
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T869 FRBMOT history
T869 FRB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Aug 2027 and it has passed 15 of 27 MOT tests, with 257,840 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 257,840 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 15 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,522 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T869 FRB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 5 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T869 FRB was last recorded at 257,840 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 257,835 miles · 13 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 4,522 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 257,840 miles
- 2021 – 257,829 miles
- 2019 – 252,799 miles
- 2018 – 248,795 miles
- 2017 – 247,971 miles
- 2016 – 246,620 miles
- 2015 – 245,201 miles
- 2014 – 241,090 miles
- 2013 – 236,534 miles
- 2012 – 233,016 miles
- 2010 – 223,620 miles
- 2009 – 213,932 miles
- 2008 – 201,258 miles
- 2007 – 186,427 miles
- 2006 – 176,093 miles
- 2005 – 163,889 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2015
Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021
Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 16 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass257,840 miles (+5)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 257,840 miles
- Test number
- 463133317252
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail257,835 miles (+6)1 dangerous6 major1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,835 miles
- Test number
- 681872781897
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorDipswitch operation does not extinguish all main beam headlamps leaving at least one pair of dipped beam headlamps (4.1.3 (b))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working side light (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail257,829 miles (+5,030)7 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,829 miles
- Test number
- 711053066656
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass252,799 miles (+160)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 252,799 miles
- Test number
- 234707487103
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail252,639 miles (+3,844)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 252,639 miles
- Test number
- 701922898828
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass248,795 miles1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 248,795 miles
- Test number
- 924272847973
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryO/s/r upper inner arch corroded but outside all prescribed areas
Fail248,795 miles (+824)1 repaired1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,795 miles
- Test number
- 150846292197
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryO/s/r upper inner arch corroded but outside all prescribed areas
Pass247,971 miles (+1,351)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 247,971 miles
- Test number
- 175686963605
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face slightly corroded (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryO/s/r upper inner arch corroded but outside all prescribed areas
Pass246,620 miles (+1,419)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2017
- Odometer
- 246,620 miles
- Test number
- 431270977587
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryNearside front inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear upper inner arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisorySlight play in inner rack joints
Fail245,201 miles1 repaired4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,201 miles
- Test number
- 108562715175
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteO/s/r inner arch corroded but outside all prescribed areas
Pass245,201 miles (+4,111)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 245,201 miles
- Test number
- 638412315153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteO/s/r inner arch corroded but outside all prescribed areas
Pass241,090 miles (+82)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2015
- Odometer
- 241,090 miles
- Test number
- 565103244134
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteDrivers interior handle broken but can still be opened correctly
Fail241,008 miles (+4,474)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,008 miles
- Test number
- 779983024151
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteCoolant leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass236,534 miles (+147)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 236,534 miles
- Test number
- 269566913449
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail236,387 miles (+3,371)1 dangerous17 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,387 miles
- Test number
- 727614353071
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Inner Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Statutory seat belt of the wrong type. (5.1.1)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteOil leak
Pass233,016 miles (+9,396)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 233,016 miles
- Test number
- 596721852023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass223,620 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 223,620 miles
- Test number
- 643270640352
- 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail223,615 miles (+9,683)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,615 miles
- Test number
- 153290340384
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- 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 wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass213,932 miles (+119)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 213,932 miles
- Test number
- 713089249320
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail213,813 miles (+12,555)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,813 miles
- Test number
- 842654249378
- FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Pass201,258 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 201,258 miles
- Test number
- 644839038371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r pad wear sensor broken
Fail201,250 miles (+14,823)2 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,250 miles
- Test number
- 892727938379
- FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteO/s/r pad wear sensor broken
Pass186,427 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 186,427 miles
- Test number
- 472565627444
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail186,424 miles (+10,331)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,424 miles
- Test number
- 752514627359
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass176,093 miles (+337)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 176,093 miles
- Test number
- 174428236391
- NoteNail in N/S/R tyre
Fail175,756 miles (+11,867)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,756 miles
- Test number
- 454565126428
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
Pass163,889 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 163,889 miles
- Test number
- 483360025393
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Questions about T869 FRB
- Does T869 FRB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T869 FRB is valid until 26 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T869 FRB?
- The MOT on T869 FRB is valid until 26 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T869 FRB done?
- T869 FRB was recorded at 257,840 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 4,522 miles a year.
- Has T869 FRB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T869 FRB has failed 12 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T869 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 T869 FRB find?
- T869 FRB passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: offside seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; rear brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.
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