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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T12 RTCMOT history

T12 RTC is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Mar 2004. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 291,443 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Oct 2026
Mileage
291,443 mi
At MOT on 22 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,856 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 RTC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
26 Mar 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 RTC was last recorded at 291,443 miles on 22 Oct 2025, 6,087 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
285,356 miles · 27 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,087 miles
Average per year
12,856 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 291,443 miles
  • 2024 – 272,006 miles
  • 2023 – 265,381 miles
  • 2022 – 258,638 miles
  • 2020 – 248,387 miles
  • 2019 – 238,551 miles
  • 2018 – 211,138 miles
  • 2017 – 192,391 miles
  • 2016 – 175,734 miles
  • 2015 – 155,710 miles
  • 2014 – 138,168 miles
  • 2013 – 121,528 miles
  • 2012 – 110,744 miles
  • 2011 – 90,978 miles
  • 2010 – 75,094 miles
  • 2009 – 60,716 miles
  • 2008 – 53,452 miles
  • 2007 – 53,371 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass291,443 miles
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryGENERAL SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Center exhaust box deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass291,443 miles (+6,087)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    291,443 miles
    Test number
    160446829080
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGENERAL SURFACE CORROSSION ON SUSPENSION COMPONENTS
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement REAR BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail285,356 miles (+13,350)13 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,356 miles
    Test number
    561545848750
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.4.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass272,006 miles (+6,625)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    272,006 miles
    Test number
    896031807116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass265,381 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    265,381 miles
    Test number
    992085231957
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail265,381 miles (+6,743)1 dangerous1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,381 miles
    Test number
    606310255039
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass258,638 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    258,638 miles
    Test number
    265905142181
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  7. Fail258,638 miles (+10,251)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,638 miles
    Test number
    352747458658
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Pass248,387 miles (+1,191)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    248,387 miles
    Test number
    550477442730
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  9. Fail247,196 miles (+8,645)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,196 miles
    Test number
    987219434843
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass238,551 miles (+27,413)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    238,551 miles
    Test number
    437722257632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass211,138 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    211,138 miles
    Test number
    188609542757
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS EDGE WEAR
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  12. Fail211,136 miles (+18,745)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,136 miles
    Test number
    926052383884
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test aborted because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D BUSH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOFFSIDE REAR TYRE HAS EDGE WEAR
    • AdvisoryOIL LEAK

  13. Pass192,391 miles (+16,657)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    192,391 miles
    Test number
    764333854773
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint badly worn / advise replacement (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front anti roll bar mounting bushes worn
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre worn close to cords exposure

  14. Pass175,734 miles (+20,024)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    175,734 miles
    Test number
    321577631706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin very low / on limit (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bar bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres have inner edge wear

  15. Pass155,710 miles (+653)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    155,710 miles
    Test number
    888718105275
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust section deteriorated

  16. Fail155,057 miles (+16,889)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,057 miles
    Test number
    799537195157
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear exhaust section deteriorated

  17. Pass138,168 miles (+16,640)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    138,168 miles
    Test number
    547826804235
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass121,528 miles (+10,784)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    121,528 miles
    Test number
    138334883166
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass110,744 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    110,744 miles
    Test number
    269855582163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail110,732 miles (+19,754)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,732 miles
    Test number
    237128872194
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)

  21. Pass90,978 miles (+15,884)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,978 miles
    Test number
    245601431439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass75,094 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    75,094 miles
    Test number
    214007420154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail75,094 miles (+14,378)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,094 miles
    Test number
    563487820162
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass60,716 miles (+7,264)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    60,716 miles
    Test number
    450421639150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass53,452 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    53,452 miles
    Test number
    582927508152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,371 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    53,371 miles
    Test number
    120856107198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 RTC

Does T12 RTC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 RTC is valid until 21 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T12 RTC?
The MOT on T12 RTC is valid until 21 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 RTC done?
T12 RTC was recorded at 291,443 miles at its MOT on 22 Oct 2025, an average of 12,856 miles a year.
Has T12 RTC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 RTC has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T12 RTC 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 T12 RTC find?
T12 RTC passed its latest MOT on 22 Oct 2025 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; offside rear brake hose slightly twisted; offside rear brake hose slightly twisted, and 4 more.

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