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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R57 YBCMOT history

R57 YBC is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 104,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Apr 2026.

R57 YBC red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Apr 2027
Mileage
104,566 mi
At MOT on 18 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,423 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R57 YBC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
30 Apr 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R57 YBC was last recorded at 104,566 miles on 18 Apr 2026, 2,162 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Apr 2023: 99,283 miles, lower than 186,271 miles on 5 Apr 2022.

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
102,404 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,162 miles
Average per year
1,423 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,566 miles
  • 2025 – 102,404 miles
  • 2024 – 101,139 miles
  • 2023 – 99,283 miles
  • 2022 – 186,271 miles
  • 2021 – 184,910 miles
  • 2020 – 184,766 miles
  • 2016 – 166,828 miles
  • 2015 – 151,125 miles
  • 2014 – 142,052 miles
  • 2013 – 136,170 miles
  • 2012 – 128,066 miles
  • 2011 – 122,323 miles
  • 2010 – 111,327 miles
  • 2009 – 107,447 miles
  • 2008 – 94,674 miles
  • 2007 – 83,865 miles
  • 2006 – 76,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass104,566 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (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.

  • Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass104,566 miles (+2,162)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    104,566 miles
    Test number
    987530108670
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  2. Pass102,404 miles (+1,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    102,404 miles
    Test number
    286086072441
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass101,139 miles (+1,856)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    101,139 miles
    Test number
    373262929218
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner steering rack joints have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass99,283 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    99,283 miles
    Test number
    676354098024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Fail99,283 miles (-86,988)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,283 miles
    Test number
    799015947795
    • MajorFuel system component leaking engine bay (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass186,271 miles (+1,361)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    186,271 miles
    Test number
    574977148594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass184,910 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    184,910 miles
    Test number
    233990372211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail184,895 miles (+129)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,895 miles
    Test number
    929949400570
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail184,766 miles (+17,938)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,766 miles
    Test number
    929588172151
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) suspect steering arm (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  10. Pass166,828 miles (+15,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    166,828 miles
    Test number
    699945800671
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass151,125 miles (+9,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    151,125 miles
    Test number
    340841885056
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass142,052 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    142,052 miles
    Test number
    686741624323

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail142,052 miles (+5,882)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,052 miles
    Test number
    908621824349
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass136,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    136,170 miles
    Test number
    637998363257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail136,168 miles (+8,102)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,168 miles
    Test number
    137098763299
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass128,066 miles (+5,743)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    128,066 miles
    Test number
    269810952495
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass122,323 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    122,323 miles
    Test number
    617542351150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail122,211 miles (+10,884)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,211 miles
    Test number
    199665841117
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass111,327 miles (+3,880)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,327 miles
    Test number
    842986360138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,447 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    107,447 miles
    Test number
    374571199051
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Fail107,447 miles (+12,773)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,447 miles
    Test number
    163621299405
    • DangerousFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  22. Pass94,674 miles (+10,809)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    94,674 miles
    Test number
    631190288002
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass83,865 miles (+7,835)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    83,865 miles
    Test number
    473652907108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass76,030 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    76,030 miles
    Test number
    731417886045
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about R57 YBC

Does R57 YBC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R57 YBC is valid until 17 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R57 YBC?
The MOT on R57 YBC is valid until 17 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R57 YBC done?
R57 YBC was recorded at 104,566 miles at its MOT on 18 Apr 2026, an average of 1,423 miles a year.
Has R57 YBC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R57 YBC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on R57 YBC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Apr 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R57 YBC find?
R57 YBC passed its latest MOT on 18 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated.

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