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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T185 DJOMOT history

T185 DJO is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 248,866 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2025
Mileage
248,866 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2024
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,040 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T185 DJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T185 DJO was last recorded at 248,866 miles on 28 Oct 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,866 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
9,040 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 248,866 miles
  • 2023 – 237,628 miles
  • 2022 – 225,597 miles
  • 2021 – 214,662 miles
  • 2020 – 203,899 miles
  • 2019 – 193,326 miles
  • 2018 – 183,501 miles
  • 2017 – 175,953 miles
  • 2016 – 168,880 miles
  • 2015 – 159,332 miles
  • 2014 – 152,747 miles
  • 2013 – 143,537 miles
  • 2012 – 135,419 miles
  • 2011 – 126,611 miles
  • 2010 – 119,981 miles
  • 2009 – 112,852 miles
  • 2008 – 104,461 miles
  • 2007 – 93,072 miles
  • 2006 – 81,625 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass248,866 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Position lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass248,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    248,866 miles
    Test number
    803068365155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail248,866 miles (+11,238)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,866 miles
    Test number
    281862433193
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  3. Pass237,628 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    237,628 miles
    Test number
    833703101400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail237,624 miles (+12,027)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,624 miles
    Test number
    874983355792
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass225,597 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    225,597 miles
    Test number
    752547152930
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail225,597 miles (+10,935)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,597 miles
    Test number
    568324948274
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass214,662 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    214,662 miles
    Test number
    528262474042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail214,659 miles (+10,760)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,659 miles
    Test number
    470120282365
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass203,899 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    203,899 miles
    Test number
    916260534349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail203,897 miles (+10,571)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,897 miles
    Test number
    262287793976
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass193,326 miles (+9,825)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    193,326 miles
    Test number
    464695441805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass183,501 miles (+120)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    183,501 miles
    Test number
    247958163836
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty Stalk when operating right (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil light flashing
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail183,381 miles (+7,428)9 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,381 miles
    Test number
    596889394621
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Flexi brake caliper hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Lower arm (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Flexi brake caliper hose (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Steering rack boot (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Boot lid cannot be secured in the closed position (6.2.1 (e))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty Stalk when operating right (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBattery light on
    • AdvisoryEngine oil light flashing
    • AdvisoryLower Oil leak, but not excessive Oil leak from underside of engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass175,953 miles (+78)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    175,953 miles
    Test number
    537287709354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail175,875 miles (+6,995)1 dangerous15 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,875 miles
    Test number
    167514744171
    • DangerousBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick n/side and o/side (3.5.1g)
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working n/side and o/side (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort n/side and o/side (3.7.B.5a)

  16. Pass168,880 miles (+9,548)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    168,880 miles
    Test number
    907943636588
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  17. Pass159,332 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    159,332 miles
    Test number
    870096587301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail159,330 miles (+6,583)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,330 miles
    Test number
    434271804315
    • FailureFuel system component leaking possible seal on diesel pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • 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)

  19. Pass152,747 miles (+150)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    152,747 miles
    Test number
    138550284271
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Fail152,597 miles (+9,060)3 failures1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,597 miles
    Test number
    868069564200
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass143,537 miles (+8,118)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    143,537 miles
    Test number
    897244993252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass135,419 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    135,419 miles
    Test number
    399274332228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail135,413 miles (+8,802)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,413 miles
    Test number
    479373632239
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass126,611 miles (+6,630)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    126,611 miles
    Test number
    967702901126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass119,981 miles (+7,129)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    119,981 miles
    Test number
    734287390021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass112,852 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    112,852 miles
    Test number
    172328519138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail112,852 miles (+8,391)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,852 miles
    Test number
    971012119119
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  28. Pass104,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    244992718138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail104,461 miles (+11,389)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,461 miles
    Test number
    490562318138
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  30. Pass93,072 miles (+11,447)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    93,072 miles
    Test number
    210318607118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass81,625 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    81,625 miles
    Test number
    801379216166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T185 DJO

Does T185 DJO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T185 DJO expired on 27 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T185 DJO?
The MOT on T185 DJO expired on 27 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T185 DJO done?
T185 DJO was recorded at 248,866 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2024, an average of 9,040 miles a year.
Has T185 DJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T185 DJO has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T185 DJO 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 T185 DJO find?
T185 DJO passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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