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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T605 ADYMOT history

T605 ADY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 157,148 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Dec 2026
Mileage
157,148 mi
At MOT on 17 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,987 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T605 ADY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T605 ADY was last recorded at 157,148 miles on 17 Dec 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Sept 2011: 16,947 miles, lower than 96,732 miles on 17 Aug 2010.

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
157,148 miles · 15 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,987 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 157,148 miles
  • 2023 – 152,535 miles
  • 2022 – 141,600 miles
  • 2021 – 134,579 miles
  • 2019 – 130,440 miles
  • 2018 – 126,152 miles
  • 2017 – 125,130 miles
  • 2016 – 123,166 miles
  • 2015 – 118,820 miles
  • 2014 – 114,510 miles
  • 2013 – 108,506 miles
  • 2012 – 104,526 miles
  • 2011 – 16,947 miles
  • 2010 – 96,732 miles
  • 2009 – 92,229 miles
  • 2008 – 86,964 miles
  • 2007 – 83,608 miles
  • 2006 – 80,333 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,148 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008

  • Spare tyre defective perished and cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Small patches of corrosion under front wheel arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Corrosion to both front shock absorber upper mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Corrosion to offside rear chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 11 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,148 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    157,148 miles
    Test number
    932197370629
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail157,148 miles (+4,613)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,148 miles
    Test number
    844270373776
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All four (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass152,535 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    152,535 miles
    Test number
    887551919421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail152,535 miles (+10,935)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,535 miles
    Test number
    630245924452
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass141,600 miles (+7,021)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,600 miles
    Test number
    381423311031
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass134,579 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    134,579 miles
    Test number
    264203341315
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective perished and cracked
    • AdvisorySmall patches of corrosion under front wheel arches

  7. Fail134,578 miles (+4,138)6 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,578 miles
    Test number
    469653318519
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective perished and cracked
    • AdvisorySmall patches of corrosion under front wheel arches

  8. Pass130,440 miles (+134)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    130,440 miles
    Test number
    385238715950
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front shock absorber upper mounts
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear chassis
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail130,306 miles (+4,154)2 dangerous6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,306 miles
    Test number
    911810780618
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to both front shock absorber upper mounts
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside rear chassis
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass126,152 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,152 miles
    Test number
    489652529512
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Fail126,152 miles (+1,022)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,152 miles
    Test number
    684620745736
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass125,130 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    125,130 miles
    Test number
    598878843987
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  13. Fail125,128 miles (+1,962)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,128 miles
    Test number
    381017371362
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass123,166 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    123,166 miles
    Test number
    410907758447
    • AdvisorySpare tyre perished

  15. Fail123,157 miles (+4,337)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,157 miles
    Test number
    893577143393
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre perished

  16. Pass118,820 miles (+4,310)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    118,820 miles
    Test number
    239544245224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass114,510 miles (+6,004)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    114,510 miles
    Test number
    407158454277
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass108,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    108,506 miles
    Test number
    968578543236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail108,506 miles (+3,980)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,506 miles
    Test number
    255481443291
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass104,526 miles (+87,579)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    104,526 miles
    Test number
    967850352201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass16,947 miles (-79,785)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    16,947 miles
    Test number
    495862751247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,732 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    96,732 miles
    Test number
    362249520405
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail96,732 miles (+4,503)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,732 miles
    Test number
    523979320253
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass92,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    92,229 miles
    Test number
    303153159262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail92,229 miles (+5,265)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,229 miles
    Test number
    963093759214
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  26. Pass86,964 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,964 miles
    Test number
    691257648273
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished in side walls

  27. Fail86,964 miles (+3,356)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,964 miles
    Test number
    334580648458
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished in side walls

  28. Pass83,608 miles (+3,275)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    83,608 miles
    Test number
    220172847254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s and o/s rear tyre side walls perished

  29. Pass80,333 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    80,333 miles
    Test number
    351054556219
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  30. Fail80,333 miles2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,333 miles
    Test number
    922424356234
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T605 ADY

Does T605 ADY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T605 ADY is valid until 16 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T605 ADY?
The MOT on T605 ADY is valid until 16 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T605 ADY done?
T605 ADY was recorded at 157,148 miles at its MOT on 17 Dec 2025, an average of 3,987 miles a year.
Has T605 ADY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T605 ADY has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T605 ADY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Sept 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T605 ADY find?
T605 ADY passed its latest MOT on 17 Dec 2025 with 3 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all four; front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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