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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

R577 HDAMOT history

R577 HDA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Aug 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 231,619 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

R577 HDA blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
231,619 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R577 HDA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
18 Aug 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R577 HDA was last recorded at 231,619 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 1,008 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,611 miles · 19 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
1,008 miles
Average per year
4,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,619 miles
  • 2023 – 230,611 miles
  • 2022 – 228,507 miles
  • 2021 – 226,121 miles
  • 2020 – 222,960 miles
  • 2019 – 219,237 miles
  • 2018 – 214,029 miles
  • 2017 – 210,624 miles
  • 2016 – 203,898 miles
  • 2015 – 199,127 miles
  • 2014 – 191,180 miles
  • 2013 – 185,208 miles
  • 2012 – 178,069 miles
  • 2011 – 172,637 miles
  • 2010 – 167,545 miles
  • 2009 – 161,451 miles
  • 2008 – 156,025 miles
  • 2007 – 150,612 miles
  • 2006 – 144,781 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,619 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chip stones (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryUnderneath covered in body seal

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,619 miles (+1,008)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    231,619 miles
    Test number
    321769515218
    • MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chip stones (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnderneath covered in body seal

  2. Pass230,611 miles (+2,104)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    230,611 miles
    Test number
    422370570558
    • MinorOffside 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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge & cracking slightly (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass228,507 miles (+65)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    228,507 miles
    Test number
    801395952004
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail228,442 miles (+2,321)2 dangerous2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,442 miles
    Test number
    282042761611
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass226,121 miles (+3,161)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    226,121 miles
    Test number
    324661704915
    • MinorOffside 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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass222,960 miles (+3,723)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    222,960 miles
    Test number
    774456199893
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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))

  7. Pass219,237 miles (+5,208)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    219,237 miles
    Test number
    526770699478
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass214,029 miles (+3,405)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    214,029 miles
    Test number
    469223579146
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  9. Pass210,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    210,624 miles
    Test number
    773307192962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail210,624 miles (+6,726)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,624 miles
    Test number
    186608248487
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass203,898 miles (+4,771)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    203,898 miles
    Test number
    487402653883
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass199,127 miles (+7,947)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    199,127 miles
    Test number
    528926005148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass191,180 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    191,180 miles
    Test number
    136003384486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f sill step corroded but notc structural

  14. Fail191,173 miles (+5,965)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,173 miles
    Test number
    346013184000
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f sill step corroded but notc structural

  15. Pass185,208 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    185,208 miles
    Test number
    169317903195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail185,206 miles (+7,137)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,206 miles
    Test number
    127556903125
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass178,069 miles (+5,432)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    178,069 miles
    Test number
    779998202197
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s sill corroded but not within structural area

  18. Pass172,637 miles (+5,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    172,637 miles
    Test number
    177922401131
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass167,545 miles (+6,094)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    167,545 miles
    Test number
    894745400108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass161,451 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    161,451 miles
    Test number
    382335209144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail161,451 miles (+5,426)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,451 miles
    Test number
    591335709187
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass156,025 miles (+5,413)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    156,025 miles
    Test number
    213586508192
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass150,612 miles (+5,831)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    150,612 miles
    Test number
    110996507121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass144,781 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    144,781 miles
    Test number
    542898796044
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about R577 HDA

Does R577 HDA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R577 HDA is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on R577 HDA?
The MOT on R577 HDA is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R577 HDA done?
R577 HDA was recorded at 231,619 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 4,248 miles a year.
Has R577 HDA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R577 HDA has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on R577 HDA 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 R577 HDA find?
R577 HDA passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 3 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view 2x chip stones, and 3 more.

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