
Volkswagen Transporter
Cream · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T708 CMVMOT history
T708 CMV is a cream diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 340,667 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 17 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 340,667 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 9,755 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T708 CMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Cream
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 17 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T708 CMV was last recorded at 340,667 miles on 18 Nov 2024, 4,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 336,260 miles · 17 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 4,407 miles
- Average per year
- 9,755 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 340,667 miles
- 2023 – 336,260 miles
- 2022 – 326,154 miles
- 2021 – 316,656 miles
- 2020 – 308,243 miles
- 2019 – 294,988 miles
- 2018 – 286,990 miles
- 2017 – 277,980 miles
- 2016 – 269,497 miles
- 2015 – 261,120 miles
- 2014 – 250,496 miles
- 2013 – 241,065 miles
- 2012 – 231,283 miles
- 2011 – 218,906 miles
- 2010 – 206,535 miles
- 2009 – 193,145 miles
- 2008 – 180,893 miles
- 2006 – 158,781 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Rear Coil spring corroded
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor4 MOTs, 2019–2020
Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Valve stem slightly damaged All four
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 28 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass340,667 miles (+4,407)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 340,667 miles
- Test number
- 978095714965
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass336,260 miles (+6)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 336,260 miles
- Test number
- 430830449238
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))
Fail336,254 miles (+10,100)2 dangerous11 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 336,254 miles
- Test number
- 990139816897
- DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested Due to corroded pipe + damaged cable (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged All four (5.2.3 (j))
Pass326,154 miles (+9,498)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 326,154 miles
- Test number
- 867619385009
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass316,656 miles (+8,413)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 316,656 miles
- Test number
- 641728896690
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass308,243 miles (+3)3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 308,243 miles
- Test number
- 947137577743
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and partially painted (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail308,240 miles (+13,252)2 major3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 308,240 miles
- Test number
- 514085017571
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp bulb wrong way round with position lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded and partially painted (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass294,988 miles (+7)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 294,988 miles
- Test number
- 586432027137
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail294,981 miles (+7,991)1 dangerous3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 294,981 miles
- Test number
- 268067210378
- DangerousNearside Front Electrical wiring connectors for braking disconnected pad wire (4.11 (a) (iii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass286,990 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 286,990 miles
- Test number
- 421495945151
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail286,990 miles (+9,010)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 286,990 miles
- Test number
- 578425347777
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass277,980 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 277,980 miles
- Test number
- 935627618915
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding very slightly
- AdvisoryParking brake cable frayed
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail277,980 miles (+8,483)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,980 miles
- Test number
- 677331982033
- FailureFront wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding very slightly
- AdvisoryParking brake cable frayed
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass269,497 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 269,497 miles
- Test number
- 957555783660
- AdvisoryFront Handbrake cable frayed
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail269,497 miles (+8,377)4 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 269,497 miles
- Test number
- 763388353611
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Handbrake cable frayed
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Pass261,120 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 261,120 miles
- Test number
- 216195285021
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail261,120 miles (+10,624)3 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,120 miles
- Test number
- 608553985034
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail250,496 miles2 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,496 miles
- Test number
- 159840674022
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edges
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass250,496 miles (+9,431)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 250,496 miles
- Test number
- 977220774089
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edges
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass241,065 miles (+9,782)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 241,065 miles
- Test number
- 488134283014
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteEngine leaking oil
- NoteOil smoke from exhaust close to limit
Pass231,283 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 231,283 miles
- Test number
- 269166492009
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail231,283 miles (+12,377)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,283 miles
- Test number
- 145568882010
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass218,906 miles (+138)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 218,906 miles
- Test number
- 658666251043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail218,768 miles (+12,233)12 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,768 miles
- Test number
- 266118941060
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteFront brake discs in poor condition
Pass206,535 miles (+38)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 206,535 miles
- Test number
- 474776430080
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail206,497 miles (+13,352)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 206,497 miles
- Test number
- 141104030453
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass193,145 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 193,145 miles
- Test number
- 634045359049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail193,145 miles (+12,252)5 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,145 miles
- Test number
- 501305859086
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteNearside inner driveshaft gaiter split
Pass180,893 miles (+22,112)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 180,893 miles
- Test number
- 554621758021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass158,781 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 158,781 miles
- Test number
- 331397186045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,781 miles2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,781 miles
- Test number
- 680177586051
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteBrake pad warning lamp on
Questions about T708 CMV
- Does T708 CMV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T708 CMV expired on 17 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T708 CMV?
- The MOT on T708 CMV expired on 17 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T708 CMV done?
- T708 CMV was recorded at 340,667 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2024, an average of 9,755 miles a year.
- Has T708 CMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T708 CMV has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2023.
- Has the mileage on T708 CMV 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 T708 CMV find?
- T708 CMV passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2024 with 8 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear inner brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.
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