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Volkswagen Transporter

Cream · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

R426 HAPMOT history

R426 HAP is a cream diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Dec 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 May 2027 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 130,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

R426 HAP cream Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 May 2027
Mileage
130,896 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,628 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R426 HAP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Cream
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 Dec 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 May 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R426 HAP was last recorded at 130,896 miles on 21 May 2026, 28 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,868 miles · 18 May 2026
Between the last two tests
28 miles
Average per year
2,628 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 130,896 miles
  • 2025 – 126,400 miles
  • 2024 – 118,840 miles
  • 2023 – 114,162 miles
  • 2022 – 105,305 miles
  • 2021 – 105,254 miles
  • 2012 – 105,228 miles
  • 2010 – 101,457 miles
  • 2009 – 96,547 miles
  • 2008 – 92,025 miles
  • 2007 – 84,978 miles
  • 2006 – 78,134 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass130,896 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside wing mirror broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Power steering component has slight seepage from a component

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear brake slightly binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Underneath of vehicle heavily covered and splatted with undersil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

17 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass130,896 miles (+28)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2027
    Odometer
    130,896 miles
    Test number
    758266260912
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Fail130,868 miles (+4,468)1 dangerous2 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,868 miles
    Test number
    745034527768
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil Both sides (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass126,400 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2026
    Odometer
    126,400 miles
    Test number
    144810251132
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror broken
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Fail126,393 miles (+7,553)1 dangerous1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,393 miles
    Test number
    250594823431
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid DONE (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside wing mirror broken
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))

  5. Pass118,840 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    118,840 miles
    Test number
    438240090358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch/ Front Of Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slam Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail118,840 miles (+4,678)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,840 miles
    Test number
    603860062744
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Arch/ Front Of Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Slam Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass114,162 miles (+8,857)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    114,162 miles
    Test number
    747468930079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass105,305 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    105,305 miles
    Test number
    680103078164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle heavily covered and splatted with undersil

  9. Fail105,303 miles (+49)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,303 miles
    Test number
    329103890715
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorPosition lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp both by brake lights staying on (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding
    • AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle heavily covered and splatted with undersil

  10. Pass105,254 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    105,254 miles
    Test number
    744991513441
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail105,251 miles (+23)3 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,251 miles
    Test number
    758649475333
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySill sections corroded

  12. Fail105,228 miles (+3,771)11 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,228 miles
    Test number
    467714752296
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteNearside front fog light lens broken
    • NoteNearside front tyre wall has cuts in but not to cords

  13. Pass101,457 miles (+4,910)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    101,457 miles
    Test number
    714693250188
    • NoteBoth front fog lights broken and not working
    • NoteOffside front mirror housing cracked/broken
    • NoteSigns of surface corrision to both front wheel archs and sill areas

  14. Pass96,547 miles (+4,522)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    96,547 miles
    Test number
    150029849172
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside front fog light not in working order
    • NoteSurface corrosion to body

  15. Pass92,025 miles (+7,047)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2009
    Odometer
    92,025 miles
    Test number
    700694028129
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass84,978 miles (+6,844)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    84,978 miles
    Test number
    431930027184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,134 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    78,134 miles
    Test number
    623504216155
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteSpare tyre illegal

Questions about R426 HAP

Does R426 HAP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R426 HAP is valid until 30 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R426 HAP?
The MOT on R426 HAP is valid until 30 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R426 HAP done?
R426 HAP was recorded at 130,896 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 2,628 miles a year.
Has R426 HAP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R426 HAP has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 18 May 2026.
Has the mileage on R426 HAP 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 R426 HAP find?
R426 HAP passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front shock absorbers has light misting of oil both sides.

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