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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T271 RHOMOT history

T271 RHO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 34 MOT tests, with 210,849 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Aug 2027
Mileage
210,849 mi
At MOT on 11 Aug 2026
MOT tests
34
22 passed · 12 failed
Per year
1,453 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T271 RHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T271 RHO was last recorded at 210,849 miles on 11 Aug 2026, 4,818 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jul 2009: 108,161 miles, lower than 205,320 miles on 6 Mar 2009.
  • 19 Jul 2014: 132,106 miles, lower than 132,622 miles on 3 Aug 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
206,031 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,818 miles
Average per year
1,453 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,849 miles
  • 2025 – 206,031 miles
  • 2024 – 200,370 miles
  • 2023 – 195,831 miles
  • 2022 – 191,771 miles
  • 2021 – 188,116 miles
  • 2020 – 185,026 miles
  • 2019 – 180,133 miles
  • 2018 – 175,645 miles
  • 2017 – 170,330 miles
  • 2016 – 160,680 miles
  • 2015 – 137,526 miles
  • 2014 – 132,106 miles
  • 2013 – 132,622 miles
  • 2012 – 124,272 miles
  • 2011 – 119,178 miles
  • 2010 – 113,933 miles
  • 2009 – 108,161 miles
  • 2008 – 196,511 miles
  • 2007 – 188,055 miles
  • 2006 – 181,068 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,849 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Brake pedal wearing smooth

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major3 MOTs, 2018–2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 13 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,849 miles (+4,818)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    210,849 miles
    Test number
    629315546948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass206,031 miles (+106)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    206,031 miles
    Test number
    985440684624
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip provision wearing smooth

  3. Fail205,925 miles (+5,555)2 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,925 miles
    Test number
    473755349722
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play inner steering joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal anti slip provision wearing smooth

  4. Pass200,370 miles (+97)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    200,370 miles
    Test number
    776214208812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail200,273 miles (+4,442)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,273 miles
    Test number
    181150961204
    • MajorBrake cable guide defective and affecting operation reyurn spring broken (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass195,831 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    195,831 miles
    Test number
    861159724669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail195,816 miles (+4,045)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,816 miles
    Test number
    698266720583
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass191,771 miles (+3,655)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    191,771 miles
    Test number
    661217124187
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chip in screen (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Leaking at two sleeves slightly (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 2 nails in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass188,116 miles (+3,090)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    188,116 miles
    Test number
    472240333936
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass185,026 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    185,026 miles
    Test number
    710902829798
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside fuel tank heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to near side front inner arch

  11. Fail185,021 miles (+4,888)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,021 miles
    Test number
    964582858096
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inside wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside fuel tank heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass180,133 miles (+4,488)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    180,133 miles
    Test number
    466201040650
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached support and tow eye (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass175,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    175,645 miles
    Test number
    724289602088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail175,645 miles (+5,315)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,645 miles
    Test number
    340268892251
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass170,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    170,330 miles
    Test number
    777161417102
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and pipe (7.1.2)

  16. Fail170,330 miles (+9,650)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,330 miles
    Test number
    422907191474
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear box and pipe (7.1.2)

  17. Pass160,680 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    160,680 miles
    Test number
    765937960543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail160,664 miles (+23,138)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,664 miles
    Test number
    630991947707
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened handbrake cable (3.5.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass137,526 miles (+5,420)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    137,526 miles
    Test number
    196419205274
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust back box slightly deteriorated

  20. Pass132,106 miles (-516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    132,106 miles
    Test number
    766400604243
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail132,622 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,622 miles
    Test number
    169775813250
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCorrosion starting in Nearside and Offside inner and outer sill.

  22. Pass132,622 miles (+8,350)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    132,622 miles
    Test number
    725705013220
    • NoteCorrosion starting in Nearside and Offside inner and outer sill.

  23. Pass124,272 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    124,272 miles
    Test number
    495167012272
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  24. Fail124,272 miles (+5,094)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,272 miles
    Test number
    486026912231
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  25. Pass119,178 miles (+92)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    119,178 miles
    Test number
    376204301477
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • 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)
    • 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)

  26. Fail119,086 miles (+5,153)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,086 miles
    Test number
    235987991485
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • 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)
    • 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)

  27. Pass113,933 miles (+5,772)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,933 miles
    Test number
    511251590166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass108,161 miles (-97,159)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    108,161 miles
    Test number
    982875009259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass205,320 miles (+8,809)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    205,320 miles
    Test number
    800465569083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass196,511 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    196,511 miles
    Test number
    113196058006
    • NoteBrake light switch ?

  31. Fail196,511 miles (+8,456)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,511 miles
    Test number
    344306858045
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBrake light switch ?

  32. Pass188,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    188,055 miles
    Test number
    414069567073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail188,055 miles (+6,987)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,055 miles
    Test number
    513139567051
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  34. Pass181,068 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    181,068 miles
    Test number
    172134546485

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T271 RHO

Does T271 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T271 RHO is valid until 17 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T271 RHO?
The MOT on T271 RHO is valid until 17 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T271 RHO done?
T271 RHO was recorded at 210,849 miles at its MOT on 11 Aug 2026, an average of 1,453 miles a year.
Has T271 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T271 RHO has failed 12 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T271 RHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 24 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T271 RHO find?
T271 RHO passed its latest MOT on 11 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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