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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T157 RTTMOT history

T157 RTT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 May 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 158,038 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 May 2023
Mileage
158,038 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2024
MOT tests
29
16 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 RTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 May 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T157 RTT was last recorded at 158,038 miles on 7 Jun 2024, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,022 miles · 9 Jun 2023
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 158,038 miles
  • 2023 – 158,022 miles
  • 2022 – 156,357 miles
  • 2021 – 155,454 miles
  • 2019 – 152,817 miles
  • 2018 – 149,545 miles
  • 2017 – 145,642 miles
  • 2015 – 137,716 miles
  • 2014 – 134,770 miles
  • 2013 – 130,782 miles
  • 2012 – 127,337 miles
  • 2011 – 123,779 miles
  • 2010 – 119,872 miles
  • 2009 – 116,589 miles
  • 2008 – 112,818 miles
  • 2007 – 108,762 miles
  • 2006 – 105,316 miles
  • 2005 – 98,690 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail158,038 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail158,038 miles (+16)2 dangerous20 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,038 miles
    Test number
    653180970096
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail158,022 miles (+1,665)11 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,022 miles
    Test number
    272337420468
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x2 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass156,357 miles (+903)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2023
    Odometer
    156,357 miles
    Test number
    283313600363
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass155,454 miles (+2,637)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    155,454 miles
    Test number
    722267401038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass152,817 miles (+377)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    152,817 miles
    Test number
    426374291303
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer cv gaiter deteriorated

  6. Fail152,440 miles (+2,895)9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,440 miles
    Test number
    362285228886
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.7 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm at join to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  7. Pass149,545 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    149,545 miles
    Test number
    159846338340
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail149,544 miles (+3,902)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,544 miles
    Test number
    910744582637
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass145,642 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    145,642 miles
    Test number
    240068818621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  10. Fail145,641 miles (+7,925)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,641 miles
    Test number
    855803020788
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass137,716 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    137,716 miles
    Test number
    793403323075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail137,716 miles (+2,946)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,716 miles
    Test number
    640714285968
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass134,770 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    134,770 miles
    Test number
    415944824425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. FailMileage not read7 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    819134124351
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass130,782 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,782 miles
    Test number
    589937113314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail130,782 miles (+3,445)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,782 miles
    Test number
    459527613464
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass127,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    127,337 miles
    Test number
    685127812303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail127,336 miles (+3,557)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,336 miles
    Test number
    455117612439
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass123,779 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    123,779 miles
    Test number
    347274911378

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail123,778 miles (+3,906)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,778 miles
    Test number
    385563711300
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  21. Pass119,872 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    119,872 miles
    Test number
    154237410337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail119,871 miles (+3,282)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,871 miles
    Test number
    384676910389
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  23. Pass116,589 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    116,589 miles
    Test number
    523760219379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail116,589 miles (+3,771)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,589 miles
    Test number
    554827909364
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass112,818 miles (+4,056)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    112,818 miles
    Test number
    432139008332
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass108,762 miles (+3,446)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    108,762 miles
    Test number
    264244067292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass105,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    312127456209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail105,316 miles (+6,626)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,316 miles
    Test number
    340966656401
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  29. Pass98,690 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    98,690 miles
    Test number
    662799915312
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack o/s & n/s. †rear brake pads getting low inner. †

Questions about T157 RTT

Does T157 RTT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T157 RTT expired on 19 May 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T157 RTT?
The MOT on T157 RTT expired on 19 May 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T157 RTT done?
T157 RTT was recorded at 158,038 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2024, an average of 3,198 miles a year.
Has T157 RTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 RTT has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T157 RTT 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 T157 RTT find?
T157 RTT failed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2024 with 2 dangerous defects, 20 major defects, 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; offside rear service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated, and 27 more.

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