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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T838 RWVMOT history

T838 RWV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 149,181 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Oct 2026
Mileage
149,181 mi
At MOT on 16 Oct 2025
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,263 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T838 RWV
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
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
16 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T838 RWV was last recorded at 149,181 miles on 16 Oct 2025, 924 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,257 miles · 18 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
924 miles
Average per year
6,263 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,181 miles
  • 2024 – 148,257 miles
  • 2023 – 146,872 miles
  • 2022 – 145,213 miles
  • 2021 – 143,309 miles
  • 2020 – 141,681 miles
  • 2019 – 138,128 miles
  • 2018 – 137,137 miles
  • 2017 – 135,678 miles
  • 2016 – 126,837 miles
  • 2015 – 114,164 miles
  • 2014 – 104,493 miles
  • 2013 – 93,202 miles
  • 2012 – 82,404 miles
  • 2011 – 70,517 miles
  • 2010 – 59,741 miles
  • 2009 – 49,372 miles
  • 2008 – 43,345 miles
  • 2007 – 30,043 miles
  • 2006 – 27,599 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,181 miles
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis and all suspension components

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.

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass149,181 miles (+924)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    149,181 miles
    Test number
    498634390149
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to chassis and all suspension components

  2. Pass148,257 miles (+1,385)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    148,257 miles
    Test number
    737248836648
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass146,872 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    146,872 miles
    Test number
    501672789942
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail146,872 miles (+1,659)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,872 miles
    Test number
    359743825372
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass145,213 miles (+1,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    145,213 miles
    Test number
    177690281942
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass143,309 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    143,309 miles
    Test number
    460598845566
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail143,305 miles (+1,624)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,305 miles
    Test number
    159710338241
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,681 miles (+3,553)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,681 miles
    Test number
    977076236632
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake backplates rusty

  9. Pass138,128 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,128 miles
    Test number
    758438425288
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail138,110 miles (+973)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,110 miles
    Test number
    972704756032
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass137,137 miles (+1,459)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    137,137 miles
    Test number
    600180005484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass135,678 miles (+8,841)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    135,678 miles
    Test number
    190370562157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass126,837 miles (+12,673)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    126,837 miles
    Test number
    501838347825
    • AdvisoryInner Ball joint has slight play offside+nearside, steering rack (2.2.B.1f)

  14. Pass114,164 miles (+9,671)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    114,164 miles
    Test number
    128428765474
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass104,493 miles (+11,291)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,493 miles
    Test number
    576680984067
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass93,202 miles (+10,798)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    93,202 miles
    Test number
    878150373002
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing outer edge

  17. Pass82,404 miles (+11,887)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    82,404 miles
    Test number
    585103172020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    70,517 miles
    Test number
    685784351063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail70,517 miles (+10,776)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,517 miles
    Test number
    327184651065
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition off (1.4.B.1f)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • NoteFront brake pads thin

  20. Pass59,741 miles (+10,369)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    59,741 miles
    Test number
    930197540084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass49,372 miles (+6,027)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    49,372 miles
    Test number
    210635339031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,345 miles (+13,302)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    43,345 miles
    Test number
    550823478031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass30,043 miles (+2,444)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    30,043 miles
    Test number
    880556987097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    27,599 miles
    Test number
    134869136115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T838 RWV

Does T838 RWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T838 RWV is valid until 19 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T838 RWV?
The MOT on T838 RWV is valid until 19 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T838 RWV done?
T838 RWV was recorded at 149,181 miles at its MOT on 16 Oct 2025, an average of 6,263 miles a year.
Has T838 RWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T838 RWV has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T838 RWV 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 T838 RWV find?
T838 RWV passed its latest MOT on 16 Oct 2025 with 1 advisory: surface corrosion to chassis and all suspension components.

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