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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T12 DBKMOT history

T12 DBK is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2003. Its MOT is valid until 8 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 169,109 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,109 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T12 DBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
30 Jun 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T12 DBK was last recorded at 169,109 miles on 9 Sept 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,104 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,109 miles
  • 2025 – 169,081 miles
  • 2023 – 167,788 miles
  • 2022 – 166,205 miles
  • 2021 – 162,664 miles
  • 2020 – 159,850 miles
  • 2019 – 154,709 miles
  • 2018 – 151,877 miles
  • 2017 – 148,116 miles
  • 2016 – 145,441 miles
  • 2015 – 133,667 miles
  • 2013 – 133,252 miles
  • 2012 – 124,323 miles
  • 2011 – 110,278 miles
  • 2010 – 106,074 miles
  • 2009 – 98,004 miles
  • 2008 – 80,880 miles
  • 2007 – 64,215 miles
  • 2006 – 46,096 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,109 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 26 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,109 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,109 miles
    Test number
    341596516806
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,104 miles (+23)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,104 miles
    Test number
    112377523355
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 2254018 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass169,081 miles (+27)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    169,081 miles
    Test number
    678373728786
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail169,054 miles (+1,266)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,054 miles
    Test number
    619243696594
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,788 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    167,788 miles
    Test number
    576666154147
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail167,788 miles (+1,583)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,788 miles
    Test number
    748057730676
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHydraulic brake calliper inadequately mounted retaining clip missing (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass166,205 miles (+3,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    166,205 miles
    Test number
    258572515853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass162,664 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    162,664 miles
    Test number
    453693794594
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Fail162,644 miles (+2,794)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,644 miles
    Test number
    745940166103
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Pass159,850 miles (+5,141)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    159,850 miles
    Test number
    756588710647
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass154,709 miles (+2,832)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    154,709 miles
    Test number
    957887496272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass151,877 miles (+3,761)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    151,877 miles
    Test number
    654203983510
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre spare tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass148,116 miles (+2,675)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    148,116 miles
    Test number
    291648493789
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryRear discs are rusty

  14. Pass145,441 miles (+11,774)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    145,441 miles
    Test number
    273734946445
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass133,667 miles (+415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    133,667 miles
    Test number
    155228115259
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail133,252 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,252 miles
    Test number
    328833593134
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testElectrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  17. Pass133,252 miles (+8,929)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    133,252 miles
    Test number
    636623593171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  18. Pass124,323 miles (+14,045)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2013
    Odometer
    124,323 miles
    Test number
    998072712160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,278 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,278 miles
    Test number
    207408111435
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass110,278 miles (+4,204)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    110,278 miles
    Test number
    295458211403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass106,074 miles (+8,070)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2011
    Odometer
    106,074 miles
    Test number
    153260220162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass98,004 miles (+17,124)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    98,004 miles
    Test number
    731645829135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,880 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,880 miles
    Test number
    190166958195
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside Door mirror glass Cracked,

  24. Pass80,880 miles (+16,665)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    80,880 miles
    Test number
    661766858184
    • NoteNearside Door mirror glass Cracked,

  25. Pass64,215 miles (+18,119)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    64,215 miles
    Test number
    991328557184
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass46,096 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2007
    Odometer
    46,096 miles
    Test number
    442116446143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T12 DBK

Does T12 DBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T12 DBK is valid until 8 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T12 DBK?
The MOT on T12 DBK is valid until 8 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T12 DBK done?
T12 DBK was recorded at 169,109 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2026, an average of 6,063 miles a year.
Has T12 DBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T12 DBK has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T12 DBK 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 T12 DBK find?
T12 DBK passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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