
Volkswagen Transporter
Orange · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T689 SASMOT history
T689 SAS is an orange diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 287,128 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Oct 2025
- Mileage
- 287,128 mi
- At MOT on 6 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 25
- 17 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 5,550 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T689 SAS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Orange
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 2 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 6 Oct 2025 (Fail)
Mileage history
T689 SAS was last recorded at 287,128 miles on 6 Oct 2025, 4,310 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 282,818 miles · 4 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,310 miles
- Average per year
- 5,550 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 287,128 miles
- 2024 – 282,818 miles
- 2023 – 277,550 miles
- 2022 – 273,993 miles
- 2021 – 268,499 miles
- 2020 – 266,928 miles
- 2018 – 265,749 miles
- 2017 – 263,774 miles
- 2016 – 262,121 miles
- 2015 – 262,110 miles
- 2013 – 260,380 miles
- 2012 – 250,148 miles
- 2011 – 242,154 miles
- 2010 – 233,260 miles
- 2009 – 225,812 miles
- 2008 – 217,147 miles
- 2007 – 196,624 miles
- 2006 – 179,757 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorSteering component deformed rack mounting bushes (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded not within prescribed area
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Oil leak from engine
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail287,128 miles (+4,310)1 dangerous9 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 287,128 miles
- Test number
- 701997557105
- DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill multiple places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorPower steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorSteering component deformed rack mounting bushes (2.1.3 (c) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underside of vehicle corroded (6.1.1 (c) (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))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded not within prescribed area
Pass282,818 miles (+5,268)12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 282,818 miles
- Test number
- 323555381076
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge ON LIMIT (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Rear underside of vehicle has underseal/waxoyl in various places
- AdvisoryRear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear shock absorber mounting areas (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass277,550 miles (+3,557)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 277,550 miles
- Test number
- 445104699969
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n s f and o s f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all underside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n s f o s f upper and lower (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisorySections of underside coated in protection oil at time of test
Pass273,993 miles (+5,494)1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 273,993 miles
- Test number
- 959755021816
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
- AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
Pass268,499 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 268,499 miles
- Test number
- 328667864651
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Fail268,499 miles (+1,571)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 268,499 miles
- Test number
- 229574505579
- MajorNearside Obligatory mirror does not provide a view to the rear (3.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner outer sill near wishbone mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak from engine
Pass266,928 miles (+1,179)
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2021
- Odometer
- 266,928 miles
- Test number
- 664544229082
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass265,749 miles (+1,975)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 265,749 miles
- Test number
- 574099171151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass263,774 miles (+23)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 263,774 miles
- Test number
- 361178798774
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail263,751 miles (+1,630)9 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 263,751 miles
- Test number
- 681530060744
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureFront Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass262,121 miles (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 262,121 miles
- Test number
- 201791144818
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail262,110 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 262,110 miles
- Test number
- 117024365438
- Repaired at testNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass262,110 miles (+1,730)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 262,110 miles
- Test number
- 418994565027
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass260,380 miles (+10,232)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 260,380 miles
- Test number
- 786171823207
- NoteExhaust in genral rusting
- NoteSlight play in drivers side track rod end
- NoteSmall engine oil leak
Pass250,148 miles (+7,994)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 250,148 miles
- Test number
- 428277962104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass242,154 miles (+8,894)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 242,154 miles
- Test number
- 556670131145
- NotePlay in nearside and offside front inner rackends
- NotePossible noise nearside rear wheel when rotated
Pass233,260 miles6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 233,260 miles
- Test number
- 262036820124
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCrack in front windscreen out of swept area
- NoteNearside and offside front headlights showing blue light
- NoteNearside front inner cv boot insecure
- NoteSlight play in nearside and offside front inner rackends
Fail233,260 miles (+7,448)1 failure1 repaired6 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,260 miles
- Test number
- 153255520136
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCrack in front windscreen out of swept area
- NoteNearside and offside front headlights showing blue light
- NoteNearside front inner cv boot insecure
- NoteSlight play in nearside and offside front inner rackends
Pass225,812 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 225,812 miles
- Test number
- 302009829100
- AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside of windscreen is cracked just outside zone b at top of screen
Fail225,812 miles (+8,665)1 failure3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,812 miles
- Test number
- 541999929131
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNearside of windscreen is cracked just outside zone b at top of screen
Pass217,147 miles (+20)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 217,147 miles
- Test number
- 521801758166
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteHeat shield round front pipe insecure an rattlin
- NoteOsf handbrake cable foulin other parts of vehicle
Fail217,127 miles (+20,503)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,127 miles
- Test number
- 942000358137
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteHeat shield round front pipe insecure an rattlin
- NoteOsf handbrake cable foulin other parts of vehicle
Fail196,624 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,624 miles
- Test number
- 352347537193
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass196,624 miles (+16,867)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 196,624 miles
- Test number
- 851217637114
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,757 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 179,757 miles
- Test number
- 994303856199
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T689 SAS
- Does T689 SAS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T689 SAS expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T689 SAS?
- The MOT on T689 SAS expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T689 SAS done?
- T689 SAS was recorded at 287,128 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2025, an average of 5,550 miles a year.
- Has T689 SAS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T689 SAS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T689 SAS 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 T689 SAS find?
- T689 SAS failed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2025 with 1 dangerous defect, 9 major defects, 2 minor defects and 7 advisories: oil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint excessively worn, and 16 more.
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