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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

R489 UYAMOT history

R489 UYA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 146,194 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jul 2026.

R489 UYA red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
146,194 mi
At MOT on 30 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,262 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R489 UYA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
15 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R489 UYA was last recorded at 146,194 miles on 30 Jul 2026, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,177 miles · 14 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
3,262 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,194 miles
  • 2023 – 146,177 miles
  • 2022 – 146,104 miles
  • 2021 – 145,745 miles
  • 2020 – 143,145 miles
  • 2019 – 140,771 miles
  • 2018 – 137,646 miles
  • 2017 – 134,273 miles
  • 2016 – 130,339 miles
  • 2015 – 125,892 miles
  • 2014 – 121,622 miles
  • 2013 – 116,212 miles
  • 2012 – 111,439 miles
  • 2011 – 106,140 miles
  • 2010 – 104,079 miles
  • 2008 – 100,762 miles
  • 2007 – 89,560 miles
  • 2006 – 81,186 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,194 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • 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 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,194 miles (+17)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    146,194 miles
    Test number
    740582990653
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass146,177 miles (+46)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,177 miles
    Test number
    706123620676
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail146,131 miles (+27)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,131 miles
    Test number
    105300486160
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under van,front of side door under seat (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  4. Pass146,104 miles (+359)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    146,104 miles
    Test number
    278543420250
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking in the tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass145,745 miles (+2,600)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    145,745 miles
    Test number
    476989469356
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass143,145 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    143,145 miles
    Test number
    657854246212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail143,145 miles (+2,374)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,145 miles
    Test number
    751386658445
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch/doorstep (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass140,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    140,771 miles
    Test number
    727796895598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail140,771 miles (+3,125)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,771 miles
    Test number
    317667311382
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass137,646 miles (+3,373)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    137,646 miles
    Test number
    794392977623

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,273 miles (+3,934)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    134,273 miles
    Test number
    688649769049
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill slight corrosion

  12. Pass130,339 miles (+4,447)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    130,339 miles
    Test number
    502594009365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail125,892 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,892 miles
    Test number
    375295805457
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  14. Pass125,892 miles (+4,270)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    125,892 miles
    Test number
    697685305281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,622 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    121,622 miles
    Test number
    147636804265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail121,550 miles (+5,338)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,550 miles
    Test number
    906458194163
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass116,212 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    116,212 miles
    Test number
    736763613125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,207 miles (+4,768)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,207 miles
    Test number
    138109603199
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass111,439 miles (+5,299)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    111,439 miles
    Test number
    217661322185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass106,140 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    106,140 miles
    Test number
    329005301100
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

  21. Fail106,140 miles (+2,061)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,140 miles
    Test number
    737115701149
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

  22. Fail104,079 miles3 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,079 miles
    Test number
    713053490037
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion on rear discs
    • NoteFront drop links top bushes starting to wear
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack
    • NoteSlight play in steering wheel

  23. Pass104,079 miles (+3,317)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    104,079 miles
    Test number
    810213290055
    • NoteCorrosion on rear discs
    • NoteFront drop links top bushes starting to wear
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack
    • NoteSlight play in steering wheel

  24. Pass100,762 miles (+11,202)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    100,762 miles
    Test number
    374655838218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass89,560 miles (+8,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    89,560 miles
    Test number
    622244637257
    • NoteO/s/r light lens repaired with tape

  26. Pass81,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    81,186 miles
    Test number
    491421346217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,186 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,186 miles
    Test number
    352977836408
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)

Questions about R489 UYA

Does R489 UYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R489 UYA is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on R489 UYA?
The MOT on R489 UYA is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R489 UYA done?
R489 UYA was recorded at 146,194 miles at its MOT on 30 Jul 2026, an average of 3,262 miles a year.
Has R489 UYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R489 UYA has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on R489 UYA 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 UYA find?
R489 UYA passed its latest MOT on 30 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.

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