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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T270 RHOMOT history

T270 RHO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 143,013 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Feb 2027
Mileage
143,013 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,441 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T270 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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T270 RHO was last recorded at 143,013 miles on 30 Jan 2026, 79 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
142,934 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
79 miles
Average per year
3,441 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,013 miles
  • 2025 – 142,934 miles
  • 2024 – 141,252 miles
  • 2023 – 137,741 miles
  • 2022 – 135,323 miles
  • 2020 – 133,345 miles
  • 2019 – 132,521 miles
  • 2018 – 131,472 miles
  • 2017 – 130,579 miles
  • 2016 – 126,859 miles
  • 2015 – 123,242 miles
  • 2014 – 115,917 miles
  • 2013 – 108,714 miles
  • 2012 – 104,475 miles
  • 2011 – 99,162 miles
  • 2010 – 94,347 miles
  • 2009 – 91,279 miles
  • 2008 – 86,318 miles
  • 2007 – 80,873 miles
  • 2006 – 74,743 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,013 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2007–2018

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

33 tests since 30 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,013 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    143,013 miles
    Test number
    773164723952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail143,010 miles (+76)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,010 miles
    Test number
    957147022650
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass142,934 miles (+541)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    142,934 miles
    Test number
    740914602656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,393 miles (+1,141)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,393 miles
    Test number
    302763646191
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Shock absorber bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass141,252 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,252 miles
    Test number
    235324600966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail141,246 miles (+3,505)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,246 miles
    Test number
    891135090446
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass137,741 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    137,741 miles
    Test number
    700550881923

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail137,736 miles (+2,413)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,736 miles
    Test number
    244578568847
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn & o/s/front anti roll bar link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door catch missing (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  9. Pass135,323 miles (+1,978)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    135,323 miles
    Test number
    769306237803
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front shock absorber lower bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass133,345 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    133,345 miles
    Test number
    480322113309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail133,344 miles (+823)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,344 miles
    Test number
    186349927928
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass132,521 miles (+1,049)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    132,521 miles
    Test number
    853983891316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass131,472 miles (+893)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    131,472 miles
    Test number
    737114817287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 195/70 R15 c (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  14. Pass130,579 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    130,579 miles
    Test number
    794254070477
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail130,579 miles (+3,720)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,579 miles
    Test number
    494077703812
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass126,859 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,859 miles
    Test number
    839228976080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass123,242 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    123,242 miles
    Test number
    976405675043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail123,242 miles (+7,325)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,242 miles
    Test number
    138085575059
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass115,917 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    115,917 miles
    Test number
    175318674086
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Fail115,916 miles (+7,202)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,916 miles
    Test number
    248847974052
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass108,714 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    108,714 miles
    Test number
    105305093066
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail108,714 miles (+4,239)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,714 miles
    Test number
    458025293064
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass104,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    104,475 miles
    Test number
    426381102144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,474 miles (+5,312)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,474 miles
    Test number
    685121702129
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  25. Fail99,162 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,162 miles
    Test number
    447808791040
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass99,162 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    99,162 miles
    Test number
    645868691072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass94,347 miles (+3,068)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    94,347 miles
    Test number
    180936890484
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  28. Pass91,279 miles (+4,961)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    91,279 miles
    Test number
    771731979058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass86,318 miles (+5,445)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    86,318 miles
    Test number
    290631478068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass80,873 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    80,873 miles
    Test number
    381056887062
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail80,873 miles (+6,130)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,873 miles
    Test number
    363606587051
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  32. Pass74,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    74,743 miles
    Test number
    862249986033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail74,743 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,743 miles
    Test number
    534449186088
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T270 RHO

Does T270 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T270 RHO is valid until 27 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T270 RHO?
The MOT on T270 RHO is valid until 27 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T270 RHO done?
T270 RHO was recorded at 143,013 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2026, an average of 3,441 miles a year.
Has T270 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T270 RHO has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T270 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 T270 RHO find?
T270 RHO passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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