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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T228 RVKMOT history

T228 RVK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 260,371 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Nov 2026
Mileage
260,371 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
6,848 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T228 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
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T228 RVK was last recorded at 260,371 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 8,966 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
251,405 miles · 27 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,966 miles
Average per year
6,848 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 260,371 miles
  • 2024 – 251,405 miles
  • 2023 – 246,522 miles
  • 2022 – 240,193 miles
  • 2021 – 237,590 miles
  • 2020 – 233,017 miles
  • 2019 – 228,850 miles
  • 2018 – 225,972 miles
  • 2017 – 223,425 miles
  • 2016 – 217,660 miles
  • 2015 – 211,756 miles
  • 2014 – 209,200 miles
  • 2013 – 207,839 miles
  • 2012 – 189,053 miles
  • 2011 – 170,750 miles
  • 2010 – 163,504 miles
  • 2009 – 153,809 miles
  • 2008 – 147,945 miles
  • 2007 – 141,734 miles
  • 2006 – 133,730 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass260,371 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass260,371 miles (+8,966)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    260,371 miles
    Test number
    213680292469
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Pass251,405 miles (+4,883)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    251,405 miles
    Test number
    549031566232
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass246,522 miles (+6,329)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    246,522 miles
    Test number
    340605553887
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass240,193 miles (+2,603)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    240,193 miles
    Test number
    618077680577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass237,590 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    237,590 miles
    Test number
    872474223698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail237,590 miles (+4,573)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,590 miles
    Test number
    427606911437
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))

  7. Pass233,017 miles (+4,167)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    233,017 miles
    Test number
    646715082201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass228,850 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    228,850 miles
    Test number
    117192769919
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail228,850 miles (+2,878)2 dangerous8 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,850 miles
    Test number
    350211475468
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Pass225,972 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    225,972 miles
    Test number
    891356923594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail225,971 miles (+2,546)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,971 miles
    Test number
    217127840394
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak snapped middle box near clamp. (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass223,425 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    223,425 miles
    Test number
    860688480826
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail223,425 miles (+5,765)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,425 miles
    Test number
    575229171168
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear seat belts not checked as bed is down.

  14. Pass217,660 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    217,660 miles
    Test number
    775097599392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail217,660 miles (+5,904)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,660 miles
    Test number
    832267821634
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass211,756 miles (+2,556)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    211,756 miles
    Test number
    999794004340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass209,200 miles (+1,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    209,200 miles
    Test number
    879803754249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass207,839 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    207,839 miles
    Test number
    705587873259
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail207,839 miles (+18,786)9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,839 miles
    Test number
    766629463229
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass189,053 miles (+18,303)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    189,053 miles
    Test number
    848941672243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass170,750 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    170,750 miles
    Test number
    315885961268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  22. Fail170,749 miles (+7,245)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,749 miles
    Test number
    745093361255
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  23. Pass163,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    163,504 miles
    Test number
    363249090253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail163,504 miles (+9,695)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,504 miles
    Test number
    364195290498
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake back plate(s) securing device excessively deteriorated (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass153,809 miles (+5,864)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    153,809 miles
    Test number
    453823309438
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside inner track rod end joint cover split/missing

  26. Pass147,945 miles (+6,211)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    147,945 miles
    Test number
    300826668447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass141,734 miles (+8,004)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    141,734 miles
    Test number
    554107667267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass133,730 miles (+9,507)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    133,730 miles
    Test number
    961790176280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail124,223 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,223 miles
    Test number
    794226706043
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  30. Pass124,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    124,223 miles
    Test number
    814096706014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T228 RVK

Does T228 RVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T228 RVK is valid until 26 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T228 RVK?
The MOT on T228 RVK is valid until 26 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T228 RVK done?
T228 RVK was recorded at 260,371 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 6,848 miles a year.
Has T228 RVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T228 RVK has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on T228 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 T228 RVK find?
T228 RVK passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel.

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