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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T685 EGTMOT history

T685 EGT is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 28 Dec 2025 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 214,392 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Dec 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 28 Dec 2025
Mileage
214,392 mi
At MOT on 27 Dec 2024
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,457 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 EGT
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
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 28 Dec 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Dec 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T685 EGT was last recorded at 214,392 miles on 27 Dec 2024, 1,546 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
212,846 miles · 13 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
1,546 miles
Average per year
4,457 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 214,392 miles
  • 2023 – 212,846 miles
  • 2022 – 212,331 miles
  • 2021 – 207,609 miles
  • 2020 – 202,391 miles
  • 2019 – 193,623 miles
  • 2018 – 186,737 miles
  • 2017 – 178,954 miles
  • 2016 – 169,526 miles
  • 2015 – 161,372 miles
  • 2014 – 153,732 miles
  • 2013 – 146,405 miles
  • 2012 – 144,203 miles
  • 2011 – 141,809 miles
  • 2010 – 140,846 miles
  • 2009 – 139,429 miles
  • 2008 – 137,658 miles
  • 2007 – 134,606 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,392 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,392 miles (+1,546)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    214,392 miles
    Test number
    884912694902
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass212,846 miles (+9)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    212,846 miles
    Test number
    133632868370
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  3. Fail212,837 miles (+506)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,837 miles
    Test number
    331390795732
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))

  4. Pass212,331 miles (+4,722)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    212,331 miles
    Test number
    972524192991
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass207,609 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    207,609 miles
    Test number
    862853915995
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  6. Fail207,609 miles (+5,218)1 repaired2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,609 miles
    Test number
    918053993504
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  7. Pass202,391 miles (+8,768)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    202,391 miles
    Test number
    805683883751
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass193,623 miles (+6,886)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    193,623 miles
    Test number
    189835454399
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt flexible stalk damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass186,737 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    186,737 miles
    Test number
    483758737970
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail186,737 miles (+7,783)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,737 miles
    Test number
    316133233397
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass178,954 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    178,954 miles
    Test number
    123730424501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail178,934 miles (+9,408)2 failures2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,934 miles
    Test number
    264595694055
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)

  13. Pass169,526 miles (+8,154)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    169,526 miles
    Test number
    544030021108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass161,372 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    161,372 miles
    Test number
    158460085157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail161,372 miles (+7,640)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,372 miles
    Test number
    575518075100
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass153,732 miles (+7,327)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    153,732 miles
    Test number
    277361274140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass146,405 miles (+204)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    146,405 miles
    Test number
    248507773410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail146,201 miles (+1,998)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,201 miles
    Test number
    265693863174
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass144,203 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    144,203 miles
    Test number
    508433212219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail144,203 miles (+485)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,203 miles
    Test number
    905573412288
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Fail143,718 miles (+1,909)5 failures2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,718 miles
    Test number
    355386042161
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside sill and rear panel damaged!
    • NoteNearside sliding door damaged!
    • NoteOffside sill damaged!
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  22. Pass141,809 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    141,809 miles
    Test number
    416981581144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail141,809 miles (+963)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,809 miles
    Test number
    288008671477
    • FailureFront Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  24. Pass140,846 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    140,846 miles
    Test number
    331681740122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail140,838 miles (+1,409)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,838 miles
    Test number
    274127220407
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteAirbag light on
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  26. Pass139,429 miles (+1,771)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    139,429 miles
    Test number
    173170629420
    • NoteDrivers seat belt stalk cover missing
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  27. Pass137,658 miles (+3,052)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    137,658 miles
    Test number
    771747918090
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside door mirror damaged
    • NoteRear pads getting low

  28. Pass134,606 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    134,606 miles
    Test number
    273662037019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T685 EGT

Does T685 EGT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T685 EGT expired on 28 Dec 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T685 EGT?
The MOT on T685 EGT expired on 28 Dec 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T685 EGT done?
T685 EGT was recorded at 214,392 miles at its MOT on 27 Dec 2024, an average of 4,457 miles a year.
Has T685 EGT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 EGT has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Dec 2023.
Has the mileage on T685 EGT 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 EGT find?
T685 EGT passed its latest MOT on 27 Dec 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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