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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T853 RFLMOT history

T853 RFL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 247,713 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
247,713 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,731 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T853 RFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T853 RFL was last recorded at 247,713 miles on 12 Jan 2026, 2,609 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jan 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jan 2018: 105,261 miles, lower than 152,232 miles on 20 Jan 2017.

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
245,104 miles · 7 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
2,609 miles
Average per year
7,731 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 247,713 miles
  • 2025 – 245,104 miles
  • 2024 – 238,424 miles
  • 2023 – 227,220 miles
  • 2022 – 218,590 miles
  • 2021 – 209,988 miles
  • 2020 – 200,909 miles
  • 2019 – 188,736 miles
  • 2018 – 105,261 miles
  • 2017 – 152,232 miles
  • 2016 – 141,805 miles
  • 2015 – 139,679 miles
  • 2014 – 137,946 miles
  • 2013 – 135,431 miles
  • 2011 – 133,496 miles
  • 2010 – 128,597 miles
  • 2009 – 122,162 miles
  • 2008 – 113,834 miles
  • 2007 – 105,773 miles
  • 2006 – 97,402 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,713 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

26 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,713 miles (+2,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    247,713 miles
    Test number
    781140749146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass245,104 miles (+6,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    245,104 miles
    Test number
    209602103467
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users slight haze blue smoke (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass238,424 miles (+11,204)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    238,424 miles
    Test number
    545846172592

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass227,220 miles (+8,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    227,220 miles
    Test number
    222518275426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass218,590 miles (+8,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    218,590 miles
    Test number
    545653665810
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  6. Pass209,988 miles (+9,079)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    209,988 miles
    Test number
    660353769805
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower inner wing rusty

  7. Pass200,909 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    200,909 miles
    Test number
    776809934441
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  8. Fail200,906 miles (+12,170)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,906 miles
    Test number
    883527530180
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  9. Pass188,736 miles (+83,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    188,736 miles
    Test number
    548096481157
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass105,261 miles (-46,971)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    105,261 miles
    Test number
    860760512050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass152,232 miles (+10,427)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    152,232 miles
    Test number
    206098132450
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass141,805 miles (+2,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    141,805 miles
    Test number
    395140619916
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded

  13. Pass139,679 miles (+1,733)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    139,679 miles
    Test number
    748461825045
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass137,946 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    137,946 miles
    Test number
    178809504097
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges

  15. Fail137,946 miles (+2,515)2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,946 miles
    Test number
    128669704401
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres worn on edges

  16. Pass135,431 miles (+22)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    135,431 miles
    Test number
    549992823029
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail135,409 miles (+1,913)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,409 miles
    Test number
    538204113090
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass133,496 miles (+4,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    133,496 miles
    Test number
    155663231389
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass128,597 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    128,597 miles
    Test number
    483151520423
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdv on both front wipers worn

  20. Fail128,597 miles (+6,435)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,597 miles
    Test number
    874081120384
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteAdv on both front wipers worn

  21. Pass122,162 miles (+33)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    122,162 miles
    Test number
    670530759246
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail122,129 miles (+8,295)6 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,129 miles
    Test number
    534317749229
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass113,834 miles (+8,061)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    113,834 miles
    Test number
    530078918243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass105,773 miles (+8,371)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    105,773 miles
    Test number
    410519707253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass97,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    97,402 miles
    Test number
    593166616214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail97,402 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,402 miles
    Test number
    950516616249
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T853 RFL

Does T853 RFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T853 RFL is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T853 RFL?
The MOT on T853 RFL is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T853 RFL done?
T853 RFL was recorded at 247,713 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2026, an average of 7,731 miles a year.
Has T853 RFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T853 RFL has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2020.
Has the mileage on T853 RFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jan 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T853 RFL find?
T853 RFL passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive.

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