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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T284 XPBMOT history

T284 XPB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 160,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
160,218 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,011 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T284 XPB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T284 XPB was last recorded at 160,218 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 1,199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jan 2013: 11,517 miles, lower than 105,274 miles on 4 Jan 2012.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
159,019 miles · 21 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,199 miles
Average per year
5,011 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 160,218 miles
  • 2024 – 159,019 miles
  • 2023 – 157,756 miles
  • 2022 – 156,347 miles
  • 2021 – 151,441 miles
  • 2020 – 147,238 miles
  • 2019 – 141,424 miles
  • 2018 – 136,067 miles
  • 2017 – 134,406 miles
  • 2016 – 132,008 miles
  • 2015 – 125,218 miles
  • 2014 – 117,138 miles
  • 2013 – 111,565 miles
  • 2012 – 105,274 miles
  • 2011 – 98,819 miles
  • 2009 – 93,681 miles
  • 2008 – 88,217 miles
  • 2007 – 79,111 miles
  • 2006 – 67,865 miles
  • 2005 – 59,433 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,218 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Outer Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

31 tests since 4 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,218 miles (+1,199)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    160,218 miles
    Test number
    345191673922
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass159,019 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,019 miles
    Test number
    853407061455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass157,756 miles (+1,409)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,756 miles
    Test number
    106586292173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass156,347 miles (+154)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    156,347 miles
    Test number
    453606945121
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail156,193 miles (+4,752)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,193 miles
    Test number
    968085980083
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting holes within 30cm of seatbelt anchor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired repair covered in fiberglass or similar material within 30cm of spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass151,441 miles (+4,203)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    151,441 miles
    Test number
    822597603769
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass147,238 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    147,238 miles
    Test number
    761417576853
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Fail147,238 miles (+5,814)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,238 miles
    Test number
    813373914027
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass141,424 miles (+5,357)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    141,424 miles
    Test number
    189802921222
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass136,067 miles (+1,661)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    136,067 miles
    Test number
    327274236886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass134,406 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    134,406 miles
    Test number
    423524227317
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

  12. Fail134,406 miles (+2,398)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,406 miles
    Test number
    997314946369
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear tyre outer sidewall cracking slightly

  13. Pass132,008 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,008 miles
    Test number
    295149582193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt track rod end (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre

  14. Fail132,007 miles (+6,789)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,007 miles
    Test number
    588479938850
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt cut sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hole in floor out with prescribed area

  15. Pass125,218 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    125,218 miles
    Test number
    156210775411
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight smoke at idle

  16. Fail125,218 miles (+20)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,218 miles
    Test number
    707479065081
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • NoteSlight smoke at idle

  17. Fail125,198 miles (+8,060)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,198 miles
    Test number
    285433445037
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  18. Pass117,138 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    117,138 miles
    Test number
    966257004036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOs & ns front tyres worn on edges.

  19. Fail117,138 miles (+5,573)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,138 miles
    Test number
    116517704059
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOs & ns front tyres worn on edges.

  20. Pass111,565 miles (+100,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    111,565 miles
    Test number
    547968403059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail11,517 miles (-93,757)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    11,517 miles
    Test number
    667724503062
    • 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 Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass105,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    105,274 miles
    Test number
    239284402062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,274 miles (+6,455)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,274 miles
    Test number
    825164302025
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass98,819 miles (+43)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    98,819 miles
    Test number
    455810811036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,776 miles (+5,095)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,776 miles
    Test number
    186265701017
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Fail93,681 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,681 miles
    Test number
    383213749341
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  27. Pass93,681 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    93,681 miles
    Test number
    422073649414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass88,217 miles (+9,106)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    88,217 miles
    Test number
    381016028342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass79,111 miles (+11,246)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    79,111 miles
    Test number
    981535027369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass67,865 miles (+8,432)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    67,865 miles
    Test number
    471176826484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass59,433 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    59,433 miles
    Test number
    884998105350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T284 XPB

Does T284 XPB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T284 XPB is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T284 XPB?
The MOT on T284 XPB is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T284 XPB done?
T284 XPB was recorded at 160,218 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 5,011 miles a year.
Has T284 XPB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T284 XPB has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T284 XPB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T284 XPB find?
T284 XPB passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill front to rear; offside front outer integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill.

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