Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc
T285 XPBMOT history
T285 XPB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 297,783 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jan 2023.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Jan 2024
- Mileage
- 297,783 mi
- At MOT on 4 Jan 2023
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,908 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T285 XPB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Jan 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Jan 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
T285 XPB was last recorded at 297,783 miles on 4 Jan 2023, 1,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2021.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Oct 2016: 248,170 miles, lower than 278,542 miles on 26 Oct 2015.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 295,810 miles · 30 Nov 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 1,973 miles
- Average per year
- 6,908 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 297,783 miles
- 2021 – 295,810 miles
- 2020 – 294,556 miles
- 2019 – 293,454 miles
- 2018 – 290,072 miles
- 2016 – 248,170 miles
- 2015 – 278,542 miles
- 2014 – 274,453 miles
- 2013 – 260,260 miles
- 2012 – 249,822 miles
- 2011 – 228,698 miles
- 2010 – 201,377 miles
- 2007 – 194,984 miles
- 2006 – 180,865 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass297,783 miles
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Full MOT history
18 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass297,783 miles (+1,973)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 297,783 miles
- Test number
- 381348170627
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass295,810 miles (+1,254)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 295,810 miles
- Test number
- 673116232153
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass294,556 miles (+1,102)5 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 294,556 miles
- Test number
- 201007395591
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass293,454 miles (+3,382)4 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 293,454 miles
- Test number
- 763579008560
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear tyres wearing low
Pass290,072 miles (+41,902)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 290,072 miles
- Test number
- 724770025185
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres on limit
- AdvisoryRear tyres worn on edges
Pass248,170 miles (-30,372)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 248,170 miles
- Test number
- 835003478127
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass278,542 miles (+4,089)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 278,542 miles
- Test number
- 349544933235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass274,453 miles (+18)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 274,453 miles
- Test number
- 827838144254
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail274,435 miles (+14,175)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 274,435 miles
- Test number
- 615862044235
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre(s) is inadequate for the vehicles maximum permitted laden weight due to an incorrect load index (4.1.B.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
Pass260,260 miles (+18)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 260,260 miles
- Test number
- 357198993040
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail260,242 miles (+10,420)1 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 260,242 miles
- Test number
- 897695293008
- DangerousRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure is cracked, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
Pass249,822 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 249,822 miles
- Test number
- 235274092022
- NoteOil leak
Fail249,822 miles (+21,124)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,822 miles
- Test number
- 188030092081
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteOil leak
Pass228,698 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 228,698 miles
- Test number
- 907100841048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail228,698 miles (+27,321)8 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 228,698 miles
- Test number
- 138416631401
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has an inadequate repair, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass201,377 miles (+6,393)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 201,377 miles
- Test number
- 182752940075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,984 miles (+14,119)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 194,984 miles
- Test number
- 850788217019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,865 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 180,865 miles
- Test number
- 581821836059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T285 XPB
- Does T285 XPB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T285 XPB expired on 3 Jan 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T285 XPB?
- The MOT on T285 XPB expired on 3 Jan 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T285 XPB done?
- T285 XPB was recorded at 297,783 miles at its MOT on 4 Jan 2023, an average of 6,908 miles a year.
- Has T285 XPB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T285 XPB has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2014.
- Has the mileage on T285 XPB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T285 XPB find?
- T285 XPB passed its latest MOT on 4 Jan 2023 with 2 minor defects: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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