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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T251 RMWMOT history

T251 RMW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 189,581 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
189,581 mi
At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,970 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T251 RMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T251 RMW was last recorded at 189,581 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Oct 2013: 138,715 miles, lower than 139,706 miles on 29 Oct 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
189,562 miles · 14 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
4,970 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,581 miles
  • 2025 – 186,064 miles
  • 2024 – 185,595 miles
  • 2022 – 180,186 miles
  • 2021 – 177,351 miles
  • 2019 – 175,340 miles
  • 2018 – 171,045 miles
  • 2017 – 167,576 miles
  • 2016 – 159,236 miles
  • 2015 – 154,415 miles
  • 2014 – 148,729 miles
  • 2013 – 138,715 miles
  • 2012 – 120,670 miles
  • 2011 – 120,223 miles
  • 2010 – 117,322 miles
  • 2009 – 114,305 miles
  • 2008 – 111,462 miles
  • 2007 – 109,895 miles
  • 2006 – 101,362 miles
  • 2005 – 86,312 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,581 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Centre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

34 tests since 16 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,581 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    189,581 miles
    Test number
    616118766116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail189,562 miles (+3,498)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,562 miles
    Test number
    349394714321
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass186,064 miles (+469)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    186,064 miles
    Test number
    489674824532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass185,595 miles (+5,409)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    185,595 miles
    Test number
    507219020477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass180,186 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2023
    Odometer
    180,186 miles
    Test number
    597843615253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail180,174 miles (+2,823)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,174 miles
    Test number
    218775198080
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))

  7. Pass177,351 miles (+2,011)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    177,351 miles
    Test number
    891404555568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass175,340 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    175,340 miles
    Test number
    366290486024
    • AdvisoryFront HEAT SHEILD LOOSE NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  9. Fail175,336 miles (+4,291)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,336 miles
    Test number
    677447649279
    • MajorRear Towbar safety device not operating correctly (6.1.6 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront HEAT SHEILD LOOSE NOT LIKELY TO FALL OFF
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch

  10. Pass171,045 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    171,045 miles
    Test number
    528295083598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail171,027 miles (+32)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,027 miles
    Test number
    253182256648
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low excessivly (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front mount bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated signs of rubbing on wheel when on right lock (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly worn removable pin/peg (6.1.6 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHorn poor in sound quality

  12. Fail170,995 miles (+3,419)5 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,995 miles
    Test number
    434461404729
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass167,576 miles (+209)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    167,576 miles
    Test number
    791134455986
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail167,367 miles (+8,131)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,367 miles
    Test number
    637951799064
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass159,236 miles (+259)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    159,236 miles
    Test number
    926733641199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail158,977 miles (+4,562)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,977 miles
    Test number
    998598955720
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge worn (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass154,415 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    154,415 miles
    Test number
    416476385307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail154,406 miles (+5,677)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,406 miles
    Test number
    313346584171
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass148,729 miles (+10,014)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    148,729 miles
    Test number
    305962004391
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe slight corrosion.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre sidewall aged/perished.

  20. Pass138,715 miles (-991)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    138,715 miles
    Test number
    469223803340
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail139,706 miles (+19,036)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,706 miles
    Test number
    265682103393
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass120,670 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    120,670 miles
    Test number
    148740502319
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  23. Fail120,670 miles (+447)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,670 miles
    Test number
    648177292204
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Outer Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Pass120,223 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    120,223 miles
    Test number
    586472691284
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  25. Fail120,223 miles (+2,901)7 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,223 miles
    Test number
    427211681242
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  26. Pass117,322 miles (+3,017)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    117,322 miles
    Test number
    321175970296
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteBrake pipes surface rust

  27. Pass114,305 miles (+148)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    114,305 miles
    Test number
    844252179259
    • NoteBoth front under and outer sills damaged
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  28. Fail114,157 miles (+2,695)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,157 miles
    Test number
    630265369297
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front under and outer sills damaged
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  29. Fail111,462 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,462 miles
    Test number
    581038068278
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  30. Pass111,462 miles (+1,567)
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    111,462 miles
    Test number
    834768768216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass109,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    109,895 miles
    Test number
    943328767214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail109,895 miles (+8,533)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,895 miles
    Test number
    513610167244
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  33. Pass101,362 miles (+15,050)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    101,362 miles
    Test number
    902563206292
    • NoteDamage to o/s of vehicle / under sills

  34. Pass86,312 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    86,312 miles
    Test number
    213027395190
    • NoteSlight oil leak

Questions about T251 RMW

Does T251 RMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T251 RMW is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T251 RMW?
The MOT on T251 RMW is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T251 RMW done?
T251 RMW was recorded at 189,581 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 4,970 miles a year.
Has T251 RMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T251 RMW has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T251 RMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Oct 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T251 RMW find?
T251 RMW passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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