,717 miles
- 2012 – 219,386 miles
- 2011 – 205,047 miles
- 2010 – 192,517 miles
- 2009 – 188,736 miles
- 2008 – 185,259 miles
- 2007 – 177,052 miles
- 2006 – 172,860 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndersealed
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.
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass351,171 miles (+765)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2027
- Odometer
- 351,171 miles
- Test number
- 126723455025
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUndersealed
Fail350,406 miles (+6,538)11 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 350,406 miles
- Test number
- 253138953001
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Wishbone (rear bush) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Crossmember (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Sill covered with underseal
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Sill covered with underseal
Pass343,868 miles (+3,754)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2026
- Odometer
- 343,868 miles
- Test number
- 495266747631
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play very slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass340,114 miles (+5,443)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2025
- Odometer
- 340,114 miles
- Test number
- 129793147865
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass334,671 miles (+2,970)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2024
- Odometer
- 334,671 miles
- Test number
- 524605827306
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass331,701 miles (+5,023)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2023
- Odometer
- 331,701 miles
- Test number
- 118013447270
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass326,678 miles (+3,778)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2022
- Odometer
- 326,678 miles
- Test number
- 859069587573
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass322,900 miles (+5,696)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2021
- Odometer
- 322,900 miles
- Test number
- 769719626225
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion outer face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass317,204 miles (+2,619)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2020
- Odometer
- 317,204 miles
- Test number
- 829468682832
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass314,585 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 314,585 miles
- Test number
- 129227640175
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail314,583 miles (+16,962)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 314,583 miles
- Test number
- 301003867987
- MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass297,621 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 297,621 miles
- Test number
- 836586556433
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Fail297,621 miles (+22,030)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 297,621 miles
- Test number
- 580319249221
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine
Pass275,591 miles (+19,142)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 275,591 miles
- Test number
- 841093151624
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass256,449 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 256,449 miles
- Test number
- 299348644287
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Fail256,449 miles (+23,732)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,449 miles
- Test number
- 819686244288
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
Pass232,717 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 232,717 miles
- Test number
- 425260243246
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail232,717 miles (+13,331)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,717 miles
- Test number
- 657420643238
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass219,386 miles (+14,339)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 219,386 miles
- Test number
- 257373862269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,047 miles (+12,530)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 205,047 miles
- Test number
- 177515361231
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass192,517 miles (+3,781)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 192,517 miles
- Test number
- 602958530224
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,736 miles7 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 188,736 miles
- Test number
- 264855969280
- NoteAll metal brake pipes have light corrosion.
- NoteBoth front brake discs worn/lipped.
- NoteBoth front flexi brake hoses slighly perished.
- NoteN/s/f pad low warning wire not connected.
- NoteO/s of front bumper slightly insecure.
- NoteRear registration plate faded.
- NoteSlight play in n/s inner steering rack knuckle.
Fail188,736 miles (+3,477)3 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,736 miles
- Test number
- 304031869451
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteAll metal brake pipes have light corrosion.
- NoteBoth front brake discs worn/lipped.
- NoteBoth front flexi brake hoses slighly perished.
- NoteN/s/f pad low warning wire not connected.
- NoteO/s of front bumper slightly insecure.
- NoteRear registration plate faded.
- NoteSlight play in n/s inner steering rack knuckle.
Pass185,259 miles (+8,207)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 185,259 miles
- Test number
- 932361468231
- NoteBoth number plate discoloured.
- NoteBrake pipes showing signs of corrosion.(Will need replacing for next years mot).
- NoteFront tyres worn close to 1.6mm limit!
- NoteUnderside of vehicle very dry (light corrosion),Needs wax oyling.
- NoteVarious stone chips in windscreen.
Pass177,052 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 177,052 miles
- Test number
- 980008597185
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,052 miles (+4,192)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,052 miles
- Test number
- 101848297109
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass172,860 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 172,860 miles
- Test number
- 794472006117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V228 VRP
- Does V228 VRP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V228 VRP is valid until 21 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V228 VRP?
- The MOT on V228 VRP is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V228 VRP done?
- V228 VRP was recorded at 351,171 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2026, an average of 8,875 miles a year.
- Has V228 VRP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V228 VRP has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on V228 VRP 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 V228 VRP find?
- V228 VRP passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2026 with 5 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; offside front nail in tyre; offside front seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed, and 2 more.
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