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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue and Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T43 RBSMOT history

T43 RBS is a blue and red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025 and it has passed 8 of 14 MOT tests, with 104,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Dec 2025
Mileage
104,713 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
14
8 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,513 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T43 RBS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue and Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T43 RBS was last recorded at 104,713 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 178 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
104,535 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
178 miles
Average per year
2,513 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 104,713 miles
  • 2024 – 104,535 miles
  • 2023 – 104,149 miles
  • 2020 – 104,090 miles
  • 2009 – 98,792 miles
  • 2008 – 86,324 miles
  • 2007 – 54,916 miles
  • 2006 – 53,837 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail104,713 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
  • DangerousProp shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant light on
  • AdvisorySills corroded

What MOT failures 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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

14 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail104,713 miles (+178)2 dangerous5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,713 miles
    Test number
    635103481935
    • DangerousOffside Rear Wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up (5.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousProp shaft bearing housing likely to fail (6.1.7 (f) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant light on
    • AdvisorySills corroded

  2. Pass104,535 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    104,535 miles
    Test number
    895388827156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail104,534 miles (+385)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,534 miles
    Test number
    176957483257
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))

  4. Pass104,149 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    104,149 miles
    Test number
    349527161961
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear drive shaft removed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft removed

  5. Fail104,149 miles (+59)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,149 miles
    Test number
    569637053264
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear drive shaft removed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear drive shaft removed

  6. Pass104,090 miles (+1)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    104,090 miles
    Test number
    405277590085
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail104,089 miles (+5,297)4 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,089 miles
    Test number
    236726035545
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Front to rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass98,792 miles (+12,468)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    98,792 miles
    Test number
    591463289148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass86,324 miles (+4,537)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,324 miles
    Test number
    942261268275
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass81,787 miles (+26,871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    81,787 miles
    Test number
    161448968139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass54,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,916 miles
    Test number
    134724267118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail54,916 miles (+1,079)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,916 miles
    Test number
    440608247155
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass53,837 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    53,837 miles
    Test number
    973189406153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail53,804 miles1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,804 miles
    Test number
    153738306163
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T43 RBS

Does T43 RBS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T43 RBS expired on 17 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T43 RBS?
The MOT on T43 RBS expired on 17 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T43 RBS done?
T43 RBS was recorded at 104,713 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 2,513 miles a year.
Has T43 RBS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T43 RBS has failed 6 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T43 RBS 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 T43 RBS find?
T43 RBS failed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 5 major defects and 8 advisories: offside rear wheel bearing play so excessive it is likely to break up; prop shaft bearing housing likely to fail; nearside front brake pipe excessively corroded, and 12 more.

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