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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

R499 CBAMOT history

R499 CBA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Mar 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026 and it has passed 14 of 23 MOT tests, with 112,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

R499 CBA white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Oct 2026
Mileage
112,571 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
23
14 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
R499 CBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
26 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R499 CBA was last recorded at 112,571 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 2,643 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2011: 96,097 miles, lower than 205,642 miles on 28 May 2011.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
109,928 miles · 12 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,643 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 112,571 miles
  • 2024 – 109,928 miles
  • 2023 – 109,888 miles
  • 2022 – 108,002 miles
  • 2016 – 107,080 miles
  • 2015 – 102,421 miles
  • 2013 – 101,336 miles
  • 2012 – 99,967 miles
  • 2011 – 96,097 miles
  • 2010 – 205,490 miles
  • 2008 – 200,054 miles
  • 2007 – 190,482 miles
  • 2006 – 168,455 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,571 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRequires nearside parking brake cable

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,571 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    112,571 miles
    Test number
    452684043392
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRequires nearside parking brake cable

  2. Fail112,571 miles (+2,643)2 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,571 miles
    Test number
    403572111185
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to sill section (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRequires nearside parking brake cable

  3. Pass109,928 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    109,928 miles
    Test number
    954672373336
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight perishing splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReduced efficiency from nearside parking brake

  4. Fail109,928 miles (+40)1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,928 miles
    Test number
    273928078817
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres have slight perishing splits (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryReduced efficiency from nearside parking brake

  5. Pass109,888 miles (+1,886)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    109,888 miles
    Test number
    943410294516

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass108,002 miles (+922)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    108,002 miles
    Test number
    185425047503
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened on both sides front. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake back plate corroded slightly
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side rear disk (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath the van coverd in under seal all over.

  7. Pass107,080 miles (+4,659)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    107,080 miles
    Test number
    421019287420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Pass102,421 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    102,421 miles
    Test number
    676381935125
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  9. Fail102,419 miles (+1,083)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,419 miles
    Test number
    625358325180
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  10. Pass101,336 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    101,336 miles
    Test number
    349139083486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  11. Fail101,336 miles (+1,369)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,336 miles
    Test number
    216578083253
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  12. Pass99,967 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    99,967 miles
    Test number
    747930752297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail99,967 miles (+3,870)6 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,967 miles
    Test number
    159895642270
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass96,097 miles (-109,545)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    96,097 miles
    Test number
    785450321261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFRONT DISCS SLIGHTLY WORN

  15. Pass205,642 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2012
    Odometer
    205,642 miles
    Test number
    278248641141
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBOTH INNER TRACK ROD END JOINTS HAVE PLAY
    • NoteDRIVERS MIRROR CRACKED BUT STILL ACCEPTABLE IMAGE

  16. Fail205,641 miles (+151)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,641 miles
    Test number
    808473741163
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Service brake indicates brake bind (3.7.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBOTH INNER TRACK ROD END JOINTS HAVE PLAY

  17. Pass205,490 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    205,490 miles
    Test number
    201561840120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail205,489 miles (+5,435)10 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,489 miles
    Test number
    723622430186
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass200,054 miles (+9,572)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    200,054 miles
    Test number
    382964908223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass190,482 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    190,482 miles
    Test number
    430213317215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail190,479 miles (+22,024)3 dangerous5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,479 miles
    Test number
    694601117223
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • NoteAll remainig sections of hand brake cable are not in very good condition.

  22. Pass168,455 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    168,455 miles
    Test number
    724055186190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail168,452 miles2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,452 miles
    Test number
    470411786152
    • DangerousOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about R499 CBA

Does R499 CBA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R499 CBA expired on 22 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R499 CBA?
The MOT on R499 CBA expired on 22 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R499 CBA done?
R499 CBA was recorded at 112,571 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025.
Has R499 CBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R499 CBA has failed 9 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on R499 CBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R499 CBA find?
R499 CBA passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corrosion to sill section; offside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 2 more.

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