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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T890 RSFMOT history

T890 RSF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 142,049 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
142,049 mi
At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,071 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T890 RSF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T890 RSF was last recorded at 142,049 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 1,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,447 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,602 miles
Average per year
2,071 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 142,049 miles
  • 2025 – 140,447 miles
  • 2023 – 137,815 miles
  • 2022 – 131,330 miles
  • 2020 – 130,321 miles
  • 2019 – 125,647 miles
  • 2018 – 123,486 miles
  • 2017 – 123,345 miles
  • 2016 – 122,965 miles
  • 2015 – 120,437 miles
  • 2014 – 118,463 miles
  • 2012 – 114,874 miles
  • 2010 – 111,956 miles
  • 2009 – 109,141 miles
  • 2008 – 106,090 miles
  • 2007 – 103,318 miles
  • 2006 – 100,557 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass142,049 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also other components (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))
  • AdvisoryExhaust bracket deflective

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 pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • All four tyres have slight cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass142,049 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    142,049 miles
    Test number
    217348962154
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also other components (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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket deflective

  2. Fail142,049 miles (+1,602)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,049 miles
    Test number
    876989570452
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also other components (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))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket deflective

  3. Pass140,447 miles (+2,632)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    140,447 miles
    Test number
    916961311566
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass137,815 miles (+3,981)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    137,815 miles
    Test number
    292577664897
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass133,834 miles (+2,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    133,834 miles
    Test number
    968713078418
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass131,330 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    131,330 miles
    Test number
    729574297598
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Fail131,330 miles (+1,009)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,330 miles
    Test number
    782419409064
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass130,321 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    130,321 miles
    Test number
    717143522765
    • AdvisoryAdvise all brake discs rusty.
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust system corroded

  9. Fail130,321 miles (+4,674)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,321 miles
    Test number
    270762728807
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAdvise all brake discs rusty.
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust system corroded

  10. Pass125,647 miles (+2,161)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    125,647 miles
    Test number
    636874739986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,486 miles (+141)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    123,486 miles
    Test number
    772130554572
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all four (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  12. Pass123,345 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    123,345 miles
    Test number
    367653598686
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have slight cracking

  13. Fail123,345 miles (+25)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,345 miles
    Test number
    992585336187
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres have slight cracking

  14. Fail123,320 miles (+355)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,320 miles
    Test number
    122830837763
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (8.2.2)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking Fuel Pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  15. Pass122,965 miles (+2,528)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    122,965 miles
    Test number
    719166907349
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to underside suspension components.

  16. Pass120,437 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    120,437 miles
    Test number
    919651975073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail120,403 miles (+1,940)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,403 miles
    Test number
    846508265062
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass118,463 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    118,463 miles
    Test number
    516221604137
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail118,463 miles (+3,589)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,463 miles
    Test number
    646980504116
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass114,874 miles4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2013
    Odometer
    114,874 miles
    Test number
    718761132145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside and offside parking brake rod to cables corroded

  21. Fail114,874 miles (+2,918)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,874 miles
    Test number
    786475522161
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteNearside and offside parking brake rod to cables corroded

  22. Pass111,956 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    111,956 miles
    Test number
    880724120206
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside wiper-blade split
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside front lower suspension joints

  23. Fail111,956 miles (+2,815)9 failures3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,956 miles
    Test number
    502231020269
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteNearside wiper-blade split
    • NoteSlight play in nearside and offside front lower suspension joints

  24. Fail109,141 miles4 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,141 miles
    Test number
    141511779105
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • Repaired at testHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMetal brake pipes to front brake calipers corroded
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules
    • NoteSome wear in steering rack

  25. Pass109,141 miles (+3,051)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    109,141 miles
    Test number
    241401779474
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteMetal brake pipes to front brake calipers corroded
    • NoteSome corrosion to rear brake hose ferrules
    • NoteSome wear in steering rack

  26. Pass106,090 miles (+29)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    106,090 miles
    Test number
    450764948188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail106,061 miles (+2,743)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,061 miles
    Test number
    252590348431
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteHorn not very loud

  28. Pass103,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    103,318 miles
    Test number
    521323277004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail103,318 miles (+2,761)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,318 miles
    Test number
    782113377010
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteRear wiper blade split

  30. Pass100,557 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    100,557 miles
    Test number
    421111226073
    • NoteAdvise rear discs

Questions about T890 RSF

Does T890 RSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T890 RSF is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T890 RSF?
The MOT on T890 RSF is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T890 RSF done?
T890 RSF was recorded at 142,049 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 2,071 miles a year.
Has T890 RSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T890 RSF has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T890 RSF 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 T890 RSF find?
T890 RSF passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) both side; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced also other components, and 3 more.

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