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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T829 MVRMOT history

T829 MVR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 175,560 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Mar 2027
Mileage
175,560 mi
At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,846 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T829 MVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
28 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T829 MVR was last recorded at 175,560 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 1,582 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,978 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,582 miles
Average per year
5,846 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,560 miles
  • 2025 – 173,978 miles
  • 2024 – 171,378 miles
  • 2023 – 168,296 miles
  • 2022 – 161,649 miles
  • 2021 – 153,545 miles
  • 2020 – 144,131 miles
  • 2019 – 135,232 miles
  • 2018 – 127,341 miles
  • 2017 – 115,632 miles
  • 2016 – 104,409 miles
  • 2015 – 93,682 miles
  • 2014 – 86,192 miles
  • 2013 – 83,011 miles
  • 2012 – 77,018 miles
  • 2011 – 76,527 miles
  • 2009 – 75,363 miles
  • 2008 – 73,803 miles
  • 2007 – 68,746 miles
  • 2006 – 61,830 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,560 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Bonnet catch faulty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Slight play at front hubs possibly rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Headlamp insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,560 miles (+1,582)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    175,560 miles
    Test number
    731017423563
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass173,978 miles (+2,600)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    173,978 miles
    Test number
    475401658918
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  3. Pass171,378 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    171,378 miles
    Test number
    492967094851
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s fr hub

  4. Fail171,376 miles (+3,080)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,376 miles
    Test number
    216474183305
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight play n/s fr hub

  5. Pass168,296 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,296 miles
    Test number
    995464023231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail168,296 miles (+6,647)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,296 miles
    Test number
    713006817975
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass161,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    161,649 miles
    Test number
    633096876907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail161,647 miles (+8,102)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,647 miles
    Test number
    426475550765
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass153,545 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    153,545 miles
    Test number
    592949848956
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch faulty
    • AdvisorySlight play at front hubs possibly rack

  10. Fail153,541 miles (+9,410)6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,541 miles
    Test number
    390762127946
    • MajorBrake performance not tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded centre fr to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBonnet catch faulty
    • AdvisorySlight play at front hubs possibly rack

  11. Pass144,131 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    144,131 miles
    Test number
    610981384462
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay at n/s hub

  12. Fail144,131 miles (+8,899)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,131 miles
    Test number
    828243261899
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay at n/s hub

  13. Pass135,232 miles (+7,891)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    135,232 miles
    Test number
    533943325357
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass127,341 miles (+11,709)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    127,341 miles
    Test number
    311156600928
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass115,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    115,632 miles
    Test number
    804575967029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail115,630 miles (+11,221)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,630 miles
    Test number
    639388087671
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Pass104,409 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    104,409 miles
    Test number
    902860939169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail104,408 miles (+10,726)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,408 miles
    Test number
    104740156729
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  19. Pass93,682 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    93,682 miles
    Test number
    976424215039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail93,681 miles (+7,489)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,681 miles
    Test number
    727814815041
    • FailureOffside Front Steering pivot point has excessive play (2.2.B.1g)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass86,192 miles (+3,181)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    86,192 miles
    Test number
    747817224040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass83,011 miles (+5,993)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    83,011 miles
    Test number
    528193023144
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  23. Fail77,018 miles4 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,018 miles
    Test number
    145055802109
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge.

  24. Pass77,018 miles (+491)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    77,018 miles
    Test number
    738035802118
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on the inner edge.

  25. Pass76,527 miles (+1,164)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    76,527 miles
    Test number
    717946351036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Pass75,363 miles (+11)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    75,363 miles
    Test number
    461645479211
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  27. Fail75,352 miles (+1,549)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,352 miles
    Test number
    602054579231
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)

  28. Pass73,803 miles (+5,057)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    73,803 miles
    Test number
    224297258258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass68,746 miles (+6,916)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    68,746 miles
    Test number
    830299967294

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass61,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    61,830 miles
    Test number
    914820376262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T829 MVR

Does T829 MVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T829 MVR is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T829 MVR?
The MOT on T829 MVR is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T829 MVR done?
T829 MVR was recorded at 175,560 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 5,846 miles a year.
Has T829 MVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T829 MVR has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on T829 MVR 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 T829 MVR find?
T829 MVR passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive.

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