Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc
R599 TKWMOT history
R599 TKW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 175,540 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 175,540 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,367 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R599 TKW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 2 Oct 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R599 TKW was last recorded at 175,540 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 1,016 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 174,524 miles · 3 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,016 miles
- Average per year
- 3,367 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,540 miles
- 2025 – 174,524 miles
- 2024 – 172,207 miles
- 2023 – 170,044 miles
- 2022 – 167,331 miles
- 2021 – 165,692 miles
- 2020 – 164,111 miles
- 2019 – 161,956 miles
- 2018 – 160,091 miles
- 2017 – 158,566 miles
- 2016 – 156,370 miles
- 2015 – 153,102 miles
- 2014 – 150,043 miles
- 2013 – 141,306 miles
- 2012 – 128,850 miles
- 2011 – 116,910 miles
- 2010 – 115,309 miles
- 2009 – 112,824 miles
- 2007 – 110,927 miles
- 2006 – 108,417 miles
- 2005 – 106,622 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,540 miles
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive engine
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
29 tests since 15 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,540 miles (+1,016)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 175,540 miles
- Test number
- 905151727528
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass174,524 miles (+2,317)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 174,524 miles
- Test number
- 716099449117
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass172,207 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 172,207 miles
- Test number
- 878816894690
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail172,207 miles (+2,163)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,207 miles
- Test number
- 155004525755
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass170,044 miles (+2,713)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 170,044 miles
- Test number
- 663720728403
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin pads appear to be wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,331 miles (+6)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 167,331 miles
- Test number
- 153582275767
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail167,325 miles (+1,633)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,325 miles
- Test number
- 128507634866
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive ENGINE (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass165,692 miles (+1,581)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 165,692 miles
- Test number
- 269705788864
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass164,111 miles (+2,155)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 164,111 miles
- Test number
- 677846127655
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass161,956 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 161,956 miles
- Test number
- 486622643575
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight body corrosion
Fail161,956 miles (+1,865)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,956 miles
- Test number
- 467818542870
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight body corrosion
Pass160,091 miles (+14)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 160,091 miles
- Test number
- 952155929517
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail160,077 miles (+1,511)3 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,077 miles
- Test number
- 651225122882
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected seal (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheel arch rear (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass158,566 miles (+2,196)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 158,566 miles
- Test number
- 379156657638
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass156,370 miles (+3,268)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 156,370 miles
- Test number
- 918755707935
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,102 miles (+3,059)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 153,102 miles
- Test number
- 248346855164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,043 miles (+8,737)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 150,043 miles
- Test number
- 486813864134
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSlight exhaust blow
- NoteUnderside soft in places and heavily undersealed
Pass141,306 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 141,306 miles
- Test number
- 219798853198
- NoteNsf inner cv boot split front anti roll bar link bushes worn
Fail141,306 miles (+12,456)3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,306 miles
- Test number
- 405098853167
- Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- NoteNsf inner cv boot split front anti roll bar link bushes worn
Pass128,850 miles (+3)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2013
- Odometer
- 128,850 miles
- Test number
- 406425342147
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail128,847 miles (+11,937)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,847 miles
- Test number
- 936644442134
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass116,910 miles (+1,601)
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2012
- Odometer
- 116,910 miles
- Test number
- 226563221171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass115,309 miles (+2,485)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 115,309 miles
- Test number
- 784865690144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass112,824 miles (+1,897)
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2010
- Odometer
- 112,824 miles
- Test number
- 811668949109
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,927 miles (+2,510)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 110,927 miles
- Test number
- 952946747342
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail108,417 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 108,417 miles
- Test number
- 371557146393
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass108,417 miles (+1,795)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 108,417 miles
- Test number
- 471487046308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,622 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 106,622 miles
- Test number
- 161189145330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,597 miles1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,597 miles
- Test number
- 574499845366
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNail in tyre
- NoteOil leak
Questions about R599 TKW
- Does R599 TKW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R599 TKW is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R599 TKW?
- The MOT on R599 TKW is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R599 TKW done?
- R599 TKW was recorded at 175,540 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 3,367 miles a year.
- Has R599 TKW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R599 TKW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2024.
- Has the mileage on R599 TKW 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 TKW find?
- R599 TKW passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 3 advisories: front service brake fluctuating, but not excessively; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.
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