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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

T490 OUBMOT history

T490 OUB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Jul 2000. Its MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 187,945 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 13 Jul 2026
Mileage
187,945 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2025
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,757 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T490 OUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
13 Jul 2000
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Jul 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T490 OUB was last recorded at 187,945 miles on 11 Jul 2025, 1,041 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Jul 2009: 112,539 miles, lower than 116,564 miles on 17 May 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
186,904 miles · 8 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
1,041 miles
Average per year
4,757 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 187,945 miles
  • 2024 – 186,904 miles
  • 2023 – 186,131 miles
  • 2022 – 184,234 miles
  • 2021 – 182,418 miles
  • 2020 – 172,319 miles
  • 2019 – 167,932 miles
  • 2018 – 166,368 miles
  • 2017 – 159,447 miles
  • 2015 – 154,351 miles
  • 2014 – 150,407 miles
  • 2013 – 146,506 miles
  • 2012 – 141,853 miles
  • 2011 – 136,962 miles
  • 2010 – 132,251 miles
  • 2009 – 112,539 miles
  • 2008 – 116,564 miles
  • 2007 – 105,857 miles
  • 2006 – 98,544 miles
  • 2005 – 93,453 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,945 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

25 tests since 30 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,945 miles (+1,041)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    187,945 miles
    Test number
    586804468074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass186,904 miles (+773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    186,904 miles
    Test number
    825981409417
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass186,131 miles (+1,897)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    186,131 miles
    Test number
    641026597071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass184,234 miles (+1,816)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    184,234 miles
    Test number
    810497283721

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass182,418 miles (+10,099)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    182,418 miles
    Test number
    620838158403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass172,319 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    172,319 miles
    Test number
    273435790806
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  7. Fail172,319 miles (+4,387)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,319 miles
    Test number
    140903235515
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  8. Pass167,932 miles (+1,564)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    167,932 miles
    Test number
    994432919280
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both slight cracks (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight play o/s fr hub

  9. Pass166,368 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    166,368 miles
    Test number
    580238187002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail166,366 miles (+6,919)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,366 miles
    Test number
    264010443200
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass159,447 miles (+5,096)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    159,447 miles
    Test number
    986228715280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass154,351 miles (+3,944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    154,351 miles
    Test number
    884760274428
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass150,407 miles (+3,901)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    150,407 miles
    Test number
    515840894228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass146,506 miles (+4,653)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    146,506 miles
    Test number
    238835513374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  15. Pass141,853 miles (+4,891)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    141,853 miles
    Test number
    419865302400
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  16. Pass136,962 miles (+4,711)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    136,962 miles
    Test number
    335084561434
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass132,251 miles (+19,712)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    132,251 miles
    Test number
    311946240484
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass112,539 miles (-4,025)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    112,539 miles
    Test number
    960985189113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,564 miles (+10,707)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    116,564 miles
    Test number
    824318838140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass105,857 miles (+7,313)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2008
    Odometer
    105,857 miles
    Test number
    590131347180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass98,544 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    98,544 miles
    Test number
    262839036126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,544 miles (+4)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,544 miles
    Test number
    912319836141
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteEngine under tray fitted
    • NoteNail in tyre

  23. Fail98,540 miles (+5,087)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,540 miles
    Test number
    242898836107
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass93,453 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    93,453 miles
    Test number
    301522545489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail93,453 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,453 miles
    Test number
    871332745271
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

Questions about T490 OUB

Does T490 OUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T490 OUB expired on 13 Jul 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T490 OUB?
The MOT on T490 OUB expired on 13 Jul 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T490 OUB done?
T490 OUB was recorded at 187,945 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2025, an average of 4,757 miles a year.
Has T490 OUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T490 OUB has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jul 2020.
Has the mileage on T490 OUB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T490 OUB find?
T490 OUB passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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