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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T394 CGBMOT history

T394 CGB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 277,926 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Aug 2023
Mileage
277,926 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
11,948 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T394 CGB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T394 CGB was last recorded at 277,926 miles on 4 Aug 2022, 14,058 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,868 miles · 11 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
14,058 miles
Average per year
11,948 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 277,926 miles
  • 2021 – 263,868 miles
  • 2020 – 250,148 miles
  • 2019 – 238,726 miles
  • 2018 – 222,685 miles
  • 2017 – 206,434 miles
  • 2016 – 190,174 miles
  • 2015 – 170,567 miles
  • 2014 – 161,670 miles
  • 2011 – 142,666 miles
  • 2010 – 130,895 miles
  • 2009 – 121,897 miles
  • 2008 – 116,868 miles
  • 2007 – 103,418 miles
  • 2006 – 89,115 miles
  • 2005 – 75,020 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass277,926 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass277,926 miles (+14,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    277,926 miles
    Test number
    800178660909
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass263,868 miles (+566)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    263,868 miles
    Test number
    770308400386
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail263,302 miles (+13,154)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,302 miles
    Test number
    969570263924
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill inner and outer (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass250,148 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    250,148 miles
    Test number
    132403732524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail250,148 miles (+11,422)1 dangerous4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,148 miles
    Test number
    500293351725
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorBrake hose excessively deteriorated both rear flexi pipes (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both rear from weight valve to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced mid sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass238,726 miles (+16,041)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    238,726 miles
    Test number
    596577016952

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass222,685 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    222,685 miles
    Test number
    473859029399
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail222,685 miles (+16,251)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,685 miles
    Test number
    472979954657
    • MajorBrakes imbalanced across an axle 42% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass206,434 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    206,434 miles
    Test number
    371759165903
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail206,434 miles (+16,260)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,434 miles
    Test number
    370056387999
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear. (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass190,174 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    190,174 miles
    Test number
    831655084783
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail190,174 miles (+19,607)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,174 miles
    Test number
    447463650382
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve front to rear main (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded from load valve to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass170,567 miles (+8,897)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    170,567 miles
    Test number
    628275295611

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass161,670 miles (+5)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    161,670 miles
    Test number
    495934034261
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail161,665 miles1 dangerous13 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,665 miles
    Test number
    977908764113
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • FailureInner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOuter Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  16. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    997482472206
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  17. FailMileage not read1 dangerous9 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    775063462211
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)

  18. Pass142,666 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    142,666 miles
    Test number
    428390691217
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise all wheel arches slightly corroded
    • NoteAdvise nsr disc slightly corroded

  19. Fail142,666 miles (+11,771)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,666 miles
    Test number
    675210091278
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAdvise all wheel arches slightly corroded
    • NoteAdvise nsr disc slightly corroded

  20. Pass130,895 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    130,895 miles
    Test number
    591146590217

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail130,892 miles (+8,995)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,892 miles
    Test number
    981455890261
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  22. Pass121,897 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    121,897 miles
    Test number
    552042509343
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Fail121,897 miles (+5,029)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,897 miles
    Test number
    360631509380
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Pass116,868 miles (+13,450)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    116,868 miles
    Test number
    803888868229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)

  25. Pass103,418 miles (+14,303)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    103,418 miles
    Test number
    543067467273
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass89,115 miles (+14,095)
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    89,115 miles
    Test number
    413609166242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass75,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    75,020 miles
    Test number
    860872925285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T394 CGB

Does T394 CGB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T394 CGB expired on 21 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T394 CGB?
The MOT on T394 CGB expired on 21 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T394 CGB done?
T394 CGB was recorded at 277,926 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2022, an average of 11,948 miles a year.
Has T394 CGB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T394 CGB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T394 CGB 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 T394 CGB find?
T394 CGB passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2022 with 3 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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