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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T229 RVKMOT history

T229 RVK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 150,389 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Nov 2026
Mileage
150,389 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,171 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 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 6 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 RVK was last recorded at 150,389 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,379 miles · 7 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
3,171 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 150,389 miles
  • 2024 – 150,379 miles
  • 2023 – 150,327 miles
  • 2022 – 150,310 miles
  • 2021 – 150,198 miles
  • 2020 – 150,113 miles
  • 2019 – 149,614 miles
  • 2018 – 149,216 miles
  • 2017 – 148,610 miles
  • 2016 – 148,277 miles
  • 2015 – 147,225 miles
  • 2014 – 146,522 miles
  • 2013 – 143,654 miles
  • 2012 – 132,890 miles
  • 2011 – 129,443 miles
  • 2010 – 124,994 miles
  • 2009 – 117,730 miles
  • 2008 – 106,762 miles
  • 2007 – 96,410 miles
  • 2006 – 88,759 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass150,389 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users white smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

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

    Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass150,389 miles (+10)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    150,389 miles
    Test number
    935073853342
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users white smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass150,379 miles (+52)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    150,379 miles
    Test number
    417261534896
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  3. Pass150,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    150,327 miles
    Test number
    115727417643
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty, ,lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail150,327 miles (+17)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,327 miles
    Test number
    396234430824
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rusty, ,lack of use (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass150,310 miles (+112)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    150,310 miles
    Test number
    229920878751
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge slight damage to outer side wall, getting close to limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Pipe rusty/corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryWiper blades need cleaning

  6. Pass150,198 miles (+85)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,198 miles
    Test number
    577886251485
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks to tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear slight damage to outer side wall

  7. Pass150,113 miles (+499)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    150,113 miles
    Test number
    179899800562

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass149,614 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    149,614 miles
    Test number
    801513308771

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail149,612 miles (+396)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,612 miles
    Test number
    852035650969
    • MajorOffside Rear Anti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault abs sensor fault (1.6 (b))

  10. Pass149,216 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    149,216 miles
    Test number
    716314430023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail149,216 miles (+606)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,216 miles
    Test number
    290119294407
    • MajorCentral Front Brake cable damaged Wires broken (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass148,610 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    148,610 miles
    Test number
    509778858979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail148,610 miles (+333)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,610 miles
    Test number
    823387867293
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass148,277 miles (+1,052)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    148,277 miles
    Test number
    878836992167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear tyres slight catch on body / Arch ( Lowered springs)

  15. Pass147,225 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    147,225 miles
    Test number
    245632985420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail147,225 miles (+703)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,225 miles
    Test number
    919791285199
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  17. Pass146,522 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    146,522 miles
    Test number
    425318574153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail146,513 miles (+2,859)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,513 miles
    Test number
    429190474149
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass143,654 miles (+41)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    143,654 miles
    Test number
    767621973136
    • NoteOffside steering arm has slight movement

  20. Fail143,613 miles (+10,723)11 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,613 miles
    Test number
    975293063143
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-lock braking system component excessively damaged (3.4.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • NoteBoth front outer driveshaft boot weak - seeping grease
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing inner edges
    • NoteCorrosion ot o/s/f brake disc + judder - close to mot limit
    • NoteHandbrake cable corroded/weak
    • NotePlay in o/s/f inner steering rod joint - recommend replace
    • NoteSome rear brake inbalance

  21. Pass132,890 miles (+17)5 advisories8 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    132,890 miles
    Test number
    968955362155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteEngine rattle
    • NoteFront two headlamps insucure
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded

  22. Fail132,873 miles (+3,430)5 failures5 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,873 miles
    Test number
    926353852133
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteEngine rattle
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished
    • NotePower steering pipes corroded

  23. Pass129,443 miles (+4,449)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    129,443 miles
    Test number
    726060961124
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewall cracking

  24. Pass124,994 miles (+157)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    124,994 miles
    Test number
    612813360150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail124,837 miles (+7,107)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,837 miles
    Test number
    600069850181
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  26. Pass117,730 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    117,730 miles
    Test number
    292663759148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail117,724 miles (+10,962)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,724 miles
    Test number
    202920059436
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass106,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    106,762 miles
    Test number
    211115258194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail106,762 miles (+10,352)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,762 miles
    Test number
    281132558429
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)

  30. Pass96,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    96,410 miles
    Test number
    310441557138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail96,400 miles (+7,641)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,400 miles
    Test number
    753161057115
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  32. Pass88,759 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    88,759 miles
    Test number
    980660556197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T229 RVK

Does T229 RVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T229 RVK is valid until 6 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T229 RVK?
The MOT on T229 RVK is valid until 6 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T229 RVK done?
T229 RVK was recorded at 150,389 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,171 miles a year.
Has T229 RVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 RVK has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2023.
Has the mileage on T229 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 T229 RVK find?
T229 RVK passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 3 advisories: front suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; rear exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users white smoke; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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