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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1995 · 1,896 cc

M126 RVRMOT history

M126 RVR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Apr 1995. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 14 of 25 MOT tests, with 143,786 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2026.

M126 RVR white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,786 mi
At MOT on 13 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
14 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,080 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M126 RVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
13 Apr 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M126 RVR was last recorded at 143,786 miles on 13 Oct 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,775 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
2,080 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,786 miles
  • 2025 – 134,270 miles
  • 2024 – 130,210 miles
  • 2023 – 129,671 miles
  • 2022 – 127,045 miles
  • 2021 – 125,796 miles
  • 2020 – 124,544 miles
  • 2019 – 121,152 miles
  • 2018 – 116,882 miles
  • 2015 – 115,494 miles
  • 2011 – 115,479 miles
  • 2010 – 114,580 miles
  • 2009 – 111,192 miles
  • 2008 – 103,759 miles
  • 2007 – 103,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,786 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 16 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,786 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,786 miles
    Test number
    195387512021
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail143,775 miles (+9,505)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,775 miles
    Test number
    950408978398
    • DangerousOffside Inner Drive shaft likely to become detached (6.1.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both inside edges. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass134,270 miles (+17)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    134,270 miles
    Test number
    939542906375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  4. Fail134,253 miles (+4,043)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,253 miles
    Test number
    609190752937
    • MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass130,210 miles (+539)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    130,210 miles
    Test number
    116672784387
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass129,671 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    129,671 miles
    Test number
    181894356607
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust on rear shockers

  7. Fail129,670 miles (+2,625)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,670 miles
    Test number
    911762957461
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel both (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRust on rear shockers

  8. Pass127,045 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,045 miles
    Test number
    497393553110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,040 miles (+1,244)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,040 miles
    Test number
    570362802245
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  10. Pass125,796 miles (+1,252)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    125,796 miles
    Test number
    399832825636
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass124,544 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    124,544 miles
    Test number
    923421659793
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBlack paint on under body

  12. Fail124,544 miles (+3,392)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,544 miles
    Test number
    623876153414
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryBlack paint on under body

  13. Pass121,152 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,152 miles
    Test number
    204975264858
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s front inner tyrewall damaged
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAntiroll bar bushes worn
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under bonnet n/s front
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryInner wheel arches corroded n/s and o/s front
    • AdvisoryN/s rear shocker casing corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake sticking slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner tyrewall damaged

  14. Fail121,149 miles (+4,267)7 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,149 miles
    Test number
    111530590166
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing loose (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords and under 1.6mm (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront n/s and o/s front inner tyrewall damaged
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAntiroll bar bushes worn
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under bonnet n/s front
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryInner wheel arches corroded n/s and o/s front
    • AdvisoryN/s rear shocker casing corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s front brake sticking slightly
    • AdvisoryO/s rear inner tyrewall damaged

  15. Pass116,882 miles (+3)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    116,882 miles
    Test number
    653370175546
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Fail116,879 miles (+1,385)7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,879 miles
    Test number
    222861190047
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both main front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both outer (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass115,494 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    115,494 miles
    Test number
    442332410355

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,493 miles (+14)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,493 miles
    Test number
    669611809567
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings step/sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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 Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  19. Pass115,479 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    115,479 miles
    Test number
    539386051327
    • NoteO/s/f bottom ball joint dust cover split

  20. Fail115,478 miles (+898)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,478 miles
    Test number
    485935051411
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass114,580 miles (+3,388)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    114,580 miles
    Test number
    351058750224
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass111,192 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    111,192 miles
    Test number
    631069469198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail111,188 miles (+7,429)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,188 miles
    Test number
    500668669138
    • FailureHeadlamp incorrect colour (1.7.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass103,759 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    103,759 miles
    Test number
    253380188420
    • NoteSlight corrosion to exhaust system
    • NoteSlight surface corrosion to front discs

  25. Fail103,758 miles9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,758 miles
    Test number
    240087097108
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteOsf lower balljoint rubber split

Questions about M126 RVR

Does M126 RVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M126 RVR is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on M126 RVR?
The MOT on M126 RVR is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M126 RVR done?
M126 RVR was recorded at 143,786 miles at its MOT on 13 Oct 2026, an average of 2,080 miles a year.
Has M126 RVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M126 RVR has failed 11 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on M126 RVR 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 M126 RVR find?
M126 RVR passed its latest MOT on 13 Oct 2026 with 2 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both inside edges.; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer.

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