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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T57 RGAMOT history

T57 RGA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 215,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
215,807 mi
At MOT on 31 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,331 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T57 RGA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T57 RGA was last recorded at 215,807 miles on 31 Jan 2026, 2,631 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
213,176 miles · 11 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,631 miles
Average per year
5,331 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,807 miles
  • 2025 – 213,176 miles
  • 2024 – 196,125 miles
  • 2022 – 192,448 miles
  • 2021 – 191,136 miles
  • 2019 – 190,992 miles
  • 2018 – 189,564 miles
  • 2017 – 188,197 miles
  • 2016 – 182,413 miles
  • 2014 – 170,756 miles
  • 2012 – 166,862 miles
  • 2011 – 158,567 miles
  • 2010 – 149,334 miles
  • 2009 – 142,474 miles
  • 2008 – 135,829 miles
  • 2007 – 128,343 miles
  • 2006 – 118,980 miles
  • 2005 – 106,816 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,807 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

26 tests since 22 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,807 miles (+2,631)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    215,807 miles
    Test number
    331751779957
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  2. Pass213,176 miles (+17,051)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    213,176 miles
    Test number
    621515415277
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass196,125 miles (+3,677)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    196,125 miles
    Test number
    726093922909
    • MinorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  4. Pass192,448 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    192,448 miles
    Test number
    586196900251
    • MinorOffside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Fail192,448 miles (+1,312)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,448 miles
    Test number
    282461497414
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorOffside Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass191,136 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    191,136 miles
    Test number
    264799880199
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
  7. Fail191,136 miles (+144)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,136 miles
    Test number
    378342170625
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced 3 holes inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Hole in inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Parking brake efficiency only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
  8. Pass190,992 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    190,992 miles
    Test number
    792106982538
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near connection joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near connection joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable adjuster is weld repaired
  9. Fail190,992 miles (+1,428)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,992 miles
    Test number
    657798374969
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near connection joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material near connection joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play track rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable adjuster is weld repaired
  10. Pass189,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    189,564 miles
    Test number
    536558440743
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside rackend
  11. Fail189,564 miles (+1,367)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,564 miles
    Test number
    304359830025
    • FailureBonded suspension unit deteriorated and cannot function as intended nearside front arm, front bush (2.4.F.3)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureSuspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded nearside rear inner arch (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play in offside rackend
  12. Pass188,197 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    188,197 miles
    Test number
    513639932504
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail188,196 miles (+5,783)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,196 miles
    Test number
    750684239356
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush all four bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported broken in two (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear brake binding both (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass182,413 miles (+17)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    182,413 miles
    Test number
    585665572658
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber has slight cut
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is slightly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  15. Fail182,396 miles (+11,640)7 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,396 miles
    Test number
    557227360780
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle n/s/f 140 o/s/f 220 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber has slight cut
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre is slightly worn on inner edges
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass170,756 miles (+3,894)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    170,756 miles
    Test number
    637502434352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber has slight cut
    • NoteO/s/f brake is slightly sticky
  17. Pass166,862 miles (+8,295)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    166,862 miles
    Test number
    127468442378
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  18. Pass158,567 miles (+9,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    158,567 miles
    Test number
    659912441380
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
  19. Pass149,334 miles (+6,860)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    149,334 miles
    Test number
    222484840349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass142,474 miles (+119)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    142,474 miles
    Test number
    363389429368
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  21. Fail142,355 miles (+6,526)11 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,355 miles
    Test number
    664032329331
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  22. Pass135,829 miles (+7,486)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    135,829 miles
    Test number
    893896838370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
  23. Pass128,343 miles (+9,363)
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    128,343 miles
    Test number
    352300437359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass118,980 miles (+434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    118,980 miles
    Test number
    131170086267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  25. Fail118,546 miles (+11,730)16 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,546 miles
    Test number
    600352066211
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  26. Pass106,816 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    106,816 miles
    Test number
    131274335218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T57 RGA

Does T57 RGA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T57 RGA is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T57 RGA?
The MOT on T57 RGA is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T57 RGA done?
T57 RGA was recorded at 215,807 miles at its MOT on 31 Jan 2026, an average of 5,331 miles a year.
Has T57 RGA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T57 RGA has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T57 RGA 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 T57 RGA find?
T57 RGA passed its latest MOT on 31 Jan 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 2 more.

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