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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T189 ABVMOT history

T189 ABV is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 194,841 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Feb 2027
Mileage
194,841 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T189 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T189 ABV was last recorded at 194,841 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,899 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,942 miles · 6 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,899 miles
Average per year
4,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,841 miles
  • 2025 – 192,942 miles
  • 2022 – 191,310 miles
  • 2021 – 190,544 miles
  • 2020 – 188,252 miles
  • 2019 – 186,768 miles
  • 2018 – 185,248 miles
  • 2016 – 185,162 miles
  • 2015 – 181,574 miles
  • 2014 – 176,337 miles
  • 2013 – 168,332 miles
  • 2012 – 158,887 miles
  • 2011 – 147,458 miles
  • 2010 – 139,083 miles
  • 2009 – 126,385 miles
  • 2008 – 116,731 miles
  • 2007 – 108,062 miles
  • 2006 – 99,901 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,841 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres 12 years old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass194,841 miles (+1,899)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    194,841 miles
    Test number
    548714672864
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Light lens slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All 4 tyres 12 years old and perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass192,942 miles (+1,632)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    192,942 miles
    Test number
    809046034327
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush N/S/F and O/S/F (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass191,310 miles (+5)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    191,310 miles
    Test number
    912404182007
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Fail191,305 miles (+761)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,305 miles
    Test number
    939937888646
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/R15C (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  5. Pass190,544 miles (+2)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    190,544 miles
    Test number
    169052914050
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail190,542 miles (+2,290)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,542 miles
    Test number
    781686825447
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass188,252 miles (+10)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    188,252 miles
    Test number
    898725027341
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail188,242 miles (+1,474)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,242 miles
    Test number
    950695543718
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass186,768 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    186,768 miles
    Test number
    997942185981
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides badly knocking

  10. Fail186,749 miles (+1,501)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,749 miles
    Test number
    583615892768
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides badly knocking

  11. Pass185,248 miles (+86)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    185,248 miles
    Test number
    299957149586
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass185,162 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    185,162 miles
    Test number
    776289461790
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail185,155 miles (+3,581)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,155 miles
    Test number
    943187861568
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass181,574 miles (+112)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    181,574 miles
    Test number
    937013935235
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail181,462 miles (+5,125)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,462 miles
    Test number
    338696125205
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass176,337 miles (+8,005)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    176,337 miles
    Test number
    589277124243
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCrack in screen outside drivers view

  17. Pass168,332 miles (+127)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    168,332 miles
    Test number
    649881523299
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail168,205 miles (+9,318)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,205 miles
    Test number
    856372313260
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass158,887 miles (+11,429)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    158,887 miles
    Test number
    636717912208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass147,458 miles (+8,375)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    147,458 miles
    Test number
    318555911402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass139,083 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    139,083 miles
    Test number
    363904000449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail139,083 miles (+12,698)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,083 miles
    Test number
    270004000229
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)

  23. Pass126,385 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    126,385 miles
    Test number
    110688719254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail126,385 miles (+9,654)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,385 miles
    Test number
    924718119251
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  25. Pass116,731 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    116,731 miles
    Test number
    950382198175
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteDrivers door mirror slightly loose

  26. Fail116,731 miles (+8,669)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,731 miles
    Test number
    903791898114
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteDrivers door mirror slightly loose

  27. Pass108,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    108,062 miles
    Test number
    683481727253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail108,062 miles (+8,161)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,062 miles
    Test number
    703201427257
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOffside wiper split

  29. Pass99,901 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    99,901 miles
    Test number
    161969606237
    • NoteSomething rattling around inside exhaust in area of cat

Questions about T189 ABV

Does T189 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T189 ABV is valid until 11 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T189 ABV?
The MOT on T189 ABV is valid until 11 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T189 ABV done?
T189 ABV was recorded at 194,841 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 4,857 miles a year.
Has T189 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T189 ABV has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T189 ABV 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 T189 ABV find?
T189 ABV passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front seat belt buckle slightly damaged; nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush, and 5 more.

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