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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T156 NCFMOT history

T156 NCF is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 140,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Mar 2027
Mileage
140,525 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T156 NCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
13 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T156 NCF was last recorded at 140,525 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 3,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,482 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,043 miles
Average per year
5,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,525 miles
  • 2025 – 137,482 miles
  • 2024 – 133,880 miles
  • 2023 – 129,335 miles
  • 2022 – 125,369 miles
  • 2021 – 122,381 miles
  • 2018 – 120,087 miles
  • 2017 – 106,104 miles
  • 2016 – 91,535 miles
  • 2014 – 80,891 miles
  • 2013 – 60,420 miles
  • 2012 – 54,443 miles
  • 2011 – 51,643 miles
  • 2010 – 47,430 miles
  • 2009 – 45,109 miles
  • 2008 – 40,727 miles
  • 2007 – 33,996 miles
  • 2006 – 24,367 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,525 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Both front brake hose perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,525 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    140,525 miles
    Test number
    315386770004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail140,525 miles (+3,043)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,525 miles
    Test number
    354693129587
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass137,482 miles (+3,602)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    137,482 miles
    Test number
    981203663167
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass133,880 miles (+4,545)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    133,880 miles
    Test number
    209348208398
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass129,335 miles (+3,966)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    129,335 miles
    Test number
    708045210089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass125,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    125,369 miles
    Test number
    916349680897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail125,369 miles (+2,988)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,369 miles
    Test number
    749801550360
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass122,381 miles (+2,294)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,381 miles
    Test number
    110841113750

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass120,087 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    120,087 miles
    Test number
    182384248181
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose perishing

  10. Fail120,087 miles (+13,983)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,087 miles
    Test number
    291765615697
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorCentral Sound deadening material insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Body component damaged and likely to cause injury wing mirror (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering inoperative (2.1.5 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hose perishing

  11. Pass106,104 miles (+487)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    106,104 miles
    Test number
    586885232656
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  12. Fail105,617 miles (+14,082)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,617 miles
    Test number
    587601578641
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking around pump area (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  13. Pass91,535 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    91,535 miles
    Test number
    912312655343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre are out of shape
    • AdvisoryMiddle seat belt not working
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  14. Fail91,535 miles (+10,644)5 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,535 miles
    Test number
    322045708159
    • FailureBootlid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested exhaust blowing (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge"s (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyre are out of shape
    • AdvisoryMiddle seat belt not working
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  15. Pass80,891 miles11 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    80,891 miles
    Test number
    635111414387
    • NoteBattery slightly loose, clamp fitted
    • NoteCoolant warning light comes on
    • NoteFront indicators going pale
    • NoteLevelling devices on rear suspension arms, not connected?
    • NoteN/s mirror body slightly loose
    • NoteN/s/f fog light inop, cracked
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded/worn, n/s/r inner pad low, close to/on minimum thickness
    • NoteService insp on
    • NoteSlight play/knock steering rack arms
    • NoteTow bar electric socket (7 pin) cover missing
    • NoteUnder tray fitted

  16. Fail80,891 miles (+20,471)4 failures1 advisory12 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,891 miles
    Test number
    366430814351
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery slightly loose, clamp fitted
    • NoteCoolant warning light comes on
    • NoteFront indicators going pale
    • NoteLevelling devices on rear suspension arms, not connected?
    • NoteN/s mirror body slightly loose
    • NoteN/s/f fog light inop, cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre wearing low
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded/worn, n/s/r inner pad low, close to/on minimum thickness
    • NoteService insp on
    • NoteSlight play/knock steering rack arms
    • NoteTow bar electric socket (7 pin) cover missing
    • NoteUnder tray fitted

  17. Fail60,420 miles3 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,420 miles
    Test number
    208525233473
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear air valves been disconnected
    • NoteRear discs abit worn

  18. Pass60,420 miles (+5,977)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    60,420 miles
    Test number
    956295533120
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteRear air valves been disconnected
    • NoteRear discs abit worn

  19. Pass54,443 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    54,443 miles
    Test number
    256884212435
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  20. Fail54,443 miles (+2,800)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,443 miles
    Test number
    387844712150
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)

  21. Pass51,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    51,643 miles
    Test number
    437479581167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail51,643 miles (+4,213)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,643 miles
    Test number
    246279381484
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  23. Pass47,430 miles (+2,321)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    47,430 miles
    Test number
    940565260270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass45,109 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    45,109 miles
    Test number
    280178999197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail45,109 miles (+4,382)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,109 miles
    Test number
    331168899116
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Fail40,727 miles1 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,727 miles
    Test number
    503217398134
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to corrode
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer wall and tread cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer wall and tread cracked
    • NoteUnable to open tailgate

  27. Pass40,727 miles (+6,731)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    40,727 miles
    Test number
    544987298172
    • NoteFront brake discs starting to corrode
    • NoteFront brake pads worn low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer wall and tread cracked
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer wall and tread cracked
    • NoteUnable to open tailgate

  28. Pass33,996 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    33,996 miles
    Test number
    333623797104
    • NoteNear-side rear tyre perishing on outter wall
    • NoteOff-side rear tyre perishing on outter wall

  29. Fail33,996 miles (+9,629)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    33,996 miles
    Test number
    801341497100
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • NoteNear-side rear tyre perishing in outter edge
    • NoteOff-side rear tyre perishing on outter edge

  30. Pass24,367 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    24,367 miles
    Test number
    820122096165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T156 NCF

Does T156 NCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T156 NCF is valid until 29 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T156 NCF?
The MOT on T156 NCF is valid until 29 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T156 NCF done?
T156 NCF was recorded at 140,525 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,891 miles a year.
Has T156 NCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T156 NCF has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T156 NCF 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 T156 NCF find?
T156 NCF passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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