Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,499 cc
T42 UBBMOT history
T42 UBB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Dec 2001. Its MOT is valid until 27 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 259,327 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 May 2027
- Mileage
- 259,327 mi
- At MOT on 28 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 9,061 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T42 UBB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,499 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2001
- First used
- 1 Dec 2001
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 28 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T42 UBB was last recorded at 259,327 miles on 28 May 2026, 3,078 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 May 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 4 Nov 2011: 11,138 miles, lower than 104,740 miles on 11 Nov 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 256,249 miles · 4 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,078 miles
- Average per year
- 9,061 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 259,327 miles
- 2025 – 256,249 miles
- 2024 – 256,014 miles
- 2023 – 255,958 miles
- 2022 – 254,286 miles
- 2021 – 244,185 miles
- 2020 – 230,960 miles
- 2019 – 216,074 miles
- 2018 – 185,111 miles
- 2017 – 167,115 miles
- 2015 – 138,648 miles
- 2014 – 126,542 miles
- 2013 – 119,687 miles
- 2012 – 119,072 miles
- 2011 – 11,138 miles
- 2010 – 104,740 miles
- 2009 – 98,545 miles
- 2008 – 92,206 miles
- 2007 – 84,852 miles
- 2006 – 78,713 miles
- 2005 – 73,261 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass259,327 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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.
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to REAR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to REAR
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018
Full MOT history
27 tests since 14 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass259,327 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2027
- Odometer
- 259,327 miles
- Test number
- 715610967392
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail259,322 miles (+3,073)2 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 259,322 miles
- Test number
- 903534159290
- MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both Front Tyres Perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass256,249 miles (+235)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2026
- Odometer
- 256,249 miles
- Test number
- 172601410888
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass256,014 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 256,014 miles
- Test number
- 221291841488
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail256,014 miles (+56)6 major1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,014 miles
- Test number
- 298554544532
- MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBATTERY LIGHT ILLUMINATED
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material TO REAR (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail255,958 miles (+1,672)7 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 255,958 miles
- Test number
- 596304385324
- MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Lower Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Steering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer body corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass254,286 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 254,286 miles
- Test number
- 225987235797
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail254,286 miles (+10,101)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,286 miles
- Test number
- 772845705207
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass244,185 miles (+13,225)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 244,185 miles
- Test number
- 460540607255
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass230,960 miles (+14,886)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 230,960 miles
- Test number
- 507521759409
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,074 miles (+30,963)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 216,074 miles
- Test number
- 977633426601
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass185,111 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2019
- Odometer
- 185,111 miles
- Test number
- 238316634372
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail185,111 miles (+17,996)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,111 miles
- Test number
- 621215545230
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass167,115 miles (+28,467)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2018
- Odometer
- 167,115 miles
- Test number
- 765927162902
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- 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)
Pass138,648 miles (+12,106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 138,648 miles
- Test number
- 112508684847
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering tie rod have excessive play
Pass126,542 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 126,542 miles
- Test number
- 389232974405
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail126,542 miles (+6,855)1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,542 miles
- Test number
- 637332974260
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail119,687 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,687 miles
- Test number
- 577495143296
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass119,687 miles (+615)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 119,687 miles
- Test number
- 895945943271
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,072 miles (+107,934)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 119,072 miles
- Test number
- 476492022327
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass11,138 miles (-93,602)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 11,138 miles
- Test number
- 416358601415
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,740 miles (+6,195)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 104,740 miles
- Test number
- 461275410422
- NoteOff side rack is worn, off side front lower ball joint is worn
Pass98,545 miles (+6,339)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 98,545 miles
- Test number
- 143950299246
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass92,206 miles (+7,354)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 92,206 miles
- Test number
- 422582798263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,852 miles (+6,139)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 84,852 miles
- Test number
- 554084017316
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass78,713 miles (+5,452)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 78,713 miles
- Test number
- 492185016413
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass73,261 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 73,261 miles
- Test number
- 864948615302
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T42 UBB
- Does T42 UBB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T42 UBB is valid until 27 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T42 UBB?
- The MOT on T42 UBB is valid until 27 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T42 UBB done?
- T42 UBB was recorded at 259,327 miles at its MOT on 28 May 2026, an average of 9,061 miles a year.
- Has T42 UBB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T42 UBB has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T42 UBB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Nov 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T42 UBB find?
- T42 UBB passed its latest MOT on 28 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres perishing; oil leak, but not excessive.
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