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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T266 DETMOT history

T266 DET is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Oct 2026 and it has passed 17 of 20 MOT tests, with 274,214 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 27 Oct 2026
Mileage
274,214 km
At MOT on 28 Oct 2025
MOT tests
20
17 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,382 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 DET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 DET was last recorded at 274,214 km on 28 Oct 2025, 3,278 km more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
270,936 km · 28 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
3,278 km
Average per year
7,382 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 274,214 km
  • 2024 – 270,936 km
  • 2023 – 262,776 km
  • 2022 – 262,444 km
  • 2021 – 262,048 km
  • 2019 – 252,013 km
  • 2015 – 228,511 km
  • 2014 – 223,425 km
  • 2012 – 215,846 km
  • 2008 – 169,804 km
  • 2005 – 124,962 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass274,214 km
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front steering co-axle joint has slight play

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

20 tests since 9 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass274,214 km (+3,278)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    274,214 km
    Test number
    619143525077
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering co-axle joint has slight play

  2. Pass270,936 km2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    270,936 km
    Test number
    417319299597
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  3. Fail270,936 km (+8,160)1 repaired2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,936 km
    Test number
    361061592489
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass262,776 km (+332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    262,776 km
    Test number
    930205572663
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))

  5. Pass262,444 km (+396)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    262,444 km
    Test number
    643930415672
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass262,048 km (+10,035)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    262,048 km
    Test number
    119949758326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass252,013 km
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    252,013 km
    Test number
    254036962940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail252,013 km1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,013 km
    Test number
    514112977562
    • DangerousFront Fluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass240,861 miles (+7,944)
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    240,861 miles
    Test number
    784299625020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass232,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    232,917 miles
    Test number
    378217776415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass228,511 km (+5,086)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    228,511 km
    Test number
    203816288659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass223,425 km3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    223,425 km
    Test number
    795478464202
    • Note1. Slight brake pulse noticed on roller brake test.
    • Note2. Slight play NSF wheel (Steering rack knuckle?)
    • Note3. Recommend further waxoyl.

  13. Pass219,680 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    219,680 miles
    Test number
    666322363298
    • NoteSpeedo not working ?

  14. Pass215,846 km
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    215,846 km
    Test number
    279934962281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass204,182 miles (+12,628)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    204,182 miles
    Test number
    612300820343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass191,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    191,554 miles
    Test number
    814476889227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass169,804 km
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    169,804 km
    Test number
    393354558245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass134,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    134,167 miles
    Test number
    422106836259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass124,962 km
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    124,962 km
    Test number
    201681925268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail124,962 km2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,962 km
    Test number
    911541825293
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.6.B1)

Questions about T266 DET

Does T266 DET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T266 DET is valid until 27 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T266 DET?
The MOT on T266 DET is valid until 27 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T266 DET done?
T266 DET was recorded at 274,214 km at its MOT on 28 Oct 2025, an average of 7,382 km a year.
Has T266 DET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 DET has failed 3 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T266 DET 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 T266 DET find?
T266 DET passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front steering co-axle joint has slight play.

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