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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T285 VHOMOT history

T285 VHO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 254,966 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
254,966 km
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
5,617 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T285 VHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T285 VHO was last recorded at 254,966 km on 29 Sept 2026, 4,195 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,771 km · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,195 km
Average per year
5,617 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 254,966 km
  • 2025 – 250,771 km
  • 2024 – 246,998 km
  • 2023 – 241,258 km
  • 2022 – 237,028 km
  • 2021 – 232,276 km
  • 2020 – 228,814 km
  • 2019 – 226,889 km
  • 2018 – 221,628 km
  • 2017 – 217,648 km
  • 2016 – 209,787 km
  • 2015 – 207,405 km
  • 2014 – 203,329 km
  • 2013 – 199,000 km
  • 2012 – 190,237 km
  • 2011 – 184,684 km
  • 2010 – 179,518 km
  • 2009 – 171,013 km
  • 2008 – 164,960 km
  • 2006 – 141,504 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,966 km

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.

  • Nearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2017

  • Offside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,966 km (+4,195)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    254,966 km
    Test number
    156056966071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass250,771 km (+3,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    250,771 km
    Test number
    648932880819
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass246,998 km (+5,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    246,998 km
    Test number
    380710832008
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively Both n/s & o/s (1.2.1 (e))

  4. Pass241,258 km (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    241,258 km
    Test number
    724721019658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass237,028 km (+4,752)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    237,028 km
    Test number
    196436271773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass232,276 km (+3,462)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    232,276 km
    Test number
    563804746609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass228,814 km (+1,925)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    228,814 km
    Test number
    821175612900
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass226,889 km (+5,261)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    226,889 km
    Test number
    102604516702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass221,628 km (+3,980)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    221,628 km
    Test number
    761629393518

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass217,648 km (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    217,648 km
    Test number
    551789992520

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail217,642 km (+7,855)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,642 km
    Test number
    370765598930
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  12. Pass209,787 km (+2,382)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    209,787 km
    Test number
    587591526453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass207,405 km (+4,076)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    207,405 km
    Test number
    684190230522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass203,329 km (+4,329)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    203,329 km
    Test number
    749469664245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass199,000 km (+8,763)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    199,000 km
    Test number
    156095173205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass190,237 km
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    190,237 km
    Test number
    717315682255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail190,237 km (+5,553)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,237 km
    Test number
    965214582257
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass184,684 km (+56)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    184,684 km
    Test number
    389988971253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail184,628 km (+5,110)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,628 km
    Test number
    356767171212
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)

  20. Pass179,518 km (+8,505)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    179,518 km
    Test number
    474603760296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass171,013 km (+6,053)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    171,013 km
    Test number
    134102879241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass164,960 km
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    164,960 km
    Test number
    691407678297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass158,423 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    158,423 miles
    Test number
    460892797114
    • NotePlay in nearside inner rack joint

  24. Pass141,504 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    141,504 km
    Test number
    283939796101
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about T285 VHO

Does T285 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T285 VHO is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T285 VHO?
The MOT on T285 VHO is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T285 VHO done?
T285 VHO was recorded at 254,966 km at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 5,617 km a year.
Has T285 VHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T285 VHO has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2017.
Has the mileage on T285 VHO 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 VHO find?
T285 VHO passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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