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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T273 RVKMOT history

T273 RVK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 189,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
189,694 mi
At MOT on 3 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,448 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T273 RVK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T273 RVK was last recorded at 189,694 miles on 3 Nov 2025, 862 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,832 miles · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
862 miles
Average per year
3,448 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,694 miles
  • 2024 – 188,832 miles
  • 2023 – 187,369 miles
  • 2022 – 186,269 miles
  • 2021 – 185,048 miles
  • 2020 – 184,401 miles
  • 2019 – 182,430 miles
  • 2018 – 179,714 miles
  • 2017 – 176,558 miles
  • 2016 – 171,340 miles
  • 2015 – 166,330 miles
  • 2014 – 161,227 miles
  • 2013 – 154,740 miles
  • 2012 – 150,129 miles
  • 2011 – 145,101 miles
  • 2010 – 142,413 miles
  • 2009 – 137,672 miles
  • 2008 – 134,209 miles
  • 2007 – 129,894 miles
  • 2006 – 125,422 miles
  • 2005 – 120,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,694 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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Centre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,694 miles (+862)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    189,694 miles
    Test number
    994982003291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass188,832 miles (+1,463)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    188,832 miles
    Test number
    554193742600
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass187,369 miles (+1,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    187,369 miles
    Test number
    282061900116
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass186,269 miles (+1,221)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    186,269 miles
    Test number
    489005856997
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass185,048 miles (+647)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    185,048 miles
    Test number
    480986419449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass184,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    184,401 miles
    Test number
    315179876155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail184,401 miles (+1,971)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,401 miles
    Test number
    969278214765
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass182,430 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    182,430 miles
    Test number
    811062359164
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail182,430 miles (+2,716)1 dangerous6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,430 miles
    Test number
    157474173939
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass179,714 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    179,714 miles
    Test number
    921860168001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,558 miles (+5,218)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    176,558 miles
    Test number
    324970854130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass171,340 miles (+5,010)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    171,340 miles
    Test number
    850261800606
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass166,330 miles (+5,103)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    166,330 miles
    Test number
    583354555276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass161,227 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    161,227 miles
    Test number
    189697484248
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail161,227 miles (+6,487)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,227 miles
    Test number
    559002884296
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Lower Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass154,740 miles (+4,611)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    154,740 miles
    Test number
    399313383439
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass150,129 miles (+5,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    150,129 miles
    Test number
    737862482296
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  18. Pass145,101 miles (+2,688)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    145,101 miles
    Test number
    839708591295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass142,413 miles (+4,741)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    142,413 miles
    Test number
    444051100340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass137,672 miles (+3,463)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    137,672 miles
    Test number
    991359289210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass134,209 miles (+4,315)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    134,209 miles
    Test number
    490665618304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass129,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    129,894 miles
    Test number
    611367427317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail129,894 miles (+4,472)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,894 miles
    Test number
    814974927324
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass125,422 miles (+4,506)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    125,422 miles
    Test number
    421197116345

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass120,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    120,916 miles
    Test number
    562427325383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T273 RVK

Does T273 RVK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T273 RVK is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T273 RVK?
The MOT on T273 RVK is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T273 RVK done?
T273 RVK was recorded at 189,694 miles at its MOT on 3 Nov 2025, an average of 3,448 miles a year.
Has T273 RVK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T273 RVK has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T273 RVK 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 T273 RVK find?
T273 RVK passed its latest MOT on 3 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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