Volkswagen Transporter
Silver and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T818 OBLMOT history
T818 OBL is a silver and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 87,817 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 87,817 mi
- At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 3,194 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T818 OBL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver and Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 10 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T818 OBL was last recorded at 87,817 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 3 Apr 2017: 30,789 miles, lower than 292,267 miles on 30 Mar 2016.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 87,817 miles · 7 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,194 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 87,817 miles
- 2025 – 78,996 miles
- 2024 – 70,379 miles
- 2023 – 63,779 miles
- 2022 – 56,858 miles
- 2021 – 49,991 miles
- 2020 – 45,948 miles
- 2019 – 40,465 miles
- 2018 – 35,588 miles
- 2017 – 30,789 miles
- 2016 – 292,267 miles
- 2013 – 28,536 miles
- 2012 – 28,483 miles
- 2011 – 28,389 miles
- 2010 – 28,130 miles
- 2009 – 27,066 miles
- 2008 – 26,043 miles
- 2007 – 24,845 miles
- 2006 – 23,481 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass87,817 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2018
Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Central Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Headlamp insecure
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass87,817 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 87,817 miles
- Test number
- 863498454768
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail87,817 miles (+8,821)4 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,817 miles
- Test number
- 628057792589
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases holed (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass78,996 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 78,996 miles
- Test number
- 380035040348
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail78,996 miles (+8,617)1 major1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,996 miles
- Test number
- 583228742120
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCentral Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass70,379 miles (+130)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 70,379 miles
- Test number
- 669703269093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail70,249 miles (+6,470)4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,249 miles
- Test number
- 642659419695
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass63,779 miles (+6,921)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 63,779 miles
- Test number
- 899202972286
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
Pass56,858 miles (+124)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 56,858 miles
- Test number
- 246807382006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail56,734 miles (+6,743)4 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,734 miles
- Test number
- 232583134360
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Valve stem slightly damaged Perished (5.2.3 (j))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass49,991 miles (+4,043)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 49,991 miles
- Test number
- 231716054526
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass45,948 miles (+5,483)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2021
- Odometer
- 45,948 miles
- Test number
- 746282209842
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged on all 4 wheels (5.2.3 (j))
Pass40,465 miles (+4,877)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2020
- Odometer
- 40,465 miles
- Test number
- 920229220853
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass35,588 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 35,588 miles
- Test number
- 674902346649
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail35,588 miles (+4,799)1 failure2 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 35,588 miles
- Test number
- 966841752103
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre deteriorated
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre deteriorated
Pass30,789 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 30,789 miles
- Test number
- 559113507370
- AdvisoryFront both sides tyres cracked but not deep enough to see the cord
- AdvisoryRear both sides tyres cracked but not deep enough to see the cord
- AdvisoryRear diff slightly oil leak
Fail30,789 miles (-261,478)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 30,789 miles
- Test number
- 967172205179
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- AdvisoryFront both sides tyres cracked but not deep enough to see the cord
- AdvisoryRear both sides tyres cracked but not deep enough to see the cord
- AdvisoryRear diff slightly oil leak
Pass292,267 miles (+263,036)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 292,267 miles
- Test number
- 546301898974
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread perished
- AdvisoryO/s/f and both rear tyre treads slightly perished
Fail29,231 miles (+695)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 29,231 miles
- Test number
- 738788116609
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread perished
- AdvisoryO/s/f and both rear tyre treads slightly perished
Pass28,536 miles (+53)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2014
- Odometer
- 28,536 miles
- Test number
- 658112343168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,483 miles (+94)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2013
- Odometer
- 28,483 miles
- Test number
- 256684142174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,389 miles (+259)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2012
- Odometer
- 28,389 miles
- Test number
- 766887741167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass28,130 miles (+1,064)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 28,130 miles
- Test number
- 611860170037
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass27,066 miles (+1,023)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 27,066 miles
- Test number
- 912588749050
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass26,043 miles (+1,198)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 26,043 miles
- Test number
- 440466848040
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass24,845 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 24,845 miles
- Test number
- 640349157092
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail24,845 miles (+1,364)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 24,845 miles
- Test number
- 831283857063
- FailureOffside Seat belt damaged sufficient to obstruct correct operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass23,481 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 23,481 miles
- Test number
- 874068046089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T818 OBL
- Does T818 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T818 OBL is valid until 9 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T818 OBL?
- The MOT on T818 OBL is valid until 9 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T818 OBL done?
- T818 OBL was recorded at 87,817 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,194 miles a year.
- Has T818 OBL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T818 OBL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T818 OBL ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T818 OBL find?
- T818 OBL passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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