Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,459 cc
R481 BDAMOT history
R481 BDA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 257,383 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 257,383 mi
- At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 20 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,177 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R481 BDA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 1 Aug 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
R481 BDA was last recorded at 257,383 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 4,120 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 253,263 miles · 30 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,120 miles
- Average per year
- 5,177 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 257,383 miles
- 2024 – 253,263 miles
- 2023 – 248,915 miles
- 2022 – 243,822 miles
- 2021 – 239,205 miles
- 2020 – 234,156 miles
- 2019 – 229,129 miles
- 2018 – 225,878 miles
- 2017 – 221,949 miles
- 2016 – 214,598 miles
- 2015 – 209,826 miles
- 2014 – 205,228 miles
- 2013 – 201,166 miles
- 2012 – 196,069 miles
- 2011 – 189,290 miles
- 2010 – 184,403 miles
- 2009 – 177,404 miles
- 2008 – 171,839 miles
- 2007 – 165,370 miles
- 2006 – 157,464 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass257,383 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose but not insecure
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front shock absorber bushes deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
31 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass257,383 miles (+4,120)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 257,383 miles
- Test number
- 870613145087
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose but not insecure
Pass253,263 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 253,263 miles
- Test number
- 549419503545
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail253,263 miles (+4,348)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,263 miles
- Test number
- 144166929899
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass248,915 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 248,915 miles
- Test number
- 314888332811
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail248,912 miles (+5,090)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,912 miles
- Test number
- 471334642318
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass243,822 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 243,822 miles
- Test number
- 350494537880
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail243,820 miles (+4,615)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 243,820 miles
- Test number
- 944225780632
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass239,205 miles (+5,049)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 239,205 miles
- Test number
- 439683628034
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to chassis and suspension components
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn Shock absorber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass234,156 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 234,156 miles
- Test number
- 452964291705
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Fail234,156 miles (+5,027)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 234,156 miles
- Test number
- 807590072031
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Pass229,129 miles (+3,251)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 229,129 miles
- Test number
- 972306067772
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass225,878 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 225,878 miles
- Test number
- 782489316437
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront shock absorber bushes deteriorated
Fail225,878 miles (+3,929)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,878 miles
- Test number
- 668269454233
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront shock absorber bushes deteriorated
Pass221,949 miles (+7,351)17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 221,949 miles
- Test number
- 326939278001
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded and slight damage
- AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber wearing
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryFront lower shock bushes perishing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (3.5.1i)
Pass214,598 miles (+4)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 214,598 miles
- Test number
- 419793436611
- AdvisoryCorrosion and damage to nearside front sill
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
- AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition
Fail214,594 miles (+4,768)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,594 miles
- Test number
- 932649311527
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCorrosion and damage to nearside front sill
- AdvisoryFront brake pads wearing low
- AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition
Pass209,826 miles (+4,598)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 209,826 miles
- Test number
- 339691795107
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass205,228 miles (+103)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 205,228 miles
- Test number
- 109593404265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail205,125 miles (+3,959)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,125 miles
- Test number
- 609066394104
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass201,166 miles (+5,097)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 201,166 miles
- Test number
- 675361993111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass196,069 miles (+6,779)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 196,069 miles
- Test number
- 557958482188
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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)
Pass189,290 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 189,290 miles
- Test number
- 209022691441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,278 miles (+4,875)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,278 miles
- Test number
- 277297381404
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass184,403 miles (+6,999)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 184,403 miles
- Test number
- 911569580121
- NoteRear brake efficiency low.Adive further investigation to be carried out.
Pass177,404 miles (+56)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 177,404 miles
- Test number
- 281326709217
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,348 miles (+5,509)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,348 miles
- Test number
- 420034309243
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass171,839 miles (+138)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 171,839 miles
- Test number
- 202933598166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,701 miles (+6,331)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,701 miles
- Test number
- 570884188151
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail165,370 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,370 miles
- Test number
- 794193797149
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass165,370 miles (+7,906)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 165,370 miles
- Test number
- 970893597135
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 157,464 miles
- Test number
- 803446586165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R481 BDA
- Does R481 BDA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R481 BDA is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on R481 BDA?
- The MOT on R481 BDA is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R481 BDA done?
- R481 BDA was recorded at 257,383 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 5,177 miles a year.
- Has R481 BDA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R481 BDA has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on R481 BDA 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 R481 BDA find?
- R481 BDA passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 7 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 4 more.
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