Volkswagen Transporter
Orange · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc
V12 RUDMOT history
V12 RUD is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Nov 2013. Its MOT is valid until 28 May 2027 and it has passed 10 of 15 MOT tests, with 186,704 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 May 2027
- Mileage
- 186,704 mi
- At MOT on 29 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 15
- 10 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 11,225 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V12 RUD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,968 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2013
- First used
- 5 Nov 2013
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V12 RUD was last recorded at 186,704 miles on 29 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 186,703 miles · 16 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 11,225 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 186,704 miles
- 2025 – 184,363 miles
- 2023 – 177,505 miles
- 2022 – 169,959 miles
- 2021 – 160,498 miles
- 2020 – 151,753 miles
- 2019 – 141,181 miles
- 2018 – 127,120 miles
- 2017 – 102,226 miles
- 2016 – 78,245 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass186,704 miles
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake cables corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
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 Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Items removed from driver's view prior to test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
15 tests since 29 Sept 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass186,704 miles (+1)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2027
- Odometer
- 186,704 miles
- Test number
- 251270598342
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake cables corroded
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail186,703 miles (+2,340)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,703 miles
- Test number
- 245938397408
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn smooth outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both rear lower arms (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth handbrake cables corroded
Pass184,363 miles (+6,858)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 184,363 miles
- Test number
- 314773442638
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rear tyres worn smooth outer edges (5.2.3 (e))
Pass177,505 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 177,505 miles
- Test number
- 373152297726
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,505 miles (+7,546)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,505 miles
- Test number
- 835844288044
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end modification unsafe securing nut missing (2.1.3 (f) (i))
Pass169,959 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 169,959 miles
- Test number
- 122132183742
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
Fail169,952 miles (+9,454)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,952 miles
- Test number
- 901263306204
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Seat belt missing stalks missing (7.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass160,498 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 160,498 miles
- Test number
- 888983140933
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded, windscreen slightly damaged, n/s/f brake caliper anti rattle spring missing
Fail160,497 miles (+8,744)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,497 miles
- Test number
- 604970410487
- MajorRear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has light misting of oil both (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust corroded, windscreen slightly damaged, n/s/f brake caliper anti rattle spring missing
Pass151,753 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 151,753 miles
- Test number
- 216156532577
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail151,753 miles (+10,572)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,753 miles
- Test number
- 922604540626
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
Pass141,181 miles (+14,061)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 141,181 miles
- Test number
- 610780354235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,120 miles (+24,894)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 127,120 miles
- Test number
- 996964161687
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,226 miles (+23,981)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 102,226 miles
- Test number
- 552020000374
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,245 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 78,245 miles
- Test number
- 513031763092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V12 RUD
- Does V12 RUD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V12 RUD is valid until 28 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V12 RUD?
- The MOT on V12 RUD is valid until 28 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V12 RUD done?
- V12 RUD was recorded at 186,704 miles at its MOT on 29 May 2026, an average of 11,225 miles a year.
- Has V12 RUD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V12 RUD has failed 5 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on V12 RUD 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 V12 RUD find?
- V12 RUD passed its latest MOT on 29 May 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: offside front brake hose slightly twisted; offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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