Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc
T28 EBUMOT history
T28 EBU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Apr 2004. Its MOT is valid until 16 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 187,248 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 187,248 mi
- At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 8,671 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T28 EBU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2004
- First used
- 23 Apr 2004
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T28 EBU was last recorded at 187,248 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 4,744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 182,504 miles · 17 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,744 miles
- Average per year
- 8,671 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 187,248 miles
- 2024 – 182,504 miles
- 2023 – 171,764 miles
- 2022 – 163,234 miles
- 2021 – 157,174 miles
- 2020 – 146,970 miles
- 2019 – 132,614 miles
- 2018 – 123,707 miles
- 2017 – 113,237 miles
- 2016 – 105,262 miles
- 2015 – 98,375 miles
- 2014 – 90,059 miles
- 2013 – 79,742 miles
- 2012 – 70,016 miles
- 2011 – 59,534 miles
- 2010 – 50,476 miles
- 2009 – 42,144 miles
- 2007 – 26,961 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass187,248 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated but NOT leaking gasses
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
31 tests since 20 Apr 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass187,248 miles (+4,744)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 187,248 miles
- Test number
- 280144052691
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated but NOT leaking gasses
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass182,504 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 182,504 miles
- Test number
- 249756774472
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust jointing clamp split but system secure
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer deteriorated but NOT leaking gasses
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail182,504 miles (+10,740)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,504 miles
- Test number
- 778040016524
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low BOTH (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust jointing clamp split but system secure
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer deteriorated but NOT leaking gasses
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass171,764 miles (+1)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 171,764 miles
- Test number
- 508919492517
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail171,763 miles (+8,529)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,763 miles
- Test number
- 463724110743
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass163,234 miles (+6,060)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 163,234 miles
- Test number
- 717636746023
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))
Pass157,174 miles (+10,204)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 157,174 miles
- Test number
- 864475132091
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass146,970 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 146,970 miles
- Test number
- 689588364261
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail146,970 miles (+14,356)1 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,970 miles
- Test number
- 361086595894
- MajorFront Headlamp levelling device cannot be operated from the driver's seat (4.1.5 (b))
- MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective brake pad warning light on (1.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass132,614 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 132,614 miles
- Test number
- 244174232603
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Fail132,614 miles (+8,907)1 dangerous4 major1 repaired9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,614 miles
- Test number
- 147576937506
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
Pass123,707 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 123,707 miles
- Test number
- 102687105354
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,707 miles (+10,470)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,707 miles
- Test number
- 107315544972
- FailureNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass113,237 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 113,237 miles
- Test number
- 960867346131
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail113,237 miles (+7,975)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,237 miles
- Test number
- 186207661391
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass105,262 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 105,262 miles
- Test number
- 664674280249
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail105,259 miles (+6,884)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,259 miles
- Test number
- 475689596108
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass98,375 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 98,375 miles
- Test number
- 118820015176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail98,375 miles (+8,316)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,375 miles
- Test number
- 269296905417
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass90,059 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 90,059 miles
- Test number
- 287760704416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,059 miles (+10,317)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,059 miles
- Test number
- 367040204116
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
Pass79,742 miles (+81)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 79,742 miles
- Test number
- 277571303427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,661 miles (+9,645)3 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,661 miles
- Test number
- 205120803425
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass70,016 miles (+10,482)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 70,016 miles
- Test number
- 108899682021
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass59,534 miles (+153)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 59,534 miles
- Test number
- 536819181042
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail59,381 miles (+8,905)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 59,381 miles
- Test number
- 735123981036
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass50,476 miles (+8,332)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 50,476 miles
- Test number
- 932815700104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass42,144 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 42,144 miles
- Test number
- 670596109117
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail42,142 miles1 failure1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 42,142 miles
- Test number
- 252076809113
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 612278708133
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
Pass26,961 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 26,961 miles
- Test number
- 963510817121
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T28 EBU
- Does T28 EBU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 EBU is valid until 16 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T28 EBU?
- The MOT on T28 EBU is valid until 16 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T28 EBU done?
- T28 EBU was recorded at 187,248 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 8,671 miles a year.
- Has T28 EBU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T28 EBU has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T28 EBU 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 EBU find?
- T28 EBU passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; exhaust system deteriorated but not leaking gasses; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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