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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T492 RCRMOT history

T492 RCR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 195,015 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Aug 2023
Mileage
195,015 mi
At MOT on 5 Aug 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,392 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T492 RCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T492 RCR was last recorded at 195,015 miles on 5 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,015 miles · 1 Aug 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,392 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 195,015 miles
  • 2021 – 194,231 miles
  • 2020 – 193,800 miles
  • 2019 – 193,233 miles
  • 2018 – 191,019 miles
  • 2017 – 187,695 miles
  • 2016 – 185,578 miles
  • 2015 – 179,075 miles
  • 2014 – 172,497 miles
  • 2013 – 167,652 miles
  • 2012 – 158,068 miles
  • 2011 – 156,216 miles
  • 2010 – 148,134 miles
  • 2009 – 143,509 miles
  • 2008 – 137,418 miles
  • 2007 – 132,949 miles
  • 2006 – 123,782 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,015 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,015 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    195,015 miles
    Test number
    433192443184
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Fail195,015 miles (+784)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,015 miles
    Test number
    409447581024
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass194,231 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    194,231 miles
    Test number
    892184005287
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail194,231 miles (+431)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,231 miles
    Test number
    519003415136
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective clamp corroded and broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass193,800 miles (+567)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    193,800 miles
    Test number
    801111180951
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread damaged (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise changing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass193,233 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    193,233 miles
    Test number
    225611695012
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Fail193,233 miles (+2,214)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,233 miles
    Test number
    227355581141
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush and perished (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Pass191,019 miles (+1)3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    191,019 miles
    Test number
    927283158001
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (on calliper) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower shock bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp corroded? broken
    • AdvisoryEngine oil light on \ flashing during test but not on at time of smoke test
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low
  9. Fail191,018 miles (+3,323)1 dangerous1 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,018 miles
    Test number
    161129950343
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier both (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement all front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front (on calliper) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge o/s/f and n/s/r (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front lower shock bushes deteriorated
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust clamp corroded? broken
    • AdvisoryEngine oil light on \ flashing during test but not on at time of smoke test
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low
  10. Pass187,695 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    187,695 miles
    Test number
    504430041896
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cut off on inner edge
  11. Fail187,695 miles (+2,117)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,695 miles
    Test number
    375538724798
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres cut off on inner edge
  12. Pass185,578 miles (+6,503)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    185,578 miles
    Test number
    962278304144
    • AdvisoryBoth front and rear brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear handbrake cables and rods corroded
    • AdvisorySlight windscreen damage
    • AdvisoryValve stems perishing
    • AdvisoryVery slight smell of diesel in engine bay no leaks seen
  13. Pass179,075 miles7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    179,075 miles
    Test number
    875835215240
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre thin on inner edge
    • NoteOil light flashing
    • NoteSlightly damp around brake master cylinder
  14. Fail179,075 miles (+6,578)1 failure7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,075 miles
    Test number
    606735215223
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre thin on inner edge
    • NoteOil light flashing
    • NoteSlightly damp around brake master cylinder
  15. Pass172,497 miles (+4,845)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    172,497 miles
    Test number
    925238624227
    • Note(1) Nearside mirror glass broken.
    • Note(5) Metal brake pipes corroded slightly.
  16. Pass167,652 miles1 advisory7 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    167,652 miles
    Test number
    589216283112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteEngine noise intermittently from ancillary area,exhaust heat sheild insecure,oil leak o/s of engine
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteN/s/r backplate deteriorated and rubbing on disc,
    • NoteO/s/f wiper splitting
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded advise replaceing
    • NoteRear brake pipes slight corrossion
    • NoteSlight play both inner rack arm joints
  17. Fail167,652 miles (+9,584)6 failures3 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,652 miles
    Test number
    955125783188
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • NoteEngine noise intermittently from ancillary area,exhaust heat sheild insecure,oil leak o/s of engine
    • NoteN/s/f door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteN/s/r backplate deteriorated and rubbing on disc,
    • NoteO/s/f wiper splitting
    • NoteRear brake discs worn and corroded advise replaceing
    • NoteRear brake pipes slight corrossion
    • NoteSlight play both inner rack arm joints
  18. Pass158,068 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    158,068 miles
    Test number
    789323392141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  19. Fail158,068 miles (+1,852)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,068 miles
    Test number
    106231392188
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  20. Pass156,216 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    156,216 miles
    Test number
    465902591122
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  21. Fail156,216 miles (+8,082)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,216 miles
    Test number
    225192091494
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  22. Fail148,134 miles1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,134 miles
    Test number
    252019180473
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  23. Pass148,134 miles (+4,625)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    148,134 miles
    Test number
    953099980169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  24. Pass143,509 miles (+6,091)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    143,509 miles
    Test number
    290326699455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass137,418 miles (+4,469)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    137,418 miles
    Test number
    860567298139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass132,949 miles (+9,167)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    132,949 miles
    Test number
    251101747284
    • NoteBoth front short metal brakes corroding (flexi to caliper)
  27. Pass123,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    123,782 miles
    Test number
    551597036115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T492 RCR

Does T492 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T492 RCR expired on 19 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T492 RCR?
The MOT on T492 RCR expired on 19 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T492 RCR done?
T492 RCR was recorded at 195,015 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2022, an average of 4,392 miles a year.
Has T492 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T492 RCR has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T492 RCR 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 T492 RCR find?
T492 RCR passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2022 with 1 advisory: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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