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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T300 ALJMOT history

T300 ALJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 165,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
165,327 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,290 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T300 ALJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
19 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T300 ALJ was last recorded at 165,327 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 1,301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,026 miles · 17 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,301 miles
Average per year
7,290 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 165,327 miles
  • 2025 – 164,026 miles
  • 2024 – 162,729 miles
  • 2023 – 161,203 miles
  • 2022 – 157,457 miles
  • 2020 – 149,725 miles
  • 2019 – 136,994 miles
  • 2018 – 122,373 miles
  • 2017 – 111,422 miles
  • 2016 – 102,251 miles
  • 2015 – 93,263 miles
  • 2014 – 85,097 miles
  • 2013 – 76,695 miles
  • 2012 – 68,619 miles
  • 2011 – 60,093 miles
  • 2010 – 49,273 miles
  • 2009 – 39,922 miles
  • 2008 – 30,518 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass165,327 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Centre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear exhaust box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 17 Jan 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass165,327 miles (+1,301)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    165,327 miles
    Test number
    670492199311
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass164,026 miles (+1,297)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    164,026 miles
    Test number
    833558548241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass162,729 miles (+1,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    162,729 miles
    Test number
    222141927109
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  4. Pass161,203 miles (+3,746)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    161,203 miles
    Test number
    102146352284
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box corroded

  5. Pass157,457 miles (+7,732)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    157,457 miles
    Test number
    375443543774
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass149,725 miles (+12,731)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    149,725 miles
    Test number
    426802057415
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement frontmost bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,994 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    136,994 miles
    Test number
    795946098933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail136,994 miles (+14,621)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,994 miles
    Test number
    448790317986
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass122,373 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    122,373 miles
    Test number
    508043662839
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  10. Fail122,373 miles (+10,951)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,373 miles
    Test number
    282963208783
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryTrailer electrical socket damaged, but the lead can still be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  11. Pass111,422 miles (+9,171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    111,422 miles
    Test number
    396445411173
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  12. Pass102,251 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,251 miles
    Test number
    944576319325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail102,251 miles (+8,988)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,251 miles
    Test number
    489725214572
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  14. Pass93,263 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    93,263 miles
    Test number
    396214255096
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)

  15. Fail93,258 miles (+8,161)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,258 miles
    Test number
    826940255052
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside door mirror casing damaged.

  16. Pass85,097 miles (+8,402)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    85,097 miles
    Test number
    568123164022
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass76,695 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    76,695 miles
    Test number
    159665143419
    • NoteNearside door mirror/glass damaged.

  18. Fail76,695 miles (+8,076)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,695 miles
    Test number
    575745743030
    • Repaired at testCentre Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside door mirror/glass damaged.

  19. Pass68,619 miles (+15)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    68,619 miles
    Test number
    939908742076
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked.

  20. Fail68,604 miles (+8,511)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,604 miles
    Test number
    136317042065
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked.

  21. Pass60,093 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    239366551040
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked.

  22. Fail60,093 miles (+10,820)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,093 miles
    Test number
    639146451012
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Stop lamp obscured but not more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked.

  23. Pass49,273 miles (+9,351)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    49,273 miles
    Test number
    671640050090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked.

  24. Pass39,922 miles (+9,404)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    39,922 miles
    Test number
    103930739481
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked.

  25. Pass30,518 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    30,518 miles
    Test number
    172907018098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T300 ALJ

Does T300 ALJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T300 ALJ is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T300 ALJ?
The MOT on T300 ALJ is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T300 ALJ done?
T300 ALJ was recorded at 165,327 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 7,290 miles a year.
Has T300 ALJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T300 ALJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2019.
Has the mileage on T300 ALJ 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 T300 ALJ find?
T300 ALJ passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin.

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