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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

R57 FKOMOT history

R57 FKO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Feb 1998. Its MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026 and it has passed 16 of 28 MOT tests, with 243,345 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jun 2025.

R57 FKO white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 26 Jun 2026
Mileage
243,345 mi
At MOT on 27 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
16 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R57 FKO
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
23 Feb 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Jun 2026
Latest MOT test
27 Jun 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

R57 FKO was last recorded at 243,345 miles on 27 Jun 2025, 811 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
242,534 miles · 23 May 2024
Between the last two tests
811 miles
Average per year
3,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 243,345 miles
  • 2024 – 242,534 miles
  • 2023 – 241,891 miles
  • 2022 – 241,595 miles
  • 2018 – 240,690 miles
  • 2017 – 238,978 miles
  • 2016 – 238,456 miles
  • 2015 – 237,498 miles
  • 2013 – 235,591 miles
  • 2012 – 234,880 miles
  • 2011 – 226,127 miles
  • 2010 – 223,766 miles
  • 2009 – 211,015 miles
  • 2008 – 200,392 miles
  • 2007 – 194,204 miles
  • 2006 – 170,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass243,345 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer bodysill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2016

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass243,345 miles (+811)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    243,345 miles
    Test number
    986622701612
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer bodysill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass242,534 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2025
    Odometer
    242,534 miles
    Test number
    609777706557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail242,517 miles (+626)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    242,517 miles
    Test number
    694893699755
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass241,891 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    241,891 miles
    Test number
    367851968535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail241,891 miles (+296)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,891 miles
    Test number
    404755637744
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner step sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass241,595 miles (+905)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2023
    Odometer
    241,595 miles
    Test number
    551855958366
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass240,690 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    240,690 miles
    Test number
    452190862656
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail240,690 miles (+1,712)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,690 miles
    Test number
    463198284476
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass238,978 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    238,978 miles
    Test number
    490561360840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail238,978 miles (+522)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,978 miles
    Test number
    300959762849
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  11. Pass238,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    238,456 miles
    Test number
    174068367260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail238,456 miles (+958)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,456 miles
    Test number
    163810479122
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass237,498 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    237,498 miles
    Test number
    975540485100
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  14. Fail237,498 miles (+1,907)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,498 miles
    Test number
    288624475439
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  15. Pass235,591 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    235,591 miles
    Test number
    739609803395
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail235,591 miles (+711)16 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,591 miles
    Test number
    905441703399
    • FailureFront Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureHorn is a siren (1.6.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring modified and seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • FailureRear Suspension weakened allowing body or other component to foul a road wheel or would do so if laden (2.4.A.1b)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass234,880 miles (+8,753)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    234,880 miles
    Test number
    856996832217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass226,127 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    226,127 miles
    Test number
    388205961499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass223,766 miles6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    223,766 miles
    Test number
    672200950340
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake cables corroded
    • NoteN/s rear brake disc corroded

  20. Fail223,766 miles (+12,751)4 repaired6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,766 miles
    Test number
    993010750327
    • Repaired at testCentre Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteHandbrake cables corroded
    • NoteN/s rear brake disc corroded

  21. Pass211,015 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    211,015 miles
    Test number
    211315119349
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront & o/s handbrake cables corroded

  22. Fail211,015 miles (+10,623)5 repaired7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,015 miles
    Test number
    873345019314
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront & o/s handbrake cables corroded

  23. Fail200,392 miles2 repaired6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,392 miles
    Test number
    212177818357
    • Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s front side light bulb dim

  24. Pass200,392 miles (+6,188)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    200,392 miles
    Test number
    434757718316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteO/s front side light bulb dim

  25. Pass194,204 miles (+497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    194,204 miles
    Test number
    784229757146
    • NoteAs be for

  26. Fail193,707 miles (+23,195)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,707 miles
    Test number
    672872957180
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  27. Pass170,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    170,512 miles
    Test number
    590340466162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail170,512 miles9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,512 miles
    Test number
    302018156112
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about R57 FKO

Does R57 FKO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on R57 FKO expired on 26 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on R57 FKO?
The MOT on R57 FKO expired on 26 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has R57 FKO done?
R57 FKO was recorded at 243,345 miles at its MOT on 27 Jun 2025, an average of 3,822 miles a year.
Has R57 FKO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R57 FKO has failed 12 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 May 2024.
Has the mileage on R57 FKO 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 R57 FKO find?
R57 FKO passed its latest MOT on 27 Jun 2025 with 5 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer bodysill, and 2 more.

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