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Volkswagen LT

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

R499 OCDMOT history

R499 OCD is a green diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 5 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 228,193 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
228,193 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R499 OCD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
5 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R499 OCD was last recorded at 228,193 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 2,923 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Jul 2016: 204,702 miles, lower than 204,739 miles on 23 Jul 2016.

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
225,270 miles · 29 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,923 miles
Average per year
2,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 228,193 miles
  • 2025 – 225,270 miles
  • 2024 – 223,288 miles
  • 2023 – 220,837 miles
  • 2022 – 219,308 miles
  • 2021 – 216,727 miles
  • 2020 – 214,688 miles
  • 2019 – 212,476 miles
  • 2017 – 208,502 miles
  • 2016 – 204,702 miles
  • 2015 – 199,928 miles
  • 2014 – 196,397 miles
  • 2013 – 194,031 miles
  • 2012 – 193,604 miles
  • 2011 – 192,852 miles
  • 2010 – 192,124 miles
  • 2009 – 190,422 miles
  • 2008 – 187,934 miles
  • 2007 – 186,688 miles
  • 2006 – 182,946 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,193 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 6 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    228,193 miles
    Test number
    578709350222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail228,193 miles (+2,923)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,193 miles
    Test number
    946673949908
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass225,270 miles (+1,982)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    225,270 miles
    Test number
    689152793963

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass223,288 miles (+2,451)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    223,288 miles
    Test number
    786300267317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass220,837 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    220,837 miles
    Test number
    479303523372
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail220,837 miles (+1,529)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,837 miles
    Test number
    709111473005
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass219,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    219,308 miles
    Test number
    879057456797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail219,308 miles (+2,581)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,308 miles
    Test number
    849496430591
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass216,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    216,727 miles
    Test number
    957336298169
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail216,727 miles (+2,039)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,727 miles
    Test number
    219863155318
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass214,688 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    214,688 miles
    Test number
    935693623486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail214,688 miles (+2,212)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,688 miles
    Test number
    134614557482
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass212,476 miles (+3,974)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    212,476 miles
    Test number
    987474404391
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass208,502 miles (+3,800)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    208,502 miles
    Test number
    850681232528

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass204,702 miles (-37)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    204,702 miles
    Test number
    756646514378
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail204,739 miles (+4,811)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,739 miles
    Test number
    960994762574
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass199,928 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    199,928 miles
    Test number
    207232915201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail199,928 miles (+3,531)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,928 miles
    Test number
    767262815219
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass196,397 miles (+2,366)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    196,397 miles
    Test number
    935923764136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass194,031 miles (+427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    194,031 miles
    Test number
    609231443134
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass193,604 miles (+752)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    193,604 miles
    Test number
    487383752184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass192,852 miles (+728)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    192,852 miles
    Test number
    217099851141
    • NoteBody work scabby

  23. Pass192,124 miles (+1,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    192,124 miles
    Test number
    143000160146
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass190,422 miles (+2,488)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    190,422 miles
    Test number
    964404939150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass187,934 miles (+38)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    187,934 miles
    Test number
    240860058100
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar linkages

  26. Fail187,896 miles (+1,208)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,896 miles
    Test number
    200413848198
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both front anti roll bar linkages

  27. Pass186,688 miles (+3,742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    186,688 miles
    Test number
    234681857141
    • NoteO/s front door corroding

  28. Pass182,946 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2007
    Odometer
    182,946 miles
    Test number
    813176826156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R499 OCD

Does R499 OCD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R499 OCD is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R499 OCD?
The MOT on R499 OCD is valid until 7 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R499 OCD done?
R499 OCD was recorded at 228,193 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 2,271 miles a year.
Has R499 OCD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R499 OCD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on R499 OCD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R499 OCD find?
R499 OCD passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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