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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

R599 PCYMOT history

R599 PCY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 182,063 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.

R599 PCY blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Apr 2027
Mileage
182,063 mi
At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
20 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,770 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R599 PCY
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 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R599 PCY was last recorded at 182,063 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 2,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Dec 2019: 166,912 miles, lower than 168,706 miles on 31 Dec 2018.

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
179,320 miles · 27 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
2,743 miles
Average per year
4,770 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,063 miles
  • 2025 – 179,320 miles
  • 2024 – 175,973 miles
  • 2023 – 173,456 miles
  • 2022 – 171,426 miles
  • 2021 – 169,422 miles
  • 2019 – 166,912 miles
  • 2018 – 168,706 miles
  • 2017 – 161,206 miles
  • 2016 – 159,177 miles
  • 2015 – 158,160 miles
  • 2014 – 155,551 miles
  • 2013 – 152,816 miles
  • 2012 – 143,633 miles
  • 2011 – 135,607 miles
  • 2010 – 127,352 miles
  • 2009 – 117,868 miles
  • 2008 – 107,076 miles
  • 2007 – 97,192 miles
  • 2006 – 86,188 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,063 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront general corrosion

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.

  • General underbody corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 11 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,063 miles (+2,743)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    182,063 miles
    Test number
    559036603867
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront general corrosion

  2. Pass179,320 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    179,320 miles
    Test number
    383105627957

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass175,973 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    175,973 miles
    Test number
    715998014307
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail175,973 miles (+2,517)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,973 miles
    Test number
    291799425806
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,456 miles (+14)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    173,456 miles
    Test number
    924567715965
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  6. Fail173,442 miles (+2,016)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,442 miles
    Test number
    505093778015
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion

  7. Pass171,426 miles (+2,004)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    171,426 miles
    Test number
    319834442749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,422 miles (+2,510)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    169,422 miles
    Test number
    299297203986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass166,912 miles (-1,794)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    166,912 miles
    Test number
    200700599503

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass168,706 miles (+7,500)
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    168,706 miles
    Test number
    999004051197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass161,206 miles (+2,029)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    161,206 miles
    Test number
    589524652569

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass159,177 miles (+1,017)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    159,177 miles
    Test number
    213037982669
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both sides (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass158,160 miles (+2,609)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    158,160 miles
    Test number
    566162253688

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass155,551 miles (+2,735)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    155,551 miles
    Test number
    166521884272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass152,816 miles (+9,183)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    152,816 miles
    Test number
    349029053241
    • NoteLight corrosion to most of vehicle underside.
    • NoteSpare wheel fitted to os rear

  16. Pass143,633 miles (+8,026)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    143,633 miles
    Test number
    735318552256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass135,607 miles (+8,255)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    135,607 miles
    Test number
    309391671414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass127,352 miles (+9,484)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    127,352 miles
    Test number
    952124360297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass117,868 miles (+10,792)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    117,868 miles
    Test number
    152806269243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass107,076 miles (+9,884)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    107,076 miles
    Test number
    891658888007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside headlight adjusted

  21. Pass97,192 miles (+11,004)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    97,192 miles
    Test number
    803535187035
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass86,188 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    86,188 miles
    Test number
    532907476056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail86,188 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,188 miles
    Test number
    920100076016
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about R599 PCY

Does R599 PCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R599 PCY is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on R599 PCY?
The MOT on R599 PCY is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R599 PCY done?
R599 PCY was recorded at 182,063 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 4,770 miles a year.
Has R599 PCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R599 PCY has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on R599 PCY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Dec 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on R599 PCY find?
R599 PCY passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated pin hole; front general corrosion.

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