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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T688 VUMMOT history

T688 VUM is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 189,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Nov 2026
Mileage
189,860 mi
At MOT on 7 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T688 VUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
7 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T688 VUM was last recorded at 189,860 miles on 7 Nov 2025, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
189,854 miles · 28 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 189,860 miles
  • 2024 – 188,074 miles
  • 2023 – 185,716 miles
  • 2022 – 184,381 miles
  • 2021 – 182,087 miles
  • 2020 – 179,986 miles
  • 2019 – 178,026 miles
  • 2018 – 175,487 miles
  • 2017 – 169,696 miles
  • 2016 – 163,125 miles
  • 2015 – 154,867 miles
  • 2014 – 151,489 miles
  • 2013 – 149,129 miles
  • 2012 – 145,858 miles
  • 2011 – 140,835 miles
  • 2010 – 135,549 miles
  • 2009 – 128,560 miles
  • 2008 – 121,800 miles
  • 2007 – 114,363 miles
  • 2006 – 106,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,860 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to load valve (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed in placesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2017

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 1 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,860 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    189,860 miles
    Test number
    134656445277
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to load valve (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed in places

  2. Fail189,854 miles (+1,780)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,854 miles
    Test number
    139123232770
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush lower bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both to load valve (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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed in places

  3. Pass188,074 miles (+2,358)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    188,074 miles
    Test number
    835092141919
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass185,716 miles (+1,335)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    185,716 miles
    Test number
    158195062935
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass184,381 miles (+2,294)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    184,381 miles
    Test number
    436854834344
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Pass182,087 miles (+2,101)
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    182,087 miles
    Test number
    978151161283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass179,986 miles (+1,960)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    179,986 miles
    Test number
    639238533976
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass178,026 miles (+2,539)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,026 miles
    Test number
    496755992792
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met minimum requirements
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle heavily covered in underseal

  9. Pass175,487 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    175,487 miles
    Test number
    424912862747
    • 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))

  10. Fail175,487 miles (+5,791)11 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,487 miles
    Test number
    829509982626
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement ON CALIPER (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded ON CALIPER (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement ON CALIPER (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • 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))

  11. Pass169,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    169,696 miles
    Test number
    488579103643
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail169,686 miles (+6,561)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,686 miles
    Test number
    396021615966
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working both (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass163,125 miles (+8,258)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    163,125 miles
    Test number
    331346496982
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass154,867 miles (+3,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    154,867 miles
    Test number
    256455225215
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass151,489 miles (+2,360)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    151,489 miles
    Test number
    367830214497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass149,129 miles (+3,271)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    149,129 miles
    Test number
    676717813275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass145,858 miles (+5,023)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    145,858 miles
    Test number
    407481942283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass140,835 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    140,835 miles
    Test number
    657937931239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail140,835 miles (+5,286)5 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,835 miles
    Test number
    309135731246
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass135,549 miles (+2,769)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    135,549 miles
    Test number
    642481720282
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteBrake pad warning cable loose

  21. Pass132,780 miles (+4,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    132,780 miles
    Test number
    424840220129
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass128,560 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    128,560 miles
    Test number
    261122119214
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  23. Fail128,560 miles (+6,760)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,560 miles
    Test number
    870829109208
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Pass121,800 miles (+77)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    121,800 miles
    Test number
    821037718258
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail121,723 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,723 miles
    Test number
    351587908240
    • FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not of equal width along their entire length (6.3.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Pass121,723 miles (+7,360)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    121,723 miles
    Test number
    380677408247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass114,363 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    114,363 miles
    Test number
    374788407235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail114,321 miles (+7,425)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,321 miles
    Test number
    944594707247
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  29. Pass106,896 miles (+49)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    106,896 miles
    Test number
    372864216490

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail106,847 miles2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,847 miles
    Test number
    604173516218
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4b)
    • 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 cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • 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)

Questions about T688 VUM

Does T688 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T688 VUM is valid until 14 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T688 VUM?
The MOT on T688 VUM is valid until 14 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T688 VUM done?
T688 VUM was recorded at 189,860 miles at its MOT on 7 Nov 2025, an average of 4,308 miles a year.
Has T688 VUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T688 VUM has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T688 VUM 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 T688 VUM find?
T688 VUM passed its latest MOT on 7 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both to load valve; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush, and 6 more.

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