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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T386 DGDMOT history

T386 DGD is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 131,576 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jan 2027
Mileage
131,576 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
2,989 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T386 DGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T386 DGD was last recorded at 131,576 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 1,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
129,937 miles · 20 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,639 miles
Average per year
2,989 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,576 miles
  • 2024 – 129,937 miles
  • 2023 – 127,179 miles
  • 2022 – 127,176 miles
  • 2019 – 122,988 miles
  • 2018 – 118,004 miles
  • 2017 – 111,328 miles
  • 2016 – 104,135 miles
  • 2015 – 96,435 miles
  • 2014 – 90,188 miles
  • 2013 – 85,247 miles
  • 2012 – 83,542 miles
  • 2011 – 82,014 miles
  • 2010 – 81,671 miles
  • 2009 – 79,386 miles
  • 2008 – 78,270 miles
  • 2007 – 75,832 miles
  • 2006 – 71,610 miles
  • 2005 – 70,024 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass131,576 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 3 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass131,576 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    131,576 miles
    Test number
    772257492313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Fail131,576 miles (+1,639)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,576 miles
    Test number
    955930410246
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass129,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    129,937 miles
    Test number
    634021848390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail129,937 miles (+1,546)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,937 miles
    Test number
    666231193098
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass128,391 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    128,391 miles
    Test number
    481850953821
    • AdvisoryN/s sill corroded but not load bearing

  6. Fail128,391 miles (+1,212)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,391 miles
    Test number
    107712216571
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryN/s sill corroded but not load bearing

  7. Pass127,179 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    127,179 miles
    Test number
    346595462587

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail127,176 miles (+4,188)2 dangerous3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,176 miles
    Test number
    819343570965
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass122,988 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    122,988 miles
    Test number
    660659233077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySharp edges taped over when retested as temp repair

  10. Fail122,978 miles (+4,974)9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,978 miles
    Test number
    928275843510
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury side door runner sharp edge (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing holed sharp edge. (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing badly corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass118,004 miles (+2)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    118,004 miles
    Test number
    168227875475
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  12. Fail118,002 miles (+6,674)7 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,002 miles
    Test number
    747053973007
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to o/s/r before joint (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements multi tone (7.7 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn more on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth inner sills corroded and holed but outwith prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted

  13. Pass111,328 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    111,328 miles
    Test number
    764726353500
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper handbrake pivot secondary return spring missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail111,324 miles (+7,189)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,324 miles
    Test number
    485785306666
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper handbrake pivot secondary return spring missing
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryAll four tyres worn close to limit on inner edges

  15. Pass104,135 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    104,135 miles
    Test number
    676550526945
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen badly scratched but not seriously affecting view

  16. Fail104,131 miles (+7,696)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,131 miles
    Test number
    277824836870
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper locking device missing handbrake pivot return spring (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure both (1.1.C.1c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureStop lamp emits other than a steady red light reverse light showing white (1.2.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush both lower front arms rear bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen badly scratched but not seriously affecting view

  17. Pass96,435 miles (+6,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,435 miles
    Test number
    669075152896
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

  18. Pass90,188 miles (+4,941)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    90,188 miles
    Test number
    509264084273
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable repaired, but not inappropriately (3.5.1n)

  19. Pass85,247 miles (+1,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    85,247 miles
    Test number
    539375583235
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Pass83,542 miles (+1,528)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    83,542 miles
    Test number
    957984092209
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass82,014 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    82,014 miles
    Test number
    447126601452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail81,998 miles (+327)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,998 miles
    Test number
    525340901317
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  23. Pass81,671 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    81,671 miles
    Test number
    380038870274
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail81,671 miles (+2,285)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,671 miles
    Test number
    391998270222
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass79,386 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    79,386 miles
    Test number
    742098689294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,270 miles (+2,438)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    78,270 miles
    Test number
    651302238303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,832 miles
    Test number
    472496507334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail75,832 miles (+4,222)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,832 miles
    Test number
    250775007328
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass71,610 miles (+1,586)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    71,610 miles
    Test number
    212349116201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass70,024 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    70,024 miles
    Test number
    951814955131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T386 DGD

Does T386 DGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T386 DGD is valid until 10 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T386 DGD?
The MOT on T386 DGD is valid until 10 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T386 DGD done?
T386 DGD was recorded at 131,576 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 2,989 miles a year.
Has T386 DGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T386 DGD has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T386 DGD 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 T386 DGD find?
T386 DGD passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jack point.

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