VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER RN04RBY has 31 MOTs

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This 2004 VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER has Passed 20 MOTs and Failed 11 times since 2007

The most recent MOT was PASSED at 181,181 miles 1 week ago on Wednesday 9th September 2026 at 15:52.

The current MOT will expire in 12 months on Saturday 11th September 2027.

The current Tax will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st February 2027.

RN04RBY MOT History

ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage
PASSED11TH SEPTEMBER 2027181,181 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED9TH SEPTEMBER 2026181,181 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Projected Beam Image Is Obviously Incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. MINOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Offside Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  8. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED12TH SEPTEMBER 202511TH SEPTEMBER 2026180,514 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Offside Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
PASSED27TH AUGUST 20247TH SEPTEMBER 2025178,889 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  2. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED27TH AUGUST 2024178,889 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Headlamp Aim Too Low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. MINOR - Nearside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  4. MINOR - Offside Headlamp Lens Slightly Defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. ADVISORY - Rear Anti-Roll Bar Corroded But Not Seriously Weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  10. ADVISORY - Rear Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED8TH SEPTEMBER 20237TH SEPTEMBER 2024177,777 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
FAILED8TH SEPTEMBER 2023177,777 MI
 
  1. MINOR - Nearside Registration Plate Lamp Inoperative In The Case Of Multiple Lamps Or Light Sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  2. PRS - Nearside Front Position Lamp Not Working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  3. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED17TH AUGUST 202216TH AUGUST 2023176,079 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED27TH JULY 202126TH JULY 2022174,905 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Outer Casing Of Center Silencer Deteriorated
  2. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED27TH JULY 2021174,905 MI
 
  1. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Left. (4.1.2 (a))
  2. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Right. (4.1.2 (a))
  3. ADVISORY - Outer Casing Of Center Silencer Deteriorated
  4. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. 23% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED16TH SEPTEMBER 202015TH SEPTEMBER 2021174,392 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Tyre Worn Close To Legal Limit/worn On Edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Brake Pipe Corroded, Covered In Grease Or Other Material (1.1.11 (c))
PASSED23RD AUGUST 201922ND AUGUST 2020173,588 MI
FAILED15TH AUGUST 2019173,577 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Nearside Windscreen Wiper Does Not Clear The Windscreen Effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  2. PRS - Nearside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Left. (4.1.2 (a))
  3. PRS - Offside Headlamp Aim Too High And Too Far To The Left. (4.1.2 (a))
  4. MAJOR - Nearside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Missing (7.1.2 (d))
  5. MAJOR - Offside Rear Seat Belt Buckle Missing (7.1.2 (d))
  6. DANGEROUS - Nearside Rear Tyre Has A Tear, Caused By Separation Or Partial Failure Of Its Structure Inner Wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. MAJOR - Offside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
PASSED9TH AUGUST 20188TH AUGUST 2019171,476 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED2ND AUGUST 2018171,476 MI
 
  1. MAJOR - Windscreen Washer Not Working (3.5 (a))
  2. MAJOR - Offside Registration Plate Lamp Does Not Illuminate Simultaneously With The Position Lamps (4.7.2 (a))
  3. MAJOR - Nearside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear @ Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  4. MAJOR - Offside Brake Pipe Excessively Corroded Front To Rear @ Rear (1.1.11 (c))
  5. MAJOR - Nearside Front Coil Spring Fractured Or Broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  6. ADVISORY - Front Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. 22% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
PASSED2ND AUGUST 20174TH AUGUST 2018170,091 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Slight Noise From Nearside Rear Wheel Bearing
  2. ADVISORY - Drivera Seat Frame Has Slight Wear
  3. ADVISORY - Exhaust Corroded
PASSED5TH AUGUST 20164TH AUGUST 2017164,760 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion To Exhaust
FAILED30TH JULY 2016164,759 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Engine Mounting Deteriorated, But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement Gear Box Mount (6.1.d.1a)
  2. FAIL - Supplementary Restraint System Warning Lamp Indicates A Fault (5.4.2)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Ball Joint Dust Cover Excessively Deteriorated So That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt (2.4.g.2)
  5. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Damaged To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  6. FAIL - Offside Rear Coil Spring Broken (2.4.c.1a)
  7. ADVISORY - Surface Corrosion To Exhaust
  8. ADVISORY - Drivers Seat Loose
PASSED20TH JULY 20152ND AUGUST 2016160,352 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Anti-Roll Bar Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  2. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  3. USER ENTERED - Engine Covers Fitted Obscuring Some Components In The Engine Bay
  4. USER ENTERED - Exhaust Silencers Corroded
PASSED18TH JULY 20142ND AUGUST 2015154,906 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Offside Front Track Rod End Ball Joint Has Slight Play (2.2.b.1f)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Rear Coil Spring Corroded (2.4.c.1b)
  4. USER ENTERED - Under-Trays Fitted Obscuring Some Underside Components
  5. USER ENTERED - Rear Silencer Corroded
PASSED27TH JULY 20132ND AUGUST 2014148,996 MI
FAILED27TH JULY 2013148,996 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Insecure To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Offside Front Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Insecure To The Extent That It No Longer Prevents The Ingress Of Dirt Etc (2.5.c.1a)
  3. FAIL - Nearside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  4. FAIL - Offside Front Anti-Roll Bar Linkage Has Excessive Play In A Pin/bush (2.4.g.2)
  5. USER ENTERED - Exhaust System Corroded
PASSED31ST JULY 20122ND AUGUST 2013142,241 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  3. ADVISORY - Offside Front Lower Suspension Arm Rubber Bush Deteriorated But Not Resulting In Excessive Movement (2.4.g.2)
  4. USER ENTERED - Both Rear Discs Heavily Worn
  5. USER ENTERED - Engine Undertrays Fitted
  6. USER ENTERED - O/s/r Tyre Perished And Cracking
PASSED25TH JULY 20112ND AUGUST 2012120,394 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  2. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  3. USER ENTERED - Rear Discs Heavily Worn Rear Pads Look V.low
FAILED19TH JULY 2011120,089 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Front Windscreen Washer Provides Insufficient Washer Liquid (8.2.3)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  3. FAIL - Offside Front Brake Hose Excessively Deteriorated (3.6.b.4d)
  4. ADVISORY - Nearside Front Suspension Has Slight Play In A Lower Suspension Ball Joint (2.5.b.1a)
  5. ADVISORY - Exhaust Has Part Of The System Slightly Deteriorated (7.1.1a)
PASSED27TH JULY 20102ND AUGUST 201192,820 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  3. USER ENTERED - Front And Rear Brake Discs Worn To Limit
FAILED26TH JULY 201092,814 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Nearside Outer Front Constant Velocity Joint Gaiter Split (2.5.c.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Seat Belt Locking Mechanism Does Not Secure Or Release (5.2.5a)
  3. ADVISORY - Front Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  4. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  5. ADVISORY - Rear Service Brake: Service Brake Efficiency Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.7)
  6. ADVISORY - Brakes Imbalanced Requirements Only Just Met. It Would Appear That The Braking System Requires Adjustment Or Repair. (3.7.b.5b)
  7. USER ENTERED - Front And Rear Brake Discs Worn To Limit
PASSED3RD AUGUST 20092ND AUGUST 201071,218 MI
 
  1. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Pad(s) Wearing Thin (3.5.1g)
  2. ADVISORY - Rear Brake Disc Worn, Pitted Or Scored, But Not Seriously Weakened (3.5.1i)
  3. USER ENTERED - Lap Belt Buckle Intermitant Faultn
FAILED1ST AUGUST 200971,114 MI
 
  1. FAIL - Rear Tyre(s) Incorrect Because Different Size Tyres Are Fitted On The Same Axle. (4.1.a.1a)
  2. FAIL - Nearside Front Seat Belt Locking Mechanism Does Not Secure Or Release (5.2.5a)
PASSED23RD JULY 200830TH JULY 200950,832 MI
PASSED31ST JULY 200730TH JULY 200835,332 MI
ResultMOT DateExpiry DateMileage

RN04RBY Passed/Failed

MOT Pass Rate: 65% | MOT Failure Rate: 35%

RN04RBY MOT Comments

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RN04RBY Mileage

Last recorded mileage: 181,181 miles | Average yearly mileage: 8,236 miles

RN04RBY FAQs

This Volkswagen Transporter with registration RN04RBY was manufactured on Tuesday 27th July 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. Its colour is Silver and it has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine.

The odometer reading at the last MOT in 2026 was 181,181 miles, so this Volkswagen has travelled an average of 8,236 miles per year in the time it has been on the road.

We have a total of 31 MOTs on record for this Volkswagen Transporter beginning with its first recorded MOT in 2007. We can see 11 of these tests have been MOT failures - this means RN04RBY has a 65% MOT pass rate!

Over its lifetime, this Volkswagen Transporter has had 62 Advisories, 5 PRS Notices, 12 Minor, 14 Major, 1 Dangerous and 16 Fail comments in its MOT History.

This Volkswagen Transporter is currently Taxed and the Tax, or VED (Vehicle Excise Duty), is next due in 5 months on Monday 1st February 2027 .

Does RN04RBY have an active MOT?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 RN04RBY does have an active MOT. Read more

Is RN04RBY Taxed?

Yes, as of Friday 18th September 2026 RN04RBY does have Tax. Read more

When does RN04RBY Tax expire?

The current Tax for RN04RBY will expire in 5 months on Monday 1st February 2027. If you are purchasing this vehicle, remember that the vehicle Tax cannot be transferred and you will need to re-tax the vehicle. Read more

When does RN04RBY MOT expire?

The current MOT for RN04RBY will expire in 12 months on Saturday 11th September 2027. Read more

When did RN04RBY have its most recent MOT?

The most recent MOT on record for RN04RBY was on Wednesday 9th September 2026 at 15:52. It Passed this MOT. Read more

How many times has RN04RBY Passed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for RN04RBY we can see 20 of these tests have been MOT Passes. Remember, digitised MOT records began in 2005 so MOT results prior to 2005 cannot be traced online. Read more

How many times has RN04RBY Failed an MOT?

Out of a total of 31 MOTs on record for RN04RBY we can see 11 of these tests have been MOT Failures. This means this vehicle has a 65% MOT pass rate! Read more

What Make and Model vehicle is RN04RBY?

RN04RBY is registered as a 2004 Volkswagen Transporter. Read more

How many miles has RN04RBY done?

The odometer reading for RN04RBY at the last MOT in September 2026 was 181,181 miles. If the vehicle is still in use, it's likely the mileage has increased since then and up-to-date statistics will be provided at the next MOT. This vehicle has travelled an average of 8,236 miles per year. Read more

How old is RN04RBY?

The vehicle RN04RBY was manufactured in 2004 so it is currently 22 years old. It was first registered on Tuesday 27th July 2004. Read more

What colour is RN04RBY?

The official colour of RN04RBY is recorded as Silver. Read more

What engine does RN04RBY have?

RN04RBY has a 2.5 litre Diesel engine. Read more

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