
Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T731 PBLMOT history
T731 PBL is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Oct 2026 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 197,928 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 197,928 mi
- At MOT on 29 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 34
- 19 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 6,336 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T731 PBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 10 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T731 PBL was last recorded at 197,928 miles on 29 Oct 2025, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 197,925 miles · 9 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3 miles
- Average per year
- 6,336 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 197,928 miles
- 2024 – 192,505 miles
- 2023 – 186,968 miles
- 2022 – 182,024 miles
- 2021 – 181,931 miles
- 2020 – 171,447 miles
- 2019 – 171,352 miles
- 2018 – 159,855 miles
- 2017 – 154,732 miles
- 2016 – 149,421 miles
- 2015 – 143,346 miles
- 2013 – 136,145 miles
- 2012 – 128,756 miles
- 2011 – 120,594 miles
- 2010 – 109,862 miles
- 2009 – 97,095 miles
- 2008 – 82,038 miles
- 2007 – 78,873 miles
- 2006 – 73,309 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
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)
Advisory8 MOTs, 2010–2015
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011
Nearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Nearside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
34 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass197,928 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 197,928 miles
- Test number
- 231525881076
- AdvisoryNail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
Fail197,925 miles (+1,100)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,925 miles
- Test number
- 267626208889
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sliding door - front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective tears in sidewall
Fail196,825 miles (+4,320)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,825 miles
- Test number
- 729468651563
- MajorFront Fuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under sliding doorseal front to back (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass192,505 miles (+132)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 192,505 miles
- Test number
- 872928875523
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail192,373 miles (+5,405)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,373 miles
- Test number
- 703589503581
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass186,968 miles (+4,944)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 186,968 miles
- Test number
- 488207535606
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,024 miles (+93)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 182,024 miles
- Test number
- 792132989420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail181,931 miles (+6,257)7 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,931 miles
- Test number
- 348548286622
- MajorCentral Front Lower Brake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- MajorFront Registration plate insecure Broken front number plate. (0.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light Lens repair tape incorrect colour (4.4.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt twisted
Pass175,674 miles2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 175,674 miles
- Test number
- 887319853671
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth wing mirrors damaged and covered in tape
Fail175,674 miles (+4,227)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,674 miles
- Test number
- 123001772016
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cracked (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBoth wing mirrors damaged and covered in tape
Pass171,447 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 171,447 miles
- Test number
- 690901977969
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill section corroded
Fail171,447 miles (+95)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,447 miles
- Test number
- 552537540127
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront number plate cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear light unit damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Rear outer sill section corroded
Fail171,352 miles (+5,302)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,352 miles
- Test number
- 301204140016
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn inner front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass166,050 miles (+105)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 166,050 miles
- Test number
- 506778532740
- AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear sill corroded,but not structural
Fail165,945 miles (+6,090)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,945 miles
- Test number
- 197217403767
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside rear and offside rear sill corroded,but not structural
Pass159,855 miles (+5,123)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 159,855 miles
- Test number
- 138423437397
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate damaged
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall perished
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall perished
- AdvisoryClutch pedal anti-slip provision missing
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass154,732 miles (+57)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2018
- Odometer
- 154,732 miles
- Test number
- 651613986113
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip rubber wearing
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section at hangar join (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F inner tie rods have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cuts to the tread and perishing sidewalls
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F & O/S/F (2.2.C.1c)
Fail154,675 miles (+5,254)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,675 miles
- Test number
- 283532983399
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized which operates N/S/R & O/S/R (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailurePassenger door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed Back doors (6.2.B.2)
- AdvisoryBrake pedal anti slip rubber wearing
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front section at hangar join (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryN/S/F & O/S/F inner tie rods have slight play
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has cuts to the tread and perishing sidewalls
- AdvisoryOil leak Engine
- AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt N/S/F & O/S/F (2.2.C.1c)
Pass149,421 miles (+179)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 149,421 miles
- Test number
- 752666724335
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail149,242 miles (+5,896)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,242 miles
- Test number
- 399232047296
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass143,346 miles (+7,201)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 143,346 miles
- Test number
- 126277705429
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass136,145 miles (+7,389)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 136,145 miles
- Test number
- 797420123375
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass128,756 miles (+321)2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 128,756 miles
- Test number
- 137365522369
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision starting to deteriorate
- NoteIgnition lock faulty
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish
- NoteOffside front tyre starting to crack/perish
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail128,435 miles (+7,841)5 failures2 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,435 miles
- Test number
- 199521712326
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteBrake pedal anti-slip provision starting to deteriorate
- NoteIgnition lock faulty
- NoteNearside rear tyre starting to crack/perish
- NoteOffside front tyre starting to crack/perish
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass120,594 miles (+182)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 120,594 miles
- Test number
- 339011211302
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail120,412 miles (+10,550)3 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,412 miles
- Test number
- 699374101374
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass109,862 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 109,862 miles
- Test number
- 310854680416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail109,847 miles (+756)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,847 miles
- Test number
- 264224780294
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail109,091 miles (+11,996)2 failures4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,091 miles
- Test number
- 811804350284
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- 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)
- NoteBrake pedal anti-slip worn,clutch pedal anti-slip missing
- NoteO/s mirror damaged
Pass97,095 miles (+15,057)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 97,095 miles
- Test number
- 490667899169
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber slightly worn.
Pass82,038 miles (+3,165)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 82,038 miles
- Test number
- 361028858032
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront number plate will soon require replacing.
- NoteNearside rear indicator lens cracked.
Pass78,873 miles (+5,564)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 78,873 miles
- Test number
- 742750047022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass73,309 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 73,309 miles
- Test number
- 443018256041
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,309 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,309 miles
- Test number
- 983608256089
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about T731 PBL
- Does T731 PBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T731 PBL is valid until 28 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T731 PBL?
- The MOT on T731 PBL is valid until 28 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T731 PBL done?
- T731 PBL was recorded at 197,928 miles at its MOT on 29 Oct 2025, an average of 6,336 miles a year.
- Has T731 PBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T731 PBL has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T731 PBL 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 T731 PBL find?
- T731 PBL passed its latest MOT on 29 Oct 2025 with 4 advisories: nail in tyre; nearside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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