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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T817 OBLMOT history

T817 OBL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 177,527 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Nov 2026
Mileage
177,527 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,223 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T817 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
26 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T817 OBL was last recorded at 177,527 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 8,669 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 15 Jul 2015: 17,763 miles, lower than 111,454 miles on 25 Jul 2014.

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
168,858 miles · 31 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
8,669 miles
Average per year
6,223 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 177,527 miles
  • 2024 – 168,858 miles
  • 2023 – 163,605 miles
  • 2022 – 157,180 miles
  • 2021 – 153,805 miles
  • 2020 – 148,834 miles
  • 2019 – 143,525 miles
  • 2018 – 137,806 miles
  • 2017 – 133,160 miles
  • 2016 – 125,708 miles
  • 2015 – 17,763 miles
  • 2014 – 111,454 miles
  • 2013 – 107,188 miles
  • 2012 – 101,904 miles
  • 2011 – 93,322 miles
  • 2010 – 86,503 miles
  • 2009 – 79,304 miles
  • 2008 – 72,595 miles
  • 2007 – 64,699 miles
  • 2006 – 56,898 miles
  • 2005 – 51,214 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,527 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 20 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,527 miles (+8,669)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    177,527 miles
    Test number
    655432281732
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass168,858 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    168,858 miles
    Test number
    295248682002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail168,804 miles (+5,199)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,804 miles
    Test number
    828420640578
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass163,605 miles (+312)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    163,605 miles
    Test number
    990802452706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail163,293 miles (+6,113)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,293 miles
    Test number
    696642482960
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))

  6. Pass157,180 miles (+3,375)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    157,180 miles
    Test number
    582036059583
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass153,805 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    153,805 miles
    Test number
    998969913182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail153,805 miles (+4,971)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,805 miles
    Test number
    382951962304
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow crayon (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass148,834 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    148,834 miles
    Test number
    311747846454
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryFront of chassis corroded
    • AdvisorySmall cut in the nearside front tyre

  10. Fail148,827 miles (+5,302)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,827 miles
    Test number
    259073708265
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-lock braking system wheel speed sensor excessively damaged (1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear crossmembers corroded and holed,not in testable area.
    • AdvisoryFront chassis corroded and holed,not in testable area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  11. Pass143,525 miles (+5,719)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    143,525 miles
    Test number
    907861401833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ((chassis leg)) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ((chassis leg)) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear ((bumper bar corroded))

  12. Pass137,806 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    137,806 miles
    Test number
    318357899784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Fail137,806 miles (+4,646)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,806 miles
    Test number
    409290172691
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  14. Pass133,160 miles (+7,452)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    133,160 miles
    Test number
    597652593023
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass125,708 miles (+107,945)
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    125,708 miles
    Test number
    481593376495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass17,763 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    17,763 miles
    Test number
    589196795148
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail17,763 miles (-93,691)2 dangerous2 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    17,763 miles
    Test number
    197396995110
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  18. Fail111,454 miles2 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,454 miles
    Test number
    628586404252
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  19. Pass111,454 miles (+4,266)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    111,454 miles
    Test number
    655396204224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges

  20. Pass107,188 miles (+5,284)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    107,188 miles
    Test number
    306530093153
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteSlight play in both steering arms

  21. Pass101,904 miles (+336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    101,904 miles
    Test number
    539611502226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Fail101,568 miles (+8,246)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,568 miles
    Test number
    248712592455
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  23. Pass93,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    93,322 miles
    Test number
    828547681195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail93,322 miles (+6,819)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,322 miles
    Test number
    555697081161
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteExhaust a hole in the cat
    • NoteSlight play in offside front steering arm

  25. Pass86,503 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    86,503 miles
    Test number
    820829880139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail86,502 miles (+7,198)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,502 miles
    Test number
    664078180156
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  27. Pass79,304 miles (+6,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    79,304 miles
    Test number
    841294879110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass72,595 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    72,595 miles
    Test number
    401821098159
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Fail72,595 miles (+7,896)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,595 miles
    Test number
    812751298115
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  30. Pass64,699 miles (+7,801)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    64,699 miles
    Test number
    953111277198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass56,898 miles (+5,684)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    56,898 miles
    Test number
    272093996139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass51,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    51,214 miles
    Test number
    842561105226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T817 OBL

Does T817 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T817 OBL is valid until 9 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T817 OBL?
The MOT on T817 OBL is valid until 9 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T817 OBL done?
T817 OBL was recorded at 177,527 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 6,223 miles a year.
Has T817 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T817 OBL has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T817 OBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 15 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T817 OBL find?
T817 OBL passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; oil leak, but not excessive; rear lower integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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