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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T823 OBLMOT history

T823 OBL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 205,182 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
205,182 mi
At MOT on 13 Feb 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,659 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T823 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
26 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T823 OBL was last recorded at 205,182 miles on 13 Feb 2026, 6,639 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,543 miles · 18 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,639 miles
Average per year
6,659 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,182 miles
  • 2025 – 198,543 miles
  • 2024 – 189,321 miles
  • 2022 – 178,909 miles
  • 2021 – 167,807 miles
  • 2020 – 161,590 miles
  • 2019 – 154,754 miles
  • 2018 – 150,712 miles
  • 2017 – 146,078 miles
  • 2016 – 140,863 miles
  • 2015 – 138,632 miles
  • 2014 – 129,005 miles
  • 2012 – 120,005 miles
  • 2011 – 111,255 miles
  • 2010 – 100,816 miles
  • 2009 – 91,696 miles
  • 2008 – 86,259 miles
  • 2007 – 82,283 miles
  • 2006 – 74,834 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,182 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 18 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,182 miles (+6,639)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    205,182 miles
    Test number
    499421675881
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass198,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    198,543 miles
    Test number
    218899049222
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail198,543 miles (+9,222)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,543 miles
    Test number
    385804919083
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass189,321 miles (+10,412)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    189,321 miles
    Test number
    975142265959
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass178,909 miles (+62)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    178,909 miles
    Test number
    574339349885
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail178,847 miles (+11,040)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,847 miles
    Test number
    217398033938
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass167,807 miles (+6,217)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    167,807 miles
    Test number
    847610420671
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust shield loose but not likely to fall
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear crossmember, outside of prescribed areas (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Pass161,590 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    161,590 miles
    Test number
    369536911504
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  9. Fail161,512 miles (+6,758)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,512 miles
    Test number
    136544785018
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass154,754 miles (+4,042)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    154,754 miles
    Test number
    970249879795
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryLow fuel warning lamp on

  11. Pass150,712 miles (+4,634)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    150,712 miles
    Test number
    417753461051
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass146,078 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    146,078 miles
    Test number
    792711374412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  13. Fail146,078 miles (+5,215)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,078 miles
    Test number
    382607080978
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  14. Pass140,863 miles (+2,231)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    140,863 miles
    Test number
    240136916596
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass138,632 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    138,632 miles
    Test number
    949366354333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking slightly on tread
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake back plates corroding slightly

  16. Fail138,632 miles (+9,627)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,632 miles
    Test number
    243038344609
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in inner rack joint
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blades splitting slightly at end
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre tread cracking slightly
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre cracking slightly on tread
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake back plates corroding slightly

  17. Pass129,005 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    129,005 miles
    Test number
    859880054180
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  18. Fail129,005 miles (+9,000)1 dangerous11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,005 miles
    Test number
    667898044127
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  19. Fail120,005 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,005 miles
    Test number
    467858122324
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  20. Pass120,005 miles (+8,750)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    120,005 miles
    Test number
    918728422317
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  21. Fail111,255 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,255 miles
    Test number
    668781421382
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight damage on nearside door mirror , but functional

  22. Pass111,255 miles (+10,439)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    111,255 miles
    Test number
    759611921342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteSlight damage on nearside door mirror , but functional

  23. Pass100,816 miles (+9,120)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    100,816 miles
    Test number
    830513250296
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside door mirror slightly damaged

  24. Pass91,696 miles (+5,437)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    91,696 miles
    Test number
    973294149291

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass86,259 miles (+3,976)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    86,259 miles
    Test number
    962420248276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass82,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    82,283 miles
    Test number
    842043057285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. FailMileage not read7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    730819547233
    • FailureFront All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Fail74,834 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,834 miles
    Test number
    520179196163
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  29. Pass74,834 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    74,834 miles
    Test number
    934019596116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T823 OBL

Does T823 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T823 OBL is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T823 OBL?
The MOT on T823 OBL is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T823 OBL done?
T823 OBL was recorded at 205,182 miles at its MOT on 13 Feb 2026, an average of 6,659 miles a year.
Has T823 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T823 OBL has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T823 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 T823 OBL find?
T823 OBL passed its latest MOT on 13 Feb 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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