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Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T493 RPBMOT history

T493 RPB is a blue diesel Volkswagen first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 225,394 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 27 May 2026
Mileage
225,394 mi
At MOT on 28 May 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,892 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T493 RPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 May 2026
Latest MOT test
28 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T493 RPB was last recorded at 225,394 miles on 28 May 2025, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,380 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
3,892 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 225,394 miles
  • 2023 – 224,874 miles
  • 2022 – 221,941 miles
  • 2020 – 216,486 miles
  • 2019 – 203,533 miles
  • 2018 – 201,902 miles
  • 2017 – 198,830 miles
  • 2016 – 196,293 miles
  • 2015 – 195,125 miles
  • 2014 – 191,434 miles
  • 2013 – 179,000 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass225,394 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded / pittedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

18 tests since 26 Jun 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass225,394 miles (+14)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2026
    Odometer
    225,394 miles
    Test number
    485718458390
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded / pitted

  2. Fail225,380 miles (+506)12 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,380 miles
    Test number
    792456215977
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorLoading door cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil level below minimum
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs corroded / pitted
    • AdvisoryN/s side loading door runner excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f inner sill area excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre valve deteriorated / leaking

  3. Pass224,874 miles (+2,933)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    224,874 miles
    Test number
    836967272615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill and sliding door area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass221,941 miles (+5,455)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    221,941 miles
    Test number
    334462529556
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass216,486 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    216,486 miles
    Test number
    364377590794
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail216,486 miles (+12,953)2 dangerous9 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,486 miles
    Test number
    679043666858
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorFront Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play both sides inner rack ends (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush excessively worn wishbone 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 Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass203,533 miles (+1,631)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    203,533 miles
    Test number
    263535806149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass201,902 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2019
    Odometer
    201,902 miles
    Test number
    629329107933
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail201,901 miles (+3,071)4 dangerous4 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,901 miles
    Test number
    736333200102
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake valve leaking such that brake functionality is affected seized (1.1.7 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front passenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slightly worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass198,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    198,830 miles
    Test number
    846857693749

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail198,829 miles (+2,536)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,829 miles
    Test number
    854654810083
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass196,293 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    196,293 miles
    Test number
    968191631233
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Fail196,293 miles (+1,168)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,293 miles
    Test number
    930884232953
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack ends (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass195,125 miles (+33)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    195,125 miles
    Test number
    129580855052
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail195,092 miles (+3,658)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,092 miles
    Test number
    705135845066
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass191,434 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    191,434 miles
    Test number
    208364354199
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Fail191,434 miles (+12,434)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,434 miles
    Test number
    256711554439
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass179,000 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    179,000 miles
    Test number
    799357773179
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

Questions about T493 RPB

Does T493 RPB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T493 RPB expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T493 RPB?
The MOT on T493 RPB expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T493 RPB done?
T493 RPB was recorded at 225,394 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2025, an average of 3,892 miles a year.
Has T493 RPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T493 RPB has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T493 RPB 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 T493 RPB find?
T493 RPB passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2025 with 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 6 more.

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