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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,968 cc

T512 RCRMOT history

T512 RCR is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 55,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jan 2027
Mileage
55,832 mi
At MOT on 9 Jan 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
1,641 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T512 RCR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T512 RCR was last recorded at 55,832 miles on 9 Jan 2026, 1,528 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
54,304 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,528 miles
Average per year
1,641 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 55,832 miles
  • 2025 – 54,304 miles
  • 2023 – 53,316 miles
  • 2022 – 51,315 miles
  • 2021 – 48,860 miles
  • 2020 – 48,644 miles
  • 2019 – 47,593 miles
  • 2018 – 44,851 miles
  • 2017 – 43,140 miles
  • 2016 – 42,731 miles
  • 2015 – 40,260 miles
  • 2014 – 38,650 miles
  • 2013 – 37,514 miles
  • 2012 – 36,517 miles
  • 2011 – 34,987 miles
  • 2010 – 33,407 miles
  • 2009 – 31,678 miles
  • 2008 – 29,304 miles
  • 2007 – 26,508 miles
  • 2006 – 24,072 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass55,832 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded 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.

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Centre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass55,832 miles (+1,528)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    55,832 miles
    Test number
    612603000653
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Pass54,304 miles (+988)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    54,304 miles
    Test number
    101034601121
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass53,316 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    53,316 miles
    Test number
    907808962043
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Fail53,316 miles (+2,001)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,316 miles
    Test number
    344930671832
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  5. Pass51,315 miles (+1,183)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    51,315 miles
    Test number
    182951096339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass50,132 miles (+1,272)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    50,132 miles
    Test number
    602800804606

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass48,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    461313551261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail48,860 miles (+216)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,860 miles
    Test number
    962364982203
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass48,644 miles (+1,051)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    48,644 miles
    Test number
    255104716023
    • AdvisoryAll 4 tires badly lerished and split but no cords exposed [Advise replacement A.S.A.P.]
    • AdvisoryBoth offside rear and nearside front wheel trims bending valves
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass47,593 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    47,593 miles
    Test number
    317729129221
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail47,570 miles (+2,719)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,570 miles
    Test number
    779554008209
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass44,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    44,851 miles
    Test number
    813581074043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail44,851 miles (+1,711)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,851 miles
    Test number
    460608749602
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass43,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    43,140 miles
    Test number
    380484066232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail43,140 miles (+409)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,140 miles
    Test number
    303594797748
    • 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)

  16. Pass42,731 miles (+2,471)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    42,731 miles
    Test number
    902321305281
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass40,260 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,260 miles
    Test number
    616221976938
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAY FITTED

  18. Fail40,260 miles (+1,610)3 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,260 miles
    Test number
    769923349525
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryUNDERTRAY FITTED

  19. Pass38,650 miles (+1,136)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    38,650 miles
    Test number
    328707824492

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass37,514 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    37,514 miles
    Test number
    336761823245
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail37,514 miles (+997)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,514 miles
    Test number
    735159213282
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass36,517 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    36,517 miles
    Test number
    898258922258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass34,987 miles (+1,580)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    34,987 miles
    Test number
    768597721262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass33,407 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    33,407 miles
    Test number
    340657430499
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Fail33,407 miles (+1,729)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,407 miles
    Test number
    553536330210
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass31,678 miles (+2,374)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    31,678 miles
    Test number
    930086449221
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass29,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    29,304 miles
    Test number
    791089858258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail29,304 miles (+2,796)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,304 miles
    Test number
    902279858215
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass26,508 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,508 miles
    Test number
    451044337298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail26,508 miles (+2,436)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,508 miles
    Test number
    981934237208
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  31. Fail24,072 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,072 miles
    Test number
    340353146489
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  32. Pass24,072 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,072 miles
    Test number
    352463546408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T512 RCR

Does T512 RCR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T512 RCR is valid until 17 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T512 RCR?
The MOT on T512 RCR is valid until 17 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T512 RCR done?
T512 RCR was recorded at 55,832 miles at its MOT on 9 Jan 2026, an average of 1,641 miles a year.
Has T512 RCR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T512 RCR has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T512 RCR 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 T512 RCR find?
T512 RCR passed its latest MOT on 9 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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