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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T646 PVUMOT history

T646 PVU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 196,973 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
196,973 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,919 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T646 PVU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T646 PVU was last recorded at 196,973 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Jul 2017: 195,561 miles, lower than 195,968 miles on 2 Jul 2016.

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
196,970 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
1,919 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,973 miles
  • 2025 – 196,970 miles
  • 2024 – 196,943 miles
  • 2021 – 196,931 miles
  • 2019 – 196,809 miles
  • 2018 – 196,702 miles
  • 2017 – 195,561 miles
  • 2016 – 195,968 miles
  • 2015 – 195,730 miles
  • 2014 – 195,463 miles
  • 2013 – 195,054 miles
  • 2012 – 194,513 miles
  • 2011 – 191,819 miles
  • 2010 – 191,670 miles
  • 2008 – 178,740 miles
  • 2007 – 173,197 miles
  • 2006 – 158,475 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,973 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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 pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Brake Servo Corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass196,973 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    196,973 miles
    Test number
    604364592230
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

  2. Pass196,970 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    196,970 miles
    Test number
    455850230349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass196,943 miles (+3)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    196,943 miles
    Test number
    579343031898
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Servo Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryInner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail196,940 miles (+9)3 dangerous2 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,940 miles
    Test number
    739223318718
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm On Limit (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake Servo Corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryInner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play Both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Pass196,931 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    196,931 miles
    Test number
    438589953914
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail196,929 miles (+120)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,929 miles
    Test number
    264350745798
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass196,809 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    196,809 miles
    Test number
    269903780499
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  8. Fail196,809 miles (+107)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,809 miles
    Test number
    191325102181
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  9. Pass196,702 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    196,702 miles
    Test number
    477367551557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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. Fail196,700 miles (+1,139)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,700 miles
    Test number
    504182531658
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))

  11. Pass195,561 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    195,561 miles
    Test number
    790487426575
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  12. Fail195,561 miles (-407)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,561 miles
    Test number
    668125952259
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass195,968 miles (+238)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    195,968 miles
    Test number
    320215355651
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light is on

  14. Pass195,730 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    195,730 miles
    Test number
    908618875116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail195,728 miles (+265)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,728 miles
    Test number
    298211375499
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass195,463 miles (+409)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    195,463 miles
    Test number
    175495264164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBrake pad wear indicator lamp

  17. Pass195,054 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    195,054 miles
    Test number
    525130053123
    • NoteHorn output O/S/R park prake effort Disc pad warning light is on (disc pads ok)

  18. Fail195,052 miles (+539)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,052 miles
    Test number
    129943643159
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHorn output O/S/R park prake effort Disc pad warning light is on (disc pads ok)

  19. Pass194,513 miles (+2,694)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2013
    Odometer
    194,513 miles
    Test number
    628238012125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass191,819 miles (+15)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2012
    Odometer
    191,819 miles
    Test number
    285503121445
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Fail191,804 miles (+134)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,804 miles
    Test number
    849440911198
    • FailureFront Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass191,670 miles (+12,930)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    191,670 miles
    Test number
    814037760006
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  23. Pass178,740 miles (+5,543)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    178,740 miles
    Test number
    123179108354
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres starting to go out of shape

  24. Pass173,197 miles (+14,722)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    173,197 miles
    Test number
    272391617309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass158,475 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    158,475 miles
    Test number
    331080816204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T646 PVU

Does T646 PVU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T646 PVU is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T646 PVU?
The MOT on T646 PVU is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T646 PVU done?
T646 PVU was recorded at 196,973 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,919 miles a year.
Has T646 PVU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T646 PVU has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T646 PVU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jul 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T646 PVU find?
T646 PVU passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: central front brake cable damaged but not to excess.

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