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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T842 NWLMOT history

T842 NWL is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 9 of 12 MOT tests, with 208,294 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Mar 2027
Mileage
208,294 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
9 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T842 NWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T842 NWL was last recorded at 208,294 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 5,166 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,128 miles · 20 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,166 miles
Average per year
3,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,294 miles
  • 2025 – 203,128 miles
  • 2024 – 195,860 miles
  • 2023 – 190,175 miles
  • 2021 – 178,167 miles
  • 2020 – 174,879 miles
  • 2019 – 173,967 miles
  • 2018 – 173,417 miles
  • 2017 – 173,417 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,294 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Show plates fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 31 May 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,294 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    208,294 miles
    Test number
    673189919733
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail208,294 miles (+5,166)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,294 miles
    Test number
    413615382539
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDriver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass203,128 miles (+7,268)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    203,128 miles
    Test number
    123939922798
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Diesel (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass195,860 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    195,860 miles
    Test number
    429982347420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail195,847 miles (+5,672)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,847 miles
    Test number
    134467908192
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass190,175 miles (+12,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    190,175 miles
    Test number
    526339504928
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass178,167 miles (+3,288)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    178,167 miles
    Test number
    252179656209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass174,879 miles (+912)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    174,879 miles
    Test number
    476457278413

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass173,967 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    173,967 miles
    Test number
    173840190188
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShow plates fitted

  10. Fail173,967 miles (+550)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,967 miles
    Test number
    456217898655
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShow plates fitted

  11. Pass173,417 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    173,417 miles
    Test number
    194886818539
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass173,417 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2018
    Odometer
    173,417 miles
    Test number
    609864522857
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T842 NWL

Does T842 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T842 NWL is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T842 NWL?
The MOT on T842 NWL is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T842 NWL done?
T842 NWL was recorded at 208,294 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,966 miles a year.
Has T842 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T842 NWL has failed 3 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T842 NWL 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 T842 NWL find?
T842 NWL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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