
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Petrol · 1997 · 1,968 cc
R477 VRJMOT history
R477 VRJ is a white petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 151,001 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 1 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 151,001 mi
- At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,508 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R477 VRJ
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Petrol
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 30 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R477 VRJ was last recorded at 151,001 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 1,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 149,177 miles · 19 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,824 miles
- Average per year
- 4,508 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,001 miles
- 2025 – 149,177 miles
- 2024 – 148,325 miles
- 2023 – 146,978 miles
- 2022 – 146,085 miles
- 2021 – 144,251 miles
- 2020 – 142,347 miles
- 2019 – 141,962 miles
- 2018 – 140,096 miles
- 2017 – 137,063 miles
- 2016 – 132,876 miles
- 2015 – 129,870 miles
- 2014 – 123,312 miles
- 2013 – 116,688 miles
- 2012 – 110,580 miles
- 2011 – 104,733 miles
- 2010 – 99,711 miles
- 2009 – 90,873 miles
- 2008 – 80,944 miles
- 2007 – 70,240 miles
- 2006 – 61,243 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2015
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2009–2012
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016
Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,001 miles (+1,824)18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 151,001 miles
- Test number
- 480666684109
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass149,177 miles (+852)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 149,177 miles
- Test number
- 285406796773
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle is undersealed
Pass148,325 miles (+1,347)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 148,325 miles
- Test number
- 267511182348
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush Both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
Pass146,978 miles (+893)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 146,978 miles
- Test number
- 319047210825
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside of vehicle & old underseal
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced floor area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass146,085 miles (+1,834)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 146,085 miles
- Test number
- 845927758254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,251 miles (+1,904)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 144,251 miles
- Test number
- 865524641016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,347 miles (+385)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 142,347 miles
- Test number
- 769849174575
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
Pass141,962 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 141,962 miles
- Test number
- 754236415748
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail141,954 miles (+1,858)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,954 miles
- Test number
- 920869809357
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass140,096 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 140,096 miles
- Test number
- 239805508026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
Fail140,096 miles (+3,033)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,096 miles
- Test number
- 955895644058
- MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
Pass137,063 miles (+4,187)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 137,063 miles
- Test number
- 940546780063
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySlight play in both front steering rack ends
Pass132,876 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 132,876 miles
- Test number
- 946862144923
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
Fail132,874 miles (+3,004)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,874 miles
- Test number
- 994992852605
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1g)
Pass129,870 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 129,870 miles
- Test number
- 801254679336
- AdvisoryFront Lower chassis cross member corroded but outside mot prescribed areas
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryRear wiper deteriorated
Fail129,870 miles (+6,558)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,870 miles
- Test number
- 788552150054
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Lower chassis cross member corroded but outside mot prescribed areas
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryRear wiper deteriorated
Fail123,312 miles3 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,312 miles
- Test number
- 255665214398
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass123,312 miles (+6,624)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 123,312 miles
- Test number
- 556935214347
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass116,688 miles (+6,108)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 116,688 miles
- Test number
- 867919803322
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass110,580 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 110,580 miles
- Test number
- 389803712366
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail110,580 miles (+5,847)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,580 miles
- Test number
- 807093512388
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass104,733 miles (+5,022)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 104,733 miles
- Test number
- 107548611319
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass99,711 miles (+10)10 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 99,711 miles
- Test number
- 894009710309
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres cracked
Fail99,701 miles (+8,828)2 failures10 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,701 miles
- Test number
- 390480880466
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside rear tyre has cracks
- NoteOffside rear tyre has cracks
- NoteRear brake imbalance high
Pass90,873 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 90,873 miles
- Test number
- 863169279296
- NoteSlight play in nearside front steering rack arm.
Fail90,873 miles (+9,929)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,873 miles
- Test number
- 743979579248
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight play in nearside front steering rack arm.
Pass80,944 miles (+10,704)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 80,944 miles
- Test number
- 231830988266
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass70,240 miles (+8,997)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 70,240 miles
- Test number
- 671728777208
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass61,243 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 61,243 miles
- Test number
- 682798576295
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteEngine idle erratic.
Questions about R477 VRJ
- Does R477 VRJ currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R477 VRJ is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R477 VRJ?
- The MOT on R477 VRJ is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R477 VRJ done?
- R477 VRJ was recorded at 151,001 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 4,508 miles a year.
- Has R477 VRJ ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R477 VRJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Nov 2019.
- Has the mileage on R477 VRJ 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 R477 VRJ find?
- R477 VRJ passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 18 advisories: coolant leak; exhaust system deteriorated; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 15 more.
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