
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.

- 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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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))
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))
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
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
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))
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))
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.
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.
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)
Pass142,925 miles (+10,143)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 142,925 miles
- Test number
- 652132082256
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass117,555 miles (+25)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 117,555 miles
- Test number
- 766979122263
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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
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
Pass105,903 miles (+10,482)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 105,903 miles
- Test number
- 953053500266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,421 miles (+9,781)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 95,421 miles
- Test number
- 934143609216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,640 miles (+10,606)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 85,640 miles
- Test number
- 622134908247
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass67,860 miles (+15,222)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 67,860 miles
- Test number
- 101006056131
No defects or advisories recorded.
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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