Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T268 RHOMOT history
T268 RHO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 161,646 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 161,646 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 21 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,611 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T268 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
- 1 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T268 RHO was last recorded at 161,646 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 5,366 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 10 Mar 2016: 111,407 miles, lower than 113,207 miles on 18 Mar 2015.
- 20 Oct 2021: 139,481 miles, lower than 139,945 miles on 24 Oct 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 156,280 miles · 30 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,366 miles
- Average per year
- 5,611 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,646 miles
- 2025 – 156,280 miles
- 2024 – 151,315 miles
- 2023 – 146,692 miles
- 2022 – 142,800 miles
- 2021 – 139,481 miles
- 2020 – 139,945 miles
- 2019 – 125,158 miles
- 2018 – 121,414 miles
- 2017 – 112,857 miles
- 2016 – 111,419 miles
- 2015 – 113,207 miles
- 2014 – 100,677 miles
- 2013 – 95,231 miles
- 2012 – 89,618 miles
- 2011 – 83,275 miles
- 2010 – 76,637 miles
- 2009 – 67,217 miles
- 2008 – 59,733 miles
- 2007 – 52,046 miles
- 2006 – 46,194 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass161,646 miles
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing, visible in the engine bay
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
30 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,646 miles (+5,366)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 161,646 miles
- Test number
- 975297228685
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass156,280 miles (+6)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 156,280 miles
- Test number
- 704779859365
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail156,274 miles (+4,959)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,274 miles
- Test number
- 263948733236
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust box holed (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases clamp (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass151,315 miles (+4,623)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 151,315 miles
- Test number
- 142628829167
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wing under the battery tray (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass146,692 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2024
- Odometer
- 146,692 miles
- Test number
- 256005452054
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing, visible in the engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Fail146,685 miles (+3,885)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,685 miles
- Test number
- 364772430750
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner wing, visible in the engine bay (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryReverse lamp not working
Pass142,800 miles (+131)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 142,800 miles
- Test number
- 571949978311
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail142,669 miles (+3,188)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,669 miles
- Test number
- 209097645123
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass139,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 139,481 miles
- Test number
- 996707337197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,481 miles (-464)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,481 miles
- Test number
- 192678500938
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working bad connection (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass139,945 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 139,945 miles
- Test number
- 486996867863
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail139,945 miles (+14,787)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,945 miles
- Test number
- 714849649220
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass125,158 miles (+3,744)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 125,158 miles
- Test number
- 880235313902
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,414 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 121,414 miles
- Test number
- 919736015849
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,414 miles (+8,557)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,414 miles
- Test number
- 191941272950
- Repaired at testDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
Pass112,857 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 112,857 miles
- Test number
- 102329250286
- AdvisoryBoth front outer sills are corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are heavily perished and more than ten years old
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryThe nearside headlamp is condensated but the beam pattern and light output is good
Fail112,856 miles (+1,437)4 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,856 miles
- Test number
- 483946520674
- FailureFuel system component leaking injector (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside brake caliper has restricted free movement handbrake lever (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBoth front outer sills are corroded
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres are heavily perished and more than ten years old
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryThe nearside headlamp is condensated but the beam pattern and light output is good
Pass111,419 miles (+12)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 111,419 miles
- Test number
- 573541899168
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres split
Fail111,407 miles (-1,800)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,407 miles
- Test number
- 227513211987
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres split
Pass113,207 miles (+12,530)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 113,207 miles
- Test number
- 725117675018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass100,677 miles (+5,446)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 100,677 miles
- Test number
- 315710894011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass95,231 miles (+5,613)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 95,231 miles
- Test number
- 167628883014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,618 miles (+6,343)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 89,618 miles
- Test number
- 525290292068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,275 miles (+6,638)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 83,275 miles
- Test number
- 925640191074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,637 miles (+9,420)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 76,637 miles
- Test number
- 961761890032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,217 miles (+7,484)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 67,217 miles
- Test number
- 123303589451
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,733 miles (+7,687)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 59,733 miles
- Test number
- 272210388007
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass52,046 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 52,046 miles
- Test number
- 102602577051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail52,044 miles (+5,850)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 52,044 miles
- Test number
- 452652877024
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass46,194 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 46,194 miles
- Test number
- 582634576095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T268 RHO
- Does T268 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T268 RHO is valid until 30 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T268 RHO?
- The MOT on T268 RHO is valid until 30 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T268 RHO done?
- T268 RHO was recorded at 161,646 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 5,611 miles a year.
- Has T268 RHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T268 RHO has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T268 RHO ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 10 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T268 RHO find?
- T268 RHO passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area; nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.
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