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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T261 RMWMOT history

T261 RMW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 May 2024 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 137,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 15 May 2024
Mileage
137,981 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2023
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
4,348 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T261 RMW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 May 2024
Latest MOT test
16 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T261 RMW was last recorded at 137,981 miles on 16 May 2023, 935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,046 miles · 9 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
935 miles
Average per year
4,348 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 137,981 miles
  • 2021 – 137,046 miles
  • 2020 – 132,895 miles
  • 2019 – 128,827 miles
  • 2018 – 126,076 miles
  • 2017 – 122,888 miles
  • 2016 – 119,037 miles
  • 2015 – 113,296 miles
  • 2014 – 108,311 miles
  • 2013 – 105,352 miles
  • 2011 – 103,522 miles
  • 2010 – 100,121 miles
  • 2009 – 94,542 miles
  • 2008 – 86,492 miles
  • 2007 – 78,495 miles
  • 2006 – 70,449 miles
  • 2005 – 60,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,981 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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 pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2007

Full MOT history

20 tests since 19 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,981 miles (+935)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2024
    Odometer
    137,981 miles
    Test number
    453047892376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass137,046 miles (+4,151)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    137,046 miles
    Test number
    882774981516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass132,895 miles (+4,068)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    132,895 miles
    Test number
    221033355480
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Pass128,827 miles (+2,751)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    128,827 miles
    Test number
    400068942063
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass126,076 miles (+3,188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    126,076 miles
    Test number
    859208033532
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement brake reaction (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass122,888 miles (+3,851)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    122,888 miles
    Test number
    701648697536
    • AdvisorySuspension weakened but no possibility of the body or a component fouling a road wheel (2.4.A.1b)

  7. Pass119,037 miles (+5,741)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    119,037 miles
    Test number
    918299310183
    • AdvisoryCorrsion underneeth
    • AdvisoryFront number plate loose
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Pass113,296 miles (+4,985)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    113,296 miles
    Test number
    398894855122
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  9. Pass108,311 miles (+2,959)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    108,311 miles
    Test number
    477984444166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass105,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    105,352 miles
    Test number
    685352013144
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Fail105,352 miles (+1,830)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,352 miles
    Test number
    928222713101
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass103,522 miles (+3,401)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    103,522 miles
    Test number
    689208341250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass100,121 miles (+5,579)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    100,121 miles
    Test number
    830275910250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass94,542 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    94,542 miles
    Test number
    171534829244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,542 miles (+8,050)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,542 miles
    Test number
    103524929236
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Fail86,492 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,492 miles
    Test number
    180585728228
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  17. Pass86,492 miles (+7,997)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    86,492 miles
    Test number
    394365228237
    • NoteNearside rear tyre wearing on outer edge

  18. Pass78,495 miles (+8,046)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    78,495 miles
    Test number
    671142627288
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteTemporary repair to centre exhaust

  19. Pass70,449 miles (+9,960)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    70,449 miles
    Test number
    323910606240
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass60,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    60,489 miles
    Test number
    151450205270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T261 RMW

Does T261 RMW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T261 RMW expired on 15 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T261 RMW?
The MOT on T261 RMW expired on 15 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T261 RMW done?
T261 RMW was recorded at 137,981 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2023, an average of 4,348 miles a year.
Has T261 RMW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T261 RMW has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2013.
Has the mileage on T261 RMW 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 RMW find?
T261 RMW passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2023 with 6 advisories: nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 3 more.

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