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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T489 AJTMOT history

T489 AJT is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 229,203 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
229,203 mi
At MOT on 6 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,265 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T489 AJT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T489 AJT was last recorded at 229,203 miles on 6 Dec 2025, 9,547 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,656 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
9,547 miles
Average per year
8,265 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 229,203 miles
  • 2024 – 219,656 miles
  • 2023 – 210,453 miles
  • 2022 – 202,132 miles
  • 2021 – 195,603 miles
  • 2020 – 187,605 miles
  • 2019 – 179,132 miles
  • 2018 – 173,710 miles
  • 2017 – 167,722 miles
  • 2016 – 161,849 miles
  • 2015 – 153,568 miles
  • 2014 – 142,708 miles
  • 2013 – 132,691 miles
  • 2012 – 123,155 miles
  • 2011 – 115,817 miles
  • 2010 – 107,824 miles
  • 2009 – 99,355 miles
  • 2008 – 90,210 miles
  • 2007 – 78,784 miles
  • 2006 – 66,696 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,203 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERALL AGE RELATED CORROSION TO CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CRACKED BY REAR EXHAUST HANGER...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • REAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES RUSTY OR MISSING...

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,203 miles (+9,547)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    229,203 miles
    Test number
    598467355888
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERALL AGE RELATED CORROSION TO CHASSIS (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass219,656 miles (+9,203)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    219,656 miles
    Test number
    344694295505
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced GENERALL CONDITION (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass210,453 miles (+8)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    210,453 miles
    Test number
    535980207292
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CRACKED BY REAR EXHAUST HANGER... (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES RUSTY OR MISSING...

  4. Fail210,445 miles (+8,313)2 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,445 miles
    Test number
    680571382059
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength REAR SILL PANEL UNDER SLIDEING DOOR... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases CRACKED BY REAR EXHAUST HANGER... (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKE BACKING PLATES RUSTY OR MISSING...

  5. Pass202,132 miles (+6,529)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    202,132 miles
    Test number
    681645430706
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass195,603 miles (+7,998)
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    195,603 miles
    Test number
    270510060306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass187,605 miles (+8,473)3 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    187,605 miles
    Test number
    897397049563
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in rack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass179,132 miles (+5,422)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    179,132 miles
    Test number
    205357143972

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass173,710 miles (+5,988)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    173,710 miles
    Test number
    475028655091
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass167,722 miles (+5,873)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    167,722 miles
    Test number
    867156830053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass161,849 miles (+8,281)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    161,849 miles
    Test number
    374220025247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass153,568 miles (+10,860)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    153,568 miles
    Test number
    560027995584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass142,708 miles (+10,017)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    142,708 miles
    Test number
    445114974191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass132,691 miles (+9,536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    132,691 miles
    Test number
    348295653162
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass123,155 miles (+7,338)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    123,155 miles
    Test number
    269525202168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass115,817 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    115,817 miles
    Test number
    959361501126
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail115,816 miles (+7,992)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,816 miles
    Test number
    597871101199
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass107,824 miles (+8,469)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    107,824 miles
    Test number
    760552300149
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r lamp lens damaged

  19. Pass99,355 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    99,355 miles
    Test number
    312737299014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail99,354 miles (+9,144)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,354 miles
    Test number
    311017299021
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  21. Pass90,210 miles (+76)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    90,210 miles
    Test number
    970215008127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail90,134 miles (+11,350)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,134 miles
    Test number
    342612308182
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r lamp lense damaged

  23. Pass78,784 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    78,784 miles
    Test number
    783816607123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail78,783 miles (+12,087)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,783 miles
    Test number
    430533207160
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  25. Pass66,696 miles (+347)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    66,696 miles
    Test number
    340992806175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail66,349 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,349 miles
    Test number
    543873186081
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T489 AJT

Does T489 AJT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T489 AJT is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T489 AJT?
The MOT on T489 AJT is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T489 AJT done?
T489 AJT was recorded at 229,203 miles at its MOT on 6 Dec 2025, an average of 8,265 miles a year.
Has T489 AJT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T489 AJT has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T489 AJT 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 T489 AJT find?
T489 AJT passed its latest MOT on 6 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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