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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T276 UBAMOT history

T276 UBA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 189,571 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Feb 2027
Mileage
189,571 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,681 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T276 UBA
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T276 UBA was last recorded at 189,571 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2,216 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,355 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
2,216 miles
Average per year
5,681 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,571 miles
  • 2024 – 187,355 miles
  • 2023 – 182,876 miles
  • 2022 – 177,446 miles
  • 2021 – 169,558 miles
  • 2020 – 165,325 miles
  • 2019 – 159,279 miles
  • 2018 – 154,036 miles
  • 2017 – 153,106 miles
  • 2015 – 146,256 miles
  • 2014 – 142,226 miles
  • 2013 – 138,014 miles
  • 2012 – 133,787 miles
  • 2011 – 128,560 miles
  • 2010 – 122,586 miles
  • 2009 – 114,617 miles
  • 2008 – 101,232 miles
  • 2007 – 91,350 miles
  • 2006 – 76,750 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,571 miles

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,571 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    189,571 miles
    Test number
    458072478034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass187,355 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    187,355 miles
    Test number
    512225607655
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail187,355 miles (+4,479)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,355 miles
    Test number
    896495393350
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outriger (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass182,876 miles (+5,430)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    182,876 miles
    Test number
    981366216288
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass177,446 miles (+7,888)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    177,446 miles
    Test number
    767104003617
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake bind intermitent
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 39% (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass169,558 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    169,558 miles
    Test number
    208432093351
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  7. Fail169,558 miles (+4,233)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,558 miles
    Test number
    175422953596
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges worn close to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure

  8. Pass165,325 miles (+6,046)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    165,325 miles
    Test number
    829902729253
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass159,279 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    159,279 miles
    Test number
    668959685259
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar rubbing on sub frame
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose

  10. Fail159,275 miles (+5,239)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,275 miles
    Test number
    667755477802
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSide repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective missing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti roll bar rubbing on sub frame
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose

  11. Pass154,036 miles (+930)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    154,036 miles
    Test number
    906770886740
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass153,106 miles (+6,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    153,106 miles
    Test number
    826705472023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass146,256 miles (+4,030)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    146,256 miles
    Test number
    534047886382
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre inner side wall cracking please keep checked

  14. Pass142,226 miles (+4,212)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    142,226 miles
    Test number
    575919284176
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass138,014 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    138,014 miles
    Test number
    249544943473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail138,013 miles (+4,226)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,013 miles
    Test number
    437411743152
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass133,787 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    133,787 miles
    Test number
    966917662167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail133,787 miles (+5,227)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,787 miles
    Test number
    216986562182
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)

  19. Pass128,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    128,560 miles
    Test number
    827751561118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail128,557 miles (+5,971)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,557 miles
    Test number
    556031061102
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  21. Pass122,586 miles (+7,969)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    122,586 miles
    Test number
    241272260420
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront and rear brake disc;s have slight wear

  22. Pass114,617 miles (+13,385)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    114,617 miles
    Test number
    384533939463
    • NoteCuts in o/s rear tyre wall

  23. Pass101,232 miles (+9,882)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    101,232 miles
    Test number
    950610048197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass91,350 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    91,350 miles
    Test number
    144140077107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail91,350 miles (+14,600)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,350 miles
    Test number
    901250077111
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass76,750 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    76,750 miles
    Test number
    303240716189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail76,750 miles1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,750 miles
    Test number
    520189106114
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T276 UBA

Does T276 UBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T276 UBA is valid until 25 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T276 UBA?
The MOT on T276 UBA is valid until 25 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T276 UBA done?
T276 UBA was recorded at 189,571 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 5,681 miles a year.
Has T276 UBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T276 UBA has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T276 UBA 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 T276 UBA find?
T276 UBA passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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