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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T748 ODTMOT history

T748 ODT is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 215,360 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
215,360 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,994 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T748 ODT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T748 ODT was last recorded at 215,360 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,356 miles · 28 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
7,994 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 215,360 miles
  • 2025 – 215,356 miles
  • 2024 – 212,265 miles
  • 2023 – 205,158 miles
  • 2022 – 198,033 miles
  • 2021 – 196,400 miles
  • 2020 – 194,010 miles
  • 2019 – 187,371 miles
  • 2018 – 174,682 miles
  • 2017 – 162,342 miles
  • 2016 – 150,545 miles
  • 2015 – 141,312 miles
  • 2014 – 126,591 miles
  • 2013 – 125,236 miles
  • 2012 – 125,222 miles
  • 2011 – 122,981 miles
  • 2009 – 106,917 miles
  • 2008 – 82,036 miles
  • 2007 – 80,161 miles
  • 2006 – 57,514 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,360 miles
  • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear bumper crash bar corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Rear bumper brace corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,360 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    215,360 miles
    Test number
    504077684373
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper crash bar corroded

  2. Fail215,356 miles (+3,091)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,356 miles
    Test number
    921357416279
    • MajorFuel system component leaking Fuel pump (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper crash bar corroded

  3. Pass212,265 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    212,265 miles
    Test number
    402043331615
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper brace corroded

  4. Fail212,260 miles (+7,102)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,260 miles
    Test number
    820204414342
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper brace corroded

  5. Pass205,158 miles (+332)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    205,158 miles
    Test number
    813590135287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail204,826 miles (+6,793)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,826 miles
    Test number
    765161109493
    • MajorFront Fuel system component leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  7. Pass198,033 miles (+1,633)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    198,033 miles
    Test number
    841680658732
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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 (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass196,400 miles (+2,390)3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    196,400 miles
    Test number
    578888428671
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt loose on steering rack (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass194,010 miles (+6,639)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    194,010 miles
    Test number
    901579608414
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass187,371 miles (+12,689)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    187,371 miles
    Test number
    836126491673

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass174,682 miles (+12,340)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    174,682 miles
    Test number
    470990482421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass162,342 miles (+11,797)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    162,342 miles
    Test number
    317456177054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass150,545 miles (+9,233)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    150,545 miles
    Test number
    273068086082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass141,312 miles (+14,721)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    141,312 miles
    Test number
    405314465132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,591 miles (+1,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    126,591 miles
    Test number
    567370544252
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass125,236 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    125,236 miles
    Test number
    239125543220
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail125,236 miles (+14)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,236 miles
    Test number
    326325543416
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass125,222 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    125,222 miles
    Test number
    149013192495
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Fail125,222 miles (+2,241)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,222 miles
    Test number
    717188282079
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  20. Pass122,981 miles (+16,064)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    122,981 miles
    Test number
    668308071038
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass106,917 miles (+24,881)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    106,917 miles
    Test number
    310555279485
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside rear tyre out of shape

  22. Pass82,036 miles (+1,875)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    82,036 miles
    Test number
    834057078204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail80,161 miles1 dangerous1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,161 miles
    Test number
    632256977245
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass80,161 miles (+22,647)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    80,161 miles
    Test number
    884246577216
    • DangerousNail in nearside rear tyre

  25. Pass57,514 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    57,514 miles
    Test number
    163908506165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail57,514 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,514 miles
    Test number
    863028506183
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T748 ODT

Does T748 ODT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T748 ODT is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T748 ODT?
The MOT on T748 ODT is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T748 ODT done?
T748 ODT was recorded at 215,360 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 7,994 miles a year.
Has T748 ODT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T748 ODT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T748 ODT 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 T748 ODT find?
T748 ODT passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: fluid leak, but not excessive; nearside vehicle structure is deformed but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; power steering pump has slight seepage, and 1 more.

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