
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T808 YBLMOT history
T808 YBL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 464,189 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 464,189 km
- At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 19 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 11,023 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T808 YBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 7 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T808 YBL was last recorded at 464,189 km on 21 Jan 2026, 5,683 km more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 458,506 km · 27 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,683 km
- Average per year
- 11,023 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 464,189 km
- 2025 – 458,506 km
- 2024 – 453,688 km
- 2023 – 451,842 km
- 2021 – 442,652 km
- 2020 – 434,833 km
- 2019 – 425,578 km
- 2018 – 410,892 km
- 2017 – 394,643 km
- 2016 – 382,445 km
- 2015 – 368,109 km
- 2013 – 330,581 km
- 2012 – 318,033 km
- 2011 – 304,830 km
- 2009 – 283,787 km
- 2007 – 256,893 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Failure4 MOTs, 2007–2016
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Major2 MOTs, 2018–2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 13 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass464,189 km (+5,683)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 464,189 km
- Test number
- 573195885049
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear inner arches (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass458,506 km (+39)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 458,506 km
- Test number
- 385671512804
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
Fail458,467 km (+4,779)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 458,467 km
- Test number
- 396893249465
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass453,688 km (+1,846)2 minor
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 453,688 km
- Test number
- 820981231503
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
Pass451,842 km (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 451,842 km
- Test number
- 269442201646
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail451,837 km (+9,185)16 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 451,837 km
- Test number
- 735719688811
- MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass442,652 km (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 442,652 km
- Test number
- 949532730808
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail442,650 km (+7,817)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 442,650 km
- Test number
- 259744565762
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass434,833 km (+14)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 434,833 km
- Test number
- 371199471673
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail434,819 km (+9,241)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 434,819 km
- Test number
- 424370430807
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass425,578 km (+29)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 425,578 km
- Test number
- 508523730216
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail425,549 km (+14,657)6 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 425,549 km
- Test number
- 522460124851
- MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside out sill central rusty
Pass410,892 km (+14)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 410,892 km
- Test number
- 492321201664
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail410,878 km (+16,235)8 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 410,878 km
- Test number
- 612660579828
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass394,643 km
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 394,643 km
- Test number
- 164655337497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail394,641 km4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 394,641 km
- Test number
- 438846072996
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass382,445 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 382,445 miles
- Test number
- 593674033749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail382,445 km (+14,336)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 382,445 km
- Test number
- 487217728466
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass368,109 km1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 368,109 km
- Test number
- 676845192468
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper ball joint has slight lift
Pass348,525 miles
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 348,525 miles
- Test number
- 658831004380
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass330,581 km (+1)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 330,581 km
- Test number
- 175740893220
- NoteNear side front wish bone front bush has movement & requires replacement
- NoteOff side rear tyre poor condition
Fail330,580 km (+12,547)4 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 330,580 km
- Test number
- 159197483214
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteNear side front wish bone front bush has movement & requires replacement
- NoteOff side rear tyre poor condition
Pass318,033 km
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 318,033 km
- Test number
- 838446802324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail318,033 km (+13,203)8 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 318,033 km
- Test number
- 356243002391
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass304,830 km (+7)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 304,830 km
- Test number
- 586099491272
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Fail304,823 km15 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 304,823 km
- Test number
- 615421491205
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass283,787 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 283,787 miles
- Test number
- 814593419299
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail283,787 km2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 283,787 km
- Test number
- 313403019411
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass251,451 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 251,451 miles
- Test number
- 214810318235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass256,893 km
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 256,893 km
- Test number
- 101395697447
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail256,893 km3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,893 km
- Test number
- 862592897084
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteO/s/r light lens cracked
- NoteSurface rust on exhaust
Pass249,640 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 249,640 miles
- Test number
- 162093306127
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteFront numberplate cracked
- NoteOil leak
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Questions about T808 YBL
- Does T808 YBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T808 YBL is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T808 YBL?
- The MOT on T808 YBL is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T808 YBL done?
- T808 YBL was recorded at 464,189 km at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 11,023 km a year.
- Has T808 YBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T808 YBL has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T808 YBL 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 T808 YBL find?
- T808 YBL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill, and 1 more.
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