
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc
T260 EAFMOT history
T260 EAF is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 223,878 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 223,878 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 13 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 7,975 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T260 EAF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 12 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T260 EAF was last recorded at 223,878 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 223,239 miles · 18 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 639 miles
- Average per year
- 7,975 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 223,878 miles
- 2025 – 215,569 miles
- 2024 – 209,091 miles
- 2022 – 201,208 miles
- 2021 – 190,969 miles
- 2019 – 190,085 miles
- 2018 – 180,688 miles
- 2017 – 172,599 miles
- 2016 – 161,682 miles
- 2015 – 151,725 miles
- 2014 – 137,750 miles
- 2013 – 122,445 miles
- 2012 – 113,263 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor6 MOTs, 2018–2024
Exhaust noisy
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
23 tests since 13 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass223,878 miles (+639)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 223,878 miles
- Test number
- 467036868172
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail223,239 miles (+7,670)1 dangerous10 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,239 miles
- Test number
- 645473604412
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside 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 Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass215,569 miles (+208)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 215,569 miles
- Test number
- 444073133496
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Fail215,361 miles (+6,270)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,361 miles
- Test number
- 525617237840
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage likely to become detached (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorElectrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected engine bay (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed emission control equ missing (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorSteering wheel spokes loose (2.2.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass209,091 miles (+215)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 209,091 miles
- Test number
- 933555071048
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure.
Fail208,876 miles (+7,668)1 dangerous6 major3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,876 miles
- Test number
- 254158852149
- DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Service brake imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure.
Pass201,208 miles (+274)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 201,208 miles
- Test number
- 938257737597
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail200,934 miles (+9,965)2 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,934 miles
- Test number
- 661739035336
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass190,969 miles (+15)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 190,969 miles
- Test number
- 338801684096
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Fail190,954 miles (+869)3 major1 repaired2 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,954 miles
- Test number
- 269378967896
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn Droplink (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low Adjusted (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
Pass190,085 miles (+11)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 190,085 miles
- Test number
- 494455347687
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail190,074 miles (+9,386)1 dangerous6 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,074 miles
- Test number
- 816073929399
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage fractured (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,688 miles (+1)4 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 180,688 miles
- Test number
- 480506464971
- MinorHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
Fail180,687 miles (+8,088)1 dangerous3 major4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,687 miles
- Test number
- 886567595696
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MinorHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass172,599 miles (+84)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 172,599 miles
- Test number
- 347542861969
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail172,515 miles (+10,833)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,515 miles
- Test number
- 719690555038
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass161,682 miles (+169)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 161,682 miles
- Test number
- 337626026625
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCustom exhaust system fitted that include box that may or may not be a catalytic converter
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre deteriated
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre deteriated
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryPlay in steering column upper bush
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside steering arm inner joint
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering arm inner joint
Fail161,513 miles (+9,788)13 failures13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,513 miles
- Test number
- 726659938784
- 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 D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- 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 D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracked and split (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryCustom exhaust fitted including box which may or may not be a catalytic converter
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre walls deteriated
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre walls deteriated
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in nearside front steering arm inner joint
- AdvisorySlight play in offside front steering arm inner joint
Pass151,725 miles (+13,975)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 151,725 miles
- Test number
- 338613565169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,750 miles (+15,305)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 137,750 miles
- Test number
- 657779664146
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,445 miles (+9,182)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 122,445 miles
- Test number
- 439448963121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,263 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 113,263 miles
- Test number
- 338346562112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,263 miles2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,263 miles
- Test number
- 247925262454
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake lining(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T260 EAF
- Does T260 EAF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T260 EAF is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T260 EAF?
- The MOT on T260 EAF is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T260 EAF done?
- T260 EAF was recorded at 223,878 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 7,975 miles a year.
- Has T260 EAF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T260 EAF has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T260 EAF 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 T260 EAF find?
- T260 EAF passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; steering column top bearing slightly worn.
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