
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc
T261 RHOMOT history
T261 RHO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 202,686 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 202,686 mi
- At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 19 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 4,640 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T261 RHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T261 RHO was last recorded at 202,686 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 81 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 202,605 miles · 25 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 81 miles
- Average per year
- 4,640 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 202,686 miles
- 2025 – 198,080 miles
- 2024 – 198,080 miles
- 2023 – 198,080 miles
- 2022 – 196,053 miles
- 2021 – 185,842 miles
- 2020 – 184,713 miles
- 2019 – 184,172 miles
- 2018 – 183,031 miles
- 2017 – 181,930 miles
- 2016 – 180,057 miles
- 2015 – 175,546 miles
- 2014 – 172,403 miles
- 2013 – 168,570 miles
- 2012 – 163,422 miles
- 2011 – 156,618 miles
- 2010 – 147,537 miles
- 2009 – 136,463 miles
- 2008 – 126,009 miles
- 2007 – 118,686 miles
- 2006 – 111,546 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded but not affecting structural strength
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (upper shock absorber mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (suspension arm mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side outer sill corroded but not affecting structural strength
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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Central Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Over Axle.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator To Flexi.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back To Rear Of Fuel Tank.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
24 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass202,686 miles (+81)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 202,686 miles
- Test number
- 487383634006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded but not affecting structural strength
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (upper shock absorber mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (suspension arm mounting) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNear side outer sill corroded but not affecting structural strength
Fail202,605 miles (+4,525)9 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,605 miles
- Test number
- 754989702805
- MajorCentral Front Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed Smoke Meter Will Not Calibrate. (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator To Flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Back Rear Of Fuel Tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear Silencer Pipe Holed. (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Compensator To Flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Back Rear Of Fuel Tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover Broken. (7.1.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Cover Broken. (7.1.2 (d))
Pass198,080 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 198,080 miles
- Test number
- 973738932629
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Over Axle. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator To Flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back To Rear Of Fuel Tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator To Flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back Rear Of Fuel Tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Fail198,080 miles3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,080 miles
- Test number
- 469266972401
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn Outer. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated Over Axle. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator To Flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back To Rear Of Fuel Tank. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Compensator To Flexi. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back Rear Of Fuel Tank. (1.1.11 (c))
Pass198,080 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 198,080 miles
- Test number
- 829392957055
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail198,080 miles (+2,027)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,080 miles
- Test number
- 810165161054
- MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill Holed In Several Places Below Footstep. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner Sill Holed Below B Post. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Outer Sill Holed Below B Post. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass196,053 miles (+10,211)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 196,053 miles
- Test number
- 714980874396
- MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shockabsorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass185,842 miles (+1,129)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 185,842 miles
- Test number
- 886942760787
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass184,713 miles (+541)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 184,713 miles
- Test number
- 725619801584
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- 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))
Fail184,172 miles (+1,141)1 dangerous6 major2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,172 miles
- Test number
- 522571018759
- DangerousFront Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
Pass183,031 miles (+1,101)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 183,031 miles
- Test number
- 559819320396
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass181,930 miles (+1,873)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 181,930 miles
- Test number
- 155747758399
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass180,057 miles (+4,511)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 180,057 miles
- Test number
- 663594720684
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass175,546 miles (+3,143)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 175,546 miles
- Test number
- 639088435266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass172,403 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 172,403 miles
- Test number
- 396992634289
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
Fail172,403 miles (+3,833)7 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,403 miles
- Test number
- 109511434200
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Outer Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteNearside front wheel bearing slightly rough when rotated
- NoteOffside wing mirror damadged
Pass168,570 miles (+5,148)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 168,570 miles
- Test number
- 125833813299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass163,422 miles (+6,804)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 163,422 miles
- Test number
- 137013932265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,618 miles (+9,081)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 156,618 miles
- Test number
- 155447101251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,537 miles (+11,074)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 147,537 miles
- Test number
- 802872180163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,463 miles (+10,454)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 136,463 miles
- Test number
- 801110819270
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,009 miles (+7,323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 126,009 miles
- Test number
- 924584638254
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass118,686 miles (+7,140)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 118,686 miles
- Test number
- 383193547261
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisorySteering rack damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass111,546 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 111,546 miles
- Test number
- 753083746263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T261 RHO
- Does T261 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T261 RHO is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T261 RHO?
- The MOT on T261 RHO is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T261 RHO done?
- T261 RHO was recorded at 202,686 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 4,640 miles a year.
- Has T261 RHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T261 RHO has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T261 RHO 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 T261 RHO find?
- T261 RHO passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front inner sill corroded but not affecting structural strength; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 5 more.
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