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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T248 KOBMOT history

T248 KOB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025 and it has passed 13 of 25 MOT tests, with 204,618 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Apr 2025
Mileage
204,618 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2025
MOT tests
25
13 passed · 12 failed
Per year
938 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T248 KOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T248 KOB was last recorded at 204,618 miles on 9 Apr 2025, 1,262 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Mar 2024: 203,329 miles, lower than 255,970 miles on 24 Feb 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
203,356 miles · 9 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1,262 miles
Average per year
938 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 204,618 miles
  • 2024 – 203,356 miles
  • 2023 – 255,970 miles
  • 2022 – 255,478 miles
  • 2018 – 251,172 miles
  • 2017 – 249,752 miles
  • 2016 – 244,400 miles
  • 2015 – 236,899 miles
  • 2014 – 228,914 miles
  • 2013 – 222,838 miles
  • 2012 – 216,193 miles
  • 2011 – 214,409 miles
  • 2009 – 211,207 miles
  • 2008 – 208,291 miles
  • 2006 – 186,794 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail204,618 miles
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill & floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sll (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH O/S AND N/S

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail204,618 miles (+1,262)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,618 miles
    Test number
    436302867564
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill & floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sll (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass203,356 miles (+27)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    203,356 miles
    Test number
    925214055287
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ROUGHLY 3MM - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HAS A CHUNK TAKEN OUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ROUGHLY 3MM AND WORN INNER EDGE - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CASING IS CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  3. Fail203,329 miles (-52,641)14 major3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,329 miles
    Test number
    307360523717
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed EXHUAST IS INSECURE (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high BOTH HEADLAMP LENSES ARE CABLED TIED (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting WHEEL ARCH HAS A HOLE (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SILL HAS MULTIPLE HOLES (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting SMALL IN DOOR RUNNER (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn BOTH DISCS (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust silencer insecure (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting HAS HOLE (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ROUGHLY 3MM - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing HAS A CHUNK TAKEN OUT NOT DEEP ENOUGH TO REACH CORDS - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ROUGHLY 3MM AND WORN INNER EDGE - 225/40R18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear SHOCK ABSORBER CASING IS CORRODED NOT EXCESSIVE
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded BOTH O/S AND N/S (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  4. Pass255,970 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    255,970 miles
    Test number
    745084511036
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  5. Fail255,970 miles (+492)4 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,970 miles
    Test number
    419094121876
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass255,478 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    255,478 miles
    Test number
    538028873945
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail255,478 miles (+4,306)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,478 miles
    Test number
    361808419231
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail251,172 miles (+1,420)1 dangerous13 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,172 miles
    Test number
    752925045645
    • DangerousBrake servo vacuum pipe split Not connected (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested Due to no servo (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureEmissions not tested Oil pressure warning light (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) missing (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCoolant hose insecure lower front of engine
    • AdvisoryCrack in windscreen
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  9. Pass249,752 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    249,752 miles
    Test number
    391537522641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail249,752 miles (+5,352)9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,752 miles
    Test number
    719345800795
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
  11. Pass244,400 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    244,400 miles
    Test number
    407880378232
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  12. Fail244,400 miles (+7,501)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,400 miles
    Test number
    484426817365
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (8.1.2b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  13. Pass236,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    236,899 miles
    Test number
    275589645191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail236,899 miles (+7,985)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,899 miles
    Test number
    737548845168
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  15. Pass228,914 miles (+10)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2015
    Odometer
    228,914 miles
    Test number
    278927624467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear brake caliper lever sticking
    • NoteOil warning light on dash
  16. Fail228,904 miles (+6,066)6 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,904 miles
    Test number
    529922724123
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear brake caliper lever sticking
    • NoteOil warning light on dash
  17. Pass222,838 miles (+6,645)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    222,838 miles
    Test number
    255296913149
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass216,193 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    216,193 miles
    Test number
    209078412102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail216,193 miles (+1,784)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,193 miles
    Test number
    897548312182
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
  20. Pass214,409 miles (+3,202)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    214,409 miles
    Test number
    486135601112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass211,207 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    211,207 miles
    Test number
    281567249295
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  22. Fail211,207 miles (+2,916)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,207 miles
    Test number
    914936249207
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  23. Pass208,291 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    208,291 miles
    Test number
    812318548260
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  24. Fail208,261 miles (+21,467)12 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,261 miles
    Test number
    324515528414
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  25. Pass186,794 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    186,794 miles
    Test number
    272237796041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T248 KOB

Does T248 KOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T248 KOB expired on 8 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T248 KOB?
The MOT on T248 KOB expired on 8 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T248 KOB done?
T248 KOB was recorded at 204,618 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2025, an average of 938 miles a year.
Has T248 KOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T248 KOB has failed 12 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T248 KOB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 26 Mar 2024. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T248 KOB find?
T248 KOB failed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 4 major defects and 1 advisory: offside front tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill & floor; nearside rear vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sll, and 3 more.

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