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Volkswagen LT

Grey · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

PAR 785MOT history

PAR 785 is a grey diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 2 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 29 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 105,433 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Aug 2027
Mileage
105,433 km
At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,641 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
PAR 785
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
2 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

PAR 785 was last recorded at 105,433 km on 25 Aug 2026, 717 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
104,716 km · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
717 km
Average per year
2,641 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 105,433 km
  • 2025 – 104,716 km
  • 2024 – 103,871 km
  • 2023 – 103,283 km
  • 2022 – 102,381 km
  • 2021 – 100,749 km
  • 2019 – 99,235 km
  • 2018 – 97,394 km
  • 2017 – 96,450 km
  • 2016 – 915,517 km
  • 2015 – 87,192 km
  • 2014 – 84,254 km
  • 2012 – 72,158 km
  • 2011 – 65,004 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass105,433 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure5 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass105,433 km (+717)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    105,433 km
    Test number
    373115410283
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass104,716 km (+845)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    104,716 km
    Test number
    147163843148
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass103,871 km (+588)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,871 km
    Test number
    842838545119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass103,283 km (+902)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    103,283 km
    Test number
    663108482116
    • AdvisoryRear Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  5. Pass102,381 km (+1,632)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    102,381 km
    Test number
    261666408290
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  6. Pass100,749 km (+16)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    100,749 km
    Test number
    571583807022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail100,733 km (+1,498)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,733 km
    Test number
    127443463572
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass99,235 km (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    99,235 km
    Test number
    123274827998
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail99,229 km (+1,835)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,229 km
    Test number
    866307361633
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousAccelerator pedal snaped
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass97,394 km2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,394 km
    Test number
    339495893779
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail97,394 km (+944)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,394 km
    Test number
    391871897564
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush d-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Upper Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded across axle (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass96,450 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    96,450 km
    Test number
    262214729906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail96,450 km6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,450 km
    Test number
    367513529441
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass91,555 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    91,555 miles
    Test number
    199175517652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryImmobilizer light flashing
    • AdvisorySky light tied shut
    • AdvisorySlight leak at power steering pump

  15. Fail915,517 km6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    915,517 km
    Test number
    257483339965
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (4.1.E.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre incorrectly seated on the wheel rim (4.1.D.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryImmobilizer light flashing
    • AdvisorySky light tied shut
    • AdvisorySlight leak at power steering pump

  16. Pass87,192 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,192 miles
    Test number
    369639195049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail87,192 km6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,192 km
    Test number
    436258895079
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteSide door handrail slightly insecure

  18. Pass84,254 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    84,254 miles
    Test number
    188908994033
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail84,254 km7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,254 km
    Test number
    119067394433
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Upper Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass79,018 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    79,018 miles
    Test number
    409563793073
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass72,158 km (+7,154)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,158 km
    Test number
    296522402165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass65,004 km (+142)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,004 km
    Test number
    309141611129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail64,862 km3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,862 km
    Test number
    976394901145
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass57,353 miles (+7,510)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    57,353 miles
    Test number
    110496500161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.3)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on the edge

  25. Fail49,843 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    252787229123
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.6)

  26. Pass49,843 miles (+8,049)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    49,843 miles
    Test number
    872737429146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass41,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    41,794 miles
    Test number
    363314738129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail41,794 miles (+8,453)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,794 miles
    Test number
    672524038191
    • Repaired at testFront Driver's view restricted by object (6.9.1a)

  29. Pass33,341 miles (+8,560)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    33,341 miles
    Test number
    672494837190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass24,781 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    24,781 miles
    Test number
    291569226440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about PAR 785

What vehicle is registration PAR 785 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show PAR 785 on a grey diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 2 May 2003. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does PAR 785 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on PAR 785 is valid until 29 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on PAR 785?
The MOT on PAR 785 is valid until 29 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has PAR 785 done?
PAR 785 was recorded at 105,433 km at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 2,641 km a year.
Has PAR 785 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. PAR 785 has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on PAR 785 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 PAR 785 find?
PAR 785 passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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