
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T859 PNDMOT history
T859 PND is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023 and it has passed 16 of 32 MOT tests, with 214,824 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Nov 2023
- Mileage
- 214,824 mi
- At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
- MOT tests
- 32
- 16 passed · 16 failed
- Per year
- 2,822 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T859 PND
- 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
- 29 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Nov 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 28 Oct 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T859 PND was last recorded at 214,824 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Apr 2009: 96,058 miles, lower than 191,293 miles on 15 May 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 214,824 miles · 27 Oct 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,822 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 214,824 miles
- 2021 – 203,713 miles
- 2020 – 195,590 miles
- 2019 – 174,062 miles
- 2018 – 161,124 miles
- 2017 – 146,667 miles
- 2016 – 146,648 miles
- 2015 – 144,238 miles
- 2014 – 140,750 miles
- 2013 – 131,473 miles
- 2012 – 118,209 miles
- 2011 – 110,478 miles
- 2010 – 102,998 miles
- 2009 – 96,058 miles
- 2008 – 191,293 miles
- 2007 – 178,102 miles
- 2006 – 168,174 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2017
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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2021
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Headlamp aim too low
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Headlamp insecure
Failure2 MOTs, 2016
Offside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Battery insecure
Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
32 tests since 29 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,824 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 214,824 miles
- Test number
- 784770473728
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail214,824 miles (+11,111)1 dangerous1 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,824 miles
- Test number
- 579121986378
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass203,713 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 203,713 miles
- Test number
- 135440973837
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Fail203,713 miles (+8,123)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,713 miles
- Test number
- 478648817685
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
Pass195,590 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 195,590 miles
- Test number
- 995751913207
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail195,590 miles (+21,528)7 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,590 miles
- Test number
- 290243947420
- MajorBrake disc significantly and obviously worn both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking rack ends (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,062 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 174,062 miles
- Test number
- 981462970185
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail174,062 miles (+12,938)1 dangerous4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,062 miles
- Test number
- 949279802275
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass161,124 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 161,124 miles
- Test number
- 607499707304
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Fail161,124 miles (+14,457)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,124 miles
- Test number
- 153427146539
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Power steering ram(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both front (4.1.E.1)
Pass146,667 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 146,667 miles
- Test number
- 130673624493
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail146,667 miles (+19)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,667 miles
- Test number
- 567808192114
- Repaired at testBody has a projection caused by damage front grill or panel removed (6.1.C.1)
- Repaired at testFront Electrical wiring damaged, likely to cause a short (1.9.2b)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail146,648 miles (+2)12 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,648 miles
- Test number
- 294228043523
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not within 30 cm (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play inner rack end (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive not within 30cm (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheelarch all wheels
Fail146,646 miles (+2,408)19 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,646 miles
- Test number
- 538460827470
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureCentre Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users grill (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush anti roll bar link "D" bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper brake pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed near battery terminal (1.9.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings full outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure is damaged, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings full outer sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureSteering wheel in a condition that hampers proper control steering wheel twists (2.1.1)
- AdvisoryWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch all wheels
Pass144,238 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 144,238 miles
- Test number
- 533671262630
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear has a nail in
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail144,237 miles (+3,487)12 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,237 miles
- Test number
- 604289294345
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear has a nail in
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass140,750 miles (+38)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 140,750 miles
- Test number
- 616230784263
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Fail140,712 miles (+9,239)16 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,712 miles
- Test number
- 708483634269
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
Pass131,473 miles (+58)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 131,473 miles
- Test number
- 869684183052
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Fail131,415 miles (+13,206)1 failure2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,415 miles
- Test number
- 777590783047
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on inner edges
Pass118,209 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 118,209 miles
- Test number
- 447884402124
- NoteWet under engine
Fail118,209 miles (+7,731)3 failures1 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,209 miles
- Test number
- 819413302199
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- NoteWet under engine
Pass110,478 miles (+7,480)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 110,478 miles
- Test number
- 997790411128
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
Pass102,998 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 102,998 miles
- Test number
- 584393710174
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail102,998 miles (+6,940)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 102,998 miles
- Test number
- 774152510174
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)
Pass96,058 miles (-95,235)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 96,058 miles
- Test number
- 352334719100
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteOil leak
Pass191,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 191,293 miles
- Test number
- 214416138183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail191,293 miles (+13,191)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,293 miles
- Test number
- 942559928142
- FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incomplete (1.5.A1b)
- FailureNearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed seal (2.3.3b)
Pass178,102 miles (+358)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 178,102 miles
- Test number
- 821325567160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,744 miles (+9,570)1 failure5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,744 miles
- Test number
- 574948857195
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteEngine under tray fitted.
- NotePower steering fluid on min.
- NoteSteering rack mountings oil soaked.
Pass168,174 miles (+148)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 168,174 miles
- Test number
- 401345396014
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Fail168,026 miles7 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,026 miles
- Test number
- 500648486018
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- NoteAdvise Slight Play In Rack
Questions about T859 PND
- Does T859 PND currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T859 PND expired on 4 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T859 PND?
- The MOT on T859 PND expired on 4 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T859 PND done?
- T859 PND was recorded at 214,824 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 2,822 miles a year.
- Has T859 PND ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T859 PND has failed 16 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Oct 2022.
- Has the mileage on T859 PND ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T859 PND find?
- T859 PND passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 5 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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