
Volkswagen VAN
Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc
T859 DGDMOT history
T859 DGD is a black diesel Volkswagen VAN first used on 28 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 199,266 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 199,266 mi
- At MOT on 28 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 4,480 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T859 DGD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- VAN
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 28 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T859 DGD was last recorded at 199,266 miles on 28 Sept 2024, 392 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 198,874 miles · 1 Feb 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 392 miles
- Average per year
- 4,480 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 199,266 miles
- 2023 – 198,874 miles
- 2021 – 198,143 miles
- 2020 – 196,638 miles
- 2019 – 195,695 miles
- 2018 – 193,891 miles
- 2017 – 190,860 miles
- 2016 – 183,489 miles
- 2015 – 173,820 miles
- 2014 – 169,838 miles
- 2012 – 169,189 miles
- 2011 – 167,112 miles
- 2009 – 164,421 miles
- 2008 – 155,305 miles
- 2007 – 138,422 miles
- 2006 – 116,113 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel arch/inner wing slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
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.
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012
Nearside Front inner arch and off side front inner arch holed but not within perscribed area
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021
Various other areas has corrosion but not holed at time off test
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
25 tests since 8 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,266 miles (+392)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 199,266 miles
- Test number
- 976579585427
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel arch/inner wing slightly corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass198,874 miles (+731)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 198,874 miles
- Test number
- 464512332352
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened And Offside rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Wheel arch/inner wing slightly corroded
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
Pass198,143 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 198,143 miles
- Test number
- 928538254569
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch and off side front inner arch holed but not within perscribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVarious other areas has corrosion but not holed at time off test
Fail198,143 miles (+1,505)3 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,143 miles
- Test number
- 232115884273
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch and off side front inner arch holed but not within perscribed area
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVarious other areas has corrosion but not holed at time off test
Pass196,638 miles2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 196,638 miles
- Test number
- 337884410103
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail196,638 miles (+943)1 dangerous2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,638 miles
- Test number
- 348004890413
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch holed but not within perscribed area
Pass195,695 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 195,695 miles
- Test number
- 276820585687
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail195,695 miles (+1,804)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,695 miles
- Test number
- 595897775844
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass193,891 miles (+15)3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 193,891 miles
- Test number
- 539933332923
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderneath heavily under sealed
Fail193,876 miles (+3,016)1 dangerous8 major3 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,876 miles
- Test number
- 893704624584
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner sill heavily under sealed
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryUnderneath heavily under sealed
Pass190,860 miles (+2)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 190,860 miles
- Test number
- 378661467749
- AdvisoryDrivers inner door handle damaged
- AdvisoryFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisorySupplementary Restraint System warning lamp does not illuminate (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Fail190,858 miles (+7,369)12 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,858 miles
- Test number
- 521806698814
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureHeadlamp incorrect colour Nearside & Offside (1.7.5b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working Nearside & Offside (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryDrivers inner door handle damaged
- AdvisoryFront Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Nearside & Offside (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint Nearside & Offside (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Nearside & Offside (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
Pass183,489 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 183,489 miles
- Test number
- 689023192444
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under seal
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in underseal
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Fail183,489 miles (+9,669)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,489 miles
- Test number
- 723781238395
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryN/s/f outer sill holed but not within a prescribed area
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle and brake pipes coated in under seal
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in underseal
Pass173,820 miles (+3,982)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 173,820 miles
- Test number
- 428261985191
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteRear under side coverd with under seal covering brake pipes and body
Pass169,838 miles (+649)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 169,838 miles
- Test number
- 888920414219
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteAdvise brake pipes covered in undersealer
Pass169,189 miles (+9)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 169,189 miles
- Test number
- 407673672064
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail169,180 miles (+2,068)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,180 miles
- Test number
- 719762662044
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass167,112 miles13 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 167,112 miles
- Test number
- 345416451025
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn.
- NoteN/S Door mirror glass cracked.
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Fail167,112 miles (+2,691)13 failures14 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,112 miles
- Test number
- 428938841069
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside front brake juddering severely (3.7.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteFront brake discs corroded and worn.
- NoteN/S Door mirror glass cracked.
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass164,421 miles (+37)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 164,421 miles
- Test number
- 410878919234
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Fail164,384 miles (+9,079)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,384 miles
- Test number
- 891893319236
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass155,305 miles (+16,883)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 155,305 miles
- Test number
- 513011718225
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,422 miles (+22,309)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 138,422 miles
- Test number
- 400008487018
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass116,113 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 116,113 miles
- Test number
- 710797366068
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T859 DGD
- Does T859 DGD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T859 DGD expired on 27 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T859 DGD?
- The MOT on T859 DGD expired on 27 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T859 DGD done?
- T859 DGD was recorded at 199,266 miles at its MOT on 28 Sept 2024, an average of 4,480 miles a year.
- Has T859 DGD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T859 DGD has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Aug 2021.
- Has the mileage on T859 DGD 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 T859 DGD find?
- T859 DGD passed its latest MOT on 28 Sept 2024 with 6 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front inner wheel arch/inner wing slightly corroded, and 3 more.
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