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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T475 HBDMOT history

T475 HBD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 209,237 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Mar 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Feb 2024
Mileage
209,237 mi
At MOT on 1 Mar 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,859 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T475 HBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
1 Mar 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T475 HBD was last recorded at 209,237 miles on 1 Mar 2023, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,201 miles · 15 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
36 miles
Average per year
6,859 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 209,237 miles
  • 2022 – 198,999 miles
  • 2021 – 197,682 miles
  • 2019 – 196,813 miles
  • 2017 – 187,254 miles
  • 2016 – 176,438 miles
  • 2015 – 166,669 miles
  • 2014 – 162,880 miles
  • 2013 – 153,279 miles
  • 2012 – 142,707 miles
  • 2011 – 129,049 miles
  • 2010 – 122,694 miles
  • 2009 – 115,183 miles
  • 2008 – 105,911 miles
  • 2007 – 99,203 miles
  • 2006 – 93,175 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,237 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2022

  • Front Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,237 miles (+36)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    209,237 miles
    Test number
    971372892079
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  2. Fail209,201 miles (+10,202)3 dangerous16 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,201 miles
    Test number
    293242477989
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle 40% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))

  3. Pass198,999 miles (+13)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    198,999 miles
    Test number
    817851629274
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  4. Fail198,986 miles (+1,304)4 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,986 miles
    Test number
    856363997835
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Engine mounting damaged but not to excess (6.1.8 (a) (i))

  5. Pass197,682 miles (+869)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    197,682 miles
    Test number
    247535740353
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass196,813 miles (+9,559)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    196,813 miles
    Test number
    962875931222
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass187,254 miles (+10,816)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    187,254 miles
    Test number
    773568124681
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass176,438 miles (+392)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    176,438 miles
    Test number
    449780577232
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  9. Fail176,046 miles (+9,377)7 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,046 miles
    Test number
    859648132305
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) has less than 50% of the light sources illuminating (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished

  10. Pass166,669 miles (+3,789)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    166,669 miles
    Test number
    814206117949
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass162,880 miles (+66)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    162,880 miles
    Test number
    518419904388
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail162,814 miles (+9,535)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,814 miles
    Test number
    327757194456
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass153,279 miles (+10,572)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    153,279 miles
    Test number
    557083983266
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  14. Pass142,707 miles (+2)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    142,707 miles
    Test number
    826357692264
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail142,705 miles (+13,656)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,705 miles
    Test number
    159936782253
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass129,049 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    129,049 miles
    Test number
    546413091241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail129,049 miles (+6,355)1 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,049 miles
    Test number
    255103291200
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  18. Pass122,694 miles (+7,511)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    122,694 miles
    Test number
    173200000348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass115,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2010
    Odometer
    115,183 miles
    Test number
    162476029133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail115,183 miles (+9,272)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,183 miles
    Test number
    252900629166
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass105,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    105,911 miles
    Test number
    412603418191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,911 miles (+6,708)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,911 miles
    Test number
    744351208169
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass99,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    99,203 miles
    Test number
    330727317139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail99,203 miles (+6,028)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,203 miles
    Test number
    563037717195
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/S/REAR TYRE STARTING TO PERISH

  25. Pass93,175 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    93,175 miles
    Test number
    983178986038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail93,172 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,172 miles
    Test number
    703008886048
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T475 HBD

Does T475 HBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T475 HBD expired on 29 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T475 HBD?
The MOT on T475 HBD expired on 29 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T475 HBD done?
T475 HBD was recorded at 209,237 miles at its MOT on 1 Mar 2023, an average of 6,859 miles a year.
Has T475 HBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T475 HBD has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on T475 HBD 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 T475 HBD find?
T475 HBD passed its latest MOT on 1 Mar 2023 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 6 more.

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