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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T820 POMMOT history

T820 POM is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 196,361 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
196,361 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,782 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T820 POM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T820 POM was last recorded at 196,361 miles on 20 May 2026, 702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Mar 2016: 170,224 miles, lower than 182,276 miles on 29 May 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
195,659 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
702 miles
Average per year
3,782 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 196,361 miles
  • 2025 – 195,659 miles
  • 2023 – 193,525 miles
  • 2022 – 191,183 miles
  • 2021 – 190,612 miles
  • 2020 – 187,149 miles
  • 2019 – 185,997 miles
  • 2018 – 183,548 miles
  • 2017 – 182,058 miles
  • 2016 – 170,230 miles
  • 2014 – 182,276 miles
  • 2013 – 182,272 miles
  • 2012 – 182,271 miles
  • 2011 – 182,268 miles
  • 2010 – 180,986 miles
  • 2009 – 175,528 miles
  • 2008 – 162,759 miles
  • 2007 – 145,497 miles
  • 2005 – 118,705 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass196,361 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor7 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear fog lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

32 tests since 7 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass196,361 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    196,361 miles
    Test number
    374760623778
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail196,361 miles (+702)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,361 miles
    Test number
    398902806214
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass195,659 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    195,659 miles
    Test number
    536735511365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail195,659 miles (+2,134)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,659 miles
    Test number
    458654635976
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass193,525 miles (+2,342)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    193,525 miles
    Test number
    719803595412
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass191,183 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    191,183 miles
    Test number
    409176538638
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail191,181 miles (+569)1 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,181 miles
    Test number
    910080892737
    • DangerousFluid leaking continuously posing a serious risk to road safety Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror missing (3.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass190,612 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    190,612 miles
    Test number
    822318459073
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Fail190,612 miles (+3,463)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,612 miles
    Test number
    907130571887
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass187,149 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    187,149 miles
    Test number
    576355452523
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Fail187,148 miles (+1,151)1 dangerous10 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,148 miles
    Test number
    145157770133
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass185,997 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    185,997 miles
    Test number
    599010097507

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail185,997 miles (+2,449)6 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,997 miles
    Test number
    784343252192
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorIndicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))

  14. Pass183,548 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    183,548 miles
    Test number
    798327723699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass182,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    182,058 miles
    Test number
    433159940411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail182,058 miles (+11,828)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,058 miles
    Test number
    557139368236
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  17. Pass170,230 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    170,230 miles
    Test number
    991599626453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to vehicle
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  18. Fail170,224 miles (-12,052)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,224 miles
    Test number
    766151276425
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously obscured affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' items on mirror (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass182,276 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    182,276 miles
    Test number
    335809544153
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass182,272 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    182,272 miles
    Test number
    666362563113
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeat shield insecure on exhaust at front

  21. Fail182,272 miles (+1)1 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,272 miles
    Test number
    237157153402
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeat shield insecure on exhaust at front

  22. Pass182,271 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    182,271 miles
    Test number
    365658462117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass182,268 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    182,268 miles
    Test number
    258853051175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail182,268 miles (+1,282)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,268 miles
    Test number
    825412451156
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  25. Pass180,986 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    180,986 miles
    Test number
    731828760161

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail180,968 miles (+5,440)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,968 miles
    Test number
    712002560119
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass175,528 miles (+12,769)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    175,528 miles
    Test number
    211042749442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteN/s inner steering rack tie rod has slight play
    • NoteO/s steering rack inner tie rod end has slight play

  28. Fail162,759 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,759 miles
    Test number
    203313848466
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  29. Pass162,759 miles (+17,262)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    162,759 miles
    Test number
    944183748112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass145,497 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2008
    Odometer
    145,497 miles
    Test number
    244114037152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail145,483 miles (+26,778)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,483 miles
    Test number
    972181837136
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  32. Pass118,705 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    118,705 miles
    Test number
    594451315371
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

Questions about T820 POM

Does T820 POM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T820 POM is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T820 POM?
The MOT on T820 POM is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T820 POM done?
T820 POM was recorded at 196,361 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 3,782 miles a year.
Has T820 POM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T820 POM has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T820 POM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Mar 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T820 POM find?
T820 POM passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced under body; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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