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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc

T118 TBAMOT history

T118 TBA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,127 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
172,127 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T118 TBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T118 TBA was last recorded at 172,127 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 1,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,703 miles · 20 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,424 miles
Average per year
6,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,127 miles
  • 2025 – 170,703 miles
  • 2024 – 169,280 miles
  • 2023 – 167,365 miles
  • 2022 – 165,632 miles
  • 2021 – 165,581 miles
  • 2019 – 163,601 miles
  • 2013 – 155,252 miles
  • 2012 – 144,778 miles
  • 2011 – 133,650 miles
  • 2010 – 121,417 miles
  • 2009 – 117,841 miles
  • 2008 – 94,336 miles
  • 2007 – 73,401 miles
  • 2006 – 42,258 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,127 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing edges
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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 hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake fluid warning lamp illuminated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 3 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,127 miles (+1,424)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    172,127 miles
    Test number
    121888238861
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing edges
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D Bushes Both Sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass170,703 miles (+1,423)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    170,703 miles
    Test number
    595865652630
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass169,280 miles (+1,915)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    169,280 miles
    Test number
    321667662250
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass167,365 miles (+44)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    167,365 miles
    Test number
    834266546389
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Fail167,321 miles (+1,689)2 dangerous6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,321 miles
    Test number
    996834683914
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Road wheel has a welding defect (5.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower ball joint gaiter small hole
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Pass165,632 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    165,632 miles
    Test number
    522738742459
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber rubbers perished
    • AdvisoryHandbreak adjuster corroded

  7. Fail165,633 miles (+52)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,633 miles
    Test number
    372799980518
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease and underseal (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber rubbers perished
    • AdvisoryHandbreak adjuster corroded

  8. Pass165,581 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    165,581 miles
    Test number
    235209425347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisorySlight movement between steering wheel and colum

  9. Fail165,581 miles (+1,980)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,581 miles
    Test number
    202484255482
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryFront wipers smearing slightly
    • AdvisorySlight movement between steering wheel and colum

  10. Pass163,601 miles (+8,349)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    163,601 miles
    Test number
    430733018087
    • AdvisoryFront hand brake cable frayed
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass155,252 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    155,252 miles
    Test number
    297878453339
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail155,252 miles (+10,474)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,252 miles
    Test number
    497808853495
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass144,778 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    144,778 miles
    Test number
    276065403092
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail144,778 miles (+11,128)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,778 miles
    Test number
    459274062315
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass133,650 miles (+12,233)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    133,650 miles
    Test number
    999703761326
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass121,417 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    121,417 miles
    Test number
    423504060392
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight brake judder detected in rear brakes
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside door mirror

  17. Fail121,417 miles (+3,576)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,417 miles
    Test number
    301084560388
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteSlight brake judder detected in rear brakes
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside door mirror

  18. Fail117,841 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,841 miles
    Test number
    491745969426
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside mirror slight damage

  19. Pass117,841 miles (+23,505)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    117,841 miles
    Test number
    890655769386
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteNearside mirror slight damage

  20. Pass94,336 miles (+20,935)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    94,336 miles
    Test number
    874147958304
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre outer side wall starting to split and perish

  21. Pass73,401 miles (+31,143)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    73,401 miles
    Test number
    134304157376

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass42,258 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    42,258 miles
    Test number
    194594986117
    • Note0ff side front ball joint gater split

  23. Fail42,258 miles4 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,258 miles
    Test number
    244824586140
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Note0ff side front ball joint gater split

Questions about T118 TBA

Does T118 TBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T118 TBA is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T118 TBA?
The MOT on T118 TBA is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T118 TBA done?
T118 TBA was recorded at 172,127 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 6,506 miles a year.
Has T118 TBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T118 TBA has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T118 TBA 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 T118 TBA find?
T118 TBA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: both front tyres wearing edges; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front d bushes both sides; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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