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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T861 PGFMOT history

T861 PGF is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 226,279 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Nov 2026
Mileage
226,279 mi
At MOT on 24 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,398 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T861 PGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
24 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T861 PGF was last recorded at 226,279 miles on 24 Nov 2025, 1,521 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
224,758 miles · 22 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
1,521 miles
Average per year
4,398 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 226,279 miles
  • 2024 – 224,758 miles
  • 2022 – 224,742 miles
  • 2021 – 221,064 miles
  • 2020 – 218,007 miles
  • 2019 – 214,001 miles
  • 2018 – 210,578 miles
  • 2017 – 207,277 miles
  • 2016 – 200,719 miles
  • 2015 – 198,262 miles
  • 2014 – 192,720 miles
  • 2013 – 187,166 miles
  • 2012 – 180,718 miles
  • 2011 – 174,956 miles
  • 2010 – 168,616 miles
  • 2009 – 162,110 miles
  • 2008 – 154,777 miles
  • 2007 – 148,233 miles
  • 2006 – 139,761 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,279 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front steering rack bushes slightly worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,279 miles (+1,521)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    226,279 miles
    Test number
    444023157718
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (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))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced bumper support mount area corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass224,758 miles (+16)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    224,758 miles
    Test number
    429795614120
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass224,742 miles (+3,678)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    224,742 miles
    Test number
    626922824801
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Pass221,064 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2022
    Odometer
    221,064 miles
    Test number
    440197730799
    • AdvisoryFront steering rack bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail221,063 miles (+3,056)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,063 miles
    Test number
    563520425880
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront steering rack bushes slightly worn
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass218,007 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    218,007 miles
    Test number
    561197754120
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion outside prescribed areas

  7. Fail218,006 miles (+4,005)1 dangerous1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,006 miles
    Test number
    476862331611
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess and corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corrosion outside prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear corrosion outside prescribed areas

  8. Pass214,001 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    214,001 miles
    Test number
    578192510028
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded outside priscribed area under bumper.

  9. Fail214,000 miles (+3,422)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,000 miles
    Test number
    608255483799
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded outside priscribed area under bumper.

  10. Pass210,578 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    210,578 miles
    Test number
    207725997374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear & O/S rear lamps cracked.

  11. Fail210,578 miles (+3,301)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,578 miles
    Test number
    419731081859
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear & O/S rear lamps cracked.

  12. Pass207,277 miles (+72)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    207,277 miles
    Test number
    436856567622
    • AdvisoryO/s/r cross member corroded.

  13. Fail207,205 miles (+6,486)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,205 miles
    Test number
    211781072520
    • FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryO/s/r cross member corroded.

  14. Pass200,719 miles (+2,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    200,719 miles
    Test number
    110906315688
    • AdvisoryO/s/r croos member corroded outside prescribed area.

  15. Pass198,262 miles (+1)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    198,262 miles
    Test number
    106469185473
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBoth steering rack joints have a fair bit of play
    • NoteBrake servo has lot of staining round brake master

  16. Fail198,261 miles (+5,541)6 failures3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,261 miles
    Test number
    318395285066
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteBoth steering rack joints have a fair bit of play
    • NoteBrake servo has lot of staining round brake master
    • NoteO/s/r seat belt buckle needs freeing off
    • NoteUnable to check n/s/r wheel bearing as brake binding

  17. Pass192,720 miles (+5,554)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    192,720 miles
    Test number
    129906514029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  18. Pass187,166 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    187,166 miles
    Test number
    179507453474
    • NoteN/s rack end slightly worn.

  19. Fail187,165 miles (+6,447)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,165 miles
    Test number
    909336253097
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s rack end slightly worn.

  20. Pass180,718 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    180,718 miles
    Test number
    745379662083
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  21. Fail180,717 miles (+5,761)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,717 miles
    Test number
    556889162031
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  22. Pass174,956 miles (+6,340)
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    174,956 miles
    Test number
    738240661061

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass168,616 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    168,616 miles
    Test number
    754613640042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail168,615 miles (+6,505)1 dangerous5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,615 miles
    Test number
    940471040078
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass162,110 miles (+7,333)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    162,110 miles
    Test number
    414298449016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass154,777 miles (+6,544)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    154,777 miles
    Test number
    922311838067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass148,233 miles (+8,472)
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    148,233 miles
    Test number
    583328767014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass139,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    139,761 miles
    Test number
    380523186048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T861 PGF

Does T861 PGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T861 PGF is valid until 23 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T861 PGF?
The MOT on T861 PGF is valid until 23 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T861 PGF done?
T861 PGF was recorded at 226,279 miles at its MOT on 24 Nov 2025, an average of 4,398 miles a year.
Has T861 PGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T861 PGF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T861 PGF 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 T861 PGF find?
T861 PGF passed its latest MOT on 24 Nov 2025 with 11 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes under vehicle; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 8 more.

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