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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T165 OAYMOT history

T165 OAY is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 181,986 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Nov 2026
Mileage
181,986 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,101 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T165 OAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T165 OAY was last recorded at 181,986 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 218 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,768 miles · 3 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
218 miles
Average per year
5,101 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 181,986 miles
  • 2024 – 175,414 miles
  • 2023 – 170,066 miles
  • 2022 – 165,608 miles
  • 2021 – 163,005 miles
  • 2020 – 160,090 miles
  • 2019 – 155,496 miles
  • 2018 – 150,164 miles
  • 2017 – 144,062 miles
  • 2016 – 138,438 miles
  • 2015 – 133,102 miles
  • 2014 – 128,208 miles
  • 2013 – 122,854 miles
  • 2012 – 116,806 miles
  • 2011 – 112,259 miles
  • 2010 – 104,205 miles
  • 2009 – 98,265 miles
  • 2008 – 93,503 miles
  • 2007 – 88,134 miles
  • 2006 – 84,072 miles
  • 2005 – 78,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,986 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slight damage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,986 miles (+218)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    181,986 miles
    Test number
    645925690828
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail181,768 miles (+6,354)7 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,768 miles
    Test number
    435485041598
    • MajorCentral Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sound deadening material not fully secure Under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass175,414 miles (+5,348)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    175,414 miles
    Test number
    933091700022
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) grabbing slightly (1.3.1 (c))

  4. Pass170,066 miles (+4,458)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    170,066 miles
    Test number
    198877353465
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass165,608 miles (+2,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    165,608 miles
    Test number
    572216173608
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass163,005 miles (+2,915)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    163,005 miles
    Test number
    589859582715
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass160,090 miles (+4,594)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    160,090 miles
    Test number
    223145645372
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  8. Pass155,496 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    155,496 miles
    Test number
    718879687883
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slight damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  9. Fail155,496 miles (+5,332)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,496 miles
    Test number
    371926521677
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity slight damage (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass150,164 miles (+6,102)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    150,164 miles
    Test number
    383701907989
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp has a product on the lens or light source but not adversely affecting light intensity damaged (4.2.3 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass144,062 miles (+5,624)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,062 miles
    Test number
    305869396874
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  12. Pass138,438 miles (+5,336)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    138,438 miles
    Test number
    364228117442
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass133,102 miles (+4,894)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    133,102 miles
    Test number
    425972668081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,208 miles (+5,354)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    128,208 miles
    Test number
    556933024331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass122,854 miles (+6,048)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    122,854 miles
    Test number
    279045893214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass116,806 miles (+4,547)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    116,806 miles
    Test number
    498001712338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass112,259 miles (+8,054)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    112,259 miles
    Test number
    899379311312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass104,205 miles (+5,940)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    104,205 miles
    Test number
    862673190255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass98,265 miles (+4,762)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    98,265 miles
    Test number
    772530429342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass93,503 miles (+5,369)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    93,503 miles
    Test number
    224947218399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,134 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,134 miles
    Test number
    341250027336
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass88,134 miles (+4,062)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    88,134 miles
    Test number
    441110427471

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,072 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    84,072 miles
    Test number
    863991226389

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail84,031 miles (+5,062)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,031 miles
    Test number
    874508016388
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  25. Pass78,969 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    78,969 miles
    Test number
    111230055279
    • NoteAccelarator pedal stiff and not responsive

Questions about T165 OAY

Does T165 OAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T165 OAY is valid until 18 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T165 OAY?
The MOT on T165 OAY is valid until 18 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T165 OAY done?
T165 OAY was recorded at 181,986 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,101 miles a year.
Has T165 OAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T165 OAY has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T165 OAY 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 OAY find?
T165 OAY passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; front sound deadening material not fully secure under bonnet; nearside rear outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 4 more.

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