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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T678 SASMOT history

T678 SAS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 166,061 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Dec 2024
Mileage
166,061 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,619 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T678 SAS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Dec 2024
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T678 SAS was last recorded at 166,061 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 1,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Dec 2020: 155,443 miles, lower than 235,550 miles on 6 Nov 2018.

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
164,302 miles · 11 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,759 miles
Average per year
2,619 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,061 miles
  • 2023 – 164,302 miles
  • 2022 – 160,710 miles
  • 2021 – 158,378 miles
  • 2020 – 155,453 miles
  • 2018 – 235,550 miles
  • 2017 – 224,623 miles
  • 2016 – 214,158 miles
  • 2015 – 205,686 miles
  • 2014 – 196,410 miles
  • 2013 – 188,810 miles
  • 2011 – 173,679 miles
  • 2010 – 152,690 miles
  • 2008 – 142,562 miles
  • 2007 – 132,429 miles
  • 2006 – 117,929 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail166,061 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to excessive corroded brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive fluid leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose X2 rubbers broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

What MOT failures 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Indicator switch faulty

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front inner arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail166,061 miles (+1,759)1 dangerous7 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,061 miles
    Test number
    386174410626
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture (1.1.11 (a))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested due to excessive corroded brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive fluid leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure bracket missing (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking steering rack leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch area holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer slightly loose X2 rubbers broken (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass164,302 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    164,302 miles
    Test number
    177848984637
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail164,285 miles (+3,575)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,285 miles
    Test number
    839813203777
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass160,710 miles (+2,332)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    160,710 miles
    Test number
    694654444950
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion throughout

  5. Pass158,378 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    158,378 miles
    Test number
    914422657664
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting in all inner wings. and rear cross member.

  6. Fail158,378 miles (+2,925)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,378 miles
    Test number
    842988556898
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage attachment bracket/mounting likely to fail (5.3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting in all inner wings. and rear cross member.

  7. Pass155,453 miles (+10)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    155,453 miles
    Test number
    308283854232
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail155,443 miles (-80,107)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,443 miles
    Test number
    661573548614
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorPosition lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass235,550 miles (+10,927)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    235,550 miles
    Test number
    451123092074
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 26% n/s lowest (1.2.1 (b) (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))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in both front inner wings

  10. Pass224,623 miles (+10,465)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    224,623 miles
    Test number
    513670630986
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass214,158 miles (+8,472)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    214,158 miles
    Test number
    452557255851
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass205,686 miles (+9,276)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    205,686 miles
    Test number
    564673412149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack ends

  13. Pass196,410 miles (+7,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    196,410 miles
    Test number
    348824114302
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass188,810 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    188,810 miles
    Test number
    148352703382
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail188,810 miles (+15,131)8 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,810 miles
    Test number
    698670393276
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust smokey on idle
    • NoteNearside wiper starting to split
    • NoteOffside head lamp holed and wet

  16. Pass173,679 miles (+20,989)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    173,679 miles
    Test number
    859421451245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass152,690 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    152,690 miles
    Test number
    561207550283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail152,690 miles (+10,128)2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,690 miles
    Test number
    702756350285
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  19. Pass142,562 miles (+311)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    142,562 miles
    Test number
    841822028382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail142,251 miles (+9,822)10 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,251 miles
    Test number
    704311298298
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass132,429 miles (+14,500)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    132,429 miles
    Test number
    292029587224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass117,929 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    117,929 miles
    Test number
    800097556200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

Questions about T678 SAS

Does T678 SAS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T678 SAS expired on 10 Dec 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T678 SAS?
The MOT on T678 SAS expired on 10 Dec 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T678 SAS done?
T678 SAS was recorded at 166,061 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 2,619 miles a year.
Has T678 SAS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T678 SAS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T678 SAS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Dec 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T678 SAS find?
T678 SAS failed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 7 major defects and 6 advisories: offside rear brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture; brake performance unable to be tested due to excessive corroded brake pipe; emissions unable to be completed due to excessive fluid leak, and 11 more.

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