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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T868 FRBMOT history

T868 FRB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024 and it has passed 15 of 30 MOT tests, with 194,353 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Jun 2024
Mileage
194,353 mi
At MOT on 6 Jun 2023
MOT tests
30
15 passed · 15 failed
Per year
7,411 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T868 FRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
6 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T868 FRB was last recorded at 194,353 miles on 6 Jun 2023, 296 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Feb 2016: 117,821 miles, lower than 177,818 miles on 12 Feb 2016.

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
194,057 miles · 21 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
296 miles
Average per year
7,411 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 194,353 miles
  • 2022 – 188,762 miles
  • 2021 – 188,320 miles
  • 2019 – 185,608 miles
  • 2018 – 183,219 miles
  • 2016 – 117,821 miles
  • 2015 – 168,220 miles
  • 2014 – 158,751 miles
  • 2013 – 146,146 miles
  • 2012 – 132,197 miles
  • 2011 – 120,031 miles
  • 2010 – 108,966 miles
  • 2009 – 100,028 miles
  • 2008 – 83,178 miles
  • 2007 – 72,876 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,353 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Horn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 12 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,353 miles (+296)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    194,353 miles
    Test number
    996570794462
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail194,057 miles (+235)1 dangerous1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,057 miles
    Test number
    813187118455
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail193,822 miles (+5,060)2 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,822 miles
    Test number
    854874298915
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFuel cap/sealing device ineffective temp cap fitted (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass188,762 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    188,762 miles
    Test number
    270183547104
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  5. Fail188,760 miles (+440)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,760 miles
    Test number
    671081727717
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder side of vehicle corroded

  6. Pass188,320 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    188,320 miles
    Test number
    992246101190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail188,320 miles (+2,712)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,320 miles
    Test number
    848631033635
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass185,608 miles (+2)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    185,608 miles
    Test number
    188418468802
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail185,606 miles (+2,387)1 dangerous5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,606 miles
    Test number
    457684389561
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (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 sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass183,219 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    183,219 miles
    Test number
    862293662365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail183,217 miles (+65,396)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,217 miles
    Test number
    840405560590
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  12. Pass117,821 miles (-59,997)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    117,821 miles
    Test number
    689314999857
    • AdvisoryExhaust has slight blow and corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail177,818 miles (+9,598)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,818 miles
    Test number
    727061376278
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePassenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has slight blow and corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass168,220 miles (+7)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    168,220 miles
    Test number
    646473045083
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteLight corrosion under vehicle

  15. Fail168,213 miles (+4)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,213 miles
    Test number
    338181145017
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteLight corrosion under vehicle

  16. Fail168,209 miles (+9,458)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,209 miles
    Test number
    405069025027
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass158,751 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    158,751 miles
    Test number
    249221654065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail158,750 miles (+12,604)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,750 miles
    Test number
    866939744019
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  19. Pass146,146 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    146,146 miles
    Test number
    519641333034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  20. Fail146,146 miles (+13,949)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,146 miles
    Test number
    609230533085
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

  21. Pass132,197 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    132,197 miles
    Test number
    749251212070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail132,197 miles (+12,166)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,197 miles
    Test number
    559211612091
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail120,031 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,031 miles
    Test number
    345807111057
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass120,031 miles (+11,065)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    120,031 miles
    Test number
    985707411055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass108,966 miles (+8,938)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    108,966 miles
    Test number
    474761710074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass100,028 miles (+16,850)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    100,028 miles
    Test number
    630803809050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass83,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    83,178 miles
    Test number
    652382918084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail83,178 miles (+10,302)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,178 miles
    Test number
    651222918020
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass72,876 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    72,876 miles
    Test number
    353235917055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail72,838 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,838 miles
    Test number
    901012717082
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

Questions about T868 FRB

Does T868 FRB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T868 FRB expired on 5 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T868 FRB?
The MOT on T868 FRB expired on 5 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T868 FRB done?
T868 FRB was recorded at 194,353 miles at its MOT on 6 Jun 2023, an average of 7,411 miles a year.
Has T868 FRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T868 FRB has failed 15 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T868 FRB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Feb 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T868 FRB find?
T868 FRB passed its latest MOT on 6 Jun 2023 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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