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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,968 cc

T290 MOBMOT history

T290 MOB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 137,079 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2023
Mileage
137,079 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2022
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,339 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T290 MOB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T290 MOB was last recorded at 137,079 miles on 6 Jul 2022, 744 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,335 miles · 14 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
744 miles
Average per year
2,339 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 137,079 miles
  • 2021 – 132,864 miles
  • 2019 – 130,508 miles
  • 2018 – 129,310 miles
  • 2015 – 128,606 miles
  • 2014 – 127,258 miles
  • 2013 – 114,055 miles
  • 2011 – 111,521 miles
  • 2010 – 108,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,079 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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 inner sill has a corrosion hole but outside of prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

14 tests since 25 Feb 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,079 miles (+744)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    137,079 miles
    Test number
    250899656642
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail136,335 miles (+3,471)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,335 miles
    Test number
    749526099230
    • MajorFront Engine mounting bracket damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement connected to sub-frame & gearbox (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated inner cv boot (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill has a corrosion hole but outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass132,864 miles (+2,356)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,864 miles
    Test number
    969291830894
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides and pads start to wear low (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner both sides, inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill has a corrosion hole but outside of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear chassis has corrosion patches and crash bar corroded also
    • AdvisoryAll suspension on underside corroded

  4. Pass130,508 miles (+1,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,508 miles
    Test number
    917454158156
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear seats removed

  5. Pass129,310 miles (+704)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    129,310 miles
    Test number
    556039636607

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass128,606 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,606 miles
    Test number
    456322646109
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Fail128,606 miles (+1,348)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,606 miles
    Test number
    500162403641
    • FailureFront Track rod end ball joint has excessive play both sides (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Pass127,258 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    127,258 miles
    Test number
    399015564293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail127,258 miles (+13,203)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,258 miles
    Test number
    685515364285
    • Repaired at testNearside Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  10. Pass114,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    114,055 miles
    Test number
    188418803104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail114,055 miles (+2,534)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,055 miles
    Test number
    519022303148
    • FailureAll position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  12. Pass111,521 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    111,521 miles
    Test number
    737954621129
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail111,521 miles (+3,345)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,521 miles
    Test number
    466874221101
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass108,176 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    108,176 miles
    Test number
    563926950096
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about T290 MOB

Does T290 MOB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T290 MOB expired on 13 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T290 MOB?
The MOT on T290 MOB expired on 13 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T290 MOB done?
T290 MOB was recorded at 137,079 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2022, an average of 2,339 miles a year.
Has T290 MOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T290 MOB has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T290 MOB 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 T290 MOB find?
T290 MOB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2022 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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