
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T148 RVKMOT history
T148 RVK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 219,921 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 219,921 mi
- At MOT on 16 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 21 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 6,296 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T148 RVK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T148 RVK was last recorded at 219,921 miles on 16 Sept 2026, 7,674 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 212,247 miles · 17 Sept 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,674 miles
- Average per year
- 6,296 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 219,921 miles
- 2025 – 212,247 miles
- 2024 – 210,765 miles
- 2023 – 202,260 miles
- 2022 – 185,598 miles
- 2021 – 173,616 miles
- 2020 – 167,148 miles
- 2019 – 160,939 miles
- 2018 – 155,530 miles
- 2017 – 153,491 miles
- 2016 – 150,022 miles
- 2015 – 146,437 miles
- 2014 – 139,283 miles
- 2013 – 129,493 miles
- 2012 – 125,895 miles
- 2011 – 124,144 miles
- 2010 – 121,178 miles
- 2009 – 114,469 miles
- 2008 – 107,653 miles
- 2007 – 100,095 miles
- 2006 – 90,938 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (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.
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2013
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012
Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
34 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,921 miles (+7,674)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 219,921 miles
- Test number
- 621315812773
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass212,247 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 212,247 miles
- Test number
- 558760643624
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion on underside
Fail212,247 miles (+1,482)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,247 miles
- Test number
- 426133183146
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion on underside
Pass210,765 miles (+8,505)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 210,765 miles
- Test number
- 987393895078
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass202,260 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 202,260 miles
- Test number
- 543792757252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,257 miles (+16,659)2 dangerous4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,257 miles
- Test number
- 258493264092
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm wire showing (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Bonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Pass185,598 miles (+11,982)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 185,598 miles
- Test number
- 781630796344
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
Pass173,616 miles (+6,468)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 173,616 miles
- Test number
- 442288739834
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,148 miles (+68)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 167,148 miles
- Test number
- 679033672692
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail167,080 miles (+6,141)3 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,080 miles
- Test number
- 636494307888
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass160,939 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 160,939 miles
- Test number
- 310729118518
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail160,938 miles (+5,408)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,938 miles
- Test number
- 707936527297
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass155,530 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 155,530 miles
- Test number
- 385443858378
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked
Fail155,528 miles (+2,037)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,528 miles
- Test number
- 980468808779
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre cracked
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre cracked
Pass153,491 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 153,491 miles
- Test number
- 976611533557
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorated on inner edges
Fail153,491 miles (+3,469)3 dangerous4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,491 miles
- Test number
- 800078472767
- DangerousBrake pipe leaking front to rear next to fuel tank from corrosion (3.6.A.1)
- DangerousNearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres slightly deteriorated on inner edges
Pass150,022 miles (+3,585)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 150,022 miles
- Test number
- 299206472018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,437 miles (+7,154)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 146,437 miles
- Test number
- 493305683502
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass139,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 139,283 miles
- Test number
- 648812834206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,280 miles (+9,787)1 dangerous2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,280 miles
- Test number
- 785372134251
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
Fail129,493 miles1 repaired4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 129,493 miles
- Test number
- 108700173173
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteAdvise rear handbrake cables showing signs of slight corrosion(freying)
- NoteAdvise various brake pipes showing signs of slight corrosion
Pass129,493 miles (+3,598)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 129,493 miles
- Test number
- 455230273148
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1a)
- NoteAdvise rear handbrake cables showing signs of slight corrosion(freying)
- NoteAdvise various brake pipes showing signs of slight corrosion
Pass125,895 miles (+1,751)8 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 125,895 miles
- Test number
- 466456082188
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass124,144 miles (+2,966)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 124,144 miles
- Test number
- 777507381115
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass121,178 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 May 2011
- Odometer
- 121,178 miles
- Test number
- 772187320159
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail121,178 miles (+6,709)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,178 miles
- Test number
- 784924420127
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass114,469 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 114,469 miles
- Test number
- 961559319198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,469 miles (+6,816)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,469 miles
- Test number
- 881249519113
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
Pass107,653 miles (+517)
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2009
- Odometer
- 107,653 miles
- Test number
- 793253228180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,136 miles (+7,041)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,136 miles
- Test number
- 263105908134
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass100,095 miles (+27)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 100,095 miles
- Test number
- 831636907184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail100,068 miles (+9,130)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 100,068 miles
- Test number
- 814152907159
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail90,938 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,938 miles
- Test number
- 240351186055
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass90,938 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 90,938 miles
- Test number
- 911471386037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T148 RVK
- Does T148 RVK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T148 RVK is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T148 RVK?
- The MOT on T148 RVK is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T148 RVK done?
- T148 RVK was recorded at 219,921 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2026, an average of 6,296 miles a year.
- Has T148 RVK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T148 RVK has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Sept 2025.
- Has the mileage on T148 RVK 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 T148 RVK find?
- T148 RVK passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; offside front brake pad(s) wearing thin; rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair..
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