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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

R599 MGKMOT history

R599 MGK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Sept 1997. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 86,740 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 May 2026.

R599 MGK blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
86,740 mi
At MOT on 27 May 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,496 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 MGK
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
2 Sept 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
27 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R599 MGK was last recorded at 86,740 miles on 27 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,740 miles · 22 May 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,496 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 86,740 miles
  • 2025 – 86,106 miles
  • 2024 – 85,112 miles
  • 2023 – 83,861 miles
  • 2022 – 82,281 miles
  • 2021 – 80,231 miles
  • 2020 – 78,947 miles
  • 2019 – 74,124 miles
  • 2018 – 63,908 miles
  • 2017 – 55,813 miles
  • 2016 – 36,818 miles
  • 2015 – 23,236 miles
  • 2014 – 19,674 miles
  • 2013 – 18,185 miles
  • 2006 – 15,961 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass86,740 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll road wheels heavily corroded at outer rims and centresRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAreas of general corrosion at offside inner sillRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded /at suspension arm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front tyre worn on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass86,740 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    569239140735
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll road wheels heavily corroded at outer rims and centres
    • AdvisoryAreas of general corrosion at offside inner sill

  2. Fail86,740 miles (+634)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,740 miles
    Test number
    269024987627
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle jammed in seat/bed frame (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended buckle jammed in seat/bed frame (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area ,by suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll road wheels heavily corroded at outer rims and centres
    • AdvisoryAreas of general corrosion at offside inner sill

  3. Pass86,106 miles (+994)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2026
    Odometer
    86,106 miles
    Test number
    283297985704
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass85,112 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    85,112 miles
    Test number
    663033786558
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded /at suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail85,108 miles (+1,247)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,108 miles
    Test number
    626613822204
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded /at suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass83,861 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,861 miles
    Test number
    922419940246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail83,858 miles (+1,577)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,858 miles
    Test number
    123229555965
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch box section (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch outer section (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass82,281 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    82,281 miles
    Test number
    931753026598
    • AdvisoryOffside Front small corrosion hole inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail82,240 miles (+2,009)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,240 miles
    Test number
    936707184139
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front small corrosion hole inner wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded at suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass80,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    80,231 miles
    Test number
    378812034341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail80,231 miles (+1,284)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,231 miles
    Test number
    476641305220
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass78,947 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    78,947 miles
    Test number
    605783321526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail78,947 miles (+4,823)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,947 miles
    Test number
    525521269760
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive bulkhead (1.1.21 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass74,124 miles (+10,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    74,124 miles
    Test number
    831737645211
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass63,908 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    63,908 miles
    Test number
    560241030605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail63,906 miles (+8,093)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,906 miles
    Test number
    407317052269
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass55,813 miles (+18,995)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    55,813 miles
    Test number
    131747674446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass36,818 miles (+13,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    36,818 miles
    Test number
    347511551651
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)

  19. Pass23,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    23,236 miles
    Test number
    338022095066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail23,236 miles (+3,562)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    23,236 miles
    Test number
    848422795029
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass19,674 miles (+1,489)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    19,674 miles
    Test number
    528393594019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass18,185 miles (+2,224)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    18,185 miles
    Test number
    837690023110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass15,961 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    15,961 miles
    Test number
    392109356079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail15,960 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,960 miles
    Test number
    130208956400
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

Questions about R599 MGK

Does R599 MGK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R599 MGK is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on R599 MGK?
The MOT on R599 MGK is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R599 MGK done?
R599 MGK was recorded at 86,740 miles at its MOT on 27 May 2026, an average of 3,496 miles a year.
Has R599 MGK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 MGK has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2026.
Has the mileage on R599 MGK 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 R599 MGK find?
R599 MGK passed its latest MOT on 27 May 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded at suspension arm; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill; all road wheels heavily corroded at outer rims and centres, and 1 more.

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