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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.

V228 VRP yellow Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass351,171 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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)
  18. 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)
  19. Pass219,386 miles (+14,339)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    219,386 miles
    Test number
    257373862269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass205,047 miles (+12,530)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    205,047 miles
    Test number
    177515361231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass192,517 miles (+3,781)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    192,517 miles
    Test number
    602958530224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. 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.
  23. 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.
  24. 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.
  25. Pass177,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    177,052 miles
    Test number
    980008597185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. 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)
  27. 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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