
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T420 GTHMOT history
T420 GTH is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Sept 2023 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 203,016 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Sept 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Sept 2023
- Mileage
- 203,016 mi
- At MOT on 13 Sept 2022
- MOT tests
- 29
- 17 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,703 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T420 GTH
- 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
- 21 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Sept 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 13 Sept 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T420 GTH was last recorded at 203,016 miles on 13 Sept 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 203,016 miles · 12 Sept 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,703 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 203,016 miles
- 2021 – 189,350 miles
- 2020 – 182,447 miles
- 2019 – 175,423 miles
- 2018 – 167,408 miles
- 2017 – 166,062 miles
- 2016 – 165,121 miles
- 2015 – 164,037 miles
- 2014 – 163,139 miles
- 2013 – 161,722 miles
- 2012 – 159,159 miles
- 2011 – 150,832 miles
- 2010 – 142,374 miles
- 2009 – 136,271 miles
- 2008 – 131,293 miles
- 2007 – 115,144 miles
- 2006 – 108,780 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2008–2012
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2012
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 6 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass203,016 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 203,016 miles
- Test number
- 909889501564
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail203,016 miles (+13,666)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,016 miles
- Test number
- 323570197674
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass189,350 miles (+6,903)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 189,350 miles
- Test number
- 756117936944
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass182,447 miles (+13)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 182,447 miles
- Test number
- 224325794929
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear worn low on edge and out of shape
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear worn low on edge and out of shape
- AdvisoryAll tyres wearing low on inner edges
Fail182,434 miles (+7,011)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,434 miles
- Test number
- 632315802211
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated small cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryAll tyres wearing low on inner edges
Pass175,423 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 175,423 miles
- Test number
- 232726613189
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak from waterpump
- AdvisoryPower steering pump requires attention
Fail175,423 miles (+8,015)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,423 miles
- Test number
- 522186440224
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass167,408 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 167,408 miles
- Test number
- 699043355668
- AdvisoryFront oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc cover corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail167,408 miles (+1,346)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,408 miles
- Test number
- 606900694163
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner brake disc cover corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass166,062 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 166,062 miles
- Test number
- 333286498554
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches holed/corroded.
- AdvisoryN/S/F chassis leg behind front panel holed/corroded.
- AdvisoryN/S/F jacking point holed/corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail166,062 miles (+941)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,062 miles
- Test number
- 266961664778
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear parking brake recording little or no effort both due to handbrake cable broken (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches holed/corroded.
- AdvisoryN/S/F chassis leg behind front panel holed/corroded.
- AdvisoryN/S/F jacking point holed/corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass165,121 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 165,121 miles
- Test number
- 196563222345
- AdvisoryN/S/F inner sill corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail165,121 miles (+1,084)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,121 miles
- Test number
- 746431446212
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryN/S/F inner sill corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Pass164,037 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 164,037 miles
- Test number
- 775712445143
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear brake back plates corroded & o/s handbrake cable worn
Fail164,037 miles (+898)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,037 miles
- Test number
- 969452345197
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear brake back plates corroded & o/s handbrake cable worn
Pass163,139 miles (+1,417)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 163,139 miles
- Test number
- 786264054185
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass161,722 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2014
- Odometer
- 161,722 miles
- Test number
- 139939543187
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight oil leak and coolant staining in several places.
Fail161,722 miles (+2,563)2 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,722 miles
- Test number
- 165889043169
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteSlight oil leak and coolant staining in several places.
Pass159,159 miles5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2013
- Odometer
- 159,159 miles
- Test number
- 575791152138
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Fail159,159 miles (+8,327)3 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,159 miles
- Test number
- 928701352131
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteOil leak
Pass150,832 miles (+54)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2012
- Odometer
- 150,832 miles
- Test number
- 357473741133
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear brake discs and pads worn
Fail150,778 miles (+8,404)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,778 miles
- Test number
- 596718331119
- FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOuter Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteRear brake discs and pads worn
Pass142,374 miles (+113)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2011
- Odometer
- 142,374 miles
- Test number
- 271858740116
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Fail142,261 miles (+5,990)7 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,261 miles
- Test number
- 431980740158
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass136,271 miles (+4,978)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2010
- Odometer
- 136,271 miles
- Test number
- 253971649424
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteO/s cv joint deteriorated
Pass131,293 miles (+130)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 131,293 miles
- Test number
- 321941198132
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Fail131,163 miles (+16,019)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,163 miles
- Test number
- 411018288119
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureExhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
Pass115,144 miles (+6,364)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 115,144 miles
- Test number
- 203563567414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,780 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 108,780 miles
- Test number
- 341565566027
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteAdvise o/s wiper
Questions about T420 GTH
- Does T420 GTH currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T420 GTH expired on 17 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T420 GTH?
- The MOT on T420 GTH expired on 17 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T420 GTH done?
- T420 GTH was recorded at 203,016 miles at its MOT on 13 Sept 2022, an average of 5,703 miles a year.
- Has T420 GTH ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T420 GTH has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Sept 2022.
- Has the mileage on T420 GTH 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 T420 GTH find?
- T420 GTH passed its latest MOT on 13 Sept 2022 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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