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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T168 HFJMOT history

T168 HFJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 109,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Aug 2027
Mileage
109,363 mi
At MOT on 20 Aug 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,248 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T168 HFJ
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
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T168 HFJ was last recorded at 109,363 miles on 20 Aug 2026, 3,157 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2015: 71,931 miles, lower than 660,053 miles on 22 Sept 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
106,206 miles · 31 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,157 miles
Average per year
3,248 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 109,363 miles
  • 2025 – 106,206 miles
  • 2024 – 103,985 miles
  • 2023 – 100,914 miles
  • 2022 – 97,811 miles
  • 2020 – 92,068 miles
  • 2018 – 84,470 miles
  • 2017 – 80,019 miles
  • 2016 – 74,919 miles
  • 2015 – 71,931 miles
  • 2014 – 660,053 miles
  • 2013 – 62,147 miles
  • 2012 – 59,656 miles
  • 2011 – 57,241 miles
  • 2010 – 53,892 miles
  • 2009 – 52,063 miles
  • 2008 – 48,644 miles
  • 2007 – 47,171 miles
  • 2006 – 44,114 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass109,363 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass109,363 miles (+3,157)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    109,363 miles
    Test number
    883109809273
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass106,206 miles (+2,221)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    106,206 miles
    Test number
    823642455113
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass103,985 miles (+3,071)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    103,985 miles
    Test number
    412691822807
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  4. Pass100,914 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    100,914 miles
    Test number
    937931749323
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail100,909 miles (+3,098)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,909 miles
    Test number
    624144572382
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass97,811 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    97,811 miles
    Test number
    364681514909
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    478200957505

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass92,068 miles (+7,598)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    92,068 miles
    Test number
    883306299295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass84,470 miles (+4,451)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    84,470 miles
    Test number
    285584402194
    • AdvisorySlight play on nearside rackend
    • AdvisorySlight play on offside rackend

  10. Pass80,019 miles (+107)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    80,019 miles
    Test number
    804949111575
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail79,912 miles (+4,993)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,912 miles
    Test number
    501413986900
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack end
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass74,919 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    74,919 miles
    Test number
    797813085147
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail74,919 miles (+2,988)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,919 miles
    Test number
    143207441163
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass71,931 miles (-588,122)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    71,931 miles
    Test number
    740919180221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass660,053 miles (+594,133)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    660,053 miles
    Test number
    525465764215
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Fail65,920 miles (+3,773)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,920 miles
    Test number
    948532754243
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass62,147 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,147 miles
    Test number
    128791043223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,656 miles (+2,415)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    59,656 miles
    Test number
    869344052227
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  19. Pass57,241 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    57,241 miles
    Test number
    447041131272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,241 miles (+3,349)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,241 miles
    Test number
    885291131266
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass53,892 miles (+1,829)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    53,892 miles
    Test number
    494515430287
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass52,063 miles (+3,419)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    52,063 miles
    Test number
    370136499189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass48,644 miles (+1,473)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    48,644 miles
    Test number
    723811898177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass47,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    47,171 miles
    Test number
    281039397170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail47,171 miles (+3,057)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,171 miles
    Test number
    303949497123
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  26. Pass44,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    44,114 miles
    Test number
    650100806255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T168 HFJ

Does T168 HFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T168 HFJ is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T168 HFJ?
The MOT on T168 HFJ is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T168 HFJ done?
T168 HFJ was recorded at 109,363 miles at its MOT on 20 Aug 2026, an average of 3,248 miles a year.
Has T168 HFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T168 HFJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T168 HFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T168 HFJ find?
T168 HFJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread.

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