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Volkswagen Transporter

Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T42 HBDMOT history

T42 HBD is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 53,155 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Aug 2025
Mileage
53,155 mi
At MOT on 14 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
15 passed · 12 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T42 HBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Orange
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T42 HBD was last recorded at 53,155 miles on 14 Aug 2024, 26 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Jun 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 19 May 2008: 65,153 miles, lower than 257,185 miles on 18 May 2007.
  • 30 Mar 2011: 5,868 miles, lower than 159,194 miles on 29 May 2010.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
53,129 miles · 4 Jun 2024
Between the last two tests
26 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 53,155 miles
  • 2023 – 52,565 miles
  • 2022 – 48,890 miles
  • 2021 – 43,282 miles
  • 2019 – 35,679 miles
  • 2017 – 30,636 miles
  • 2015 – 27,539 miles
  • 2014 – 22,659 miles
  • 2013 – 15,802 miles
  • 2012 – 11,880 miles
  • 2011 – 5,930 miles
  • 2010 – 159,194 miles
  • 2008 – 65,153 miles
  • 2007 – 257,185 miles
  • 2006 – 241,286 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,155 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,155 miles (+26)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    53,155 miles
    Test number
    148693078251
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  2. Fail53,129 miles (+564)10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,129 miles
    Test number
    420559817582
    • MajorFuel system component leaking from front of engine and dripping underneath (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner arch panel (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin 2mm (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  3. Pass52,565 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    52,565 miles
    Test number
    453597174522
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  4. Fail52,564 miles (+3,674)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,564 miles
    Test number
    759695381586
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  5. Pass48,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    48,890 miles
    Test number
    571239794058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail48,889 miles (+5,607)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,889 miles
    Test number
    160728065814
    • MajorCentral Headlamp aim too high just below min line (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  7. Pass43,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    43,282 miles
    Test number
    778697453091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail43,281 miles (+7,602)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,281 miles
    Test number
    890443732291
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  9. Pass35,679 miles (+42)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    35,679 miles
    Test number
    222068691390
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES across rear arms (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail35,637 miles (+5,001)2 dangerous2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,637 miles
    Test number
    107942853410
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire return pipes (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorExhaust particulate filter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated leaking small amount of grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRear Headlamp lens slightly defective lens damaged but wont cause injury (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll 4x tyres have wrong load index need to be 99 w
    • AdvisoryNearside side step bolts loose
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES across rear arms (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Pass30,636 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    30,636 miles
    Test number
    401106842640
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  12. Fail30,632 miles (+3,093)1 dangerous5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    30,632 miles
    Test number
    127278876301
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentral Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' flowers from rear veiw mirror (8.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp effecting reg plate lamps making them flash (1.4.A.2h)
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  13. Pass27,539 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    27,539 miles
    Test number
    248189945499
    • NoteN/s/front tyre split (outer wall).
  14. Fail27,538 miles (+4,879)13 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,538 miles
    Test number
    416877845169
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber detached (2.7.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is broken (3.1.5)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteN/s/front tyre split (outer wall).
  15. Pass22,659 miles (+6,857)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    22,659 miles
    Test number
    665386054102
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  16. Pass15,802 miles (+29)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    15,802 miles
    Test number
    115707853199
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Fail15,773 miles (+3,893)9 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,773 miles
    Test number
    415455553146
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  18. Pass11,880 miles (+5,950)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    11,880 miles
    Test number
    629455492073
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlite play in near side and off side steering rack ends
  19. Pass5,930 miles (+62)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    5,930 miles
    Test number
    716150191005
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in both rack ends
  20. Fail5,868 miles (-153,326)2 dangerous5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    5,868 miles
    Test number
    518499481087
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in both rack ends
  21. Pass159,194 miles (+69)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    159,194 miles
    Test number
    840009640153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail159,125 miles (+93,972)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,125 miles
    Test number
    863417740145
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  23. Pass65,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    65,153 miles
    Test number
    521080348120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail65,153 miles (-192,032)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,153 miles
    Test number
    132340648168
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
  25. Pass257,185 miles (+15,899)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    257,185 miles
    Test number
    592868037170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass241,286 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2007
    Odometer
    241,286 miles
    Test number
    553713646150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail241,286 miles5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,286 miles
    Test number
    123659936181
    • FailureBrake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • NoteFront tyres getting low
    • NoteN/s/r tyre slightly out of shape
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

Questions about T42 HBD

Does T42 HBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T42 HBD expired on 13 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T42 HBD?
The MOT on T42 HBD expired on 13 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T42 HBD done?
T42 HBD was recorded at 53,155 miles at its MOT on 14 Aug 2024.
Has T42 HBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T42 HBD has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T42 HBD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 19 May 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T42 HBD find?
T42 HBD passed its latest MOT on 14 Aug 2024 with 1 advisory: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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