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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

T123 COGMOT history

T123 COG is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 211,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jan 2027
Mileage
211,521 mi
At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T123 COG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
8 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T123 COG was last recorded at 211,521 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 6,651 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
204,870 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
6,651 miles
Average per year
8,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,521 miles
  • 2024 – 204,870 miles
  • 2023 – 199,667 miles
  • 2022 – 195,168 miles
  • 2021 – 190,746 miles
  • 2020 – 186,279 miles
  • 2019 – 177,422 miles
  • 2018 – 171,396 miles
  • 2017 – 164,032 miles
  • 2016 – 158,767 miles
  • 2015 – 154,073 miles
  • 2014 – 148,639 miles
  • 2013 – 145,670 miles
  • 2012 – 139,836 miles
  • 2011 – 136,262 miles
  • 2010 – 113,977 miles
  • 2009 – 96,589 miles
  • 2008 – 81,672 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,521 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,521 miles (+6,651)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    211,521 miles
    Test number
    872088750041
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass204,870 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    204,870 miles
    Test number
    100347111714
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTop mount bearings noisy

  3. Fail204,868 miles (+5,201)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,868 miles
    Test number
    269945607923
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTop mount bearings noisy

  4. Pass199,667 miles (+4,499)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    199,667 miles
    Test number
    204979179510
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass195,168 miles (+4,422)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    195,168 miles
    Test number
    292612379144
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  6. Pass190,746 miles (+4,467)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    190,746 miles
    Test number
    902177848000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass186,279 miles (+73)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    186,279 miles
    Test number
    185626283380
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Fail186,206 miles (+8,784)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,206 miles
    Test number
    725012023053
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  9. Pass177,422 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    177,422 miles
    Test number
    754654353811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail177,421 miles (+6,025)1 dangerous1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,421 miles
    Test number
    962911765190
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass171,396 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    171,396 miles
    Test number
    541427556203
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Fail171,394 miles (+7,362)1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,394 miles
    Test number
    398387833712
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  13. Pass164,032 miles (+5,265)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    164,032 miles
    Test number
    587284540614
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass158,767 miles (+4,694)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    158,767 miles
    Test number
    192916625393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass154,073 miles (+5,434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    154,073 miles
    Test number
    235720975125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass148,639 miles (+2,969)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    148,639 miles
    Test number
    398901364113
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Pass145,670 miles3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    145,670 miles
    Test number
    387465553132
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail145,670 miles (+5,834)2 failures3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,670 miles
    Test number
    986865953168
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Fail139,836 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,836 miles
    Test number
    989428772194
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  20. Pass139,836 miles (+3,574)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    139,836 miles
    Test number
    997048472121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass136,262 miles (+22,285)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    136,262 miles
    Test number
    347588901218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass113,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    113,977 miles
    Test number
    641208520244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail113,977 miles (+17,388)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,977 miles
    Test number
    451298220278
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail96,589 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,589 miles
    Test number
    473255999225
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnable to check rear seatbelts due to being loaded

  25. Pass96,589 miles (+14,917)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    96,589 miles
    Test number
    874975899264
    • NoteUnable to check rear seatbelts due to being loaded

  26. Pass81,672 miles (+20,566)
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    81,672 miles
    Test number
    412189458431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass61,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    61,106 miles
    Test number
    830154918050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T123 COG

Does T123 COG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T123 COG is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T123 COG?
The MOT on T123 COG is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T123 COG done?
T123 COG was recorded at 211,521 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 8,339 miles a year.
Has T123 COG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T123 COG has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T123 COG 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 T123 COG find?
T123 COG passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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