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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

R481 RTYMOT history

R481 RTY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 May 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 200,954 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2026.

R481 RTY blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
200,954 mi
At MOT on 13 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,976 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R481 RTY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 May 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R481 RTY was last recorded at 200,954 miles on 13 Apr 2026, 1,304 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,650 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,304 miles
Average per year
3,976 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,954 miles
  • 2025 – 199,650 miles
  • 2024 – 196,487 miles
  • 2023 – 190,677 miles
  • 2022 – 189,647 miles
  • 2021 – 185,315 miles
  • 2020 – 183,817 miles
  • 2019 – 178,121 miles
  • 2018 – 173,104 miles
  • 2017 – 171,682 miles
  • 2016 – 168,839 miles
  • 2015 – 165,201 miles
  • 2014 – 161,270 miles
  • 2013 – 158,172 miles
  • 2012 – 154,615 miles
  • 2011 – 150,258 miles
  • 2010 – 144,723 miles
  • 2009 – 138,641 miles
  • 2008 – 132,295 miles
  • 2007 – 126,671 miles
  • 2006 – 120,579 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,954 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test bed made up

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass200,954 miles (+1,304)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    200,954 miles
    Test number
    260897876559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mounting. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test bed made up

  2. Pass199,650 miles (+34)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    199,650 miles
    Test number
    782649961884
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail199,616 miles (+3,129)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,616 miles
    Test number
    404762012194
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHeadlamp insecure Both OSF NSF (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass196,487 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    196,487 miles
    Test number
    193742376646
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All ball joint dust covers in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Fail196,487 miles (+5,810)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,487 miles
    Test number
    578072472329
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated All ball joint dust covers in poor condition (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass190,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    190,677 miles
    Test number
    986594547955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail190,671 miles (+1,024)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,671 miles
    Test number
    465911296106
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Front rigger 30 cm within suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength within 30 cm of rear suspension arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive within 30 cm of rear wishbone mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass189,647 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    189,647 miles
    Test number
    410410031873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass185,315 miles (+1,498)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    185,315 miles
    Test number
    247972455195
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass183,817 miles (+5,696)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    183,817 miles
    Test number
    891128111071
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates rusted

  11. Pass178,121 miles (+5,017)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    178,121 miles
    Test number
    794309087652

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass173,104 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    173,104 miles
    Test number
    874597995009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail173,093 miles (+1,411)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,093 miles
    Test number
    878612759999
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside 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 coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  14. Pass171,682 miles (+2,843)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    171,682 miles
    Test number
    742864581209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass168,839 miles (+3,638)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    168,839 miles
    Test number
    458516796250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass165,201 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    165,201 miles
    Test number
    369723635073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass161,270 miles (+3,098)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    161,270 miles
    Test number
    987368724042
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Pass158,172 miles (+3,557)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    158,172 miles
    Test number
    458089923051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass154,615 miles (+4,357)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    154,615 miles
    Test number
    179580832045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass150,258 miles (+5,535)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    150,258 miles
    Test number
    826196321019
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass144,723 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    144,723 miles
    Test number
    452399120047
    • NotePlay in both steering rack arms
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is on legal min.

  22. Fail144,723 miles (+6,082)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,723 miles
    Test number
    953749920042
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePlay in both steering rack arms
    • NoteO/s/f tyre is on legal min.

  23. Pass138,641 miles (+6,346)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    138,641 miles
    Test number
    452767439034
    • NotePlay in steering rack arms.

  24. Pass132,295 miles (+5,624)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    132,295 miles
    Test number
    614519728070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass126,671 miles (+6,092)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    126,671 miles
    Test number
    544523027079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass120,579 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    120,579 miles
    Test number
    742964426095
    • NoteOil leak o/s of engine †

Questions about R481 RTY

Does R481 RTY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R481 RTY is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R481 RTY?
The MOT on R481 RTY is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R481 RTY done?
R481 RTY was recorded at 200,954 miles at its MOT on 13 Apr 2026, an average of 3,976 miles a year.
Has R481 RTY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R481 RTY has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on R481 RTY 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 RTY find?
R481 RTY passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mounting; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive top shocker mounting., and 1 more.

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