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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T475 WGJMOT history

T475 WGJ is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 194,832 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Jan 2027
Mileage
194,832 mi
At MOT on 26 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,439 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T475 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T475 WGJ was last recorded at 194,832 miles on 26 Jan 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,825 miles · 23 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
5,439 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,832 miles
  • 2025 – 191,778 miles
  • 2024 – 187,454 miles
  • 2023 – 183,765 miles
  • 2022 – 180,937 miles
  • 2021 – 179,238 miles
  • 2020 – 176,818 miles
  • 2019 – 173,296 miles
  • 2018 – 173,296 miles
  • 2017 – 171,073 miles
  • 2016 – 161,960 miles
  • 2015 – 153,838 miles
  • 2014 – 150,541 miles
  • 2013 – 148,099 miles
  • 2012 – 145,869 miles
  • 2011 – 140,166 miles
  • 2010 – 131,519 miles
  • 2009 – 122,503 miles
  • 2008 – 113,298 miles
  • 2007 – 103,718 miles
  • 2006 – 90,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,832 miles
  • AdvisoryRear service brake lowRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,832 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    194,832 miles
    Test number
    137033801323
    • AdvisoryRear service brake low
  2. Fail194,825 miles (+3,047)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,825 miles
    Test number
    260249272804
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear service brake low
  3. Pass191,778 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    191,778 miles
    Test number
    588570895843
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail191,764 miles (+4,310)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,764 miles
    Test number
    690335090225
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass187,454 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    187,454 miles
    Test number
    558662160012
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  6. Fail187,437 miles (+3,672)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,437 miles
    Test number
    585061357686
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass183,765 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    183,765 miles
    Test number
    880871247461
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail183,749 miles (+2,812)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,749 miles
    Test number
    199369890914
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass180,937 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    180,937 miles
    Test number
    772007354951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail180,929 miles (+1,691)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,929 miles
    Test number
    220880805364
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Pass179,238 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    179,238 miles
    Test number
    900194467600

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail179,228 miles (+2,410)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,228 miles
    Test number
    617877371294
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  13. Pass176,818 miles (+3,522)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    176,818 miles
    Test number
    376540864146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass173,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    173,296 miles
    Test number
    761824774824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail173,296 miles (+2,223)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,296 miles
    Test number
    103460550107
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
  16. Pass171,073 miles (+9,113)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    171,073 miles
    Test number
    317304504889

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass161,960 miles (+8,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    161,960 miles
    Test number
    123589192428
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play o/s and n/s (2.2.B.1f)
  18. Pass153,838 miles (+3,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    153,838 miles
    Test number
    385166580460
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  19. Pass150,541 miles (+2,442)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    150,541 miles
    Test number
    205787654314
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass148,099 miles (+2,230)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    148,099 miles
    Test number
    517856433390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass145,869 miles (+5,703)
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    145,869 miles
    Test number
    336931042333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass140,166 miles (+8,647)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    140,166 miles
    Test number
    107604141330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  23. Pass131,519 miles (+9,016)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    131,519 miles
    Test number
    431633060466
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  24. Pass122,503 miles (+9,205)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    122,503 miles
    Test number
    353962049346

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass113,298 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    113,298 miles
    Test number
    634127198298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  26. Fail113,298 miles (+9,580)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,298 miles
    Test number
    733127298204
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  27. Pass103,718 miles (+13,619)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    103,718 miles
    Test number
    694853287293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  28. Pass90,099 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    90,099 miles
    Test number
    584108996282
    • NoteBrake wear warning lamp staying on
    • NoteDrivers wiper blade split
    • NoteRear brake pads low

Questions about T475 WGJ

Does T475 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T475 WGJ is valid until 25 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T475 WGJ?
The MOT on T475 WGJ is valid until 25 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T475 WGJ done?
T475 WGJ was recorded at 194,832 miles at its MOT on 26 Jan 2026, an average of 5,439 miles a year.
Has T475 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T475 WGJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T475 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 T475 WGJ find?
T475 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 26 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: rear service brake low.

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