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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T748 TGPMOT history

T748 TGP is a white and blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 193,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Dec 2026
Mileage
193,305 mi
At MOT on 18 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,232 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T748 TGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T748 TGP was last recorded at 193,305 miles on 18 Dec 2025, 301 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,004 miles · 30 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
301 miles
Average per year
3,232 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 193,305 miles
  • 2024 – 193,004 miles
  • 2023 – 192,595 miles
  • 2022 – 191,714 miles
  • 2021 – 190,647 miles
  • 2020 – 189,432 miles
  • 2019 – 183,245 miles
  • 2018 – 182,104 miles
  • 2017 – 179,371 miles
  • 2016 – 177,615 miles
  • 2015 – 175,263 miles
  • 2014 – 174,830 miles
  • 2013 – 171,324 miles
  • 2012 – 167,643 miles
  • 2011 – 159,979 miles
  • 2009 – 147,799 miles
  • 2008 – 141,839 miles
  • 2007 – 137,839 miles
  • 2006 – 131,059 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,305 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • UNDER TRAYS FITTED

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • ENGINE COVER FITTED

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • REAR BRAKES ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 14 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,305 miles (+301)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    193,305 miles
    Test number
    787096686685
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  2. Pass193,004 miles (+26)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    193,004 miles
    Test number
    452463119492
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKES ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  3. Fail192,978 miles (+383)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,978 miles
    Test number
    333094042345
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryREAR BRAKES ONLY JUST MADE REQUIRED READINGS
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  4. Pass192,595 miles (+881)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,595 miles
    Test number
    491572885223
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAY FITTED

  5. Pass191,714 miles (+1,067)
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    191,714 miles
    Test number
    723558185789

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass190,647 miles (+1,215)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    190,647 miles
    Test number
    535553855730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  7. Pass189,432 miles (+6,187)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    189,432 miles
    Test number
    801430690832
    • AdvisoryENGINE COVER FITTED
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted INNER RIM (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge INNER EDGE (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryUNDER TRAYS FITTED

  8. Pass183,245 miles (+1,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    183,245 miles
    Test number
    699148681174
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass182,104 miles (+2,733)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    182,104 miles
    Test number
    849715989444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass179,371 miles (+1,756)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    179,371 miles
    Test number
    468324663390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass177,615 miles (+2,352)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    177,615 miles
    Test number
    184361497072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass175,263 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2016
    Odometer
    175,263 miles
    Test number
    179745625187
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Fail175,263 miles (+433)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,263 miles
    Test number
    218995825447
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass174,830 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    174,830 miles
    Test number
    128543584091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail174,826 miles (+3,502)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,826 miles
    Test number
    756419974079
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass171,324 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    171,324 miles
    Test number
    758390373063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass167,643 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    167,643 miles
    Test number
    909899952004
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

  18. Fail167,643 miles (+7,664)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,643 miles
    Test number
    559139752026
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass slightly damaged

  19. Pass159,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    159,979 miles
    Test number
    155975641014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail159,978 miles (+12,179)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,978 miles
    Test number
    319225941033
    • FailureCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass147,799 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    147,799 miles
    Test number
    984235959352

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail147,771 miles (+5,932)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,771 miles
    Test number
    383602559386
    • FailureOffside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass141,839 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    141,839 miles
    Test number
    354934388436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail141,839 miles (+4,000)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,839 miles
    Test number
    790104788202
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  25. Pass137,839 miles (+26)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    137,839 miles
    Test number
    112870777284
    • NoteEngine cover fitted
    • NoteFront brake hoses perished

  26. Fail137,813 miles (+6,754)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,813 miles
    Test number
    904088667268
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteEngine cover fitted
    • NoteFront brake hoses perished

  27. Pass131,059 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    131,059 miles
    Test number
    492037356267
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about T748 TGP

Does T748 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T748 TGP is valid until 17 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T748 TGP?
The MOT on T748 TGP is valid until 17 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T748 TGP done?
T748 TGP was recorded at 193,305 miles at its MOT on 18 Dec 2025, an average of 3,232 miles a year.
Has T748 TGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T748 TGP has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on T748 TGP 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 TGP find?
T748 TGP passed its latest MOT on 18 Dec 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front upper suspension component ball joint has slight play; rear brake load sensing valve stiff.

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