
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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
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
Pass189,564 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 189,564 miles
- Test number
- 536558440743
- AdvisorySlight play in offside rackend
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
Pass188,197 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 188,197 miles
- Test number
- 513639932504
- AdvisoryOil leak
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
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
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass128,343 miles (+9,363)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 128,343 miles
- Test number
- 352300437359
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
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)
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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