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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

Y298 RSOMOT history

Y298 RSO is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 May 2001. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 180,451 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

Y298 RSO red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
180,451 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,383 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
Y298 RSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 May 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

Y298 RSO was last recorded at 180,451 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 5,448 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
175,003 miles · 16 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
5,448 miles
Average per year
7,383 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 180,451 miles
  • 2021 – 175,003 miles
  • 2020 – 171,479 miles
  • 2019 – 164,560 miles
  • 2018 – 151,388 miles
  • 2017 – 150,705 miles
  • 2016 – 147,956 miles
  • 2015 – 142,925 miles
  • 2014 – 132,782 miles
  • 2013 – 121,643 miles
  • 2012 – 117,555 miles
  • 2011 – 113,120 miles
  • 2010 – 105,903 miles
  • 2009 – 95,421 miles
  • 2008 – 85,640 miles
  • 2007 – 75,034 miles
  • 2006 – 67,860 miles
  • 2005 – 52,638 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,451 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pressure build up slow

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 May 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,451 miles (+5,448)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    180,451 miles
    Test number
    715654957955
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Pass175,003 miles (+3,524)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    175,003 miles
    Test number
    293545710918
    • AdvisoryBrake operation pressure/vacuum assistance close to minimum requirement (1.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged
  3. Pass171,479 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    171,479 miles
    Test number
    204244111252
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail171,477 miles (+6,917)2 dangerous7 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,477 miles
    Test number
    688986872550
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass164,560 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    164,560 miles
    Test number
    387838602579
    • AdvisoryBoth front cv gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil sweat at engine area
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside and exposed components
  6. Fail164,560 miles (+13,172)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,560 miles
    Test number
    174933896974
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front cv gaiters deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil sweat at engine area
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to underside and exposed components
  7. Pass151,388 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    151,388 miles
    Test number
    474855759417
    • AdvisoryComplete underside beginning to weaken due to corrosion.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes connected to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable Both have slight play in at there fixings. (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacing with discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Fail151,387 miles (+682)1 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,387 miles
    Test number
    197215287484
    • DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryComplete underside beginning to weaken due to corrosion.
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both brake pipes connected to caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering arm deformed but serviceable Both have slight play in at there fixings. (2.1.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacing with discs. (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  9. Pass150,705 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    150,705 miles
    Test number
    854235519761
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack track rod inner swivel pivot.
  10. Fail150,704 miles (+2,748)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,704 miles
    Test number
    585752461124
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack track rod inner swivel pivot.
  11. Pass147,956 miles (+5,031)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    147,956 miles
    Test number
    787481873188
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened front park brake cable (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Pass142,925 miles (+10,143)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    142,925 miles
    Test number
    652132082256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass132,782 miles (+11,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    132,782 miles
    Test number
    157121034268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  14. Pass121,643 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    121,643 miles
    Test number
    676694733294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  15. Fail121,643 miles (+43)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,643 miles
    Test number
    505673533223
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Fail121,600 miles (+4,045)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,600 miles
    Test number
    487467223238
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
  17. Pass117,555 miles (+25)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    117,555 miles
    Test number
    766979122263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail117,530 miles (+24)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,530 miles
    Test number
    957686922273
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  19. Fail117,506 miles (+4,386)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,506 miles
    Test number
    547253912208
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
  20. Pass113,120 miles (+60)2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    113,120 miles
    Test number
    286865111266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAlternater belt torn
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavly cracked
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteCracks and cuts in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteN/s door strap missing
    • NoteN/s/f iunner c v boot split
    • NoteNail and cuts in o/s/r tyre
  21. Fail113,060 miles (+7,157)8 failures2 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,060 miles
    Test number
    349862201278
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAlternater belt torn
    • NoteBoth front tyres heavly cracked
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteCoolant low
    • NoteCracks and cuts in n/s/r tyre
    • NoteN/s door strap missing
    • NoteN/s/f iunner c v boot split
    • NoteNail and cuts in o/s/r tyre
  22. Pass105,903 miles (+10,482)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    105,903 miles
    Test number
    953053500266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass95,421 miles (+9,781)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    95,421 miles
    Test number
    934143609216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass85,640 miles (+10,606)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    85,640 miles
    Test number
    622134908247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass75,034 miles (+7,174)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    75,034 miles
    Test number
    554653447124
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  26. Pass67,860 miles (+15,222)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    67,860 miles
    Test number
    101006056131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass52,638 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2006
    Odometer
    52,638 miles
    Test number
    361055745116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about Y298 RSO

Does Y298 RSO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on Y298 RSO expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on Y298 RSO?
The MOT on Y298 RSO expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has Y298 RSO done?
Y298 RSO was recorded at 180,451 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 7,383 miles a year.
Has Y298 RSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. Y298 RSO has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on Y298 RSO 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 Y298 RSO find?
Y298 RSO passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 2 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; offside rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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