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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T205 SOAMOT history

T205 SOA is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 29 MOT tests, with 203,870 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Oct 2027
Mileage
203,870 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
29
22 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,887 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T205 SOA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T205 SOA was last recorded at 203,870 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 4,901 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,969 miles · 24 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,901 miles
Average per year
4,887 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 203,870 miles
  • 2025 – 198,969 miles
  • 2024 – 194,661 miles
  • 2023 – 190,118 miles
  • 2022 – 185,950 miles
  • 2021 – 180,563 miles
  • 2020 – 175,689 miles
  • 2019 – 170,240 miles
  • 2018 – 165,427 miles
  • 2017 – 162,067 miles
  • 2016 – 158,068 miles
  • 2015 – 153,479 miles
  • 2014 – 148,720 miles
  • 2013 – 144,690 miles
  • 2012 – 142,495 miles
  • 2011 – 138,107 miles
  • 2010 – 131,952 miles
  • 2009 – 126,579 miles
  • 2008 – 120,829 miles
  • 2007 – 114,294 miles
  • 2006 – 106,205 miles
  • 2005 – 101,289 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,870 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Exhaust hanger bracket missing, system still adequately supported
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,870 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    203,870 miles
    Test number
    532611181341
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust hanger bracket missing, system still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail203,865 miles (+4,896)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,865 miles
    Test number
    352973857476
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low Headlamp insecure / damaged (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust hanger bracket missing, system still adequately supported
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass198,969 miles (+4,308)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    198,969 miles
    Test number
    160340889823
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass194,661 miles (+4,543)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    194,661 miles
    Test number
    159445250643
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass190,118 miles (+4,168)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    190,118 miles
    Test number
    371275365739
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake performance could be better
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass185,950 miles (+360)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,950 miles
    Test number
    831734296575

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail185,590 miles (+5,027)5 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,590 miles
    Test number
    880580009578
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass180,563 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    180,563 miles
    Test number
    234233996566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail180,545 miles (+4,856)1 dangerous9 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,545 miles
    Test number
    230792601147
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged hand brake cable strands snapped (1.1.15 (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 Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  10. Pass175,689 miles (+5,449)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,689 miles
    Test number
    379706795111
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Pass170,240 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    170,240 miles
    Test number
    529715155338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail170,240 miles (+4,813)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,240 miles
    Test number
    781175446146
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested exhaust major leak (8.2.2.2 (e))

  13. Pass165,427 miles (+3,360)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    165,427 miles
    Test number
    722005819635

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass162,067 miles (+3,999)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    162,067 miles
    Test number
    745895736620
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear tyre perished/cracks on outer sidewall

  15. Pass158,068 miles (+4,589)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    158,068 miles
    Test number
    546631401804
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass153,479 miles (+4,759)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    153,479 miles
    Test number
    300096684419
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass148,720 miles (+4,030)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    148,720 miles
    Test number
    187824304326
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass144,690 miles (+34)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    144,690 miles
    Test number
    439900393291
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall slightly

  19. Fail144,656 miles (+2,161)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,656 miles
    Test number
    906617083231
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished on outer sidewall slightly

  20. Pass142,495 miles (+4,388)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    142,495 miles
    Test number
    406704602467
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass138,107 miles (+6,155)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    138,107 miles
    Test number
    718812701302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass131,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    131,952 miles
    Test number
    892554090284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail131,952 miles (+5,373)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,952 miles
    Test number
    690384590233
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct height (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)

  24. Pass126,579 miles (+5,750)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    126,579 miles
    Test number
    143504699203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass120,829 miles (+6,535)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    120,829 miles
    Test number
    674142108391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass114,294 miles (+8,089)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    114,294 miles
    Test number
    821755887274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass106,205 miles (+4,916)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    106,205 miles
    Test number
    802317196203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail101,289 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,289 miles
    Test number
    634728685258
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass101,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    101,289 miles
    Test number
    950808685278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T205 SOA

Does T205 SOA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T205 SOA is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T205 SOA?
The MOT on T205 SOA is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T205 SOA done?
T205 SOA was recorded at 203,870 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 4,887 miles a year.
Has T205 SOA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T205 SOA has failed 7 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T205 SOA 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 T205 SOA find?
T205 SOA passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front exhaust hanger bracket missing, system still adequately supported; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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