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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T288 ORPMOT history

T288 ORP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Aug 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 221,289 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Aug 2027
Mileage
221,289 mi
At MOT on 29 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,850 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 ORP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 ORP was last recorded at 221,289 miles on 29 Jul 2026, 2,236 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,053 miles · 29 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,236 miles
Average per year
6,850 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,289 miles
  • 2025 – 219,053 miles
  • 2024 – 216,758 miles
  • 2023 – 213,555 miles
  • 2022 – 209,799 miles
  • 2021 – 204,544 miles
  • 2020 – 202,777 miles
  • 2017 – 196,428 miles
  • 2016 – 181,949 miles
  • 2015 – 169,228 miles
  • 2013 – 154,349 miles
  • 2012 – 143,861 miles
  • 2011 – 136,656 miles
  • 2010 – 127,888 miles
  • 2009 – 118,313 miles
  • 2008 – 104,823 miles
  • 2007 – 93,155 miles
  • 2006 – 81,489 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,289 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure sensor?

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear inner valance corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,289 miles (+2,236)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    221,289 miles
    Test number
    839493120119
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  2. Pass219,053 miles (+2,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    219,053 miles
    Test number
    490534619768
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases midd box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass216,758 miles (+3,203)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    216,758 miles
    Test number
    161709963442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass213,555 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    213,555 miles
    Test number
    713600868058
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure sensor? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner valance corroded

  5. Fail213,550 miles (+3,751)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,550 miles
    Test number
    649266484373
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Oil pressure sensor? (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear inner valance corroded

  6. Pass209,799 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    209,799 miles
    Test number
    812717530011
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear bump bar badly corroded

  7. Fail209,791 miles (+5,247)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,791 miles
    Test number
    668749981097
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear bump bar badly corroded

  8. Pass204,544 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    204,544 miles
    Test number
    598059184375
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  9. Fail204,542 miles (+1,765)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,542 miles
    Test number
    232133059206
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass202,777 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    202,777 miles
    Test number
    720284159620

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail202,777 miles (+6,349)1 dangerous2 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,777 miles
    Test number
    832538197004
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass196,428 miles (+14,479)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    196,428 miles
    Test number
    734954048202
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint Both. (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass181,949 miles (+12,721)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    181,949 miles
    Test number
    631486447195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass169,228 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    169,228 miles
    Test number
    425197365143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail169,228 miles (+14,879)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,228 miles
    Test number
    756203165120
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRear footbrake effort low

  16. Pass154,349 miles (+10,488)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    154,349 miles
    Test number
    745369293121
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass143,861 miles (+24)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    143,861 miles
    Test number
    275556562182
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail143,837 miles (+7,181)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,837 miles
    Test number
    188184362115
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass136,656 miles2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    136,656 miles
    Test number
    139126261188
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDrivers mirror distorted but still usable
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre cracking
    • NotePassenger door mirror cracked, but still usable

  20. Fail136,656 miles (+8,768)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,656 miles
    Test number
    215145561110
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDrivers mirror distorted but still usable
    • NoteO/S/R Tyre cracking
    • NotePassenger door mirror cracked, but still usable

  21. Pass127,888 miles (+9,575)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    127,888 miles
    Test number
    720064370054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,313 miles (+13,490)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    118,313 miles
    Test number
    172655279022
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass104,823 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    104,823 miles
    Test number
    420918358002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail104,821 miles (+11,666)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,821 miles
    Test number
    154382258424
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  25. Pass93,155 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    93,155 miles
    Test number
    743961467009
    • NoteCentre & intermediate exhausts corroded at connection points.

  26. Fail93,155 miles (+11,666)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,155 miles
    Test number
    144390667448
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteCentre & intermediate exhausts corroded at connection points.

  27. Pass81,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    150052476075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail81,489 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,489 miles
    Test number
    323361266011
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T288 ORP

Does T288 ORP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T288 ORP is valid until 10 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T288 ORP?
The MOT on T288 ORP is valid until 10 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T288 ORP done?
T288 ORP was recorded at 221,289 miles at its MOT on 29 Jul 2026, an average of 6,850 miles a year.
Has T288 ORP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 ORP has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T288 ORP 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 T288 ORP find?
T288 ORP passed its latest MOT on 29 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside rear road wheel slightly distorted.

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