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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T685 UAAMOT history

T685 UAA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 169,831 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
169,831 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,733 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T685 UAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T685 UAA was last recorded at 169,831 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 861 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,970 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
861 miles
Average per year
3,733 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 169,831 miles
  • 2024 – 168,970 miles
  • 2023 – 168,476 miles
  • 2022 – 166,811 miles
  • 2021 – 165,085 miles
  • 2020 – 164,679 miles
  • 2019 – 163,131 miles
  • 2018 – 160,537 miles
  • 2017 – 159,169 miles
  • 2016 – 158,501 miles
  • 2015 – 158,247 miles
  • 2014 – 157,870 miles
  • 2013 – 151,939 miles
  • 2011 – 147,365 miles
  • 2010 – 143,209 miles
  • 2009 – 114,319 miles
  • 2008 – 107,387 miles
  • 2006 – 96,685 miles
  • 2005 – 93,037 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,831 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

27 tests since 26 Apr 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,831 miles (+861)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    169,831 miles
    Test number
    242072453674

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass168,970 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,970 miles
    Test number
    726990778948
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Fail168,970 miles (+494)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,970 miles
    Test number
    573013131624
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass168,476 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,476 miles
    Test number
    115065362171
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  5. Fail168,425 miles (+1,614)5 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,425 miles
    Test number
    544675971477
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive small fuel leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  6. Pass166,811 miles (+1,726)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    166,811 miles
    Test number
    428316470924
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  7. Pass165,085 miles (+406)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    165,085 miles
    Test number
    424148247879
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Spare wheel fitted
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc's slightly corroded
  8. Pass164,679 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    164,679 miles
    Test number
    982891163157
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy along rear arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensor toflexy (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Fail164,667 miles (+1,536)1 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,667 miles
    Test number
    936899147699
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from flexy along rear arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from load sensor toflexy (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Pass163,131 miles (+2,594)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    163,131 miles
    Test number
    473701851338
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  11. Pass160,537 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    160,537 miles
    Test number
    493090001437
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  12. Fail160,537 miles (+1,368)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,537 miles
    Test number
    827744262895
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
  13. Pass159,169 miles (+668)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    159,169 miles
    Test number
    824885611593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass158,501 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    158,501 miles
    Test number
    523808442787

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail158,501 miles (+254)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,501 miles
    Test number
    121824067009
    • FailureCentre Body or chassis has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front drive shaft support bearing excessively worn (2.5.C.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass158,247 miles (+377)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    158,247 miles
    Test number
    736034825075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass157,870 miles (+5,931)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    157,870 miles
    Test number
    379170834037
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  18. Pass151,939 miles (+4,574)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    151,939 miles
    Test number
    916337833094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass147,365 miles (+4,156)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    147,365 miles
    Test number
    488957341478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass143,209 miles (+9,525)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    143,209 miles
    Test number
    651804260330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass133,684 miles (+19,365)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    133,684 miles
    Test number
    103224500054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail114,319 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,319 miles
    Test number
    690023509086
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
  23. Pass114,319 miles (+6,932)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    114,319 miles
    Test number
    714883209099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass107,387 miles (+3,734)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    107,387 miles
    Test number
    263944198446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass103,653 miles (+6,968)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    103,653 miles
    Test number
    731573008035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass96,685 miles (+3,648)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    96,685 miles
    Test number
    323362016424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  27. Pass93,037 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2006
    Odometer
    93,037 miles
    Test number
    583096415108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T685 UAA

Does T685 UAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T685 UAA is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T685 UAA?
The MOT on T685 UAA is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T685 UAA done?
T685 UAA was recorded at 169,831 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 3,733 miles a year.
Has T685 UAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T685 UAA has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T685 UAA 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 UAA find?
T685 UAA passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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