Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T165 MNFMOT history
T165 MNF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2026 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 136,499 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 20 May 2026
- Mileage
- 136,499 mi
- At MOT on 21 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 16
- 10 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,996 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T165 MNF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 20 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 20 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T165 MNF was last recorded at 136,499 miles on 21 May 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 136,497 miles · 16 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2 miles
- Average per year
- 3,996 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 136,499 miles
- 2022 – 136,492 miles
- 2016 – 134,589 miles
- 2015 – 124,061 miles
- 2014 – 116,445 miles
- 2013 – 104,632 miles
- 2012 – 95,325 miles
- 2011 – 85,197 miles
- 2010 – 75,994 miles
- 2008 – 69,441 miles
- 2007 – 66,023 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,499 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Position lamp not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2015
Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012
Full MOT history
16 tests since 1 Oct 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,499 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2026
- Odometer
- 136,499 miles
- Test number
- 466081565517
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,497 miles (+5)11 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,497 miles
- Test number
- 870629071482
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. o/s too big (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated hose cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing tyre outer sidewall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail136,492 miles (+1,903)8 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,492 miles
- Test number
- 344550963319
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour lens broken (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. n/s/r tyre size different (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass134,589 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 134,589 miles
- Test number
- 268661475601
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail134,589 miles (+10,528)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,589 miles
- Test number
- 703100377743
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass124,061 miles (+7,616)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 124,061 miles
- Test number
- 139190636806
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt outer (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass116,445 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 116,445 miles
- Test number
- 466117374157
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail116,445 miles (+11,813)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,445 miles
- Test number
- 458917174116
- FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass104,632 miles (+9,307)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 104,632 miles
- Test number
- 167770033444
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass95,325 miles (+22)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 95,325 miles
- Test number
- 795152542088
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished
Fail95,303 miles (+10,106)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,303 miles
- Test number
- 715199032072
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/f and n/s/r tyre sidewalls perished
Pass85,197 miles (+9,203)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 85,197 miles
- Test number
- 177689231499
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass75,994 miles (+6,553)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 75,994 miles
- Test number
- 751097030024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass69,441 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 69,441 miles
- Test number
- 513029618368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,441 miles (+3,418)3 dangerous3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,441 miles
- Test number
- 963258018345
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteNearside door mirror glass broken
Pass66,023 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 66,023 miles
- Test number
- 571494477251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T165 MNF
- Does T165 MNF currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T165 MNF expired on 20 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T165 MNF?
- The MOT on T165 MNF expired on 20 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T165 MNF done?
- T165 MNF was recorded at 136,499 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2025, an average of 3,996 miles a year.
- Has T165 MNF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T165 MNF has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on T165 MNF 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 T165 MNF find?
- T165 MNF passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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