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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T835 OBLMOT history

T835 OBL is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 251,778 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Oct 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 30 Sept 2025
Mileage
251,778 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2024
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,537 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T835 OBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T835 OBL was last recorded at 251,778 miles on 1 Oct 2024, 3,367 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,411 miles · 1 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
3,367 miles
Average per year
8,537 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 251,778 miles
  • 2023 – 248,411 miles
  • 2022 – 244,742 miles
  • 2021 – 233,744 miles
  • 2020 – 226,341 miles
  • 2019 – 218,538 miles
  • 2018 – 215,800 miles
  • 2017 – 211,350 miles
  • 2016 – 203,006 miles
  • 2015 – 201,684 miles
  • 2014 – 195,748 miles
  • 2013 – 188,716 miles
  • 2012 – 175,653 miles
  • 2011 – 167,187 miles
  • 2010 – 157,060 miles
  • 2009 – 141,322 miles
  • 2008 – 128,957 miles
  • 2007 – 110,475 miles
  • 2006 – 93,995 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,778 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 8 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,778 miles (+3,367)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    251,778 miles
    Test number
    986759437732
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass248,411 miles (+3,669)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    248,411 miles
    Test number
    801426300727
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass244,742 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    244,742 miles
    Test number
    527933877603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail244,738 miles (+10,994)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,738 miles
    Test number
    695629810295
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass233,744 miles (+7,403)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    233,744 miles
    Test number
    338317106831
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass226,341 miles (+7,803)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    226,341 miles
    Test number
    547769098465
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass218,538 miles (+2,738)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    218,538 miles
    Test number
    299731749582
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass215,800 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2019
    Odometer
    215,800 miles
    Test number
    944395402129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  9. Fail215,800 miles (+4,450)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,800 miles
    Test number
    819494720941
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  10. Pass211,350 miles (+8,344)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2018
    Odometer
    211,350 miles
    Test number
    877737665370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass203,006 miles (+1,322)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2017
    Odometer
    203,006 miles
    Test number
    668139838071
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leaks
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering arms

  12. Pass201,684 miles (+5,936)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    201,684 miles
    Test number
    675181935117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass195,748 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    195,748 miles
    Test number
    369196024176
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield adrift
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail195,748 miles (+7,032)1 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,748 miles
    Test number
    767616424100
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteExhaust heat shield adrift
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass188,716 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    188,716 miles
    Test number
    657933933130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail188,704 miles (+13,051)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,704 miles
    Test number
    167591723100
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  17. Pass175,653 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2013
    Odometer
    175,653 miles
    Test number
    366932232101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail175,630 miles (+8,443)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,630 miles
    Test number
    657429522136
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass167,187 miles (+10,127)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2012
    Odometer
    167,187 miles
    Test number
    968829921149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass157,060 miles (+15,738)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2011
    Odometer
    157,060 miles
    Test number
    650371110165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass141,322 miles (+12,365)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    141,322 miles
    Test number
    751543499012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass128,957 miles (+18,482)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2009
    Odometer
    128,957 miles
    Test number
    352792818139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass110,475 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    110,475 miles
    Test number
    221572727438
    • NoteCentre seat belt slow to retract
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  24. Fail110,475 miles (+16,480)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,475 miles
    Test number
    980562027131
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteCentre seat belt slow to retract
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass93,995 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    93,995 miles
    Test number
    790458796096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T835 OBL

Does T835 OBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T835 OBL expired on 30 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T835 OBL?
The MOT on T835 OBL expired on 30 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T835 OBL done?
T835 OBL was recorded at 251,778 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2024, an average of 8,537 miles a year.
Has T835 OBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T835 OBL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T835 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 T835 OBL find?
T835 OBL passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 5 more.

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