Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T989 RPLMOT history
T989 RPL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 180,678 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 18 May 2026
- Mileage
- 180,678 mi
- At MOT on 19 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,182 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T989 RPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 24 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 18 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 19 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T989 RPL was last recorded at 180,678 miles on 19 May 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 180,667 miles · 24 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 11 miles
- Average per year
- 5,182 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 180,678 miles
- 2024 – 174,479 miles
- 2023 – 174,465 miles
- 2022 – 172,117 miles
- 2020 – 169,283 miles
- 2017 – 165,038 miles
- 2016 – 165,006 miles
- 2015 – 160,079 miles
- 2013 – 143,895 miles
- 2012 – 134,448 miles
- 2011 – 126,885 miles
- 2010 – 118,095 miles
- 2009 – 111,083 miles
- 2008 – 102,618 miles
- 2007 – 93,805 miles
- 2006 – 80,814 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass180,678 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Headlamp aim too high
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass180,678 miles (+11)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2026
- Odometer
- 180,678 miles
- Test number
- 899377499818
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail180,667 miles (+6,188)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,667 miles
- Test number
- 809220883251
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,479 miles (+14)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 174,479 miles
- Test number
- 394331680113
- MinorOffside Indicator tell-tale inoperative (4.9.1 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Fail174,465 miles (+2,348)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,465 miles
- Test number
- 225006823013
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Brake cable damaged park brake cable frayed more than 50 % (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass172,117 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 172,117 miles
- Test number
- 397233781371
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,111 miles (+2,828)1 dangerous8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,111 miles
- Test number
- 645781402612
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass169,283 miles (+54)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 169,283 miles
- Test number
- 745357610176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,229 miles (+4,191)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,229 miles
- Test number
- 149002674687
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass165,038 miles (+32)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 165,038 miles
- Test number
- 738826202402
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- 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)
Fail165,006 miles (+4,927)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,006 miles
- Test number
- 473536745905
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass160,079 miles (+7,921)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 160,079 miles
- Test number
- 537896459695
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,158 miles (+8,263)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 152,158 miles
- Test number
- 377916105058
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- 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)
Pass143,895 miles (+9,447)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 143,895 miles
- Test number
- 949874263314
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass134,448 miles (+7,563)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 134,448 miles
- Test number
- 317024552362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,885 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 126,885 miles
- Test number
- 296385451373
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,885 miles (+8,790)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,885 miles
- Test number
- 498610151328
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass118,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 118,095 miles
- Test number
- 614533260341
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,095 miles (+7,012)3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,095 miles
- Test number
- 403443260491
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteFront anit roll bar have slight worn bush
- NoteBrake pad low wearing light on dashboard
- NoteSlight movement too o/s/f wheel
Pass111,083 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 111,083 miles
- Test number
- 833910019158
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,083 miles (+8,465)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,083 miles
- Test number
- 414650219163
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass102,618 miles (+8,813)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 102,618 miles
- Test number
- 610085308155
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,805 miles (+12,991)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 93,805 miles
- Test number
- 203787607132
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass80,814 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 80,814 miles
- Test number
- 252600346086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T989 RPL
- Does T989 RPL currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T989 RPL expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T989 RPL?
- The MOT on T989 RPL expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T989 RPL done?
- T989 RPL was recorded at 180,678 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 5,182 miles a year.
- Has T989 RPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T989 RPL has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on T989 RPL 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 T989 RPL find?
- T989 RPL passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.
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