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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T174 HFJMOT history

T174 HFJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,401 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Feb 2027
Mileage
172,401 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T174 HFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T174 HFJ was last recorded at 172,401 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 5,399 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,002 miles · 5 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
5,399 miles
Average per year
4,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,401 miles
  • 2025 – 167,002 miles
  • 2024 – 165,722 miles
  • 2023 – 163,471 miles
  • 2022 – 160,853 miles
  • 2021 – 159,280 miles
  • 2020 – 158,047 miles
  • 2019 – 155,441 miles
  • 2018 – 150,302 miles
  • 2017 – 147,793 miles
  • 2016 – 142,949 miles
  • 2015 – 138,095 miles
  • 2014 – 131,780 miles
  • 2013 – 127,811 miles
  • 2012 – 124,266 miles
  • 2011 – 120,695 miles
  • 2010 – 117,511 miles
  • 2009 – 111,100 miles
  • 2008 – 102,619 miles
  • 2007 – 94,275 miles
  • 2006 – 83,066 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,401 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

29 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,401 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    172,401 miles
    Test number
    574016630444
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  2. Fail172,401 miles (+5,399)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,401 miles
    Test number
    751490934233
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass167,002 miles (+8)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    167,002 miles
    Test number
    513097667365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  4. Fail166,994 miles (+1,272)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,994 miles
    Test number
    891932648703
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Jacking point area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  5. Pass165,722 miles (+2,251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    165,722 miles
    Test number
    906226238657
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass163,471 miles (+2,618)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    163,471 miles
    Test number
    279215799623
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass160,853 miles (+1,573)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    160,853 miles
    Test number
    398055993456
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass159,280 miles (+1,233)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    159,280 miles
    Test number
    596343402338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,047 miles (+2,606)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    158,047 miles
    Test number
    189844765215
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner & outer edge

  10. Pass155,441 miles (+5,139)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    155,441 miles
    Test number
    566417973914
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edge

  11. Pass150,302 miles (+2,509)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    150,302 miles
    Test number
    287987985267
    • AdvisoryFront o/s tyre wearing on inner edge

  12. Pass147,793 miles (+4,844)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    147,793 miles
    Test number
    868363367457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,949 miles (+4,854)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    142,949 miles
    Test number
    587556333232
    • AdvisoryFRONT NUMBER PLATE CRACKED

  14. Pass138,095 miles (+6,315)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    138,095 miles
    Test number
    119873965047
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  15. Pass131,780 miles (+3,969)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    131,780 miles
    Test number
    487207964018
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass127,811 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    127,811 miles
    Test number
    815626953067
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  17. Fail127,811 miles (+3,545)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,811 miles
    Test number
    559146953018
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  18. Pass124,266 miles (+71)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    124,266 miles
    Test number
    809298962081
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  19. Fail124,195 miles (+3,500)2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,195 miles
    Test number
    188415162468
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  20. Pass120,695 miles (+3,184)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    120,695 miles
    Test number
    857916151061
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  21. Pass117,511 miles (+6,411)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    117,511 miles
    Test number
    331153850049
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteFront number plate cracked

  22. Pass111,100 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    111,100 miles
    Test number
    143338169428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail111,100 miles (+8,481)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,100 miles
    Test number
    280775869051
    • FailureCentre Front Fuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass102,619 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    102,619 miles
    Test number
    312869058060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail102,619 miles (+8,344)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,619 miles
    Test number
    332089858020
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  26. Pass94,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    94,275 miles
    Test number
    422877347097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail94,275 miles (+11,209)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,275 miles
    Test number
    972907147028
    • Repaired at testFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)

  28. Pass83,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    83,066 miles
    Test number
    662180466005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail83,066 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,066 miles
    Test number
    171159356028
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T174 HFJ

Does T174 HFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T174 HFJ is valid until 16 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T174 HFJ?
The MOT on T174 HFJ is valid until 16 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T174 HFJ done?
T174 HFJ was recorded at 172,401 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 4,473 miles a year.
Has T174 HFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T174 HFJ has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T174 HFJ 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 T174 HFJ find?
T174 HFJ passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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