VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER A3RFB has 27 MOTs

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This 1986 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 21 MOTs and Failed 6 times since 2006

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 48,423 miles 4 months ago on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 15:45.

The current MOT will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 6th July 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 2 months on Friday 1st January 2027.

A3RFB MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED6TH JULY 202748,423 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
FAILED1ST JULY 202648,407 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Registration Plate Deteriorated But Not Likely To Be Misread (0.1 (b))
  2. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Excessively Corroded Significantly Reducing Structural Strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED16TH JUNE 202525TH JUNE 202647,592 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Also Wearing Uneven Across Tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Brake Hose Slightly Deteriorated All (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Suspension Mount Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive Suspension Mount Area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
PASSED24TH JUNE 202425TH JUNE 202547,196 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing Also Wearing Uneven (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  4. MINOR - Offside Track Rod End Ball Joint Dust Cover Damaged Or Deteriorated, But Preventing The Ingress Of Dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED26TH JUNE 202325TH JUNE 202446,436 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play All Four (5.1.3 (a) (i))
PASSED21ST JUNE 202225TH JUNE 202346,240 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
FAILED21ST JUNE 202246,240 MI
 
  1. PRS - Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing Has Slight Play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Hose Has Slight Corrosion To Ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
PASSED24TH JUNE 202125TH JUNE 202245,804 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
FAILED24TH JUNE 202145,804 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Front Tyre Slightly Damaged/cracking Or Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  3. PRS - Parking Brake Lever Has Excessive Movement Indicating Incorrect Adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
PASSED26TH JUNE 202025TH JUNE 202145,379 MI
PASSED6TH JUNE 20195TH DECEMBER 202045,308 MI
PASSED25TH MAY 201828TH MAY 201944,320 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
FAILED25TH MAY 201844,320 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has A Minor Leak Of Exhaust Gases (6.1.2 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Driver's Door Catch Insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
PASSED26TH MAY 201728TH MAY 201843,412 MI
PASSED26TH MAY 201628TH MAY 201742,532 MI
PASSED28TH MAY 201528TH MAY 201640,377 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
FAILED28TH MAY 201540,377 MI
 
  1. PRS - Exhaust System Not Adequately Supported (7.1.1)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Suspension Component Mounting Prescribed Area Is Corroded But Not Considered Excessive (2.4.a.3)
PASSED21ST MAY 201428TH MAY 201538,607 MI
 
  1. USER ENTERED - Exhaust System Getting Thin
PASSED28TH MAY 201328TH MAY 201437,490 MI
PASSED29TH MAY 201228TH MAY 201335,838 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 201118TH MAY 201233,824 MI
PASSED18TH MAY 201018TH MAY 201131,313 MI
PASSED1ST MAY 200918TH MAY 201029,055 MI
PASSED7TH MAY 200818TH MAY 200927,990 MI
PASSED19TH APRIL 200718TH MAY 200825,926 MI
FAILED18TH APRIL 200725,926 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Offside Front Seat Belt Anchorage Prescribed Area Is Excessively Corroded (5.2.6)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
  3. FAIL - Offside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (8.2.2)
PASSED16TH MAY 200618TH MAY 200722,406 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

A3RFB Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 78% | MOT Failure Rate: 22%

A3RFB MOT Comments

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A3RFB Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 48,423 miles | Average yearly mileage: 1,211 miles

A3RFB FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration A3RFB was manufactured on Wednesday 31st December 1986 so it is currently 40 years old. Its colour is Blue and it has a 1.9 litre Petrol engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 48,423 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 1,211 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 27 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2006. We can see 6 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means A3RFB has a 78% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 32 Advisories, 3 PRS Notices, 2 Minor, 2 Major, 0 Dangerous and 3 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 2 months on Friday 1st January 2027 .

Does A3RFB have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Sunday 1st November 2026 A3RFB does have an active MOT. Read more

Is A3RFB Taxed?

Yes, as of Sunday 1st November 2026 A3RFB does have Tax. Read more

When does A3RFB Tax expire?

The current Tax for A3RFB will expire in 2 months on Friday 1st January 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does A3RFB MOT expire?

The current MOT for A3RFB will expire in 8 months on Tuesday 6th July 2027. Read more

When did A3RFB have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for A3RFB was on Tuesday 7th July 2026 at 15:45. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has A3RFB Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for A3RFB we can see 21 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has A3RFB Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 27 MOTs on record for A3RFB we can see 6 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 78% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is A3RFB?

A3RFB is registered as a 1986 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has A3RFB done?

The odometer reading for A3RFB at the last MOT in July 2026 was 48,423 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 1,211 miles per year. Read more

How old is A3RFB?

The vehicle A3RFB was manufactured in 1986 so it is currently 40 years old. It was first registered on Thursday 6th February 1986. Read more

What colour is A3RFB?

The official colour of A3RFB is recorded as Blue. Read more

What engine does A3RFB have?

A3RFB has a 1.9 litre Petrol engine. Read more

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