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Volkswagen Transporter

Green and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T81 OWGMOT history

T81 OWG is a green and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 158,251 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Jul 2024
Mileage
158,251 mi
At MOT on 12 Jun 2023
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,568 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T81 OWG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
12 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T81 OWG was last recorded at 158,251 miles on 12 Jun 2023, 4,214 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
154,037 miles · 2 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
4,214 miles
Average per year
4,568 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 158,251 miles
  • 2022 – 154,037 miles
  • 2021 – 147,497 miles
  • 2019 – 143,118 miles
  • 2018 – 132,420 miles
  • 2017 – 130,938 miles
  • 2016 – 126,168 miles
  • 2015 – 121,341 miles
  • 2014 – 117,581 miles
  • 2013 – 113,309 miles
  • 2012 – 110,642 miles
  • 2010 – 104,706 miles
  • 2009 – 96,516 miles
  • 2008 – 88,883 miles
  • 2007 – 83,376 miles
  • 2006 – 79,338 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,251 miles
  • AdvisoryBoth front link bar bushesRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryBrake hose security around fuel tankRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Rear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008

  • Nearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

27 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,251 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    158,251 miles
    Test number
    757048382044
    • AdvisoryBoth front link bar bushes
    • AdvisoryBrake hose security around fuel tank

  2. FailMileage not read2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    451476774861
    • MajorFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front link bar bushes
    • AdvisoryBrake hose security around fuel tank

  3. Pass154,037 miles (+6,540)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    154,037 miles
    Test number
    540439271825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass147,497 miles (+4,379)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    147,497 miles
    Test number
    935570013265
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass143,118 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    143,118 miles
    Test number
    551269814342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail143,117 miles (+1,708)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,117 miles
    Test number
    174572544296
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass141,409 miles (+8,989)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    141,409 miles
    Test number
    365609948439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass132,420 miles (+1,482)16 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    132,420 miles
    Test number
    871882035192
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryChild seats fitted
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield needs attention
    • AdvisoryExhaust showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryFront brake back plates showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front inner steering rack tie bar ends showing wear
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/f chassis showing corrosion
    • AdvisoryRear seat needs attention
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes showing deterioration
    • AdvisoryUnder shield

  9. Pass130,938 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    130,938 miles
    Test number
    909701285070
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Fail130,938 miles (+4,770)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,938 miles
    Test number
    335291254554
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass126,168 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    126,168 miles
    Test number
    323456851856
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail126,167 miles (+4,826)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,167 miles
    Test number
    471270886225
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  13. Pass121,341 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,341 miles
    Test number
    298629165077
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  14. Fail121,341 miles (+3,760)2 dangerous3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,341 miles
    Test number
    187269165012
    • DangerousBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteN/s/front disc corroded

  15. Pass117,581 miles (+4,272)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    117,581 miles
    Test number
    698904624064
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  16. Pass113,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    113,309 miles
    Test number
    737183423077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail113,307 miles (+2,665)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,307 miles
    Test number
    607403623014
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass110,642 miles (+5,936)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    110,642 miles
    Test number
    988260012060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    104,706 miles
    Test number
    824124630334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail104,706 miles (+8,190)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,706 miles
    Test number
    954313530359
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass96,516 miles (+3,239)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    96,516 miles
    Test number
    501775029349
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)

  22. Pass93,277 miles (+4,394)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    93,277 miles
    Test number
    811083569096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass88,883 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    88,883 miles
    Test number
    582926988069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  24. Fail88,883 miles (+5,507)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,883 miles
    Test number
    522005988029
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass83,376 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    83,376 miles
    Test number
    590356967099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,376 miles (+4,038)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,376 miles
    Test number
    152465967430
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass79,338 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    79,338 miles
    Test number
    241592866030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T81 OWG

Does T81 OWG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T81 OWG expired on 4 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T81 OWG?
The MOT on T81 OWG expired on 4 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T81 OWG done?
T81 OWG was recorded at 158,251 miles at its MOT on 12 Jun 2023, an average of 4,568 miles a year.
Has T81 OWG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T81 OWG has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T81 OWG 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 T81 OWG find?
T81 OWG passed its latest MOT on 12 Jun 2023 with 2 advisories: both front link bar bushes; brake hose security around fuel tank.

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