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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T582 RFEMOT history

T582 RFE is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 200,989 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jul 2027
Mileage
200,989 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,387 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T582 RFE
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T582 RFE was last recorded at 200,989 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,051 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Sept 2016: 170,560 miles, lower than 170,858 miles on 14 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
199,938 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,051 miles
Average per year
5,387 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,989 miles
  • 2025 – 199,938 miles
  • 2024 – 198,663 miles
  • 2023 – 196,176 miles
  • 2022 – 192,344 miles
  • 2021 – 185,490 miles
  • 2020 – 183,269 miles
  • 2019 – 177,190 miles
  • 2018 – 172,868 miles
  • 2016 – 170,560 miles
  • 2015 – 162,950 miles
  • 2014 – 155,300 miles
  • 2013 – 152,331 miles
  • 2012 – 147,480 miles
  • 2011 – 141,898 miles
  • 2010 – 130,783 miles
  • 2009 – 124,710 miles
  • 2008 – 115,563 miles
  • 2007 – 100,727 miles
  • 2006 – 93,435 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,989 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Washer switch cracked/broken (repaired)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

33 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,989 miles (+1,051)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    200,989 miles
    Test number
    671511864584
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass199,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    199,938 miles
    Test number
    296642492800
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroded

  3. Fail199,936 miles (+1,273)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,936 miles
    Test number
    789473826158
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroded

  4. Pass198,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    198,663 miles
    Test number
    931324285302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail198,663 miles (+2,487)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,663 miles
    Test number
    173137959490
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass196,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    196,176 miles
    Test number
    498686804083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail196,176 miles (+3,832)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,176 miles
    Test number
    195198335165
    • MajorRear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  8. Pass192,344 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    192,344 miles
    Test number
    879147856498
    • AdvisoryWasher switch cracked/broken (repaired)

  9. Fail192,342 miles (+6,852)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,342 miles
    Test number
    339136549098
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryWasher switch cracked/broken (repaired)

  10. Pass185,490 miles (+751)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    185,490 miles
    Test number
    975679782440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass184,739 miles (+1,470)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    184,739 miles
    Test number
    636700853266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass183,269 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    183,269 miles
    Test number
    646415242370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail183,266 miles (+6,076)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,266 miles
    Test number
    220861169430
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  14. Pass177,190 miles (+4,322)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    177,190 miles
    Test number
    252384417798
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass172,868 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    172,868 miles
    Test number
    509388215061
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner steering joints have slight play

  16. Fail172,854 miles (+2,294)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,854 miles
    Test number
    168245351173
    • FailureEmissions not tested due to excessive exhaust blo (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle section (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside inner steering joints have slight play

  17. Pass170,560 miles (-298)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    170,560 miles
    Test number
    900775745341
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail170,858 miles (+7,908)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,858 miles
    Test number
    801963913554
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass162,950 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    162,950 miles
    Test number
    461146085047
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  20. Fail162,947 miles (+7,647)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,947 miles
    Test number
    409796209611
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre slightly worn on inner edge

  21. Pass155,300 miles (+2,969)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    155,300 miles
    Test number
    179232134277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass152,331 miles (+4)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    152,331 miles
    Test number
    829942043207
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside suspension arm ball joint has different size securing bolt and touches arm on full lock
    • NoteSteering rach mounting bushes slightly worn and sight movement

  23. Fail152,327 miles (+4,847)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,327 miles
    Test number
    297529333292
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSteering rach mounting bushes slightly worn and sight movement

  24. Pass147,480 miles (+3)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    147,480 miles
    Test number
    238034762294
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside outer sill slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front outer sill slightly corroded

  25. Fail147,477 miles (+5,579)3 failures5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,477 miles
    Test number
    177922062255
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside outer sill slightly corroded
    • NoteOffside front outer sill slightly corroded

  26. Pass141,898 miles (+11,115)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    141,898 miles
    Test number
    878535591117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass130,783 miles (+6,073)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    130,783 miles
    Test number
    942100360197
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass124,710 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    124,710 miles
    Test number
    590317789102
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Fail124,710 miles (+9,147)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,710 miles
    Test number
    261202889147
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Pass115,563 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    115,563 miles
    Test number
    154298268160
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Fail115,563 miles (+14,836)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,563 miles
    Test number
    262438068403
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  32. Pass100,727 miles (+7,292)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2008
    Odometer
    100,727 miles
    Test number
    130722857182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass93,435 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    93,435 miles
    Test number
    921721506269
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T582 RFE

Does T582 RFE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T582 RFE is valid until 27 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T582 RFE?
The MOT on T582 RFE is valid until 27 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T582 RFE done?
T582 RFE was recorded at 200,989 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,387 miles a year.
Has T582 RFE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T582 RFE has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on T582 RFE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Sept 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T582 RFE find?
T582 RFE passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive; rear integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support.

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