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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T785 OWJMOT history

T785 OWJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 146,632 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jun 2027
Mileage
146,632 mi
At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
4,718 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T785 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
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T785 OWJ was last recorded at 146,632 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 78 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
146,554 miles · 18 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
78 miles
Average per year
4,718 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,632 miles
  • 2025 – 142,261 miles
  • 2024 – 139,479 miles
  • 2023 – 134,549 miles
  • 2022 – 126,537 miles
  • 2021 – 119,950 miles
  • 2020 – 116,428 miles
  • 2019 – 115,677 miles
  • 2018 – 111,608 miles
  • 2017 – 102,118 miles
  • 2016 – 96,665 miles
  • 2015 – 92,880 miles
  • 2014 – 89,779 miles
  • 2013 – 86,429 miles
  • 2011 – 80,070 miles
  • 2010 – 76,994 miles
  • 2009 – 72,335 miles
  • 2008 – 61,415 miles
  • 2007 – 56,347 miles
  • 2006 – 50,171 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,632 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Rear bumper support panel is corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

34 tests since 20 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,632 miles (+78)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    146,632 miles
    Test number
    545206110433
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail146,554 miles (+4,293)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,554 miles
    Test number
    142601973542
    • MajorCentral Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • 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 Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass142,261 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    142,261 miles
    Test number
    336296188297
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support panel is corroded.

  4. Fail142,254 miles (+2,775)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,254 miles
    Test number
    973582946388
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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 Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • 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))
    • MajorRear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support panel is corroded.

  5. Pass139,479 miles (+4,930)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    139,479 miles
    Test number
    204982235928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass134,549 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    134,549 miles
    Test number
    591369503113
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail134,549 miles (+8,012)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,549 miles
    Test number
    567368111361
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tyre edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer tyre edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass126,537 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,537 miles
    Test number
    362475993594

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail126,537 miles (+6,587)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,537 miles
    Test number
    360419176777
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil low

  10. Pass119,950 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    119,950 miles
    Test number
    836971198057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail119,950 miles (+3,522)2 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,950 miles
    Test number
    758783878081
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp showing white light to the rear (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryAlternator v belt loose

  12. Pass116,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    116,428 miles
    Test number
    218417157682

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail116,428 miles (+751)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,428 miles
    Test number
    717453378588
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass115,677 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    115,677 miles
    Test number
    672265644622

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail115,677 miles (+4,069)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,677 miles
    Test number
    596995808386
    • MajorFront Fuel pipe union leaking diesel fuel leak (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  16. Pass111,608 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    111,608 miles
    Test number
    242655323402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,608 miles (+9,490)2 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,608 miles
    Test number
    639572672447
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking leak off pipe (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass102,118 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    102,118 miles
    Test number
    678738351590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail102,118 miles (+5,453)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,118 miles
    Test number
    764557305189
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner tyre edge (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner and outer tyre edges (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass96,665 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    96,665 miles
    Test number
    721873447094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail96,665 miles (+3,785)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,665 miles
    Test number
    475573864364
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust bracket corroded (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust bracket (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass92,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2016
    Odometer
    92,880 miles
    Test number
    466800845124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail92,880 miles (+3,101)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,880 miles
    Test number
    995100645166
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass89,779 miles (+3,350)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    89,779 miles
    Test number
    337402164145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,429 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,429 miles
    Test number
    719416873150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail86,429 miles (+6,359)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,429 miles
    Test number
    135285773146
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  27. Fail80,070 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,070 miles
    Test number
    375995741486
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  28. Pass80,070 miles (+3,076)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    80,070 miles
    Test number
    389005441482
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  29. Pass76,994 miles (+4,659)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    76,994 miles
    Test number
    380861430447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass72,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    72,335 miles
    Test number
    451545529226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail72,335 miles (+10,920)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,335 miles
    Test number
    852555329282
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  32. Pass61,415 miles (+5,068)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    61,415 miles
    Test number
    954410518054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass56,347 miles (+6,176)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    56,347 miles
    Test number
    181950457071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass50,171 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    50,171 miles
    Test number
    402870026096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T785 OWJ

Does T785 OWJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T785 OWJ is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T785 OWJ?
The MOT on T785 OWJ is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T785 OWJ done?
T785 OWJ was recorded at 146,632 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 4,718 miles a year.
Has T785 OWJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T785 OWJ has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T785 OWJ 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 T785 OWJ find?
T785 OWJ passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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