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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Lpg · 1999 · 1,968 cc

T85 YHOMOT history

T85 YHO is a blue lpg Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 182,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Sept 2027
Mileage
182,470 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,274 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T85 YHO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T85 YHO was last recorded at 182,470 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 326 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jul 2015: 123,697 miles, lower than 123,967 miles on 8 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
182,144 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
326 miles
Average per year
7,274 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,470 miles
  • 2025 – 182,144 miles
  • 2024 – 181,724 miles
  • 2023 – 179,986 miles
  • 2022 – 177,740 miles
  • 2021 – 173,819 miles
  • 2020 – 170,946 miles
  • 2019 – 161,039 miles
  • 2018 – 156,900 miles
  • 2017 – 145,221 miles
  • 2016 – 133,810 miles
  • 2015 – 123,697 miles
  • 2014 – 105,211 miles
  • 2013 – 89,097 miles
  • 2012 – 76,831 miles
  • 2011 – 70,631 miles
  • 2010 – 65,703 miles
  • 2009 – 55,905 miles
  • 2008 – 45,184 miles
  • 2007 – 41,669 miles
  • 2006 – 34,831 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,470 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Centre exhaust clamp loose.

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,470 miles (+326)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    182,470 miles
    Test number
    337346590727
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2 (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass182,144 miles (+420)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    182,144 miles
    Test number
    346356106260
    • MinorCentral Front Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass181,724 miles (+1,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    181,724 miles
    Test number
    317194805059
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess park brake slight corroded (1.1.15 (a))

  4. Pass179,986 miles (+2,246)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    179,986 miles
    Test number
    158247941032
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside N/S washer jets working but poor.
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both ends very slight play.

  5. Pass177,740 miles (+3,921)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    177,740 miles
    Test number
    536672865341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass173,819 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    173,819 miles
    Test number
    549127362328
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Fail173,819 miles (+2,873)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,819 miles
    Test number
    223637377583
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Central (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass170,946 miles (+9,907)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    170,946 miles
    Test number
    673066153083
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass161,039 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    161,039 miles
    Test number
    862060895378
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak @ water pump
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail161,039 miles (+4,139)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,039 miles
    Test number
    451123507491
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak @ water pump
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass156,900 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    156,900 miles
    Test number
    143091985569
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Fail156,900 miles (+11,679)8 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,900 miles
    Test number
    188064751291
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.1.2 (d))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At CAT (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases At manifold (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  13. Pass145,221 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    145,221 miles
    Test number
    980810585541
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator on dash.
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp loose.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area. (7.1.2)

  14. Fail145,221 miles (+11,411)8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,221 miles
    Test number
    361178012665
    • 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)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases @ CAT (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wear indicator on dash.
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust clamp loose.
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area. (7.1.2)

  15. Pass133,810 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    133,810 miles
    Test number
    358830483804
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust clamp loose.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area. (7.1.2)

  16. Fail133,810 miles (+10,113)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,810 miles
    Test number
    157047071143
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust clamp loose.
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Manifold area. (7.1.2)

  17. Pass123,697 miles (-270)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    123,697 miles
    Test number
    517434695149
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteBrake wear indicator lamp illuminated
    • NoteFront suspension close to bump stops
    • NoteInner face of n/s/f brake dics corroding

  18. Fail123,967 miles (+18,756)5 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,967 miles
    Test number
    477229085130
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
    • NoteBrake wear indicator lamp illuminated
    • NoteFront suspension close to bump stops
    • NoteInner face of n/s/f brake dics corroding

  19. Pass105,211 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    105,211 miles
    Test number
    165644334183
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped.

  20. Fail105,211 miles (+16,114)4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,211 miles
    Test number
    258127524455
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteAlternator belt in poor condition.
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped.

  21. Pass89,097 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    89,097 miles
    Test number
    275594743411
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail89,097 miles (+12,266)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,097 miles
    Test number
    897514343147
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass76,831 miles (+6,200)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2013
    Odometer
    76,831 miles
    Test number
    225611432152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Pass70,631 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    70,631 miles
    Test number
    177290041135
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  25. Fail70,631 miles (+4,928)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,631 miles
    Test number
    798459431169
    • FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
    • FailureRear registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)

  26. Pass65,703 miles (+9,798)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    65,703 miles
    Test number
    611015820129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass55,905 miles (+10,721)8 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    55,905 miles
    Test number
    904548939126
    • NoteEngine undertray fitted
    • NoteFront indicators slightly poor
    • NoteFront washers misaligned
    • NoteFront wipers smear screen slightly
    • NoteNearside front inner wing corroded
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteSlight corrosion on exhaust system
    • NoteStonechips in front screen

  28. Pass45,184 miles (+3,515)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    45,184 miles
    Test number
    894562728186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass41,669 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2008
    Odometer
    41,669 miles
    Test number
    794633247146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail41,364 miles (+6,533)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,364 miles
    Test number
    323418037186
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  31. Fail34,831 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    34,831 miles
    Test number
    153159136192
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  32. Pass34,831 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2007
    Odometer
    34,831 miles
    Test number
    320479036194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T85 YHO

Does T85 YHO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T85 YHO is valid until 12 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T85 YHO?
The MOT on T85 YHO is valid until 12 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T85 YHO done?
T85 YHO was recorded at 182,470 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 7,274 miles a year.
Has T85 YHO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T85 YHO has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T85 YHO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T85 YHO find?
T85 YHO passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; front play in steering rack inner joint(s) x2; front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge x2, and 1 more.

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