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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T178 NCFMOT history

T178 NCF is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 234,696 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
234,696 mi
At MOT on 1 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,172 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 NCF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T178 NCF was last recorded at 234,696 miles on 1 Sept 2026, 9,969 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,727 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
9,969 miles
Average per year
8,172 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,696 miles
  • 2025 – 224,727 miles
  • 2023 – 208,976 miles
  • 2022 – 185,216 miles
  • 2021 – 184,347 miles
  • 2020 – 180,744 miles
  • 2019 – 177,787 miles
  • 2018 – 173,235 miles
  • 2017 – 169,584 miles
  • 2016 – 163,508 miles
  • 2015 – 157,164 miles
  • 2014 – 151,177 miles
  • 2013 – 145,374 miles
  • 2012 – 137,984 miles
  • 2011 – 130,448 miles
  • 2010 – 122,741 miles
  • 2009 – 114,166 miles
  • 2008 – 102,354 miles
  • 2007 – 88,480 miles
  • 2006 – 74,770 miles
  • 2005 – 62,464 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,696 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,696 miles (+9,969)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    234,696 miles
    Test number
    881989259481
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass224,727 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    224,727 miles
    Test number
    505435957386
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  3. Fail224,726 miles (+15,750)1 dangerous4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,726 miles
    Test number
    159485300414
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))

  4. Pass208,976 miles (+23,760)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    208,976 miles
    Test number
    664935650866

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass185,216 miles (+869)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    185,216 miles
    Test number
    898779749897

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass184,347 miles (+3,603)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    184,347 miles
    Test number
    937345354991
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass180,744 miles (+2,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    180,744 miles
    Test number
    170681096675
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass177,787 miles (+4,552)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    177,787 miles
    Test number
    154500472446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass173,235 miles (+3,651)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    173,235 miles
    Test number
    441648151563
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass169,584 miles (+6,076)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    169,584 miles
    Test number
    346932803925

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass163,508 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    163,508 miles
    Test number
    683878319629
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail163,508 miles (+6,344)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,508 miles
    Test number
    255444753957
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass157,164 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    157,164 miles
    Test number
    186536325245
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail157,164 miles (+5,987)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,164 miles
    Test number
    217536125222
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass151,177 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    151,177 miles
    Test number
    697812434286
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail151,177 miles (+5,803)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,177 miles
    Test number
    975502234278
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass145,374 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    145,374 miles
    Test number
    936238123241
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront number plate has top corner missing, but can still read it.

  18. Fail145,368 miles (+7,384)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,368 miles
    Test number
    987898523261
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront number plate has top corner missing, but can still read it.

  19. Pass137,984 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    137,984 miles
    Test number
    345013522201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail137,979 miles (+7,531)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,979 miles
    Test number
    369493212416
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  21. Pass130,448 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    130,448 miles
    Test number
    249189621240
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Fail130,448 miles (+7,707)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,448 miles
    Test number
    578509721253
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Pass122,741 miles (+8,575)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    122,741 miles
    Test number
    222357330270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront brake discs slightley worn

  24. Pass114,166 miles (+11,812)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    114,166 miles
    Test number
    341952539256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass102,354 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    102,354 miles
    Test number
    390275438278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail102,316 miles (+13,836)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,316 miles
    Test number
    773264138294
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  27. Pass88,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    921803837289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail88,480 miles (+13,710)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,480 miles
    Test number
    921983837264
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass74,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    74,770 miles
    Test number
    983883316207

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail74,751 miles (+12,287)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,751 miles
    Test number
    370383116446
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  31. Pass62,464 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    62,464 miles
    Test number
    814196615207
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked. view to rear not seriously affected

Questions about T178 NCF

Does T178 NCF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T178 NCF is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T178 NCF?
The MOT on T178 NCF is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T178 NCF done?
T178 NCF was recorded at 234,696 miles at its MOT on 1 Sept 2026, an average of 8,172 miles a year.
Has T178 NCF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 NCF has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T178 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 T178 NCF find?
T178 NCF passed its latest MOT on 1 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush; nearside front inner drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated, and 3 more.

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