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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T863 FRBMOT history

T863 FRB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 238,495 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Jun 2027
Mileage
238,495 mi
At MOT on 3 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T863 FRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T863 FRB was last recorded at 238,495 miles on 3 Jun 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
238,494 miles · 2 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 238,495 miles
  • 2025 – 234,965 miles
  • 2024 – 231,161 miles
  • 2023 – 227,569 miles
  • 2022 – 222,302 miles
  • 2021 – 217,001 miles
  • 2020 – 213,966 miles
  • 2019 – 212,476 miles
  • 2017 – 212,164 miles
  • 2016 – 209,998 miles
  • 2012 – 200,064 miles
  • 2011 – 184,469 miles
  • 2010 – 172,992 miles
  • 2009 – 164,743 miles
  • 2008 – 154,813 miles
  • 2007 – 145,160 miles
  • 2006 – 131,216 miles
  • 2005 – 124,864 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass238,495 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryAll rigid metal brake pipes are covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2023

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

Full MOT history

28 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass238,495 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    238,495 miles
    Test number
    448663786981
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rigid metal brake pipes are covered in underseal

  2. Fail238,494 miles (+3,529)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,494 miles
    Test number
    324264277210
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll rigid metal brake pipes are covered in underseal

  3. Pass234,965 miles (+3,804)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    234,965 miles
    Test number
    476705324279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass231,161 miles (+3,592)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    231,161 miles
    Test number
    934005559512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass227,569 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    227,569 miles
    Test number
    682887448874
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Fail227,569 miles (+5,267)5 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,569 miles
    Test number
    938796948627
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Lower arm bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  7. Pass222,302 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    222,302 miles
    Test number
    486549212191
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner disc surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  8. Fail222,302 miles (+5,301)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,302 miles
    Test number
    578803131745
    • Repaired at testDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All brake pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both inner disc surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  9. Pass217,001 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    217,001 miles
    Test number
    730369225474
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail217,001 miles (+3,035)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,001 miles
    Test number
    440976496791
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass213,966 miles (+1,490)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    213,966 miles
    Test number
    142607069373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass212,476 miles (+2)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    212,476 miles
    Test number
    829365668272
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail212,474 miles (+310)2 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,474 miles
    Test number
    452104436249
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass212,164 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    212,164 miles
    Test number
    426624211842
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  15. Fail212,164 miles (+2,166)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,164 miles
    Test number
    965333471773
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort handbrake (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp obscured more than 50% (1.2.1c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  16. Pass209,998 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    209,998 miles
    Test number
    214052224747
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    195043525262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass200,064 miles (+15,595)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    200,064 miles
    Test number
    287489652377
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteSlight movement in nearside track rod arm

  19. Pass184,469 miles (+11,477)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    184,469 miles
    Test number
    295623441370
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  20. Pass172,992 miles (+73)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    172,992 miles
    Test number
    822965250313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail172,919 miles (+8,176)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,919 miles
    Test number
    212971650302
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass164,743 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    164,743 miles
    Test number
    734882049319
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Fail164,743 miles (+9,930)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,743 miles
    Test number
    991761149353
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  24. Pass154,813 miles (+9,653)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    154,813 miles
    Test number
    404124338395
    • NoteFront outer sills corodded
    • NoteO/s/f tyre getting low on tread

  25. Pass145,160 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    145,160 miles
    Test number
    602838237353
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe baffles slightly noisey
    • NoteN/s/r light lense damaged
    • NoteSlight crack exhaust front pipe

  26. Fail145,160 miles (+13,944)1 failure2 repaired4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,160 miles
    Test number
    650268137356
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteExhaust centre pipe baffles slightly noisey
    • NoteN/s/r light lense damaged
    • NoteSlight crack exhaust front pipe

  27. Pass131,216 miles (+6,352)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    131,216 miles
    Test number
    642359206221
    • NoteF/n/s tyreborderline outer edge

  28. Pass124,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    124,864 miles
    Test number
    354480415419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T863 FRB

Does T863 FRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T863 FRB is valid until 11 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T863 FRB?
The MOT on T863 FRB is valid until 11 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T863 FRB done?
T863 FRB was recorded at 238,495 miles at its MOT on 3 Jun 2026, an average of 5,451 miles a year.
Has T863 FRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T863 FRB has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T863 FRB 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 T863 FRB find?
T863 FRB passed its latest MOT on 3 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; all rigid metal brake pipes are covered in underseal.

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