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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,900 cc

R489 LVEMOT history

R489 LVE is a white and green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023 and it has passed 6 of 12 MOT tests, with 213,083 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jul 2023.

R489 LVE white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Jul 2023
Mileage
213,083 mi
At MOT on 13 Jul 2023
MOT tests
12
6 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,864 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R489 LVE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
13 Jul 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

R489 LVE was last recorded at 213,083 miles on 13 Jul 2023, 3,409 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,674 miles · 30 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
3,409 miles
Average per year
6,864 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 213,083 miles
  • 2021 – 209,674 miles
  • 2020 – 203,056 miles
  • 2018 – 179,688 miles
  • 2017 – 171,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail213,083 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
  • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear upper shockabsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear Exhaust system insecure

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

Full MOT history

12 tests since 8 Jun 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail213,083 miles4 dangerous9 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,083 miles
    Test number
    354569809111
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear upper shockabsorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    327357490158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. FailMileage not read2 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    175105148213
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass209,674 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    209,674 miles
    Test number
    960464863963
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail209,674 miles (+6,618)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,674 miles
    Test number
    412391083922
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass203,056 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    203,056 miles
    Test number
    739951690423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced out rigger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. PassMileage not read5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    224910381660
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play inner rack end
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play inner rack end
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. FailMileage not read3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    503794893105
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play inner rack end
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play inner rack end
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass179,688 miles (+913)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    179,688 miles
    Test number
    556728804249
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both nearside and offside front steering rack end inner joint's !

  10. Fail178,775 miles (+7,522)12 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,775 miles
    Test number
    320230055473
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play in both nearside and offside front steering rack end inner joint's !

  11. Pass171,253 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    171,253 miles
    Test number
    245957225050
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak minor
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded in various places

  12. Fail171,253 miles26 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,253 miles
    Test number
    218178437135
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill step area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings cross member (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor area shocker area (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings side loading door inner sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings chassis out rigger (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings rear inner arch (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings floor arae (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort Both (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryUnderside has corrosion in various places

Questions about R489 LVE

Does R489 LVE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R489 LVE expired on 11 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R489 LVE?
The MOT on R489 LVE expired on 11 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R489 LVE done?
R489 LVE was recorded at 213,083 miles at its MOT on 13 Jul 2023, an average of 6,864 miles a year.
Has R489 LVE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R489 LVE has failed 6 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on R489 LVE 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 R489 LVE find?
R489 LVE failed its latest MOT on 13 Jul 2023 with 4 dangerous defects, 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick; nearside rear upper shock absorbers likely to become detached; offside rear upper shock absorbers likely to become detached corroded, and 15 more.

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