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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

S799 RKYMOT history

S799 RKY is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 164,017 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Mar 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Mar 2023
Mileage
164,017 mi
At MOT on 8 Mar 2022
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,796 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S799 RKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
27 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Mar 2023
Latest MOT test
8 Mar 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S799 RKY was last recorded at 164,017 miles on 8 Mar 2022, 2,328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2006: 102,988 miles, lower than 120,977 miles on 16 Oct 2006.

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
161,689 miles · 16 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
2,328 miles
Average per year
2,796 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 164,017 miles
  • 2021 – 161,689 miles
  • 2019 – 157,942 miles
  • 2018 – 154,669 miles
  • 2017 – 150,580 miles
  • 2016 – 146,089 miles
  • 2015 – 141,496 miles
  • 2013 – 137,918 miles
  • 2012 – 135,066 miles
  • 2011 – 132,653 miles
  • 2009 – 130,342 miles
  • 2008 – 128,160 miles
  • 2007 – 125,080 miles
  • 2006 – 102,988 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,017 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

24 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,017 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    164,017 miles
    Test number
    341937118102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass161,689 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    161,689 miles
    Test number
    515307885699
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail161,689 miles (+3,747)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,689 miles
    Test number
    743783308456
    • Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass157,942 miles (+196)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    157,942 miles
    Test number
    575945718128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail157,746 miles (+3,077)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,746 miles
    Test number
    437001097870
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass154,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    154,669 miles
    Test number
    291349397676

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail154,669 miles (+4,089)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,669 miles
    Test number
    247631575356
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass150,580 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    150,580 miles
    Test number
    816451196469

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail150,580 miles (+4,491)12 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,580 miles
    Test number
    944555198822
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by damage mirror (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp does not operate immediately when selected on dipped beam (1.7.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  10. Pass146,089 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    146,089 miles
    Test number
    759660649123
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail146,089 miles (+4,593)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,089 miles
    Test number
    304341085387
    • FailureNearside Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail141,496 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,496 miles
    Test number
    119412945167
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass141,496 miles (+3,578)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    141,496 miles
    Test number
    677192345130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass137,918 miles (+2,852)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    137,918 miles
    Test number
    318378333351
    • 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)

  15. Pass135,066 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,066 miles
    Test number
    855629712269
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail135,066 miles (+2,413)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,066 miles
    Test number
    568785412293
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass132,653 miles (+2,311)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    132,653 miles
    Test number
    968779701105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass130,342 miles (+2,182)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    130,342 miles
    Test number
    910874549317
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass128,160 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    128,160 miles
    Test number
    633954958358
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Fail128,160 miles (+3,080)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,160 miles
    Test number
    660924958397
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass125,080 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    125,080 miles
    Test number
    221303717334
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  22. Fail125,069 miles (+22,081)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,069 miles
    Test number
    424759007464
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  23. Pass102,988 miles (-17,989)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    102,988 miles
    Test number
    302281596246
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Fail120,977 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,977 miles
    Test number
    144829886246
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about S799 RKY

Does S799 RKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S799 RKY expired on 15 Mar 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S799 RKY?
The MOT on S799 RKY expired on 15 Mar 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S799 RKY done?
S799 RKY was recorded at 164,017 miles at its MOT on 8 Mar 2022, an average of 2,796 miles a year.
Has S799 RKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S799 RKY has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2021.
Has the mileage on S799 RKY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Oct 2006. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S799 RKY find?
S799 RKY passed its latest MOT on 8 Mar 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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