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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,300 cc

T856 RFLMOT history

T856 RFL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 214,689 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
214,689 mi
At MOT on 18 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,297 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T856 RFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,300 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T856 RFL was last recorded at 214,689 miles on 18 Jul 2026, 1,977 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,712 miles · 23 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,977 miles
Average per year
2,297 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,689 miles
  • 2025 – 212,712 miles
  • 2023 – 208,418 miles
  • 2022 – 205,226 miles
  • 2021 – 202,564 miles
  • 2020 – 199,142 miles
  • 2019 – 198,196 miles
  • 2017 – 196,665 miles
  • 2016 – 196,225 miles
  • 2015 – 195,824 miles
  • 2014 – 195,476 miles
  • 2013 – 194,494 miles
  • 2012 – 193,206 miles
  • 2011 – 190,928 miles
  • 2010 – 187,733 miles
  • 2009 – 183,421 miles
  • 2008 – 180,440 miles
  • 2007 – 174,810 miles
  • 2006 – 167,657 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,689 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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.

  • Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ferrules

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass214,689 miles (+1,977)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    214,689 miles
    Test number
    431524708402
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass212,712 miles (+4,294)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    212,712 miles
    Test number
    648169315805
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  3. Pass208,418 miles (+3,192)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    208,418 miles
    Test number
    787865801686
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass205,226 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    205,226 miles
    Test number
    420061347706
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail205,213 miles (+2,649)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,213 miles
    Test number
    854846920138
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule ALL ferrules (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all steel pipes (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass202,564 miles (+3,422)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    202,564 miles
    Test number
    417369599742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass199,142 miles (+946)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    199,142 miles
    Test number
    519155497424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass198,196 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    198,196 miles
    Test number
    413069669088
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail198,196 miles (+1,531)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,196 miles
    Test number
    922467228569
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass196,665 miles (+42)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    196,665 miles
    Test number
    570485045240
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  11. Fail196,623 miles (+398)2 failures1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,623 miles
    Test number
    899625269440
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement handbrake (3.5.1k)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim so that beam "kick up" is not visible on the screen (1.8.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  12. Pass196,225 miles (+401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    196,225 miles
    Test number
    115571817646
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  13. Pass195,824 miles (+348)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    195,824 miles
    Test number
    146469815282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass195,476 miles (+982)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    195,476 miles
    Test number
    447798014244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass194,494 miles (+1,288)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    194,494 miles
    Test number
    166259093193
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass193,206 miles (+2,278)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    193,206 miles
    Test number
    388394912427
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  17. Pass190,928 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    190,928 miles
    Test number
    367566891038
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  18. Fail190,928 miles (+3,195)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,928 miles
    Test number
    836466191079
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass187,733 miles (+4,312)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    187,733 miles
    Test number
    432307690093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass183,421 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    183,421 miles
    Test number
    622538719155
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Fail183,421 miles (+2,981)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,421 miles
    Test number
    631818119189
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass180,440 miles (+5,630)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    180,440 miles
    Test number
    860716008181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass174,810 miles (+7,153)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    174,810 miles
    Test number
    134825457476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass167,657 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    167,657 miles
    Test number
    233456026065
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T856 RFL

Does T856 RFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T856 RFL is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T856 RFL?
The MOT on T856 RFL is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T856 RFL done?
T856 RFL was recorded at 214,689 miles at its MOT on 18 Jul 2026, an average of 2,297 miles a year.
Has T856 RFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T856 RFL has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T856 RFL 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 T856 RFL find?
T856 RFL passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 2 more.

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