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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T836 GMOMOT history

T836 GMO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 35 MOT tests, with 241,525 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
241,525 mi
At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
MOT tests
35
20 passed · 15 failed
Per year
7,822 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T836 GMO
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
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T836 GMO was last recorded at 241,525 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,522 miles · 14 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,822 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 241,525 miles
  • 2025 – 233,435 miles
  • 2024 – 224,379 miles
  • 2023 – 213,345 miles
  • 2022 – 202,479 miles
  • 2021 – 190,980 miles
  • 2019 – 177,735 miles
  • 2018 – 167,473 miles
  • 2017 – 157,938 miles
  • 2016 – 154,680 miles
  • 2015 – 153,591 miles
  • 2014 – 149,766 miles
  • 2013 – 143,729 miles
  • 2012 – 136,219 miles
  • 2011 – 129,030 miles
  • 2010 – 124,290 miles
  • 2009 – 115,860 miles
  • 2008 – 108,762 miles
  • 2007 – 95,550 miles
  • 2006 – 87,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass241,525 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

35 tests since 19 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass241,525 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    241,525 miles
    Test number
    478062334542
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail241,522 miles (+8,087)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,522 miles
    Test number
    818880957161
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass233,435 miles (+9,056)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    233,435 miles
    Test number
    690233575343

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass224,379 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    224,379 miles
    Test number
    929946735624

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail224,377 miles (+11,032)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,377 miles
    Test number
    747457299882
    • MajorCentral Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass213,345 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    213,345 miles
    Test number
    735635378223
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Fail213,344 miles (+10,865)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,344 miles
    Test number
    303967981266
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass202,479 miles (+2)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    202,479 miles
    Test number
    917725289376
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail202,477 miles (+11,497)2 dangerous1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,477 miles
    Test number
    169397375369
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass190,980 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    190,980 miles
    Test number
    124698635538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail190,978 miles (+13,243)1 dangerous8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,978 miles
    Test number
    785686438481
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Hydraulic brake cylinder operating mechanism has excessive travel brake pedal travel (1.1.16 (e) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm back inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bottom arm front inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass177,735 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    177,735 miles
    Test number
    290906973551
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF MARKED WITH CHALK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Fail177,735 miles (+10,262)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,735 miles
    Test number
    231776581127
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material NSF/OSF (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing NSF/OSF MARKED WITH CHALK (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  14. Pass167,473 miles (+124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    167,473 miles
    Test number
    138839521606
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  15. Fail167,349 miles (+9,411)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,349 miles
    Test number
    416719550536
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  16. Pass157,938 miles (+3,258)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    157,938 miles
    Test number
    157763709739

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass154,680 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    154,680 miles
    Test number
    731532000096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail154,680 miles (+1,089)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,680 miles
    Test number
    106808311585
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  19. Pass153,591 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    153,591 miles
    Test number
    549358835194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail153,591 miles (+3,825)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,591 miles
    Test number
    406728535174
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  21. Pass149,766 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    149,766 miles
    Test number
    359019244188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen out of the swept area.

  22. Fail149,766 miles (+6,037)7 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,766 miles
    Test number
    308098044181
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) insecure (1.1.A.3a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteDamage to windscreen out of the swept area.

  23. Pass143,729 miles (+7,510)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    143,729 miles
    Test number
    818959013259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass136,219 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    136,219 miles
    Test number
    817361022295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail136,200 miles (+7,170)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,200 miles
    Test number
    659236712232
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass129,030 miles (+4,740)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    129,030 miles
    Test number
    299533201293
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass124,290 miles (+23)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    124,290 miles
    Test number
    333967110496
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail124,267 miles (+8,407)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,267 miles
    Test number
    364176710290
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass115,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    115,860 miles
    Test number
    383406119263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail115,860 miles (+7,098)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,860 miles
    Test number
    713686919222
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  31. Fail108,762 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,762 miles
    Test number
    503934108203
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  32. Pass108,762 miles (+13,212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    108,762 miles
    Test number
    534914508218
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  33. Fail95,550 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,550 miles
    Test number
    260040807175
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  34. Pass95,550 miles (+8,469)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    95,550 miles
    Test number
    732930107174
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  35. Pass87,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    87,081 miles
    Test number
    363099406196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T836 GMO

Does T836 GMO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T836 GMO is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T836 GMO?
The MOT on T836 GMO is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T836 GMO done?
T836 GMO was recorded at 241,525 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 7,822 miles a year.
Has T836 GMO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T836 GMO has failed 15 of its 35 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T836 GMO 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 T836 GMO find?
T836 GMO passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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