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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T789 RFLMOT history

T789 RFL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 156,032 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
156,032 mi
At MOT on 2 Jul 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T789 RFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T789 RFL was last recorded at 156,032 miles on 2 Jul 2026, 52 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 29 Apr 2008: 80,585 miles, lower than 181,985 miles on 16 May 2007.

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
155,980 miles · 30 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
52 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,032 miles
  • 2025 – 150,362 miles
  • 2023 – 149,444 miles
  • 2022 – 148,180 miles
  • 2021 – 146,066 miles
  • 2019 – 144,883 miles
  • 2018 – 137,309 miles
  • 2017 – 131,719 miles
  • 2016 – 126,161 miles
  • 2015 – 122,492 miles
  • 2014 – 116,482 miles
  • 2013 – 112,013 miles
  • 2012 – 109,670 miles
  • 2011 – 104,854 miles
  • 2010 – 98,851 miles
  • 2009 – 91,361 miles
  • 2008 – 80,585 miles
  • 2007 – 181,985 miles
  • 2006 – 161,632 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,032 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front step corroded and holedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded and holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded and holedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded and holedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Offside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

33 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,032 miles (+52)4 minor16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    156,032 miles
    Test number
    472086794212
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front step corroded and holed
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  2. Fail155,980 miles (+5,618)2 dangerous1 major4 minor17 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,980 miles
    Test number
    371255542026
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Steering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings bolt loose (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front step corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • 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 Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  3. Pass150,362 miles (+5)2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2026
    Odometer
    150,362 miles
    Test number
    863006699209
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished 235/40r18 95w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front step corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge and perished 235/40r18 95w (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  4. Fail150,357 miles (+913)16 major2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,357 miles
    Test number
    245289003128
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering system fouling track rod end on wheel (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering system fouling track rod end on wheel (2.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated from body to arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering system excessively rough (2.1.1 (a))
    • MajorTowbar component excessively corroded whole tow bar (6.1.6 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive clutch fluid (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front step corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroded and holed
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  5. Pass149,444 miles2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    149,444 miles
    Test number
    548677284263
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body sill/door slider corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail149,444 miles (+1,264)1 dangerous2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,444 miles
    Test number
    743185778002
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Body sill/door slider corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Body sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass148,180 miles (+3)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,180 miles
    Test number
    230687098610
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sliding door/outer body sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail148,177 miles (+2,111)4 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,177 miles
    Test number
    491156224510
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch/doorstep (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced door step/sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sliding door/outer body sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass146,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    146,066 miles
    Test number
    402562988486
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper support bar corrded and holed
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
  10. Fail146,066 miles (+1,183)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,066 miles
    Test number
    348739846462
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper support bar corrded and holed
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
  11. Pass144,883 miles (+27)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    144,883 miles
    Test number
    895995630545
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in car
  12. Fail144,856 miles (+7,547)1 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,856 miles
    Test number
    253373392904
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in car
  13. Pass137,309 miles (+32)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    137,309 miles
    Test number
    351836464594
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in vehicle
  14. Fail137,277 miles (+5,558)2 dangerous15 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,277 miles
    Test number
    584307057502
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged parking brake cable has broken wires (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft bearing excessively worn support bearing (6.1.7 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in vehicle
  15. Pass131,719 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    131,719 miles
    Test number
    754879929925
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing
  16. Fail131,718 miles (+5,557)8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,718 miles
    Test number
    235797117387
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Body sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySpare wheel missing
  17. Pass126,161 miles (+3,669)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    126,161 miles
    Test number
    665521031001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pads wearing low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  18. Pass122,492 miles (+6,010)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    122,492 miles
    Test number
    776618573756
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front - rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load sensing valve - brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front drive shaft support bearing slightly worn centre (2.5.C.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded Load sensing valve - brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside front & offside rear tyres wearing on inner edges.
    • AdvisoryOil leak from engine area.
  19. Pass116,482 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    116,482 miles
    Test number
    316260764498
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteChilds seat fitted to nearside front outer passengers seat,not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine area.
    • NoteThrottle pedal has excessive movement.
  20. Fail116,482 miles (+4,469)1 failure3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,482 miles
    Test number
    429780064257
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteChilds seat fitted to nearside front outer passengers seat,not allowing full inspection of adult belt.
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes have surface corrosion.
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSlight oil leak from engine area.
    • NoteThrottle pedal has excessive movement.
  21. Pass112,013 miles (+36)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    112,013 miles
    Test number
    149727763246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are corroded
  22. Fail111,977 miles (+2,307)8 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,977 miles
    Test number
    157319053217
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) not correctly formed (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs are corroded
  23. Pass109,670 miles (+11)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,670 miles
    Test number
    516542422261
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteOil leak
  24. Fail109,659 miles (+4,805)2 failures1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,659 miles
    Test number
    929001522277
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBattery loose
    • NoteN/S/F, O/S/f and O/S/R tyre have cuts but not showing chords
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing inner edge
    • NoteOil leak
  25. Pass104,854 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    104,854 miles
    Test number
    698957421395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail104,769 miles (+5,918)5 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,769 miles
    Test number
    947676911244
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCracks in both front tyre inner sidewalls
    • NoteDampness around offside front caliper
    • NoteOffside rear tyre deteriorating
  27. Pass98,851 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    98,851 miles
    Test number
    731936460155
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs have worn a slight lip
  28. Fail98,846 miles (+7,485)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,846 miles
    Test number
    212996260492
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs have worn a slight lip
  29. Pass91,361 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    91,361 miles
    Test number
    512914459170
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  30. Fail91,356 miles (+10,771)10 failures1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,356 miles
    Test number
    501502759116
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  31. Pass80,585 miles (-101,400)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2009
    Odometer
    80,585 miles
    Test number
    290070428457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass181,985 miles (+20,353)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2008
    Odometer
    181,985 miles
    Test number
    982836437143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass161,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    161,632 miles
    Test number
    631319336153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T789 RFL

Does T789 RFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T789 RFL is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T789 RFL?
The MOT on T789 RFL is valid until 1 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T789 RFL done?
T789 RFL was recorded at 156,032 miles at its MOT on 2 Jul 2026.
Has T789 RFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T789 RFL has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T789 RFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 29 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T789 RFL find?
T789 RFL passed its latest MOT on 2 Jul 2026 with 4 minor defects and 16 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside obligatory mirror slightly damaged, and 17 more.

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