
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T359 DGBMOT history
T359 DGB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 232,968 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 232,968 mi
- At MOT on 12 Sept 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 5,162 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T359 DGB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Sept 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T359 DGB was last recorded at 232,968 miles on 12 Sept 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Sept 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 232,967 miles · 5 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,162 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 232,968 miles
- 2025 – 227,981 miles
- 2024 – 222,967 miles
- 2023 – 215,884 miles
- 2022 – 210,454 miles
- 2021 – 206,097 miles
- 2019 – 201,328 miles
- 2018 – 198,484 miles
- 2016 – 189,439 miles
- 2015 – 184,727 miles
- 2014 – 178,921 miles
- 2013 – 170,266 miles
- 2012 – 162,737 miles
- 2011 – 156,358 miles
- 2010 – 153,673 miles
- 2009 – 149,452 miles
- 2008 – 143,484 miles
- 2007 – 135,110 miles
- 2006 – 129,135 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory8 MOTs, 2019–2024
Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Dangerous4 MOTs, 2011–2018
Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021
Full MOT history
28 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass232,968 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 232,968 miles
- Test number
- 769347120757
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail232,967 miles (+4,986)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 232,967 miles
- Test number
- 566214298676
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass227,981 miles (+5,014)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 227,981 miles
- Test number
- 668847600614
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Drive shaft flexible coupling slightly deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass222,967 miles (+7,083)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 222,967 miles
- Test number
- 708663471237
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
Pass215,884 miles (+272)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 215,884 miles
- Test number
- 150018890042
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper support bar rusty
- AdvisorySills covered by side steps
Fail215,612 miles (+5,158)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,612 miles
- Test number
- 511570849721
- MajorCentral Rear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper support bar rusty
- AdvisorySills covered by side steps
Pass210,454 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 210,454 miles
- Test number
- 837291363644
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear bumper suport corroded
Fail210,453 miles (+4,356)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,453 miles
- Test number
- 912321160050
- MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear bumper suport corroded
Pass206,097 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 206,097 miles
- Test number
- 251906623567
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid discoloured
Fail206,092 miles (+4,764)2 dangerous9 major12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,092 miles
- Test number
- 793297907807
- DangerousNearside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Bumper likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Battery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed sliding door (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel slightly binding
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid discoloured
Pass201,328 miles (+2,844)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 201,328 miles
- Test number
- 572485502637
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryO/S/R Fog light lens temporary repaired
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush deterioated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryN/s/r brake slightly tight
- AdvisoryN/s/r lower wheel arch corroded/holed
- AdvisoryO/s/f driveshaft bearing slightly rough
Pass198,484 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 198,484 miles
- Test number
- 414860559578
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail198,484 miles (+9,045)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,484 miles
- Test number
- 589541276726
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass189,439 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 189,439 miles
- Test number
- 490491502808
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Fail189,439 miles (+4,712)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,439 miles
- Test number
- 258214043159
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryEngine management light on
Pass184,727 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 184,727 miles
- Test number
- 141688249401
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail184,727 miles (+5,806)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,727 miles
- Test number
- 381673614649
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass178,921 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 178,921 miles
- Test number
- 335258664446
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteGlow plug light flashing
Fail178,921 miles (+8,655)1 dangerous11 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,921 miles
- Test number
- 187267064245
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
- FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteGlow plug light flashing
Pass170,266 miles (+7,529)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 170,266 miles
- Test number
- 367034993413
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,737 miles (+6,379)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 162,737 miles
- Test number
- 347929792491
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,358 miles7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 156,358 miles
- Test number
- 518647791237
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteNearside inner front drive shaft gaiter split
Fail156,358 miles (+2,685)4 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,358 miles
- Test number
- 808637391247
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- NoteNearside inner front drive shaft gaiter split
Pass153,673 miles (+4,221)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 153,673 miles
- Test number
- 242567000231
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteRear brake discs pitted slightly.
Pass149,452 miles (+5,968)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 149,452 miles
- Test number
- 701158619208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass143,484 miles (+8,374)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 143,484 miles
- Test number
- 853638998153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass135,110 miles (+5,975)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 135,110 miles
- Test number
- 122129697197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,135 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 129,135 miles
- Test number
- 671803216239
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Questions about T359 DGB
- Does T359 DGB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T359 DGB is valid until 11 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T359 DGB?
- The MOT on T359 DGB is valid until 11 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T359 DGB done?
- T359 DGB was recorded at 232,968 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2026, an average of 5,162 miles a year.
- Has T359 DGB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T359 DGB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on T359 DGB 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 T359 DGB find?
- T359 DGB passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside rear bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached; oil leak, but not excessive.
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