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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T853 RWVMOT history

T853 RWV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 218,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
218,876 mi
At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,964 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T853 RWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T853 RWV was last recorded at 218,876 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 3,365 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,511 miles · 10 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,365 miles
Average per year
5,964 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 218,876 miles
  • 2025 – 215,511 miles
  • 2024 – 212,127 miles
  • 2023 – 209,190 miles
  • 2022 – 205,011 miles
  • 2021 – 199,484 miles
  • 2020 – 194,384 miles
  • 2019 – 189,885 miles
  • 2018 – 189,568 miles
  • 2017 – 188,693 miles
  • 2016 – 179,428 miles
  • 2015 – 175,525 miles
  • 2014 – 170,314 miles
  • 2013 – 162,270 miles
  • 2012 – 157,455 miles
  • 2011 – 153,062 miles
  • 2010 – 145,330 miles
  • 2009 – 142,317 miles
  • 2008 – 133,310 miles
  • 2007 – 116,550 miles
  • 2006 – 98,892 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass218,876 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
  • AdvisoryBrake fluid in poor condition

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 corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Steering rack mounting bushes worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass218,876 miles (+3,365)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    218,876 miles
    Test number
    150700687257
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid in poor condition

  2. Pass215,511 miles (+3,384)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    215,511 miles
    Test number
    950605798029
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material VARIOUS (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass212,127 miles (+2,937)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    212,127 miles
    Test number
    359697104103
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass209,190 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    209,190 miles
    Test number
    543853590916
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes worn

  5. Fail209,188 miles (+4,177)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,188 miles
    Test number
    171319955960
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes worn

  6. Pass205,011 miles (+37)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    205,011 miles
    Test number
    702492908812
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Fail204,974 miles (+5,490)4 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,974 miles
    Test number
    996764519228
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe snapped (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass199,484 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    199,484 miles
    Test number
    316656531691
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail199,481 miles (+5,097)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,481 miles
    Test number
    785274803408
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 caliper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass194,384 miles (+4,499)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    194,384 miles
    Test number
    888583893246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass189,885 miles (+317)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    189,885 miles
    Test number
    198342610666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass189,568 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    189,568 miles
    Test number
    221616800989
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail189,564 miles (+871)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,564 miles
    Test number
    954729424820
    • DangerousStop lamp not working all (1.2.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass188,693 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    188,693 miles
    Test number
    562469170552
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail188,693 miles (+9,265)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,693 miles
    Test number
    911367486762
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureStop lamp not working x2 (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass179,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    179,428 miles
    Test number
    948856966292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail179,428 miles (+3,903)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,428 miles
    Test number
    797748199135
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  18. Pass175,525 miles (+5,211)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    175,525 miles
    Test number
    340142817253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass170,314 miles (+8,044)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    170,314 miles
    Test number
    457316034333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass162,270 miles (+4,815)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    162,270 miles
    Test number
    547051163147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass157,455 miles (+4,393)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    157,455 miles
    Test number
    479350362102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  22. Pass153,062 miles (+7,732)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    153,062 miles
    Test number
    799360861180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass145,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    145,330 miles
    Test number
    263581160424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail145,330 miles (+3,013)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,330 miles
    Test number
    263241860190
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFrom engine

  25. Pass142,317 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    142,317 miles
    Test number
    203655959187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail142,317 miles (+9,007)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,317 miles
    Test number
    510705659134
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  27. Pass133,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    133,310 miles
    Test number
    154848158138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail133,310 miles (+16,760)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,310 miles
    Test number
    300998458178
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  29. Pass116,550 miles (+17,658)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    116,550 miles
    Test number
    474648537051
    • NoteChips to windscreen
    • NoteExhaust corroded slight blow

  30. Fail98,892 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,892 miles
    Test number
    771375626099
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • NoteMinor PAS fluid leak from nearside rack gaiter

  31. Pass98,892 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    98,892 miles
    Test number
    961315726044
    • NoteMinor PAS fluid leak from nearside rack gaiter

Questions about T853 RWV

Does T853 RWV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T853 RWV is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T853 RWV?
The MOT on T853 RWV is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T853 RWV done?
T853 RWV was recorded at 218,876 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 5,964 miles a year.
Has T853 RWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T853 RWV has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on T853 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 T853 RWV find?
T853 RWV passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; nearside front wheel arch corroded; offside front wheel arch corroded, and 1 more.

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