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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T227 RVKMOT history

T227 RVK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 275,362 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
275,362 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,862 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T227 RVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T227 RVK was last recorded at 275,362 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 2,176 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
273,186 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,176 miles
Average per year
5,862 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 275,362 miles
  • 2025 – 273,186 miles
  • 2024 – 271,035 miles
  • 2023 – 266,782 miles
  • 2022 – 263,538 miles
  • 2021 – 258,854 miles
  • 2020 – 253,122 miles
  • 2019 – 248,632 miles
  • 2018 – 240,353 miles
  • 2017 – 235,078 miles
  • 2016 – 227,858 miles
  • 2015 – 220,866 miles
  • 2014 – 214,023 miles
  • 2013 – 211,681 miles
  • 2012 – 208,192 miles
  • 2010 – 199,752 miles
  • 2009 – 190,953 miles
  • 2008 – 187,056 miles
  • 2007 – 171,099 miles
  • 2006 – 157,663 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass275,362 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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 Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front step corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front inner racks both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front wheels have around 1mm clearance from track rod end on lock to lock check

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Inner racks

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass275,362 miles (+2,176)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    275,362 miles
    Test number
    732468766548
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass273,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    273,186 miles
    Test number
    263597468125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail273,186 miles (+2,151)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,186 miles
    Test number
    535940797496
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wipers split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorShock absorbers has a serious fluid leak front shockers damp and weak (5.3.2 (b))

  4. Pass271,035 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    271,035 miles
    Test number
    945259314699
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail271,034 miles (+4,252)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,034 miles
    Test number
    435520491414
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass266,782 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    266,782 miles
    Test number
    274154086889
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front step corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  7. Fail266,781 miles (+3,243)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,781 miles
    Test number
    690374666827
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front step corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass263,538 miles (+4,684)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    263,538 miles
    Test number
    184864843985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass258,854 miles (+5,732)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    258,854 miles
    Test number
    973207762577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass253,122 miles (+4,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    253,122 miles
    Test number
    251311199581
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D BUSHES (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass248,632 miles (+8,279)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    248,632 miles
    Test number
    813908148787
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass240,353 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    240,353 miles
    Test number
    666205560264
    • AdvisoryFront inner racks both sides

  13. Fail240,353 miles (+5,275)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,353 miles
    Test number
    172184948264
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront inner racks both sides

  14. Pass235,078 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    235,078 miles
    Test number
    195111117519
    • AdvisoryFront wheels have around 1mm clearance from track rod end on lock to lock check
    • AdvisoryInner racks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail235,077 miles (+7,219)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,077 miles
    Test number
    735957304913
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront wheels have around 1mm clearance from track rod end on lock to lock check
    • AdvisoryInner racks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc modified but not seriously weakened (3.5.1n)

  16. Pass227,858 miles (+6,992)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    227,858 miles
    Test number
    585233544982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass220,866 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    220,866 miles
    Test number
    553372149465
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wall split and perished
    • AdvisorySlight blue smoke from exhaust

  18. Fail220,866 miles (+6,843)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,866 miles
    Test number
    532746249918
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre wall split and perished
    • AdvisorySlight blue smoke from exhaust

  19. Pass214,023 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    214,023 miles
    Test number
    996343484244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass211,681 miles (+3,489)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    211,681 miles
    Test number
    805653743348
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass208,192 miles (+8,440)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    208,192 miles
    Test number
    499657222314
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail199,752 miles1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,752 miles
    Test number
    711021030287
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteInner drive shaft rubber boot split.
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass199,752 miles (+8,799)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    199,752 miles
    Test number
    910001030242
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteInner drive shaft rubber boot split.
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass190,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    190,953 miles
    Test number
    224571039287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail190,953 miles (+3,897)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,953 miles
    Test number
    423921939244
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass187,056 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    187,056 miles
    Test number
    720452338273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail187,056 miles (+15,957)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,056 miles
    Test number
    474051538221
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)

  28. Pass171,099 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    171,099 miles
    Test number
    102459727265
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  29. Fail171,099 miles (+13,436)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,099 miles
    Test number
    732158427221
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust heatsheild insecure

  30. Pass157,663 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    157,663 miles
    Test number
    150303126296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T227 RVK

Does T227 RVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T227 RVK is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T227 RVK?
The MOT on T227 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 T227 RVK done?
T227 RVK was recorded at 275,362 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 5,862 miles a year.
Has T227 RVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T227 RVK has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T227 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 T227 RVK find?
T227 RVK passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; rear coil spring corroded.

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