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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,400 cc

T201 GBTMOT history

T201 GBT is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 207,815 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jan 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 11 Jan 2024
Mileage
207,815 mi
At MOT on 12 Jan 2023
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
4,710 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T201 GBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,400 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Jan 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jan 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T201 GBT was last recorded at 207,815 miles on 12 Jan 2023, 957 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,858 miles · 24 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
957 miles
Average per year
4,710 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 207,815 miles
  • 2021 – 206,858 miles
  • 2020 – 205,504 miles
  • 2019 – 200,033 miles
  • 2018 – 192,157 miles
  • 2017 – 184,081 miles
  • 2016 – 176,164 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,815 miles
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

11 tests since 23 Apr 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass207,815 miles (+957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    207,815 miles
    Test number
    739241609753
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass206,858 miles (+42)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    206,858 miles
    Test number
    259980151206
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail206,816 miles (+1,312)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,816 miles
    Test number
    570912051541
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Front and rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass205,504 miles (+37)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    205,504 miles
    Test number
    869043016441
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail205,467 miles (+5,434)2 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,467 miles
    Test number
    484895074786
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass200,033 miles (+7,876)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    200,033 miles
    Test number
    941843584350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive to rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive & outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive x-member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass192,157 miles (+8,076)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    192,157 miles
    Test number
    238389149052
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer & inner sills (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer & inner sills (2.4.A.3)

  8. Pass184,081 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    184,081 miles
    Test number
    136830762987
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  9. Fail184,081 miles (+7,917)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,081 miles
    Test number
    713077905063
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill holed (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  10. Pass176,164 miles (+9)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    176,164 miles
    Test number
    934749775694
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil light flashing
    • AdvisoryTemp light flashing

  11. Fail176,155 miles39 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,155 miles
    Test number
    916199288115
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing clasp (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator obscured more than 50% (1.4.A.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil light flashing
    • AdvisoryTemp light flashing

Questions about T201 GBT

Does T201 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T201 GBT expired on 11 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T201 GBT?
The MOT on T201 GBT expired on 11 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T201 GBT done?
T201 GBT was recorded at 207,815 miles at its MOT on 12 Jan 2023, an average of 4,710 miles a year.
Has T201 GBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T201 GBT has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T201 GBT 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 T201 GBT find?
T201 GBT passed its latest MOT on 12 Jan 2023 with 3 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced front and rear; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); oil leak, but not excessive.

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