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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T204 RVKMOT history

T204 RVK is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 215,408 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Apr 2025
Mileage
215,408 mi
At MOT on 17 Apr 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T204 RVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
17 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T204 RVK was last recorded at 215,408 miles on 17 Apr 2024, 10,971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Aug 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,437 miles · 23 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
10,971 miles
Average per year
8,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 215,408 miles
  • 2018 – 204,437 miles
  • 2017 – 196,878 miles
  • 2016 – 187,882 miles
  • 2015 – 177,279 miles
  • 2014 – 162,301 miles
  • 2013 – 146,630 miles
  • 2012 – 133,221 miles
  • 2011 – 120,529 miles
  • 2010 – 109,484 miles
  • 2009 – 96,991 miles
  • 2008 – 85,925 miles
  • 2007 – 76,508 miles
  • 2006 – 67,874 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,408 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

  • Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012

  • NO BACK SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,408 miles (+10,971)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    215,408 miles
    Test number
    621981749276
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass204,437 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    204,437 miles
    Test number
    379433450189
    • AdvisoryNO BACK SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in rack end from steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear bumper metal beam (behind bumper) corroded not in prescribed area

  3. Fail204,436 miles (+7,558)1 dangerous9 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,436 miles
    Test number
    397755000383
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater incorrect colour bulb discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear panel behind bumper area (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting behind bumper rear panel area (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNO BACK SEATS FITTED AT TIME OF TEST
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in rack end from steering rack
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass196,878 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    196,878 miles
    Test number
    852279543302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  5. Fail196,878 miles (+8,996)7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,878 miles
    Test number
    231699573746
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  6. Pass187,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    187,882 miles
    Test number
    473576054832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail187,882 miles (+10,603)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,882 miles
    Test number
    586496763783
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  8. Pass177,279 miles (+8)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    177,279 miles
    Test number
    706203205292
    • NoteRusted front brake pipes advise clean and grease to preserve
    • NoteSlight corrosion to outer sills
    • NoteSlight noise front wheel bearings

  9. Fail177,271 miles (+14,970)2 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,271 miles
    Test number
    545892205268
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteRusted front brake pipes advise clean and grease to preserve
    • NoteSlight corrosion to outer sills
    • NoteSlight noise front wheel bearings

  10. Pass162,301 miles (+321)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    162,301 miles
    Test number
    388861784144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  11. Fail161,980 miles (+15,350)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,980 miles
    Test number
    215445874147
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • 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 Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass146,630 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    146,630 miles
    Test number
    446483673133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass146,627 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    146,627 miles
    Test number
    685669963101
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  14. Fail146,627 miles (+13,406)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,627 miles
    Test number
    458618963189
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  15. Pass133,221 miles (+28)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    133,221 miles
    Test number
    239066682457
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail133,193 miles (+155)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,193 miles
    Test number
    187772682192
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail133,038 miles (+12,509)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,038 miles
    Test number
    827529772137
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass120,529 miles (+11,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    120,529 miles
    Test number
    659184771167
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass109,484 miles (+12,493)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    109,484 miles
    Test number
    550765770112
    • NoteHand brake cable deteriorated(corrosion)
    • NoteOffside rear reg plate lamp dim

  20. Pass96,991 miles (+11,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    96,991 miles
    Test number
    912088879129
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass85,925 miles (+9,417)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    85,925 miles
    Test number
    772126978126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,508 miles (+8,634)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    76,508 miles
    Test number
    923664777142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass67,874 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    67,874 miles
    Test number
    124191176132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T204 RVK

Does T204 RVK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T204 RVK expired on 16 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T204 RVK?
The MOT on T204 RVK expired on 16 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T204 RVK done?
T204 RVK was recorded at 215,408 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2024, an average of 8,276 miles a year.
Has T204 RVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T204 RVK has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Aug 2018.
Has the mileage on T204 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 T204 RVK find?
T204 RVK passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2024 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; central front lower oil leak, but not excessive; nearside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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