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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T779 OWJMOT history

T779 OWJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 179,409 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Feb 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 14 Feb 2024
Mileage
179,409 mi
At MOT on 8 Feb 2023
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,819 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T779 OWJ
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 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
8 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T779 OWJ was last recorded at 179,409 miles on 8 Feb 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Feb 2023: 179,409 miles, lower than 197,983 miles on 15 Feb 2022.

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
197,983 miles · 15 Feb 2022
Average per year
7,819 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 179,409 miles
  • 2022 – 197,983 miles
  • 2020 – 176,794 miles
  • 2019 – 173,020 miles
  • 2018 – 169,545 miles
  • 2017 – 169,097 miles
  • 2016 – 166,846 miles
  • 2014 – 162,842 miles
  • 2013 – 157,444 miles
  • 2012 – 144,555 miles
  • 2011 – 123,814 miles
  • 2010 – 106,628 miles
  • 2009 – 95,100 miles
  • 2008 – 79,436 miles
  • 2007 – 64,602 miles
  • 2006 – 50,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,409 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2013

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,409 miles (-18,574)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    179,409 miles
    Test number
    467114065114

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass197,983 miles (+21,189)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    197,983 miles
    Test number
    560702130716

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass176,794 miles (+3,774)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    176,794 miles
    Test number
    692028547074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass173,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,020 miles
    Test number
    255692868920

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail173,020 miles (+3,475)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,020 miles
    Test number
    452918368000
    • Repaired at testSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass169,545 miles (+448)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    169,545 miles
    Test number
    318259148593

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,097 miles (+2,251)
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    169,097 miles
    Test number
    536053606262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass166,846 miles (+4,004)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    166,846 miles
    Test number
    128169427974

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass162,842 miles (+5,398)
    MOT expiry
    16 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    162,842 miles
    Test number
    405091754410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass157,444 miles (+3)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    157,444 miles
    Test number
    196135503397
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  11. Fail157,441 miles (+12,886)8 failures8 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,441 miles
    Test number
    437454503436
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  12. Pass144,555 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    144,555 miles
    Test number
    218197002325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail144,555 miles (+20,741)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,555 miles
    Test number
    605894202385
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass123,814 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    123,814 miles
    Test number
    116591501212
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Fail123,814 miles (+17,186)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,814 miles
    Test number
    245061501239
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  16. Fail106,628 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,628 miles
    Test number
    604867290105
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass106,628 miles (+11,528)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    106,628 miles
    Test number
    781127990185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass95,100 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    95,100 miles
    Test number
    153135399100
    • NoteDRivers wiper blade split.

  19. Fail95,100 miles (+15,664)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,100 miles
    Test number
    771825699158
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • NoteDRivers wiper blade split.

  20. Pass79,436 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    79,436 miles
    Test number
    324124518431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail79,436 miles (+14,834)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,436 miles
    Test number
    120092618225
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  22. Fail64,602 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,602 miles
    Test number
    183376627285
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass64,602 miles (+14,265)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    64,602 miles
    Test number
    403336127227
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Pass50,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    50,337 miles
    Test number
    664491326236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail50,337 miles1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,337 miles
    Test number
    272269916233
    • FailureOuter Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

Questions about T779 OWJ

Does T779 OWJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T779 OWJ expired on 14 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T779 OWJ?
The MOT on T779 OWJ expired on 14 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T779 OWJ done?
T779 OWJ was recorded at 179,409 miles at its MOT on 8 Feb 2023, an average of 7,819 miles a year.
Has T779 OWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T779 OWJ has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2019.
Has the mileage on T779 OWJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Feb 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T779 OWJ find?
T779 OWJ passed its latest MOT on 8 Feb 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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