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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc

T187 RTTMOT history

T187 RTT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 201,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
201,571 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T187 RTT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
22 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T187 RTT was last recorded at 201,571 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 1,572 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
199,999 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,572 miles
Average per year
8,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,571 miles
  • 2025 – 199,999 miles
  • 2024 – 198,976 miles
  • 2023 – 194,376 miles
  • 2022 – 193,968 miles
  • 2021 – 92,246 miles
  • 2020 – 91,810 miles
  • 2019 – 90,595 miles
  • 2018 – 87,070 miles
  • 2017 – 85,099 miles
  • 2016 – 79,339 miles
  • 2014 – 75,159 miles
  • 2013 – 71,264 miles
  • 2012 – 68,461 miles
  • 2011 – 62,068 miles
  • 2010 – 60,811 miles
  • 2009 – 57,016 miles
  • 2008 – 49,368 miles
  • 2007 – 44,584 miles
  • 2006 – 39,861 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,571 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Speedometer operation impaired

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2018

  • Nearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 25 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,571 miles (+1,572)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    201,571 miles
    Test number
    196260954493
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass199,999 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    199,999 miles
    Test number
    198171243897
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail199,980 miles (+1,004)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,980 miles
    Test number
    401592824333
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass198,976 miles (+4,600)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    198,976 miles
    Test number
    791998113426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass194,376 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    194,376 miles
    Test number
    657545810436
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from hose into caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp damp inside lens
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides along rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail194,376 miles (+408)1 major1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,376 miles
    Test number
    623618262303
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from hose into caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp damp inside lens
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides along rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass193,968 miles (+101,722)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    193,968 miles
    Test number
    840528294925
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both along rear arms (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass92,246 miles (+436)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    92,246 miles
    Test number
    668360356935
    • MinorSpeedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass91,810 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    91,810 miles
    Test number
    512681796595
    • MinorSpeedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail91,810 miles (+1,215)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,810 miles
    Test number
    225120440358
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorSpeedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass90,595 miles (+3,525)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    90,595 miles
    Test number
    948192060438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass87,070 miles (+1,971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    87,070 miles
    Test number
    916143657620
    • 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)

  13. Pass85,099 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    85,099 miles
    Test number
    363787902580
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated vac hose on pump (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail85,098 miles (+5,759)1 failure15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,098 miles
    Test number
    981316174156
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated vac hose on pump (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm outer edge bald (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass79,339 miles (+4,180)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    79,339 miles
    Test number
    138590318824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened rusty (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass75,159 miles (+3,895)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    75,159 miles
    Test number
    998117524194
    • NoteBoth front tyres getting low
    • NoteSlight lip front brake discs
    • NoteSlight play and knock in both inner rack joints

  17. Pass71,264 miles (+2,803)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    71,264 miles
    Test number
    176349413178
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass68,461 miles (+6,393)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    68,461 miles
    Test number
    398457702162
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteN/s/f mirror glass broken

  19. Pass62,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    62,068 miles
    Test number
    547036191075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail62,068 miles (+1,257)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,068 miles
    Test number
    626716991090
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass60,811 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    60,811 miles
    Test number
    241503000173
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  22. Fail60,811 miles (+3,795)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,811 miles
    Test number
    543873600138
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass57,016 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    57,016 miles
    Test number
    351987909171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Fail57,015 miles (+7,647)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,015 miles
    Test number
    211707209175
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass49,368 miles (+4,784)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    49,368 miles
    Test number
    174645808128
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass44,584 miles (+4,723)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    44,584 miles
    Test number
    270223717188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass39,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    39,861 miles
    Test number
    672745316179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T187 RTT

Does T187 RTT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T187 RTT is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T187 RTT?
The MOT on T187 RTT is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T187 RTT done?
T187 RTT was recorded at 201,571 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 8,089 miles a year.
Has T187 RTT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T187 RTT has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T187 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 T187 RTT find?
T187 RTT passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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