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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

T1 RDSMOT history

T1 RDS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Oct 2006. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 197,579 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Aug 2027
Mileage
197,579 mi
At MOT on 13 Aug 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,520 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T1 RDS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
1 Oct 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T1 RDS was last recorded at 197,579 miles on 13 Aug 2026, 4,191 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,388 miles · 22 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,191 miles
Average per year
7,520 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,579 miles
  • 2025 – 193,388 miles
  • 2024 – 189,132 miles
  • 2023 – 184,299 miles
  • 2022 – 179,722 miles
  • 2021 – 174,357 miles
  • 2020 – 167,914 miles
  • 2019 – 161,779 miles
  • 2018 – 155,493 miles
  • 2017 – 148,543 miles
  • 2016 – 144,734 miles
  • 2015 – 132,323 miles
  • 2014 – 125,019 miles
  • 2013 – 113,202 miles
  • 2012 – 103,224 miles
  • 2011 – 94,177 miles
  • 2010 – 84,042 miles
  • 2009 – 70,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,579 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

29 tests since 29 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,579 miles (+4,191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    197,579 miles
    Test number
    897215963602
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  2. Pass193,388 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    193,388 miles
    Test number
    351953614098
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail193,388 miles (+4,256)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,388 miles
    Test number
    999051887501
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective both no pattern (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (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))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass189,132 miles (+4,833)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    189,132 miles
    Test number
    172430390384
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both headlamps (4.1.4 (b))

  5. Pass184,299 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    184,299 miles
    Test number
    224456129588
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail184,299 miles (+4,577)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,299 miles
    Test number
    202359759008
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both fronts worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass179,722 miles (+5,365)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    179,722 miles
    Test number
    631780077214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass174,357 miles (+6,443)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    174,357 miles
    Test number
    511816832500
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass167,914 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    167,914 miles
    Test number
    474651004559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail167,914 miles (+6,135)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,914 miles
    Test number
    298541717466
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass161,779 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    161,779 miles
    Test number
    804462261937
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail161,779 miles (+6,286)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,779 miles
    Test number
    108745501001
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass155,493 miles (+6,950)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    155,493 miles
    Test number
    561440856018
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass148,543 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    148,543 miles
    Test number
    171966600523
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Flexi brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexi brake hose perished

  15. Fail148,543 miles (+3,809)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,543 miles
    Test number
    747080615860
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Flexi brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded Front to Rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Flexi brake hose perished

  16. Pass144,734 miles (+12,411)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    144,734 miles
    Test number
    986700779102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,323 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    132,323 miles
    Test number
    792632292260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,323 miles (+7,304)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,323 miles
    Test number
    871424642213
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  19. Fail125,019 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,019 miles
    Test number
    198964494271
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass125,019 miles (+11,817)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    125,019 miles
    Test number
    376994394237
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass113,202 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    113,202 miles
    Test number
    348984483492
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Fail113,202 miles (+9,978)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,202 miles
    Test number
    996894283253
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass103,224 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    103,224 miles
    Test number
    568880872291
    • NoteOil level on min

  24. Fail103,224 miles (+9,047)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,224 miles
    Test number
    649938662296
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteOil level on min

  25. Pass94,177 miles (+10,135)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,177 miles
    Test number
    117013271232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,042 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    84,042 miles
    Test number
    492679740369
    • 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)

  27. Fail84,032 miles (+13,315)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,032 miles
    Test number
    134358940326
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.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)

  28. Pass70,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    70,717 miles
    Test number
    891993279221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail70,717 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,717 miles
    Test number
    674892479246
    • FailureFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)

Questions about T1 RDS

Does T1 RDS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T1 RDS is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T1 RDS?
The MOT on T1 RDS is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T1 RDS done?
T1 RDS was recorded at 197,579 miles at its MOT on 13 Aug 2026, an average of 7,520 miles a year.
Has T1 RDS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T1 RDS has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T1 RDS 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 T1 RDS find?
T1 RDS passed its latest MOT on 13 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake disc worn, but not excessively both sides.

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