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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T256 RMWMOT history

T256 RMW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jun 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 101,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jun 2027
Mileage
101,575 mi
At MOT on 13 Jun 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,931 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T256 RMW
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
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T256 RMW was last recorded at 101,575 miles on 13 Jun 2026, 6,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2010: 318 miles, lower than 67,930 miles on 15 Jun 2009.

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
95,278 miles · 22 May 2025
Between the last two tests
6,297 miles
Average per year
2,931 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 101,575 miles
  • 2025 – 95,278 miles
  • 2024 – 76,933 miles
  • 2023 – 69,467 miles
  • 2022 – 66,755 miles
  • 2021 – 63,491 miles
  • 2020 – 60,065 miles
  • 2019 – 55,584 miles
  • 2018 – 50,731 miles
  • 2017 – 46,112 miles
  • 2016 – 40,486 miles
  • 2015 – 33,229 miles
  • 2014 – 27,709 miles
  • 2013 – 22,548 miles
  • 2012 – 17,938 miles
  • 2011 – 11,574 miles
  • 2010 – 318 miles
  • 2009 – 67,930 miles
  • 2008 – 60,077 miles
  • 2007 – 51,297 miles
  • 2006 – 45,923 miles
  • 2005 – 40,088 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass101,575 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass101,575 miles (+6,297)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    101,575 miles
    Test number
    949009236174
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass95,278 miles (+444)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    95,278 miles
    Test number
    349761247049
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail94,834 miles (+17,901)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,834 miles
    Test number
    391582041706
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Power steering component leaking steering rack seal (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass76,933 miles (+56)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2025
    Odometer
    76,933 miles
    Test number
    733658779106
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail76,877 miles (+7,410)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,877 miles
    Test number
    159682189045
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass69,467 miles (+2,712)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2024
    Odometer
    69,467 miles
    Test number
    516805065484
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass66,755 miles (+3,264)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2023
    Odometer
    66,755 miles
    Test number
    778270909685
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both front rack arms (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Pass63,491 miles (+3,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    63,491 miles
    Test number
    663041218403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short-caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material short-caliper to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel both rack arm inner joints have slight play. (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass60,065 miles (+4,481)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2021
    Odometer
    60,065 miles
    Test number
    812505600133
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in both rack ends (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass55,584 miles (+4,853)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    55,584 miles
    Test number
    893914461078
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass50,731 miles (+4,619)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    50,731 miles
    Test number
    459104312935
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass46,112 miles (+5,626)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,112 miles
    Test number
    243998452284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass40,486 miles (+7,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    40,486 miles
    Test number
    322915092236
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass33,229 miles (+5,520)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    33,229 miles
    Test number
    945302565195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,709 miles (+5,161)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    27,709 miles
    Test number
    237654374405
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass22,548 miles (+4,610)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    22,548 miles
    Test number
    835710073161
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside front rack arm has minor play at its fixing

  17. Pass17,938 miles (+6,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    17,938 miles
    Test number
    686392172183
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass11,574 miles (+11,256)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    11,574 miles
    Test number
    568817661105
    • NoteN/S/R tyre wearing on edges

  19. Pass318 miles (-67,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    318 miles
    Test number
    732079860198
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass67,930 miles (+7,853)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    67,930 miles
    Test number
    910796169141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass60,077 miles (+8,780)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    60,077 miles
    Test number
    912149968102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass51,297 miles (+5,374)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    51,297 miles
    Test number
    503190177104
    • Note1/ † allittle smokey on start up

  23. Pass45,923 miles (+5,835)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    45,923 miles
    Test number
    642991776197
    • NoteBoth rear shockabsorbers getting weak/slightly smokey on starting

  24. Pass40,088 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    40,088 miles
    Test number
    212422575404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T256 RMW

Does T256 RMW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T256 RMW is valid until 12 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T256 RMW?
The MOT on T256 RMW is valid until 12 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T256 RMW done?
T256 RMW was recorded at 101,575 miles at its MOT on 13 Jun 2026, an average of 2,931 miles a year.
Has T256 RMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T256 RMW has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T256 RMW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T256 RMW find?
T256 RMW passed its latest MOT on 13 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: nearside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; hydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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