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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T685 CMVMOT history

T685 CMV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 12 of 19 MOT tests, with 139,334 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
139,334 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
12 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 CMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T685 CMV was last recorded at 139,334 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 89 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,245 miles · 21 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
89 miles
Average per year
4,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,334 miles
  • 2025 – 131,295 miles
  • 2024 – 126,014 miles
  • 2017 – 124,307 miles
  • 2016 – 118,345 miles
  • 2012 – 113,325 miles
  • 2011 – 105,280 miles
  • 2009 – 97,016 miles
  • 2008 – 87,563 miles
  • 2007 – 76,809 miles
  • 2006 – 64,000 miles
  • 2005 – 53,758 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,334 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass139,334 miles (+89)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    139,334 miles
    Test number
    293220999764
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  2. Fail139,245 miles (+7,950)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,245 miles
    Test number
    295638792285
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass131,295 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    131,295 miles
    Test number
    793413923368
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded/slight leak

  4. Fail131,295 miles (+5,281)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,295 miles
    Test number
    424730192996
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front anti-roll bar bushes slight play
    • AdvisoryExhaust system heavily corroded/slight leak

  5. Pass126,014 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    126,014 miles
    Test number
    468413203517
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section join and rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S mounting "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail126,014 miles (+1,707)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,014 miles
    Test number
    372557327258
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle section join and rear silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement N/S and O/S mounting "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass124,307 miles (+26)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    124,307 miles
    Test number
    729046886219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail124,281 miles (+5,936)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,281 miles
    Test number
    904111229373
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  9. Pass118,345 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    118,345 miles
    Test number
    225567970692
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  10. Fail118,345 miles (+5,020)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,345 miles
    Test number
    439446388261
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror obscured but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  11. Pass113,325 miles (+8,045)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,325 miles
    Test number
    316701552060
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass105,280 miles (+8,264)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    105,280 miles
    Test number
    568354851074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass97,016 miles (+27)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    97,016 miles
    Test number
    971437059317
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads seem low unable to view fully
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail96,989 miles (+9,426)3 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,989 miles
    Test number
    362336759301
    • DangerousFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • NoteFront and rear brake pads seem low unable to view fully
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass87,563 miles (+10,754)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    87,563 miles
    Test number
    444494068300
    • NoteExhaust is rusty

  16. Pass76,809 miles (+12,809)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    76,809 miles
    Test number
    442884327314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass64,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    64,000 miles
    Test number
    812957126377

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail64,000 miles (+10,242)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,000 miles
    Test number
    131015626368
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass53,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    53,758 miles
    Test number
    402759325364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T685 CMV

Does T685 CMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T685 CMV is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T685 CMV?
The MOT on T685 CMV is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T685 CMV done?
T685 CMV was recorded at 139,334 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,140 miles a year.
Has T685 CMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 CMV has failed 7 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T685 CMV 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 T685 CMV find?
T685 CMV passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement n/s and o/s; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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