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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass175,544 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass160,701 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    160,701 miles
    Test number
    247076588988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass149,934 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    149,934 miles
    Test number
    586792496309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass138,261 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    138,261 miles
    Test number
    719052017031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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)
  13. 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
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. Pass97,876 miles (+7,376)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    97,876 miles
    Test number
    365514531412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    90,500 miles
    Test number
    201028420252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. Pass80,823 miles (+3,741)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    80,823 miles
    Test number
    323422529417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,082 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,082 miles
    Test number
    214143769083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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)
  29. Pass69,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    69,567 miles
    Test number
    471233348007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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)
  31. Pass61,578 miles (+9,874)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    61,578 miles
    Test number
    242720967140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass51,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    51,704 miles
    Test number
    281681466435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. 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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