Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T870 EJBMOT history
T870 EJB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 131,680 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Oct 2026
- Mileage
- 131,680 mi
- At MOT on 21 Oct 2025
- MOT tests
- 26
- 18 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,213 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T870 EJB
- 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
- 30 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Oct 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Oct 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T870 EJB was last recorded at 131,680 miles on 21 Oct 2025, 243 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 12 Oct 2011: 86,525 miles, lower than 88,749 miles on 28 Jul 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 131,437 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 243 miles
- Average per year
- 4,213 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 131,680 miles
- 2024 – 128,241 miles
- 2023 – 126,404 miles
- 2022 – 125,784 miles
- 2021 – 125,163 miles
- 2019 – 122,549 miles
- 2018 – 119,062 miles
- 2017 – 117,717 miles
- 2016 – 113,397 miles
- 2015 – 103,899 miles
- 2014 – 96,017 miles
- 2013 – 89,657 miles
- 2011 – 86,525 miles
- 2010 – 88,749 miles
- 2009 – 66,472 miles
- 2008 – 63,740 miles
- 2007 – 56,533 miles
- 2006 – 50,570 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass131,680 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mounted on sus arm (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryGear selection difficultRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil can symbol flashing on dash on start up then goes off after 30 secRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
26 tests since 21 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass131,680 miles (+243)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 131,680 miles
- Test number
- 106090402208
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mounted on sus arm (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryGear selection difficult
- AdvisoryOil can symbol flashing on dash on start up then goes off after 30 sec
Fail131,437 miles (+3,196)5 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,437 miles
- Test number
- 336641964929
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced excessive corrosion inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill marked yellow (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (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))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow in wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mounted on sus arm (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryGear selection difficult
- AdvisoryOil can symbol flashing on dash on start up then goes off after 30 sec
Pass128,241 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 128,241 miles
- Test number
- 310000872104
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,229 miles (+1,825)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,229 miles
- Test number
- 290755259031
- MajorHeadlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
Pass126,404 miles (+620)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 126,404 miles
- Test number
- 503284942483
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,784 miles (+621)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 125,784 miles
- Test number
- 927305464446
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass125,163 miles (+2,614)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 125,163 miles
- Test number
- 901724189162
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass122,549 miles (+3,487)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 122,549 miles
- Test number
- 840913371127
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass119,062 miles (+1,345)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2019
- Odometer
- 119,062 miles
- Test number
- 579661381569
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,717 miles (+4,320)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2018
- Odometer
- 117,717 miles
- Test number
- 472885546113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,397 miles (+9,498)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 113,397 miles
- Test number
- 826442521404
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,899 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 103,899 miles
- Test number
- 156470085187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,895 miles (+7,878)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,895 miles
- Test number
- 275945775102
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass96,017 miles (+38)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 96,017 miles
- Test number
- 837899274155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail95,979 miles (+6,322)9 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,979 miles
- Test number
- 708856074135
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass89,657 miles (+3,132)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 89,657 miles
- Test number
- 819936553177
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s/r and n/s/r tyres cracked
Pass86,525 miles (-2,224)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 86,525 miles
- Test number
- 479545681214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass88,749 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 88,749 miles
- Test number
- 274509500202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,743 miles (+22,271)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,743 miles
- Test number
- 591552900273
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perrished
Pass66,472 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 66,472 miles
- Test number
- 814917799140
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail66,472 miles (+2,732)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 66,472 miles
- Test number
- 521007699146
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass63,740 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 63,740 miles
- Test number
- 950752118280
- 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)
Fail63,740 miles (+7,207)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 63,740 miles
- Test number
- 813777908262
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- 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)
Pass56,533 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 56,533 miles
- Test number
- 514828807254
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail56,533 miles (+5,963)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 56,533 miles
- Test number
- 843678407227
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass50,570 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 50,570 miles
- Test number
- 852582806242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T870 EJB
- Does T870 EJB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T870 EJB is valid until 20 Oct 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T870 EJB?
- The MOT on T870 EJB is valid until 20 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T870 EJB done?
- T870 EJB was recorded at 131,680 miles at its MOT on 21 Oct 2025, an average of 4,213 miles a year.
- Has T870 EJB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T870 EJB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Oct 2025.
- Has the mileage on T870 EJB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 12 Oct 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T870 EJB find?
- T870 EJB passed its latest MOT on 21 Oct 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material marked yellow in wheel arch; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mounted on sus arm; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.
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