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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T285 HWNMOT history

T285 HWN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 229,000 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Nov 2026
Mileage
229,000 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 HWN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 HWN was last recorded at 229,000 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 3,893 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,107 miles · 3 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
3,893 miles
Average per year
6,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 229,000 miles
  • 2023 – 225,107 miles
  • 2022 – 222,539 miles
  • 2021 – 219,448 miles
  • 2020 – 215,315 miles
  • 2019 – 205,609 miles
  • 2018 – 198,757 miles
  • 2017 – 192,575 miles
  • 2016 – 185,906 miles
  • 2015 – 175,736 miles
  • 2014 – 168,296 miles
  • 2013 – 161,364 miles
  • 2012 – 153,899 miles
  • 2011 – 144,142 miles
  • 2010 – 133,920 miles
  • 2009 – 123,858 miles
  • 2008 – 114,230 miles
  • 2007 – 105,130 miles
  • 2006 – 99,207 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,000 miles
  • AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroded / Outer body corroded around all wheel arches
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Rear cross member corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 25 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,000 miles (+3,893)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    229,000 miles
    Test number
    137092213129
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches corroded / Outer body corroded around all wheel arches
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively All round (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both very close to limit (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass225,107 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    225,107 miles
    Test number
    628833517605
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail225,107 miles (+2,568)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,107 miles
    Test number
    931929760934
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass222,539 miles (+15)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    222,539 miles
    Test number
    741941408846
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake reservoir wet

  5. Fail222,524 miles (+3,076)1 dangerous5 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,524 miles
    Test number
    359041250470
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake reservoir wet

  6. Pass219,448 miles (+4,133)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    219,448 miles
    Test number
    190408866321
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on underside of vehicle

  7. Pass215,315 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    215,315 miles
    Test number
    913316494439
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  8. Fail215,305 miles (+9,696)3 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,305 miles
    Test number
    308762355980
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass205,609 miles (+6,852)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    205,609 miles
    Test number
    113558349599
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing uneven
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass198,757 miles (+6,182)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    198,757 miles
    Test number
    180026244683
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll wheel arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryAux belt in poor condition

  11. Pass192,575 miles (+6,669)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    192,575 miles
    Test number
    198350911067
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass185,906 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    185,906 miles
    Test number
    539196945913
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail185,838 miles (+10,102)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,838 miles
    Test number
    538308456570
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass175,736 miles (+7,440)1 advisory5 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    175,736 miles
    Test number
    999146775025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteN/s/f tyre sidewall perished
    • NoteO/s/r tyre starting to perish
    • NoteSpare tyre cracked and perished

  15. Pass168,296 miles (+6,932)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    168,296 miles
    Test number
    377587474011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass161,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    161,364 miles
    Test number
    525494363078
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail161,364 miles (+7,465)4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,364 miles
    Test number
    325283463073
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  18. Pass153,899 miles (+9,757)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    153,899 miles
    Test number
    898759852065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass144,142 miles (+10,222)
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    144,142 miles
    Test number
    325842661045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass133,920 miles (+10,062)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    133,920 miles
    Test number
    374998240084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass123,858 miles (+9,628)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    123,858 miles
    Test number
    323478859036
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass114,230 miles (+9,100)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    114,230 miles
    Test number
    793664948019
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass105,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    123966347016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail105,130 miles (+5,923)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,130 miles
    Test number
    603285047007
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

  25. Pass99,207 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    99,207 miles
    Test number
    740941366028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail99,156 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,156 miles
    Test number
    491126056006
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T285 HWN

Does T285 HWN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 HWN is valid until 13 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T285 HWN?
The MOT on T285 HWN is valid until 13 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 HWN done?
T285 HWN was recorded at 229,000 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 6,585 miles a year.
Has T285 HWN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 HWN has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T285 HWN 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 T285 HWN find?
T285 HWN passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with 5 advisories: all wheel arches corroded / outer body corroded around all wheel arches; brake disc worn, but not excessively all round; oil leak, but not excessive, and 2 more.

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