Volkswagen Transporter
Grey and White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc
R950 OTAMOT history
R950 OTA is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 1998. Its MOT is valid until 9 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 45,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 45,751 mi
- At MOT on 10 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 1,106 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- R950 OTA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Jun 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
R950 OTA was last recorded at 45,751 miles on 10 Aug 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 45,672 miles · 23 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 79 miles
- Average per year
- 1,106 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 45,751 miles
- 2025 – 45,672 miles
- 2024 – 45,303 miles
- 2023 – 45,123 miles
- 2022 – 44,309 miles
- 2020 – 43,442 miles
- 2019 – 42,338 miles
- 2018 – 37,764 miles
- 2017 – 35,716 miles
- 2016 – 34,587 miles
- 2015 – 32,987 miles
- 2013 – 32,954 miles
- 2012 – 32,111 miles
- 2011 – 31,772 miles
- 2010 – 31,423 miles
- 2009 – 24,396 miles
- 2008 – 23,865 miles
- 2007 – 23,607 miles
- 2006 – 23,278 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass45,751 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple small holes, plus exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear most bushes worn (5.3.4 (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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2022–2025
Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear most bushes deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025
Exhaust corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass45,751 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 45,751 miles
- Test number
- 612554568983
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple small holes, plus exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear most bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail45,751 miles (+79)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,751 miles
- Test number
- 436580174118
- Repaired at testFront Direction indicator not working BOTH (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple small holes, plus exhaust system corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear most bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass45,672 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 45,672 miles
- Test number
- 264865939013
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail45,672 miles (+369)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,672 miles
- Test number
- 709407005604
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords tear on shoulder (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass45,303 miles (+180)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 45,303 miles
- Test number
- 331695032110
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear most bushes perished/deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing cracking outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass45,123 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2024
- Odometer
- 45,123 miles
- Test number
- 155260832783
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail45,123 miles (+814)1 dangerous2 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 45,123 miles
- Test number
- 803091087507
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed heavily perished/cracked, cords exposed in cracks (195/70R15C) (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, rear most bushes deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Heavily perished/cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass44,309 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 44,309 miles
- Test number
- 257013995535
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, strong advise on cracking/perishing, plus kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail44,309 miles (+867)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 44,309 miles
- Test number
- 221916810912
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both rear most bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both, strong advise on cracking/perishing, plus kerb damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass43,442 miles (+1,104)2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 43,442 miles
- Test number
- 385405293593
- MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront inner arches slight corrosion, small holes outside prescribed areas
Pass42,338 miles (+4,574)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 42,338 miles
- Test number
- 581731261608
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Injector leak off pipes weeping (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged Cracked
Pass37,764 miles (+2,048)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2019
- Odometer
- 37,764 miles
- Test number
- 870722630504
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,716 miles (+1,129)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2018
- Odometer
- 35,716 miles
- Test number
- 675199910535
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly perished
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,587 miles (+1,600)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 34,587 miles
- Test number
- 515991440464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,987 miles (+33)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2016
- Odometer
- 32,987 miles
- Test number
- 117345235142
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass32,954 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 32,954 miles
- Test number
- 589805413265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail32,954 miles (+843)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 32,954 miles
- Test number
- 865775913252
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass32,111 miles (+339)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 32,111 miles
- Test number
- 176121322201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,772 miles (+47)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 31,772 miles
- Test number
- 627156961005
- NoteCoolant leak
Fail31,725 miles (+302)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,725 miles
- Test number
- 529921661056
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- NoteCoolant leak
Pass31,423 miles (+146)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 31,423 miles
- Test number
- 631268060071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,277 miles (+6,881)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,277 miles
- Test number
- 344511260095
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass24,396 miles (+531)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 24,396 miles
- Test number
- 373273369085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 23,865 miles
- Test number
- 960230178068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,865 miles (+258)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,865 miles
- Test number
- 831050078026
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass23,607 miles (+329)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 23,607 miles
- Test number
- 104023677042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass23,278 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 23,278 miles
- Test number
- 192598506175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail23,278 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 23,278 miles
- Test number
- 961648506160
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Questions about R950 OTA
- Does R950 OTA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on R950 OTA is valid until 9 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on R950 OTA?
- The MOT on R950 OTA is valid until 9 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has R950 OTA done?
- R950 OTA was recorded at 45,751 miles at its MOT on 10 Aug 2026, an average of 1,106 miles a year.
- Has R950 OTA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. R950 OTA has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on R950 OTA 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 R950 OTA find?
- R950 OTA passed its latest MOT on 10 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged cracked; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases multiple small holes, plus exhaust system corroded; front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, lower bushes worn, and 1 more.
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