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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T259 RHOMOT history

T259 RHO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 May 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 155,649 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 7 May 2026
Mileage
155,649 mi
At MOT on 8 May 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,798 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T259 RHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 May 2026
Latest MOT test
8 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T259 RHO was last recorded at 155,649 miles on 8 May 2025, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 May 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2011: 84,762 miles, lower than 84,765 miles on 29 Mar 2010.

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
155,639 miles · 7 May 2025
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,798 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 155,649 miles
  • 2023 – 151,050 miles
  • 2022 – 141,885 miles
  • 2021 – 131,112 miles
  • 2020 – 118,453 miles
  • 2019 – 105,646 miles
  • 2018 – 91,006 miles
  • 2017 – 88,880 miles
  • 2016 – 87,090 miles
  • 2015 – 84,762 miles
  • 2014 – 84,762 miles
  • 2013 – 84,762 miles
  • 2012 – 84,762 miles
  • 2011 – 84,762 miles
  • 2010 – 84,765 miles
  • 2009 – 84,762 miles
  • 2008 – 84,613 miles
  • 2007 – 74,728 miles
  • 2006 – 64,030 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass155,649 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front arch rusty

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front anti roll bar bushes slight wear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside sill surface rust

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass155,649 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2026
    Odometer
    155,649 miles
    Test number
    435748790357
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail155,639 miles (+4,589)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,639 miles
    Test number
    884719946178
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass151,050 miles (+9,165)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    151,050 miles
    Test number
    298097104590
    • AdvisoryArches surface rust

  4. Pass141,885 miles (+10,773)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    141,885 miles
    Test number
    800334502768
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear sill rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front arch rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass131,112 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,112 miles
    Test number
    330682243250
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front arch rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail131,112 miles (+12,659)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,112 miles
    Test number
    342603531672
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front arch rusty
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass118,453 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    118,453 miles
    Test number
    795375779548
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes slight wear
    • AdvisoryNearside sill surface rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front arch rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail118,453 miles (+12,807)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,453 miles
    Test number
    861745106244
    • MajorFront Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar bushes slight wear
    • AdvisoryNearside sill surface rust
    • AdvisoryOffside Front arch rusty
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass105,646 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    105,646 miles
    Test number
    180132550854
    • AdvisoryNearside sill rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play front anti roll bar bushes

  10. Fail105,646 miles (+14,640)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,646 miles
    Test number
    355667178176
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription missing (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill rusty
    • AdvisorySlight play front anti roll bar bushes

  11. Pass91,006 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    91,006 miles
    Test number
    250382137139
    • AdvisoryN/s centre sill corr/holed

  12. Fail91,006 miles (+2,126)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,006 miles
    Test number
    527012229491
    • FailureFront Fuel pipe leaking leaf off pipes at injectors (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryN/s centre sill corr/holed

  13. Pass88,880 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,880 miles
    Test number
    803293929047
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perished

  14. Fail88,878 miles (+1,788)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,878 miles
    Test number
    108199334307
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre and back (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracked and perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass87,090 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    87,090 miles
    Test number
    329169238500
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section rusty

  16. Fail87,090 miles (+2,328)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,090 miles
    Test number
    383524674554
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust section rusty

  17. Pass84,762 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    166612385040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail84,762 miles4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    169682985431
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass84,762 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    365463884010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteDamage to offside front wheelarch

  20. Pass84,762 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    636444183092
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail84,762 miles3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    475621883019
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  22. Pass84,762 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    199023792482
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perishing and tread slightly distorted
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and lipped
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside sill corroded
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass84,762 miles (-3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    658147381065
    • NoteSpeedo is non op....power steering belt noisy....front brakes show imbalance...

  24. Pass84,765 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    84,765 miles
    Test number
    402778380029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail84,762 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    244094080021
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  26. Pass84,762 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    261367599068
    • NoteCentre exhaust box rusted..power steering belt worn..

  27. Fail84,762 miles (+149)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,762 miles
    Test number
    793807799007
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCentre exhaust box rusted..power steering belt worn..

  28. Pass84,613 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    84,613 miles
    Test number
    602727308173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail84,608 miles (+9,880)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,608 miles
    Test number
    810396308154
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)

  30. Pass74,728 miles (+10,698)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    74,728 miles
    Test number
    340041107194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass64,030 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    64,030 miles
    Test number
    392473496029
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffrside front tyre old & deteriated slightly

Questions about T259 RHO

Does T259 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T259 RHO expired on 7 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T259 RHO?
The MOT on T259 RHO expired on 7 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T259 RHO done?
T259 RHO was recorded at 155,649 miles at its MOT on 8 May 2025, an average of 4,798 miles a year.
Has T259 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T259 RHO has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T259 RHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T259 RHO find?
T259 RHO passed its latest MOT on 8 May 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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