The road tax status for RYT 285Y is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for RYT 285Y?

The MOT for RYT 285Y is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 October 2023.

What is the recorded mileage of RYT 285Y?

The recorded mileage for RYT 285Y is 308,671 km, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is RYT 285Y ULEZ compliant?

No, RYT 285Y does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1983 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · RYT 285Y

RYT 285Y

1983 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 31/12/1983. Recorded mileage 308,671 km. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1983 · Reading
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 20/10/2023
Road Tax: —
Recorded Odometer: 308,671 km
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 20/10/2023

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Odometer: 308,671 km
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1983
Engine: 1896cc

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RYT 285Y Key Findings

3 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 28/09/2022
308,671 km recorded at latest MOT
1 historical MOT failure
No defects recorded at the latest MOT
Recurring suspension items (2 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Below Average

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MOT Roadworthiness: Below Average

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (67%)

! Older vehicle

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RYT 285Y Odometer History

22/10/2021307,022 km
27/09/2022308,667 km+1,645 km
28/09/2022308,671 km+4 km

Average of roughly 1,766 km per year across 3 recorded odometer readings.

RYT 285Y MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 10 Sept 2026, 06:07

MOT Analysis

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3 MOT tests are recorded for this 1983 Volkswagen Transporter (RYT 285Y) between October 2021 and September 2022.

The record contains 2 passes and 1 failure.

The most recent test on 28 September 2022 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 1 failure that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Suspension (2 issues), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

Recorded failure items include: “Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users under tank fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))”; “Central Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural streng”; “Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural stren”.

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