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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,986 cc

T26 RYCMOT history

T26 RYC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 90,888 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
90,888 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,607 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 RYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,986 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
17 Mar 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 RYC was last recorded at 90,888 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 4,175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
86,713 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
4,175 miles
Average per year
4,607 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,888 miles
  • 2025 – 86,713 miles
  • 2024 – 83,248 miles
  • 2023 – 79,969 miles
  • 2022 – 76,992 miles
  • 2021 – 74,195 miles
  • 2020 – 72,194 miles
  • 2019 – 69,452 miles
  • 2018 – 65,313 miles
  • 2017 – 59,859 miles
  • 2016 – 53,440 miles
  • 2015 – 46,720 miles
  • 2014 – 40,090 miles
  • 2013 – 35,511 miles
  • 2012 – 25,962 miles
  • 2011 – 20,273 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,888 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Vehicle corroded underneath

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 16 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,888 miles (+4,175)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    90,888 miles
    Test number
    438923374298
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms. (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear lower arm mounts. (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass86,713 miles (+3,465)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    86,713 miles
    Test number
    497840484644
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded all (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear suspension corroded

  3. Pass83,248 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    83,248 miles
    Test number
    855282177597
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  4. Fail83,247 miles (+3,278)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,247 miles
    Test number
    510930952554
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  5. Pass79,969 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    79,969 miles
    Test number
    890674926711
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded underneath

  6. Fail79,967 miles (+2,975)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,967 miles
    Test number
    725022377823
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded underneath

  7. Pass76,992 miles (+2,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    76,992 miles
    Test number
    958184764899
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass74,195 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    694517686622
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Fail74,195 miles (+2,001)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,195 miles
    Test number
    885901462205
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated perished and starting to split (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Pass72,194 miles (+2,742)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,194 miles
    Test number
    855553486687
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn to legal limit and perishing. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn and damaged on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass69,452 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    69,452 miles
    Test number
    253875137072
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail69,450 miles (+4,137)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,450 miles
    Test number
    571844772898
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass65,313 miles (+5,454)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    65,313 miles
    Test number
    836267897415
    • AdvisoryEngine light on

  14. Pass59,859 miles (+6,419)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2018
    Odometer
    59,859 miles
    Test number
    991238165983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass53,440 miles (+6,720)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2017
    Odometer
    53,440 miles
    Test number
    171706667830

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass46,720 miles (+6,630)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2016
    Odometer
    46,720 miles
    Test number
    557675125155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass40,090 miles (+4,579)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    40,090 miles
    Test number
    486508624126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass35,511 miles (+1,213)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    35,511 miles
    Test number
    179815333169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass34,298 miles (+8,336)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    34,298 miles
    Test number
    585709633006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,962 miles (+5,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    25,962 miles
    Test number
    177314142428
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  21. Pass20,273 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    20,273 miles
    Test number
    618255771053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T26 RYC

Does T26 RYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 RYC is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 RYC?
The MOT on T26 RYC is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 RYC done?
T26 RYC was recorded at 90,888 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 4,607 miles a year.
Has T26 RYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 RYC has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T26 RYC 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 T26 RYC find?
T26 RYC passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with 11 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both front lower arms.; front power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 8 more.

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