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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T701 PBLMOT history

T701 PBL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 181,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 May 2027
Mileage
181,078 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,795 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T701 PBL
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 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T701 PBL was last recorded at 181,078 miles on 18 May 2026, 10 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Mar 2010: 39,048 miles, lower than 128,762 miles on 19 Mar 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
181,068 miles · 13 May 2026
Between the last two tests
10 miles
Average per year
4,795 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 181,078 miles
  • 2025 – 177,244 miles
  • 2024 – 177,242 miles
  • 2023 – 175,512 miles
  • 2022 – 175,476 miles
  • 2019 – 175,327 miles
  • 2018 – 174,271 miles
  • 2017 – 173,647 miles
  • 2016 – 171,114 miles
  • 2015 – 167,034 miles
  • 2014 – 165,975 miles
  • 2013 – 161,608 miles
  • 2012 – 151,402 miles
  • 2011 – 146,290 miles
  • 2010 – 139,048 miles
  • 2009 – 128,762 miles
  • 2008 – 109,757 miles
  • 2007 – 95,550 miles
  • 2006 – 84,422 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,078 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2011

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Nearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,078 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2027
    Odometer
    181,078 miles
    Test number
    479651156150
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  2. Fail181,068 miles (+3,824)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,068 miles
    Test number
    452609832955
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  3. Pass177,244 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2026
    Odometer
    177,244 miles
    Test number
    976826671381
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEntire underneath of vehicle covered in underseal,including all brake/fuel pipes

  4. Fail177,242 miles (+1,730)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,242 miles
    Test number
    773558109580
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working intermittent (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorHorn not working intermittent (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEntire underneath of vehicle undersealed,including all brake pipes.

  5. Pass175,512 miles (+36)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    175,512 miles
    Test number
    601844753789
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass175,476 miles (+149)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    175,476 miles
    Test number
    289038018562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside side mirror glass damaged

  7. Pass175,327 miles (+1,056)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    175,327 miles
    Test number
    798129107729
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass174,271 miles (+624)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    174,271 miles
    Test number
    584079793530
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass173,647 miles (+2,533)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    173,647 miles
    Test number
    345825901294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass171,114 miles (+4,080)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    171,114 miles
    Test number
    667681753500
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  11. Pass167,034 miles (+1,059)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    167,034 miles
    Test number
    328972645178
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass165,975 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    165,975 miles
    Test number
    928627464183
    • NoteNearside inner sill holed

  13. Fail165,975 miles (+4,367)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,975 miles
    Test number
    895127164188
    • FailureMain beam 'tell-tale' not working (1.7.4c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNearside inner sill holed

  14. Pass161,608 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    161,608 miles
    Test number
    545044103228
    • NoteNearside inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area.

  15. Fail161,608 miles (+10,206)12 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,608 miles
    Test number
    247363793444
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside inner sill corroded but not in a prescribed area.

  16. Pass151,402 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    151,402 miles
    Test number
    258840962192
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  17. Fail151,402 miles (+5,112)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,402 miles
    Test number
    669050362160
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Pass146,290 miles (+93)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    146,290 miles
    Test number
    765891091033
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail146,197 miles (+7,149)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,197 miles
    Test number
    676657581003
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear All position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass139,048 miles (+100,000)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    139,048 miles
    Test number
    770485580064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,048 miles (-89,714)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,048 miles
    Test number
    483314180091
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass128,762 miles (+19,005)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    128,762 miles
    Test number
    122208879401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass109,757 miles (+252)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    109,757 miles
    Test number
    483546088026

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail109,505 miles (+13,955)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,505 miles
    Test number
    713519278047
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass95,550 miles (+11,128)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    95,550 miles
    Test number
    411637887049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass84,422 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    84,422 miles
    Test number
    884112186003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail84,422 miles5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,422 miles
    Test number
    410340886068
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T701 PBL

Does T701 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T701 PBL is valid until 21 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T701 PBL?
The MOT on T701 PBL is valid until 21 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T701 PBL done?
T701 PBL was recorded at 181,078 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 4,795 miles a year.
Has T701 PBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T701 PBL has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T701 PBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Mar 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T701 PBL find?
T701 PBL passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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