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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T471 WGJMOT history

T471 WGJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 198,101 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jan 2027
Mileage
198,101 mi
At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
MOT tests
33
19 passed · 14 failed
Per year
7,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T471 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T471 WGJ was last recorded at 198,101 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,099 miles · 26 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,101 miles
  • 2024 – 196,752 miles
  • 2023 – 195,470 miles
  • 2022 – 191,719 miles
  • 2021 – 188,485 miles
  • 2020 – 185,856 miles
  • 2019 – 176,056 miles
  • 2018 – 170,028 miles
  • 2017 – 158,057 miles
  • 2016 – 148,462 miles
  • 2015 – 133,031 miles
  • 2012 – 114,523 miles
  • 2011 – 99,549 miles
  • 2010 – 98,255 miles
  • 2009 – 92,524 miles
  • 2008 – 74,819 miles
  • 2007 – 66,484 miles
  • 2006 – 62,447 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,101 miles
  • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,101 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    198,101 miles
    Test number
    839373449361
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  2. Fail198,099 miles (+1,347)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,099 miles
    Test number
    752003745290
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass196,752 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    196,752 miles
    Test number
    273636749876
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail196,752 miles (+1,282)1 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,752 miles
    Test number
    863019305397
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Stop lamp(s) switch with a delay in operation (4.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass195,470 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    195,470 miles
    Test number
    457937981946

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail195,452 miles (+3,733)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,452 miles
    Test number
    669467976077
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass191,719 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    191,719 miles
    Test number
    806704370629
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail191,712 miles (+3,227)2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,712 miles
    Test number
    389246072171
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass188,485 miles (+2,629)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    188,485 miles
    Test number
    632427872816
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass185,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    185,856 miles
    Test number
    993333996682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail185,856 miles (+9,800)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,856 miles
    Test number
    586770418833
    • MajorFront Lower Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass176,056 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    176,056 miles
    Test number
    937181102541
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  13. Fail176,018 miles (+5,990)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,018 miles
    Test number
    805691502882
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  14. Pass170,028 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    170,028 miles
    Test number
    851991133789
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Fail170,028 miles (+11,971)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,028 miles
    Test number
    718762361618
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass158,057 miles (+737)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    158,057 miles
    Test number
    628720199545
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front lower hub (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Fail157,320 miles (+8,858)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,320 miles
    Test number
    319189389108
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureSuspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush n/s/f lower arm front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front lower hub (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Pass148,462 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    148,462 miles
    Test number
    839842432722
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front lower hub ball joints (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake grabbing slightly

  19. Fail148,400 miles (+15,369)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,400 miles
    Test number
    565636413980
    • FailureNearside Front 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 Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint both front lower hub ball joints (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm front bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f brake grabbing slightly

  20. Pass133,031 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    133,031 miles
    Test number
    315592187157
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail133,008 miles (+7,212)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,008 miles
    Test number
    256830350550
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront tyres worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Pass125,796 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    125,796 miles
    Test number
    166046315079
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on tread

  23. Fail125,790 miles (+11,267)4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,790 miles
    Test number
    415208105084
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Body or chassis is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar worn but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteOffside rear light lens damaged but not showing white light to the rear
    • NoteOffside rear tyre low on tread
    • NoteRear number plate deteriorated but still readable

  24. Pass114,523 miles (+112)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    114,523 miles
    Test number
    298643832388
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads slightly worn but not to excess
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey but not to excess
    • NoteRear number plat slightly worn but not to excess
    • NoteSlight play in front anti roll bar d bushes but not to excess

  25. Fail114,411 miles (+14,862)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,411 miles
    Test number
    428501932442
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteFront brake discs and pads slightly worn but not to excess
    • NoteNear side rear wheel bearing slightly noisey but not to excess
    • NoteRear number plat slightly worn but not to excess
    • NoteSlight play in front anti roll bar d bushes but not to excess

  26. Pass99,549 miles (+1,294)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    99,549 miles
    Test number
    378136481254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass98,255 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    98,255 miles
    Test number
    874505590278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail98,235 miles (+59)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,235 miles
    Test number
    974173590250
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Fail98,176 miles (+5,652)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,176 miles
    Test number
    383295780421
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  30. Pass92,524 miles (+17,705)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    92,524 miles
    Test number
    353355489438
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass74,819 miles (+8,335)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    74,819 miles
    Test number
    361480688200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass66,484 miles (+4,037)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    66,484 miles
    Test number
    784389097225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass62,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    62,447 miles
    Test number
    240225606371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T471 WGJ

Does T471 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T471 WGJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T471 WGJ?
The MOT on T471 WGJ is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T471 WGJ done?
T471 WGJ was recorded at 198,101 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 7,049 miles a year.
Has T471 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T471 WGJ has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T471 WGJ 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 T471 WGJ find?
T471 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: rear stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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