Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T513 RDLMOT history
T513 RDL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 281,043 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 281,043 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 34
- 20 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 8,563 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T513 RDL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 23 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T513 RDL was last recorded at 281,043 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 280,965 miles · 11 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 78 miles
- Average per year
- 8,563 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 281,043 miles
- 2024 – 270,873 miles
- 2023 – 263,521 miles
- 2022 – 256,343 miles
- 2021 – 252,521 miles
- 2020 – 249,939 miles
- 2019 – 246,026 miles
- 2018 – 238,838 miles
- 2017 – 231,735 miles
- 2016 – 224,940 miles
- 2015 – 216,250 miles
- 2014 – 207,103 miles
- 2013 – 198,769 miles
- 2012 – 189,866 miles
- 2011 – 180,754 miles
- 2010 – 168,923 miles
- 2009 – 157,402 miles
- 2008 – 142,330 miles
- 2007 – 130,675 miles
- 2006 – 116,577 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass281,043 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Inner arch corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
34 tests since 30 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass281,043 miles (+78)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 281,043 miles
- Test number
- 176128869727
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail280,965 miles (+10,092)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 280,965 miles
- Test number
- 561788238343
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass270,873 miles10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 270,873 miles
- Test number
- 991525199978
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
Fail270,873 miles (+7,352)3 repaired10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 270,873 miles
- Test number
- 630761109180
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testFuel system component leaking spill pipe (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
Pass263,521 miles (+7,178)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 263,521 miles
- Test number
- 175475929368
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner arch corroded
Pass256,343 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 256,343 miles
- Test number
- 526096040530
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded
Fail256,339 miles (+3,818)2 dangerous8 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,339 miles
- Test number
- 733612649199
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner arch corroded
Pass252,521 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 252,521 miles
- Test number
- 722121505542
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail252,517 miles (+2,578)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,517 miles
- Test number
- 290595132550
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass249,939 miles (+3,913)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 249,939 miles
- Test number
- 750718172066
- AdvisoryWelding repairs undersealed
Pass246,026 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 246,026 miles
- Test number
- 725531183702
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside
Fail246,007 miles (+7,169)3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,007 miles
- Test number
- 728642833218
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft securing bolt missing (6.1.7 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside/offside
Pass238,838 miles (+928)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 238,838 miles
- Test number
- 641794605679
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Load area door can not be opened from out side of vehicle
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail237,910 miles (+6,175)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,910 miles
- Test number
- 621722221564
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously defective (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass231,735 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 231,735 miles
- Test number
- 443008290488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail231,735 miles (+6,795)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,735 miles
- Test number
- 595715676308
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass224,940 miles (+12)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 224,940 miles
- Test number
- 265774832112
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack has slight play in inner ball joint
Fail224,928 miles (+8,678)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,928 miles
- Test number
- 405298146331
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside steering rack has slight play in inner ball joint
Pass216,250 miles (+114)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 216,250 miles
- Test number
- 557907694693
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
Fail216,136 miles (+9,033)7 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,136 miles
- Test number
- 247676483357
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside 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 Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished
Pass207,103 miles (+8,334)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 207,103 miles
- Test number
- 717219614321
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass198,769 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 198,769 miles
- Test number
- 445362743275
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Fail198,769 miles (+8,903)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,769 miles
- Test number
- 306922943226
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass189,866 miles (+61)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 189,866 miles
- Test number
- 365592052212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,805 miles (+9,051)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,805 miles
- Test number
- 616159642273
- FailureNearside Rear brake caliper modified and seriously weakened (3.5.1n)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass180,754 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 180,754 miles
- Test number
- 358579741441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,754 miles (+11,831)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,754 miles
- Test number
- 935449141297
- Repaired at testHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
Pass168,923 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 168,923 miles
- Test number
- 493006940203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,923 miles (+11,521)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,923 miles
- Test number
- 101505840239
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass157,402 miles (+15,072)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 157,402 miles
- Test number
- 391374159459
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
Pass142,330 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 142,330 miles
- Test number
- 490392258222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,330 miles (+11,655)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,330 miles
- Test number
- 933532158276
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass130,675 miles (+14,098)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 130,675 miles
- Test number
- 270500657279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,577 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 116,577 miles
- Test number
- 154332946203
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T513 RDL
- Does T513 RDL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T513 RDL is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T513 RDL?
- The MOT on T513 RDL is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T513 RDL done?
- T513 RDL was recorded at 281,043 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 8,563 miles a year.
- Has T513 RDL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T513 RDL has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T513 RDL 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 T513 RDL find?
- T513 RDL passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: nearside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded; nearside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 6 more.
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