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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T801 RHOMOT history

T801 RHO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 111,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
111,837 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,346 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T801 RHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T801 RHO was last recorded at 111,837 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 3,396 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,441 miles · 16 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
3,396 miles
Average per year
2,346 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,837 miles
  • 2025 – 108,441 miles
  • 2023 – 105,244 miles
  • 2022 – 102,671 miles
  • 2021 – 99,708 miles
  • 2020 – 96,447 miles
  • 2017 – 94,933 miles
  • 2016 – 92,748 miles
  • 2014 – 89,466 miles
  • 2013 – 89,069 miles
  • 2012 – 88,623 miles
  • 2010 – 87,823 miles
  • 2009 – 85,967 miles
  • 2008 – 82,160 miles
  • 2007 – 75,084 miles
  • 2006 – 66,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,837 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,837 miles (+3,396)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    111,837 miles
    Test number
    304582953289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass108,441 miles (+3,197)4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,441 miles
    Test number
    894492663166
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass105,244 miles (+2,573)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,244 miles
    Test number
    437654456396
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust box corroded

  4. Pass102,671 miles (+2,963)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    102,671 miles
    Test number
    725279847812
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Prop shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass99,708 miles (+26)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    99,708 miles
    Test number
    402670119323
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail99,682 miles (+3,235)4 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,682 miles
    Test number
    917479908776
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass96,447 miles (+6)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    96,447 miles
    Test number
    987839220714
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail96,441 miles (+1,508)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,441 miles
    Test number
    705163162456
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass94,933 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    94,933 miles
    Test number
    990513595976
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer cv gaiter split
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  10. Fail94,928 miles (+2,180)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,928 miles
    Test number
    193178972922
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer cv gaiter split
    • AdvisoryWindscreen cracked

  11. Pass92,748 miles (+3,282)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    92,748 miles
    Test number
    457376645519

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass89,466 miles (+397)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    89,466 miles
    Test number
    687764924340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail89,069 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,069 miles
    Test number
    257227703102
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteMulti plug on rear diff not connected.

  14. Pass89,069 miles (+446)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    89,069 miles
    Test number
    286157203479
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteMulti plug on rear diff not connected.

  15. Pass88,623 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    88,623 miles
    Test number
    889629402103
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre side wall starting to perrish

  16. Fail88,623 miles (+800)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,623 miles
    Test number
    699202902180
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteO/s rear tyre side wall starting to perrish

  17. Pass87,823 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    87,823 miles
    Test number
    842429420308

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass85,967 miles (+3,807)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    85,967 miles
    Test number
    190841859304

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass82,160 miles (+7,076)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    82,160 miles
    Test number
    392297658304
    • NoteO/s headlamp damaged
    • NoteSeveral cuts in n/s/f tyre
    • NoteSlight grinding noise from under vehicle
    • NoteTowbar removed at time of test

  20. Pass75,084 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    75,084 miles
    Test number
    122804657384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail75,049 miles (+8,447)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,049 miles
    Test number
    334201257322
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S headlight loose

  22. Pass66,602 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,602 miles
    Test number
    932632186237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T801 RHO

Does T801 RHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T801 RHO is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T801 RHO?
The MOT on T801 RHO is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T801 RHO done?
T801 RHO was recorded at 111,837 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,346 miles a year.
Has T801 RHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T801 RHO has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T801 RHO 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 T801 RHO find?
T801 RHO passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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