
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
R298 PACMOT history
R298 PAC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 217,530 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 May 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 May 2025
- Mileage
- 217,530 mi
- At MOT on 2 May 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 15 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,435 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R298 PAC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 May 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 2 May 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
R298 PAC was last recorded at 217,530 miles on 2 May 2024, 2,828 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 May 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 214,702 miles · 5 May 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 2,828 miles
- Average per year
- 5,435 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 217,530 miles
- 2023 – 214,702 miles
- 2020 – 213,546 miles
- 2019 – 179,126 miles
- 2018 – 163,868 miles
- 2015 – 161,549 miles
- 2014 – 157,261 miles
- 2013 – 153,799 miles
- 2012 – 150,472 miles
- 2011 – 147,009 miles
- 2010 – 143,650 miles
- 2009 – 138,282 miles
- 2008 – 132,554 miles
- 2007 – 126,191 miles
- 2006 – 119,154 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Offside Headlamp insecure
Failure5 MOTs, 2006–2011
Nearside Headlamp insecure
Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2011
Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Dangerous3 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2018
Full MOT history
25 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,530 miles (+2,828)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2025
- Odometer
- 217,530 miles
- Test number
- 169369054474
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,702 miles (+1,156)
- MOT expiry
- 4 May 2024
- Odometer
- 214,702 miles
- Test number
- 920364867418
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass213,546 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 213,546 miles
- Test number
- 874680835043
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail213,546 miles (+34,420)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,546 miles
- Test number
- 724789951240
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,126 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 179,126 miles
- Test number
- 343380824140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail179,125 miles (+15,257)1 dangerous3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,125 miles
- Test number
- 874360398107
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass163,868 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 163,868 miles
- Test number
- 945207930421
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail163,865 miles (+2,316)8 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,865 miles
- Test number
- 550998810292
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass161,549 miles (+4,288)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 161,549 miles
- Test number
- 208010190883
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,261 miles (+3,462)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 157,261 miles
- Test number
- 916641214325
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass153,799 miles (+3,327)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 153,799 miles
- Test number
- 876283503390
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,472 miles3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 150,472 miles
- Test number
- 735264782266
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteN/s rear tyre perished
- NoteRear springs diffrent sizes
- NoteSome corrosion o/s rear inner arch area
Fail150,472 miles (+3,463)2 dangerous2 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,472 miles
- Test number
- 946953182212
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside passenger door hinge deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and close (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteN/s rear tyre perished
- NoteRear springs diffrent sizes
- NoteSome corrosion o/s rear inner arch area
Pass147,009 miles (+199)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 147,009 miles
- Test number
- 927193691252
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteN/S/R tyre is perished
- NoteOil light is flashing on
Fail146,810 miles (+3,160)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,810 miles
- Test number
- 806765081232
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- NoteN/S/R tyre is perished
- NoteOil light is flashing on
Fail143,650 miles2 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,650 miles
- Test number
- 262282810375
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- NoteN/s rear tyre slightly perished
- NoteO/s head light secured in possition with cardboard
Pass143,650 miles (+352)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 143,650 miles
- Test number
- 844172810328
- NoteN/s rear tyre slightly perished
- NoteO/s head light secured in possition with cardboard
Fail143,298 miles (+5,016)4 dangerous17 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,298 miles
- Test number
- 101446780214
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- DangerousNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureFront Body has a projection caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFront registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
- FailureNearside passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) obscured more than 50% (1.1.A.3c)
- FailureRear registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)
- NoteMovement in steering rack
- NoteTempture warning light is on
- NoteN/s inner drive shaft boot is split
- NoteO/s/f brake hose is perished
- NoteO/s/r tyre is perished
- NoteOil warning ligh is on
Pass138,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 138,282 miles
- Test number
- 910911509395
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,282 miles (+5,728)11 failures11 advisories9 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,282 miles
- Test number
- 903220609340
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureVehicle Identification Number not permanently displayed (6.3.5.a)
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) not in a clean condition but function not impaired (1.1.4a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteBoth rear lamp units repaired with tape
- NoteBrake pedal travel close to excessive
- NoteMain beam tell tale inoperative
- NoteNearside rear door will not fully close
- NoteNearside seat back a little loose
- NoteOffside front position lamp operated when tapped
- NoteRear tyres perished
Pass132,554 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 132,554 miles
- Test number
- 282843008355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,554 miles (+6,363)10 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,554 miles
- Test number
- 103922908374
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteBrake servo corroding
- NoteFront brake pads may be low
- NoteO/s front brake hose perishing
- NoteOnly 1 out of 2 n/s washer jets working
- NoteSlight damage to both rear light lenses
- NoteSlight play in steering rack inner joints.
Pass126,191 miles (+7,037)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2008
- Odometer
- 126,191 miles
- Test number
- 604186637182
- NoteDints in drivers door
- NoteRear light lens detereating
Pass119,154 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 119,154 miles
- Test number
- 434417586033
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,154 miles2 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,154 miles
- Test number
- 531436786036
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- NoteRust appearing on brake servo
- NoteSlight damage to n/s rear indicator lens
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Questions about R298 PAC
- Does R298 PAC currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on R298 PAC expired on 4 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on R298 PAC?
- The MOT on R298 PAC expired on 4 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has R298 PAC done?
- R298 PAC was recorded at 217,530 miles at its MOT on 2 May 2024, an average of 5,435 miles a year.
- Has R298 PAC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R298 PAC has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2020.
- Has the mileage on R298 PAC 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 R298 PAC find?
- R298 PAC passed its latest MOT on 2 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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