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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T821 OBLMOT history

T821 OBL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 99,529 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Feb 2027
Mileage
99,529 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,490 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T821 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T821 OBL was last recorded at 99,529 miles on 11 Feb 2026, 1,665 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
97,864 miles · 21 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,665 miles
Average per year
3,490 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 99,529 miles
  • 2025 – 97,864 miles
  • 2024 – 95,393 miles
  • 2023 – 88,707 miles
  • 2022 – 85,306 miles
  • 2021 – 82,287 miles
  • 2020 – 79,291 miles
  • 2019 – 75,856 miles
  • 2018 – 72,753 miles
  • 2017 – 69,755 miles
  • 2016 – 66,765 miles
  • 2015 – 63,984 miles
  • 2014 – 60,445 miles
  • 2013 – 57,282 miles
  • 2012 – 54,711 miles
  • 2011 – 51,326 miles
  • 2010 – 46,529 miles
  • 2009 – 42,665 miles
  • 2008 – 38,183 miles
  • 2007 – 33,907 miles
  • 2006 – 29,757 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass99,529 miles
  • AdvisoryCorrosion hole in nearside rear side step
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sills (7.1.1 (a) (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.

  • Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes perishing

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Both front brake hoses starting to perish

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on pipe near back of tank on chassis

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts badly perishing in treads and sidewalls

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass99,529 miles (+1,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    99,529 miles
    Test number
    241548007825
    • AdvisoryCorrosion hole in nearside rear side step
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass97,864 miles (+2,471)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    97,864 miles
    Test number
    139654287584
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass95,393 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    95,393 miles
    Test number
    968127055993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on pipe near back of tank on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Fail95,390 miles (+6,683)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,390 miles
    Test number
    190579659847
    • MajorAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front upper bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorAnti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both front d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both side front perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corrosion on pipe near back of tank on chassis (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged perishing (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

  5. Pass88,707 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    88,707 miles
    Test number
    988560818559
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

  6. Fail88,706 miles (+3,400)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,706 miles
    Test number
    165837916493
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to hose on arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged mirror glass cracked (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass85,306 miles (+3,019)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    85,306 miles
    Test number
    387961132080
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt boot perishing (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe corroded near tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on arm corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both front lower bushes perishing (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass82,287 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    82,287 miles
    Test number
    755772955545
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts badly perishing in treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Fail82,280 miles (+2,989)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,280 miles
    Test number
    613281931017
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt inner boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt boot split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt outer boot split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both fronts badly perishing in treads and sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass79,291 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    79,291 miles
    Test number
    804133652345
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on side walls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on in to holes in rear valance behind bumper

  11. Fail79,284 miles (+3,428)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,284 miles
    Test number
    940568238674
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer boot perishing (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both fronts perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing on side walls and in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on in to holes in rear valance behind bumper

  12. Pass75,856 miles (+3,103)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    75,856 miles
    Test number
    399214912411
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front hoses perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated front lower arm hose perishing (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on rear lower arm to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass72,753 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    72,753 miles
    Test number
    358884972419
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Fail72,748 miles (+2,993)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,748 miles
    Test number
    940275908712
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both front perished (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass69,755 miles (+2,990)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    69,755 miles
    Test number
    699384596711
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses starting to perish
    • AdvisorySmall split in tail silencer of exhaust

  16. Pass66,765 miles (+9)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    66,765 miles
    Test number
    176906927977
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses starting to perish

  17. Fail66,756 miles (+2,772)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,756 miles
    Test number
    265055663570
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting right hand rear panel behind bumper on right hand side (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses starting to perish

  18. Pass63,984 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    63,984 miles
    Test number
    116400135416
    • NoteFront brake hoses slightly perished
    • NoteSigns of corrosion on right hand rear panel near to tow bar

  19. Fail63,979 miles (+3,534)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,979 miles
    Test number
    567260435020
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront brake hoses slightly perished
    • NoteSigns of corrosion on right hand rear panel near to tow bar

  20. Pass60,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    60,445 miles
    Test number
    139042444061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail60,445 miles (+3,163)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,445 miles
    Test number
    748811644049
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  22. Pass57,282 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    57,282 miles
    Test number
    637682633097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail57,279 miles (+2,568)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,279 miles
    Test number
    758402633019
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass54,711 miles (+50)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    54,711 miles
    Test number
    129467942400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail54,661 miles (+3,335)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,661 miles
    Test number
    188339332026
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass51,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    51,326 miles
    Test number
    315143831049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail51,326 miles (+4,797)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,326 miles
    Test number
    349463931075
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass46,529 miles (+3,864)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,529 miles
    Test number
    561798810052
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish
    • NoteSlight blow on exhaust front pipe and centre clamp almost broken
    • NoteDamage on R/H rear indicator lens

  29. Pass42,665 miles (+4,482)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    42,665 miles
    Test number
    232049329002
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront tyres starting to perish
    • NoteRight rear indicator lens cracked

  30. Pass38,183 miles (+4,276)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    38,183 miles
    Test number
    283529328019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass33,907 miles (+4,150)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    33,907 miles
    Test number
    884816837072
    • NoteBoth front tyres slightly perished
    • NoteSlight imbalance on front & rear footbrake
    • NoteSlight leak from o/s/r shock absorber
    • NoteSlight wear in both front anti roll bar top link bushes

  32. Pass29,757 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    29,757 miles
    Test number
    731005046015
    • NoteAll four tyres perished

Questions about T821 OBL

Does T821 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T821 OBL is valid until 20 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T821 OBL?
The MOT on T821 OBL is valid until 20 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T821 OBL done?
T821 OBL was recorded at 99,529 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2026, an average of 3,490 miles a year.
Has T821 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T821 OBL has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T821 OBL 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 T821 OBL find?
T821 OBL passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: corrosion hole in nearside rear side step; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mounting point; seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front sills.

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