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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T686 SSFMOT history

T686 SSF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 179,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jun 2027
Mileage
179,305 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,324 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T686 SSF
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
22 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
30 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T686 SSF was last recorded at 179,305 miles on 30 May 2026, 3,297 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,008 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,297 miles
Average per year
5,324 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,305 miles
  • 2025 – 176,008 miles
  • 2024 – 175,543 miles
  • 2023 – 172,394 miles
  • 2022 – 171,927 miles
  • 2020 – 168,223 miles
  • 2019 – 157,149 miles
  • 2018 – 148,986 miles
  • 2017 – 145,518 miles
  • 2016 – 142,728 miles
  • 2015 – 139,763 miles
  • 2014 – 132,672 miles
  • 2013 – 122,307 miles
  • 2012 – 115,768 miles
  • 2011 – 106,990 miles
  • 2010 – 102,653 miles
  • 2009 – 94,114 miles
  • 2008 – 86,363 miles
  • 2007 – 77,635 miles
  • 2006 – 72,341 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,305 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2019

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 Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,305 miles (+3,297)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    179,305 miles
    Test number
    590990083773
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass176,008 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    176,008 miles
    Test number
    937964290601
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail176,008 miles (+465)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,008 miles
    Test number
    894228426986
    • DangerousCentral Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested burst pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass175,543 miles (+3,149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    175,543 miles
    Test number
    159187828508
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass172,394 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    172,394 miles
    Test number
    753976954304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail172,394 miles (+467)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,394 miles
    Test number
    955681864866
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass171,927 miles (+3,704)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    171,927 miles
    Test number
    153366818328
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody surface rust

  8. Pass168,223 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    168,223 miles
    Test number
    110592871640
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in front anti roll bar d bushs
    • AdvisorySlight play in front drop links
    • AdvisorySlight play in front wish bone rear bushs

  9. Fail168,223 miles (+11,074)4 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,223 miles
    Test number
    648517051502
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis leg (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess corroding and fraying (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill and arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in anti roll bar d bushs
    • AdvisorySlight play in both rear wish bone bushs
    • AdvisorySlight play in osf nsf drop links

  10. Pass157,149 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    157,149 miles
    Test number
    557413181463
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable fraying (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth ns and os sills corroding
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light flashing
    • AdvisoryNsf and osf brake pipes corroding (arch)
    • AdvisoryOsf nsf brake pipes corroding on brake calipers
    • AdvisoryUnder tray damaged

  11. Fail157,149 miles (+8,163)2 dangerous10 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,149 miles
    Test number
    380505457290
    • DangerousBody component likely to become detached Part of camper system attached with wire and bungee cord fouling handbrake (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged badly frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak front and middle section (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osf sill (arch) (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth ns and os sills corroding
    • AdvisoryGlow plug light flashing
    • AdvisoryNsf and osf brake pipes corroding (arch)
    • AdvisoryOsf nsf brake pipes corroding on brake calipers
    • AdvisoryUnder tray damaged

  12. Pass148,986 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    148,986 miles
    Test number
    594621389799
    • AdvisoryBoth front sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in front roll bar bushes

  13. Fail148,986 miles (+3,468)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,986 miles
    Test number
    360053014273
    • FailureNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Exhaust back box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBoth front sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryEngine has oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryRear discs corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in front roll bar bushes

  14. Pass145,518 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    145,518 miles
    Test number
    141365017273
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Fail145,518 miles (+2,790)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,518 miles
    Test number
    616222275777
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass142,728 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    142,728 miles
    Test number
    867349533091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber weak

  17. Fail142,720 miles (+2,957)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,720 miles
    Test number
    273832903652
    • FailureBrake pedal has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front shock absorber weak

  18. Pass139,763 miles (+7,091)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    139,763 miles
    Test number
    435435385017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass132,672 miles (+10,365)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2015
    Odometer
    132,672 miles
    Test number
    218806834491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass122,307 miles (+6,539)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2014
    Odometer
    122,307 miles
    Test number
    699370443197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass115,768 miles (+8,778)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    115,768 miles
    Test number
    665857632129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,990 miles (+4,337)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    106,990 miles
    Test number
    147473041108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass102,653 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    102,653 miles
    Test number
    973870920184
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear imbalance

  24. Fail102,653 miles (+8,539)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,653 miles
    Test number
    814380320115
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamps matched pair are incorrectly positioned (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteRear imbalance

  25. Pass94,114 miles (+7,751)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    94,114 miles
    Test number
    272913619152
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass86,363 miles (+8,728)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    86,363 miles
    Test number
    702396118139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass77,635 miles (+5,294)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    77,635 miles
    Test number
    804972507163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass72,341 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    72,341 miles
    Test number
    433977616154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T686 SSF

Does T686 SSF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T686 SSF is valid until 26 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T686 SSF?
The MOT on T686 SSF is valid until 26 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T686 SSF done?
T686 SSF was recorded at 179,305 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2026, an average of 5,324 miles a year.
Has T686 SSF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T686 SSF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T686 SSF 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 T686 SSF find?
T686 SSF passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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