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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,500 cc

T265 GBTMOT history

T265 GBT is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 6 of 12 MOT tests, with 210,925 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
210,925 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
12
6 passed · 6 failed
Per year
797 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T265 GBT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,500 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T265 GBT was last recorded at 210,925 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 4,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,584 miles · 19 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
4,341 miles
Average per year
797 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 210,925 miles
  • 2025 – 206,584 miles
  • 2024 – 206,543 miles
  • 2021 – 206,517 miles
  • 2017 – 203,776 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass210,925 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

12 tests since 15 Jun 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass210,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    210,925 miles
    Test number
    740412908591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail210,925 miles (+4,341)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,925 miles
    Test number
    867033978436
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))

  3. Pass206,584 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    206,584 miles
    Test number
    891410369887
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail206,584 miles (+41)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,584 miles
    Test number
    535822279483
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel parking (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both sides (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front wheel bearings

  5. Pass206,543 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    206,543 miles
    Test number
    317182810133
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail206,543 miles (+26)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,543 miles
    Test number
    208103622789
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Position lamp insecure (4.2.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass206,517 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2022
    Odometer
    206,517 miles
    Test number
    683207343521
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail206,517 miles (+2,741)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,517 miles
    Test number
    733402599420
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAmber light on dash

  9. Pass203,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    203,776 miles
    Test number
    144879500008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail203,776 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,776 miles
    Test number
    605933131605
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)

  11. Pass203,031 km
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    203,031 km
    Test number
    677105900698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail203,031 km2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,031 km
    Test number
    958145569297
    • Repaired at testRear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working wrong side (1.3.2b)

Questions about T265 GBT

Does T265 GBT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T265 GBT is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T265 GBT?
The MOT on T265 GBT is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T265 GBT done?
T265 GBT was recorded at 210,925 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 797 miles a year.
Has T265 GBT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T265 GBT has failed 6 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T265 GBT 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 T265 GBT find?
T265 GBT passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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