Volkswagen Transporter
Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T281 MOBMOT history
T281 MOB is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 176,474 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 22 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 176,474 mi
- At MOT on 23 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,629 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T281 MOB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 18 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 22 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 23 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T281 MOB was last recorded at 176,474 miles on 23 Dec 2025, 2,378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 174,096 miles · 20 Dec 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,378 miles
- Average per year
- 5,629 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 176,474 miles
- 2024 – 174,096 miles
- 2023 – 171,550 miles
- 2022 – 168,964 miles
- 2021 – 168,348 miles
- 2020 – 165,240 miles
- 2019 – 163,320 miles
- 2018 – 162,341 miles
- 2017 – 161,098 miles
- 2016 – 154,129 miles
- 2015 – 148,681 miles
- 2014 – 145,403 miles
- 2013 – 137,585 miles
- 2012 – 126,816 miles
- 2011 – 118,551 miles
- 2010 – 109,282 miles
- 2009 – 101,159 miles
- 2008 – 91,321 miles
- 2007 – 82,831 miles
- 2006 – 65,518 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass176,474 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass176,474 miles (+2,378)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 176,474 miles
- Test number
- 308940164683
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass174,096 miles (+2,546)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 174,096 miles
- Test number
- 608081961001
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,550 miles (+2,586)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 171,550 miles
- Test number
- 250969449167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,964 miles (+616)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 168,964 miles
- Test number
- 311033791532
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass168,348 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 168,348 miles
- Test number
- 161618122914
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront parking brake cable corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear brake back plates corroded
Fail168,348 miles (+3,108)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,348 miles
- Test number
- 665042652950
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront parking brake cable corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front and offside rear brake back plates corroded
Pass165,240 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 165,240 miles
- Test number
- 180240506028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail165,222 miles (+1,902)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,222 miles
- Test number
- 763670813520
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass163,320 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 163,320 miles
- Test number
- 847809454234
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail163,320 miles (+979)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,320 miles
- Test number
- 533074005674
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass162,341 miles (+1,243)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 162,341 miles
- Test number
- 494442544200
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,098 miles (+6,969)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 161,098 miles
- Test number
- 656954301726
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass154,129 miles (+5,448)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 154,129 miles
- Test number
- 247680946198
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass148,681 miles (+3,278)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 148,681 miles
- Test number
- 330821480300
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass145,403 miles (+7,818)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 145,403 miles
- Test number
- 459153294031
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass137,585 miles (+215)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 137,585 miles
- Test number
- 108209793405
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,370 miles (+10,554)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,370 miles
- Test number
- 408989383097
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
Pass126,816 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 126,816 miles
- Test number
- 726546972068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail126,816 miles (+8,265)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,816 miles
- Test number
- 937645172082
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass118,551 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 118,551 miles
- Test number
- 825819291010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,551 miles (+9,269)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,551 miles
- Test number
- 775497791091
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass109,282 miles (+8,123)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 109,282 miles
- Test number
- 143594180009
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass101,159 miles (+9,838)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 101,159 miles
- Test number
- 770826199030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,321 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 91,321 miles
- Test number
- 681921388071
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Fail91,321 miles (+8,490)2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,321 miles
- Test number
- 300691588037
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
Pass82,831 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 82,831 miles
- Test number
- 914972397030
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail82,830 miles (+17,312)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,830 miles
- Test number
- 842562997057
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass65,518 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 65,518 miles
- Test number
- 190757796081
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T281 MOB
- Does T281 MOB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T281 MOB is valid until 22 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T281 MOB?
- The MOT on T281 MOB is valid until 22 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T281 MOB done?
- T281 MOB was recorded at 176,474 miles at its MOT on 23 Dec 2025, an average of 5,629 miles a year.
- Has T281 MOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T281 MOB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Dec 2021.
- Has the mileage on T281 MOB 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 T281 MOB find?
- T281 MOB passed its latest MOT on 23 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.
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