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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

R645 BYGMOT history

R645 BYG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Mar 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 162,822 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

R645 BYG white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Oct 2027
Mileage
162,822 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,631 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
R645 BYG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Mar 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

R645 BYG was last recorded at 162,822 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 3,701 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
159,121 miles · 30 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,701 miles
Average per year
3,631 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 162,822 miles
  • 2025 – 159,121 miles
  • 2024 – 155,204 miles
  • 2023 – 152,663 miles
  • 2022 – 152,409 miles
  • 2021 – 148,770 miles
  • 2020 – 143,896 miles
  • 2019 – 139,864 miles
  • 2018 – 136,618 miles
  • 2017 – 130,611 miles
  • 2016 – 126,868 miles
  • 2015 – 121,568 miles
  • 2014 – 116,053 miles
  • 2013 – 113,606 miles
  • 2012 – 111,819 miles
  • 2011 – 108,975 miles
  • 2010 – 105,662 miles
  • 2009 – 101,624 miles
  • 2008 – 98,531 miles
  • 2007 – 93,523 miles
  • 2006 – 87,819 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass162,822 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre 215/65/16

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Advise corrosion to offside and nearside rear under sills

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass162,822 miles (+3,701)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    162,822 miles
    Test number
    311788779805
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both arms, rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass159,121 miles (+3,917)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    159,121 miles
    Test number
    941117869819
    • AdvisoryGeneral under-body corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass155,204 miles (+2,541)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    155,204 miles
    Test number
    299645165647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass152,663 miles (+254)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    152,663 miles
    Test number
    503625015906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,409 miles (+42)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    152,409 miles
    Test number
    489184396884
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 215/65/16
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to offside and nearside rear under sills

  6. Fail152,367 miles (+3,597)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,367 miles
    Test number
    650742745466
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 215/65/16
    • AdvisoryAdvise corrosion to offside and nearside rear under sills

  7. Pass148,770 miles (+45)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    148,770 miles
    Test number
    261739735942
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail148,725 miles (+4,829)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,725 miles
    Test number
    582916581722
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass143,896 miles (+4,032)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    143,896 miles
    Test number
    788081033837
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner track arm (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass139,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    139,864 miles
    Test number
    568050945495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Fail139,864 miles (+3,246)1 dangerous2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,864 miles
    Test number
    330942322576
    • DangerousNearside Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  12. Pass136,618 miles (+6,007)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,618 miles
    Test number
    168454456977
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill/step corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel balljoint (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front sill/step corroding with small hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel inner joint (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass130,611 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,611 miles
    Test number
    724815409936
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack knuckle has slight play

  14. Fail130,611 miles (+3,743)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,611 miles
    Test number
    942911186322
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack knuckle has slight play

  15. Pass126,868 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    126,868 miles
    Test number
    894448787494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass121,568 miles (+5,515)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    121,568 miles
    Test number
    478100665148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass116,053 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    116,053 miles
    Test number
    945014744015
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  18. Fail116,044 miles (+2,438)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,044 miles
    Test number
    246353644038
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre side walls badly cracked

  19. Pass113,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    113,606 miles
    Test number
    606744043040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,606 miles (+1,787)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,606 miles
    Test number
    237844043081
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass111,819 miles (+2,844)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    111,819 miles
    Test number
    669041842002
    • AdvisoryTie bar/rod has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre wearing thin pass and advise

  22. Fail108,975 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,975 miles
    Test number
    866904831016
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass108,975 miles (+3,313)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    108,975 miles
    Test number
    916534831006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,662 miles (+4,038)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    105,662 miles
    Test number
    181403440401
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack pass and advise

  25. Pass101,624 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    191875359060
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWiper scratches on screen pass and advise

  26. Fail101,624 miles (+3,093)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,624 miles
    Test number
    474855359062
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteWiper scratches on screen pass and advise

  27. Pass98,531 miles (+5,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    98,531 miles
    Test number
    530812158076
    • AdvisorySteering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  28. Pass93,523 miles (+5,704)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    93,523 miles
    Test number
    172140157451
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s/f outer mirror cracked pass and advise

  29. Pass87,819 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    87,819 miles
    Test number
    180936746022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about R645 BYG

Does R645 BYG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R645 BYG is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on R645 BYG?
The MOT on R645 BYG is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has R645 BYG done?
R645 BYG was recorded at 162,822 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 3,631 miles a year.
Has R645 BYG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. R645 BYG has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2022.
Has the mileage on R645 BYG 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 R645 BYG find?
R645 BYG passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both arms, rear bushes, and 2 more.

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