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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

T28 DBYMOT history

T28 DBY is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jan 2013. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 11 of 14 MOT tests, with 197,709 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
197,709 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
14
11 passed · 3 failed
Per year
9,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 DBY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Jan 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 DBY was last recorded at 197,709 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 2,882 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,827 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,882 miles
Average per year
9,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,709 miles
  • 2025 – 194,827 miles
  • 2024 – 187,239 miles
  • 2023 – 179,335 miles
  • 2022 – 173,384 miles
  • 2021 – 168,757 miles
  • 2020 – 164,990 miles
  • 2019 – 157,352 miles
  • 2018 – 148,914 miles
  • 2017 – 140,056 miles
  • 2016 – 102,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,709 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded All

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Jan 2016, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,709 miles (+2,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    197,709 miles
    Test number
    400653927105
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  2. Pass194,827 miles (+7,588)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    194,827 miles
    Test number
    528551111681
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn close to legal limit (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass187,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    187,239 miles
    Test number
    660066485555
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail187,239 miles (+7,904)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,239 miles
    Test number
    767009044074
    • MajorOffside Front Brake performance unable to be tested Binding (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass179,335 miles (+5,951)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    179,335 miles
    Test number
    631200342995
    • AdvisoryCenter exhaust box rusty
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass173,384 miles (+43)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    173,384 miles
    Test number
    553538870378
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  7. Fail173,341 miles (+4,584)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,341 miles
    Test number
    205962178387
    • MajorPower steering pump leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass168,757 miles (+3,767)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    168,757 miles
    Test number
    497707676823

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass164,990 miles (+7,638)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    164,990 miles
    Test number
    968123630233
    • AdvisoryDriver's view Items removed from driver's view prior to test (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted covering some components
  10. Pass157,352 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    157,352 miles
    Test number
    442664449287
    • AdvisoryEML off at time of retest
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  11. Fail157,352 miles (+8,438)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,352 miles
    Test number
    240387826408
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
  12. Pass148,914 miles (+8,858)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    148,914 miles
    Test number
    541785006983
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers & under trays fitted covering some components from checking
  13. Pass140,056 miles (+37,115)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    140,056 miles
    Test number
    381867982327
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted to engine and underside
  14. Pass102,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    102,941 miles
    Test number
    503400500458

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T28 DBY

Does T28 DBY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 DBY is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T28 DBY?
The MOT on T28 DBY is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 DBY done?
T28 DBY was recorded at 197,709 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 9,355 miles a year.
Has T28 DBY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 DBY has failed 3 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T28 DBY 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 T28 DBY find?
T28 DBY passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush.

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