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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T816 OBLMOT history

T816 OBL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 129,554 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,554 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,707 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T816 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T816 OBL was last recorded at 129,554 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 1,059 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
128,495 miles · 8 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,059 miles
Average per year
3,707 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,554 miles
  • 2025 – 128,495 miles
  • 2024 – 127,619 miles
  • 2023 – 126,366 miles
  • 2022 – 125,297 miles
  • 2021 – 124,081 miles
  • 2020 – 124,057 miles
  • 2019 – 122,062 miles
  • 2018 – 119,765 miles
  • 2017 – 115,485 miles
  • 2016 – 112,976 miles
  • 2015 – 109,001 miles
  • 2014 – 108,466 miles
  • 2013 – 103,217 miles
  • 2012 – 97,106 miles
  • 2011 – 89,845 miles
  • 2009 – 77,496 miles
  • 2008 – 70,946 miles
  • 2007 – 63,253 miles
  • 2006 – 54,952 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,554 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryCoolant stains on water housing on nearside of engine

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.

  • Hand brake lever button sticky

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Supplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Slight oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Nearside Rear tyre side walls perished/cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

31 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,554 miles (+1,059)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,554 miles
    Test number
    733630711436
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant stains on water housing on nearside of engine

  2. Pass128,495 miles (+876)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    128,495 miles
    Test number
    281612459675
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  3. Pass127,619 miles (+1,253)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    127,619 miles
    Test number
    520879295670
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both sides (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lens damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryCoolant stains on thermostat housing

  4. Pass126,366 miles (+1,069)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    126,366 miles
    Test number
    808150345671
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brale lever button sticky

  5. Pass125,297 miles (+1,216)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    125,297 miles
    Test number
    915733404736
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever button sticky

  6. Pass124,081 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    124,081 miles
    Test number
    419970542382
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever button sticky

  7. Fail124,081 miles (+24)2 dangerous4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,081 miles
    Test number
    253459893664
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyre side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre side wall 225/45/17 94w xl (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer side wall slightly damaged
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever button sticky

  8. Pass124,057 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    124,057 miles
    Test number
    716201614404
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side walls perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever button sticky

  9. Fail124,057 miles (+1,995)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,057 miles
    Test number
    945117883062
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side walls perished/cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryHand brake lever button sticky

  10. Pass122,062 miles (+2,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    122,062 miles
    Test number
    802002045878
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre outer side wall damaged
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySupplementary restraint system warning lamp does not illuminate (7.1.6 (a))

  11. Pass119,765 miles (+4,280)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    119,765 miles
    Test number
    221990274855
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  12. Pass115,485 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    115,485 miles
    Test number
    738281359318
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant stains on nearside front of engine
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  13. Fail115,480 miles (+2,504)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,480 miles
    Test number
    813585549242
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cords showing (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front and rear (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant stains on nearside front of engine
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  14. Pass112,976 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    112,976 miles
    Test number
    243024975992
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryFuel injector return pipes slightly moist

  15. Fail112,976 miles (+3,975)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,976 miles
    Test number
    788461880442
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush upper (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush outer (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear silencer slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryFuel injector return pipes slightly moist

  16. Pass109,001 miles (+535)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,001 miles
    Test number
    887438165099
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  17. Pass108,466 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    108,466 miles
    Test number
    139706064455

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail108,455 miles (+5,238)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,455 miles
    Test number
    425263164090
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing badly on inner edge

  19. Pass103,217 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    103,217 miles
    Test number
    248032373000
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail103,217 miles (+6,111)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,217 miles
    Test number
    979502673080
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass97,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,106 miles
    Test number
    196355472497

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail97,106 miles (+7,261)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,106 miles
    Test number
    499533072033
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass89,845 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    89,845 miles
    Test number
    779750661017
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail89,845 miles (+12,349)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,845 miles
    Test number
    287489251080
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass77,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    77,496 miles
    Test number
    133533849414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail77,496 miles (+6,550)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,496 miles
    Test number
    253013049083
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)

  27. Pass70,946 miles (+7,693)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    70,946 miles
    Test number
    913218158059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass63,253 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    63,253 miles
    Test number
    321639857035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail63,253 miles (+8,301)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,253 miles
    Test number
    822474857092
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  30. Pass54,952 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    54,952 miles
    Test number
    494360466013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail54,952 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,952 miles
    Test number
    110429756003
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T816 OBL

Does T816 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T816 OBL is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T816 OBL?
The MOT on T816 OBL is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T816 OBL done?
T816 OBL was recorded at 129,554 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,707 miles a year.
Has T816 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T816 OBL has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T816 OBL 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 T816 OBL find?
T816 OBL passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside rear outer tyre slightly damaged side wall; offside front outer tyre slightly damaged side wall; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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