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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T820 MVRMOT history

T820 MVR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 160,701 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Mar 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 7 Aug 2023
Mileage
160,701 mi
At MOT on 22 Mar 2024
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,902 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T820 MVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Mar 2024 (Fail)

Mileage history

T820 MVR was last recorded at 160,701 miles on 22 Mar 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 Mar 2022: 160,241 miles, lower than 177,000 miles on 25 Mar 2021.
  • 22 Mar 2024: 160,701 miles, lower than 160,725 miles on 8 Aug 2022.

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
160,725 miles · 8 Aug 2022
Average per year
3,902 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 160,701 miles
  • 2022 – 160,725 miles
  • 2021 – 177,000 miles
  • 2019 – 156,925 miles
  • 2018 – 155,768 miles
  • 2017 – 154,936 miles
  • 2016 – 152,280 miles
  • 2015 – 148,364 miles
  • 2014 – 144,647 miles
  • 2013 – 140,222 miles
  • 2011 – 136,122 miles
  • 2010 – 129,015 miles
  • 2009 – 118,802 miles
  • 2008 – 112,526 miles
  • 2007 – 103,835 miles
  • 2006 – 92,520 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail160,701 miles
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on inner and outer sills
  • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail160,701 miles (-24)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,701 miles
    Test number
    634794851645
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion forming on inner and outer sills
    • AdvisoryRear springs corroded

  2. Pass160,725 miles (+484)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    160,725 miles
    Test number
    417456897056
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail160,241 miles (-16,759)7 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,241 miles
    Test number
    785162178186
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass177,000 miles (+20,075)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    177,000 miles
    Test number
    144611519233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass156,925 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    156,925 miles
    Test number
    911495188725
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail156,925 miles (+1,157)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,925 miles
    Test number
    809919648789
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass155,768 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    155,768 miles
    Test number
    229079389188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering rod has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded

  8. Fail155,768 miles (+832)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,768 miles
    Test number
    268366053845
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner steering rod has slight movement
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded

  9. Pass154,936 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    154,936 miles
    Test number
    617435897833
    • AdvisoryFront inner wheel arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront rear wishbone bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded slightly

  10. Fail154,936 miles (+2,656)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,936 miles
    Test number
    335726982083
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront inner wheel arches slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront rear wishbone bushes slightly perished
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs corroded slightly

  11. Pass152,280 miles (+3,916)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    152,280 miles
    Test number
    717315048730
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Fail148,364 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,364 miles
    Test number
    785263005150
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play in both inner steering rack joints(rack ends)

  13. Pass148,364 miles (+3,717)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    148,364 miles
    Test number
    917053805170
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play in both inner steering rack joints(rack ends)

  14. Pass144,647 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    144,647 miles
    Test number
    115041204187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass140,222 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    140,222 miles
    Test number
    867928653053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail140,222 miles (+4,100)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,222 miles
    Test number
    469957053053
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  17. Pass136,122 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    136,122 miles
    Test number
    755620481246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail136,117 miles (+7,102)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,117 miles
    Test number
    237909271228
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  19. Pass129,015 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    129,015 miles
    Test number
    853845920255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail129,015 miles (+10,213)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,015 miles
    Test number
    700345920297
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators missing (1.4.A.2b)

  21. Pass118,802 miles (+6,276)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    118,802 miles
    Test number
    900925799112
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  22. Fail112,526 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,526 miles
    Test number
    382535728478
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass112,526 miles (+8,691)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    112,526 miles
    Test number
    844475628206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass103,835 miles (+11,315)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    103,835 miles
    Test number
    981857757272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,520 miles (+36)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    92,520 miles
    Test number
    823682276295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail92,484 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,484 miles
    Test number
    563640176282
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T820 MVR

Does T820 MVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T820 MVR expired on 7 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T820 MVR?
The MOT on T820 MVR expired on 7 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T820 MVR done?
T820 MVR was recorded at 160,701 miles at its MOT on 22 Mar 2024, an average of 3,902 miles a year.
Has T820 MVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T820 MVR has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T820 MVR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 28 Mar 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T820 MVR find?
T820 MVR failed its latest MOT on 22 Mar 2024 with 4 major defects and 3 advisories: nearside front brake hose excessively chafed; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sills; offside front brake hose excessively chafed, and 4 more.

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