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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

R577 LRUMOT history

R577 LRU is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Sept 1997. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 60,652 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

R577 LRU grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
60,652 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R577 LRU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
5 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R577 LRU was last recorded at 60,652 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 48 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
60,604 miles · 6 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
48 miles
Average per year
2,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 60,652 miles
  • 2023 – 60,604 miles
  • 2022 – 58,283 miles
  • 2021 – 55,862 miles
  • 2020 – 53,479 miles
  • 2019 – 47,678 miles
  • 2018 – 47,673 miles
  • 2017 – 45,556 miles
  • 2016 – 43,609 miles
  • 2015 – 40,754 miles
  • 2014 – 37,578 miles
  • 2013 – 36,576 miles
  • 2011 – 35,089 miles
  • 2010 – 33,892 miles
  • 2009 – 31,992 miles
  • 2008 – 30,619 miles
  • 2007 – 24,641 miles
  • 2006 – 20,141 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass60,652 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end 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))

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.

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear top marker lights inop

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass60,652 miles (+48)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    60,652 miles
    Test number
    156986212033
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end 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))

  2. Fail60,604 miles (+2,321)1 dangerous10 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,604 miles
    Test number
    289200510265
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorFront Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Upper All outline marker lamps not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))

  3. Pass58,283 miles (+2,421)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2023
    Odometer
    58,283 miles
    Test number
    955661961165
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass55,862 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2022
    Odometer
    55,862 miles
    Test number
    137742633716
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Fail55,847 miles (+2,368)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,847 miles
    Test number
    895271106069
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass53,479 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    53,479 miles
    Test number
    345262375304
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail53,479 miles (+5,801)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,479 miles
    Test number
    425245476410
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass47,678 miles (+5)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,678 miles
    Test number
    776092127805
    • MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres perished on side wall

  9. Pass47,673 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    47,673 miles
    Test number
    719570031247
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished on side wall

  10. Fail47,673 miles (+2,117)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,673 miles
    Test number
    252154343890
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres slightly perished on side wall

  11. Pass45,556 miles (+1,947)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    45,556 miles
    Test number
    294475279764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass43,609 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    43,609 miles
    Test number
    508945542666
    • AdvisoryRear top marker lights inop

  13. Fail43,609 miles (+2,855)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,609 miles
    Test number
    481973708632
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre perished and nail in o/s/f
    • AdvisoryRear top marker lights inop

  14. Pass40,754 miles (+3,176)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    40,754 miles
    Test number
    946771625102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass37,578 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    37,578 miles
    Test number
    105391424106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass36,576 miles (+1,487)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    36,576 miles
    Test number
    717635223082
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass35,089 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    35,089 miles
    Test number
    657408041333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail35,089 miles (+1,197)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,089 miles
    Test number
    586768141385
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass33,892 miles (+1,900)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    33,892 miles
    Test number
    751616780245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail31,992 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,992 miles
    Test number
    133825279259
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass31,992 miles (+1,373)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    31,992 miles
    Test number
    662715479243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,619 miles (+2,228)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    30,619 miles
    Test number
    411312208330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass28,391 miles (+3,750)
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    28,391 miles
    Test number
    370846208189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    24,641 miles
    Test number
    343021007152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail24,641 miles (+4,500)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,641 miles
    Test number
    882081907133
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  26. Pass20,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    20,141 miles
    Test number
    993900716172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R577 LRU

Does R577 LRU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R577 LRU expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R577 LRU?
The MOT on R577 LRU expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R577 LRU done?
R577 LRU was recorded at 60,652 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 2,146 miles a year.
Has R577 LRU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R577 LRU has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on R577 LRU 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 LRU find?
R577 LRU passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 2 minor defects: nearside front track rod end 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.

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