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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T78 UFBMOT history

T78 UFB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 125,600 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Apr 2027
Mileage
125,600 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,096 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 UFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 UFB was last recorded at 125,600 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 1,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
124,119 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,481 miles
Average per year
4,096 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 125,600 miles
  • 2025 – 124,119 miles
  • 2023 – 123,513 miles
  • 2022 – 120,157 miles
  • 2021 – 114,119 miles
  • 2020 – 109,415 miles
  • 2019 – 108,270 miles
  • 2018 – 102,984 miles
  • 2017 – 95,271 miles
  • 2016 – 85,374 miles
  • 2015 – 75,006 miles
  • 2014 – 64,023 miles
  • 2013 – 59,119 miles
  • 2011 – 57,600 miles
  • 2010 – 55,570 miles
  • 2009 – 54,480 miles
  • 2008 – 53,499 miles
  • 2007 – 49,090 miles
  • 2006 – 45,254 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass125,600 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.

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Brake servo corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass125,600 miles (+1,481)
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    125,600 miles
    Test number
    595749770124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass124,119 miles (+606)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    124,119 miles
    Test number
    151497457054
    • AdvisoryBrake drum worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened scored all round car been sitting (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass123,513 miles (+3,356)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    123,513 miles
    Test number
    323056112612
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front and nearside rear tyres perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryExhaust system deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside reverse light not working

  4. Pass120,157 miles (+6,038)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    120,157 miles
    Test number
    642489698147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass114,119 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    114,119 miles
    Test number
    118555376652
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded.

  6. Fail114,119 miles (+4,704)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,119 miles
    Test number
    369105855961
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp lights up with brake lamps. (4.2.3 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush lower bush. (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded.

  7. Pass109,415 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    109,415 miles
    Test number
    876922221850
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded.

  8. Fail109,415 miles (+1,145)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,415 miles
    Test number
    665413002212
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded.

  9. Pass108,270 miles (+5,286)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    108,270 miles
    Test number
    235967784544

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass102,984 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    102,984 miles
    Test number
    512662680578
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chip zone A

  11. Fail102,983 miles (+7,712)2 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,983 miles
    Test number
    628096997945
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen chip zone A

  12. Pass95,271 miles (+9,897)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    95,271 miles
    Test number
    699649671326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass85,374 miles (+10,368)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    85,374 miles
    Test number
    947347543873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass75,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    159963855182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail75,006 miles (+10,983)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    648942455191
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteExhaust system also fractured by hole

  16. Pass64,023 miles (+4,904)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    64,023 miles
    Test number
    447638744140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,119 miles (+257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    59,119 miles
    Test number
    919475653177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass58,862 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    58,862 miles
    Test number
    826192833073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded in places
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  19. Fail58,862 miles (+1,262)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,862 miles
    Test number
    909502433067
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded in places
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded / worn
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded / worn
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  20. Pass57,600 miles (+2,030)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    57,600 miles
    Test number
    239770331281
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs corroded / worn

  21. Pass55,570 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    55,570 miles
    Test number
    150981850205
    • NoteUnderbody water tank drain tap leaking

  22. Fail86,932 miles (+32,452)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,932 miles
    Test number
    642731050246
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • NoteNsr door mirror damaged
    • NoteUnderbody water tank drain tap leaking

  23. Pass54,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,480 miles
    Test number
    342524729237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail54,480 miles (+922)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,480 miles
    Test number
    224173229282
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteN/s mirror glass broken.

  25. Pass53,558 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    53,558 miles
    Test number
    553271969096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass53,499 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    53,499 miles
    Test number
    182332538272
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked

  27. Fail53,499 miles (+4,409)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,499 miles
    Test number
    610531438296
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked

  28. Pass49,090 miles (+3,836)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,090 miles
    Test number
    791450447243
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass45,254 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    45,254 miles
    Test number
    950529926252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 UFB

Does T78 UFB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 UFB is valid until 21 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T78 UFB?
The MOT on T78 UFB is valid until 21 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 UFB done?
T78 UFB was recorded at 125,600 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 4,096 miles a year.
Has T78 UFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 UFB has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on T78 UFB 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 T78 UFB find?
T78 UFB passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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