
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T204 UBAMOT history
T204 UBA is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 175,544 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 12 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 175,544 mi
- At MOT on 13 Nov 2023
- MOT tests
- 33
- 18 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 7,106 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T204 UBA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 9 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 12 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Nov 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T204 UBA was last recorded at 175,544 miles on 13 Nov 2023, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 175,520 miles · 2 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 24 miles
- Average per year
- 7,106 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 175,544 miles
- 2022 – 168,504 miles
- 2021 – 160,701 miles
- 2020 – 149,934 miles
- 2018 – 146,138 miles
- 2017 – 138,261 miles
- 2016 – 131,410 miles
- 2015 – 124,819 miles
- 2014 – 118,201 miles
- 2013 – 112,030 miles
- 2012 – 104,747 miles
- 2011 – 97,876 miles
- 2010 – 90,500 miles
- 2009 – 80,823 miles
- 2008 – 69,567 miles
- 2007 – 61,578 miles
- 2006 – 51,704 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under side (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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.
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2014
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2021
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Oil leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Corrosion forming vehicle underside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016
Full MOT history
33 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,544 miles (+24)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 175,544 miles
- Test number
- 835232306776
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail175,520 miles (+7,016)4 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,520 miles
- Test number
- 773273361254
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Under side (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge. Requires attention (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass168,504 miles (+7,803)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 168,504 miles
- Test number
- 153718639892
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass160,701 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 160,701 miles
- Test number
- 247076588988
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail160,701 miles (+355)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,701 miles
- Test number
- 282767024095
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
Fail160,346 miles (+10,412)2 dangerous9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,346 miles
- Test number
- 307695862154
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front 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 Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 37% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass149,934 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 149,934 miles
- Test number
- 586792496309
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail149,934 miles (+3,796)1 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,934 miles
- Test number
- 359697519824
- DangerousNearside Front Road wheel more than one fixing loose all five! (5.2.1 (a) (ii))
Pass146,138 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 146,138 miles
- Test number
- 771505731279
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail146,138 miles (+7,877)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,138 miles
- Test number
- 987941410830
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill holed (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass138,261 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 138,261 miles
- Test number
- 719052017031
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,249 miles (+6,839)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,249 miles
- Test number
- 911571359472
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
Pass131,410 miles (+3)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 131,410 miles
- Test number
- 691053616715
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming vehicle underside
- AdvisoryNearside front brake pads worn more than offside
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer wall perishing
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to all metal brake pipes
Fail131,407 miles (+6,588)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,407 miles
- Test number
- 980450090386
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal steering rack leaking both sides (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryCorrosion forming vehicle underside
- AdvisoryNearside front brake pads worn more than offside
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre outer wall perishing
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre worn on edges
- AdvisorySlight corrosion to all metal brake pipes
Pass124,819 miles (+209)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 124,819 miles
- Test number
- 866013935265
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail124,610 miles (+6,409)11 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,610 miles
- Test number
- 479327915281
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- 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 Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated 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 Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass118,201 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 118,201 miles
- Test number
- 526350634260
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront bumper damaged
Fail118,199 miles (+6,169)8 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,199 miles
- Test number
- 909167324209
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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 Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- 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)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront bumper damaged
Pass112,030 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 112,030 miles
- Test number
- 328990623404
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront bumper cracked
Fail112,030 miles (+7,283)8 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,030 miles
- Test number
- 657548013267
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteFront bumper cracked
Pass104,747 miles (+89)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 104,747 miles
- Test number
- 459658722208
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail104,658 miles (+6,782)6 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,658 miles
- Test number
- 489853522215
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front 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 arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Pass97,876 miles (+7,376)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 97,876 miles
- Test number
- 365514531412
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,500 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 90,500 miles
- Test number
- 201028420252
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,500 miles (+9,677)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,500 miles
- Test number
- 402124920268
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass80,823 miles (+3,741)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 80,823 miles
- Test number
- 323422529417
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass77,082 miles (+43)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 77,082 miles
- Test number
- 214143769083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail77,039 miles (+7,472)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,039 miles
- Test number
- 420912969057
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass69,567 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 69,567 miles
- Test number
- 471233348007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail69,567 miles (+7,989)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 69,567 miles
- Test number
- 684262848055
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass61,578 miles (+9,874)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 61,578 miles
- Test number
- 242720967140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,704 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 51,704 miles
- Test number
- 281681466435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail51,704 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 51,704 miles
- Test number
- 294341766455
- Repaired at testOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about T204 UBA
- Does T204 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T204 UBA expired on 12 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T204 UBA?
- The MOT on T204 UBA expired on 12 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T204 UBA done?
- T204 UBA was recorded at 175,544 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2023, an average of 7,106 miles a year.
- Has T204 UBA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T204 UBA has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Nov 2023.
- Has the mileage on T204 UBA 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 T204 UBA find?
- T204 UBA passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2023 with 9 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material under side; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.
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