
Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc
R593 PCYMOT history
R593 PCY is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jun 2027 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 254,451 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 254,451 mi
- At MOT on 2 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 26
- 17 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,782 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R593 PCY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 12 Sept 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R593 PCY was last recorded at 254,451 miles on 2 Jun 2026, 6,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 248,086 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,365 miles
- Average per year
- 4,782 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 254,451 miles
- 2025 – 248,086 miles
- 2024 – 238,924 miles
- 2023 – 228,817 miles
- 2022 – 219,393 miles
- 2021 – 210,230 miles
- 2019 – 209,143 miles
- 2018 – 202,941 miles
- 2017 – 192,650 miles
- 2016 – 184,818 miles
- 2015 – 182,494 miles
- 2014 – 181,004 miles
- 2013 – 174,346 miles
- 2008 – 169,690 miles
- 2007 – 165,027 miles
- 2006 – 160,086 miles
- 2005 – 155,018 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack N/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
26 tests since 16 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass254,451 miles (+6,365)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 254,451 miles
- Test number
- 540093539169
- AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive Steering rack N/S (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass248,086 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 248,086 miles
- Test number
- 143707542072
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail248,086 miles (+9,162)1 dangerous4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,086 miles
- Test number
- 912542734689
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed Inner edge 195/70/15 C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass238,924 miles (+287)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 238,924 miles
- Test number
- 736198831792
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail238,637 miles (+9,820)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,637 miles
- Test number
- 823233087530
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass228,817 miles (+552)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 228,817 miles
- Test number
- 422031362483
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail228,265 miles (+8,872)6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,265 miles
- Test number
- 793474472531
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner step holed/corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength box section holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both front wiper blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield rattling
Pass219,393 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 219,393 miles
- Test number
- 189679972840
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.46mm. 205/65r15c (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
Fail219,393 miles (+9,163)7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,393 miles
- Test number
- 993069908461
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.46mm. 205/65r15c (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass210,230 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 210,230 miles
- Test number
- 686283219870
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail210,230 miles (+1,087)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,230 miles
- Test number
- 244982430110
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting panel (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass209,143 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 209,143 miles
- Test number
- 311914601675
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Fail209,138 miles (+6,197)8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,138 miles
- Test number
- 463814212199
- MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt missing clip on n/s/f inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt missing clips on o/s/f inner and outer (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s and o/s
- AdvisoryO/s/r tyre misshaped
Pass202,941 miles (+10,291)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 202,941 miles
- Test number
- 205599973629
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass192,650 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 192,650 miles
- Test number
- 465591030094
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,649 miles (+7,831)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,649 miles
- Test number
- 625475451319
- FailureCentral Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass184,818 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 184,818 miles
- Test number
- 242997574436
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,818 miles (+2,324)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,818 miles
- Test number
- 997513052339
- Repaired at testHeadlamp has a product on the lens so that the light output is severely reduced both (1.7.5a)
Pass182,494 miles (+1,490)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 182,494 miles
- Test number
- 109582469404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass181,004 miles (+6,658)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 181,004 miles
- Test number
- 156203994148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass174,346 miles (+4,656)7 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2014
- Odometer
- 174,346 miles
- Test number
- 727143433198
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNearside and offside front and rear brake discs pitted
- NoteNearside inner track control arm ball joint slight play
- NoteRear exhaust box corroded
Pass169,690 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 169,690 miles
- Test number
- 493044128238
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteO/s (inner) cv boot split
Fail169,690 miles (+4,663)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,690 miles
- Test number
- 363344828232
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteO/s (inner) cv boot split
Pass165,027 miles (+4,941)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 165,027 miles
- Test number
- 370122927207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,086 miles (+5,068)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 160,086 miles
- Test number
- 971328726263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,018 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2006
- Odometer
- 155,018 miles
- Test number
- 784708025254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about R593 PCY
- Does R593 PCY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R593 PCY is valid until 13 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R593 PCY?
- The MOT on R593 PCY is valid until 13 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R593 PCY done?
- R593 PCY was recorded at 254,451 miles at its MOT on 2 Jun 2026, an average of 4,782 miles a year.
- Has R593 PCY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R593 PCY has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on R593 PCY 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 R593 PCY find?
- R593 PCY passed its latest MOT on 2 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack n/s.
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