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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T871 FRBMOT history

T871 FRB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 213,976 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Apr 2027
Mileage
213,976 mi
At MOT on 4 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,302 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T871 FRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T871 FRB was last recorded at 213,976 miles on 4 Mar 2026, 2,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,270 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,706 miles
Average per year
3,302 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 213,976 miles
  • 2025 – 211,270 miles
  • 2024 – 210,112 miles
  • 2023 – 209,013 miles
  • 2022 – 207,665 miles
  • 2021 – 205,400 miles
  • 2020 – 204,770 miles
  • 2018 – 203,478 miles
  • 2016 – 197,449 miles
  • 2015 – 196,504 miles
  • 2014 – 195,432 miles
  • 2013 – 192,753 miles
  • 2012 – 188,479 miles
  • 2011 – 185,478 miles
  • 2010 – 183,002 miles
  • 2009 – 180,247 miles
  • 2008 – 173,408 miles
  • 2007 – 163,203 miles
  • 2006 – 148,910 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass213,976 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryThrottle pedal missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

  • Nearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass213,976 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    213,976 miles
    Test number
    953575555658
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal missing

  2. Fail213,976 miles (+2,706)1 dangerous1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,976 miles
    Test number
    427684554151
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure spare fitted (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working changed bulb (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal missing

  3. Pass211,270 miles (+1,158)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    211,270 miles
    Test number
    884233922186
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryThrottle pedal missing

  4. Pass210,112 miles (+1,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    210,112 miles
    Test number
    391182997388
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner and outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass209,013 miles (+1,348)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    209,013 miles
    Test number
    464399926938
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear inner valance (6.1.1 (c) (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))

  6. Pass207,665 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    207,665 miles
    Test number
    287177679938

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail207,658 miles (+2,258)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,658 miles
    Test number
    559672559489
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass205,400 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    205,400 miles
    Test number
    574131846607
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail205,381 miles (+611)2 dangerous3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,381 miles
    Test number
    147279871044
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x1 (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass204,770 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    204,770 miles
    Test number
    353676628985

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail204,760 miles (+1,282)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,760 miles
    Test number
    517709653175
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass203,478 miles (+2,646)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    203,478 miles
    Test number
    717800776238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass200,832 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    200,832 miles
    Test number
    613025271216
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail200,820 miles (+3,371)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,820 miles
    Test number
    588643100953
    • FailureCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested exhaust broken (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass197,449 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    197,449 miles
    Test number
    241335388562
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail197,432 miles (+928)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,432 miles
    Test number
    623130522473
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill near leaf spring (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill near leaf spring (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings centre sill (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass196,504 miles (+1,072)15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    196,504 miles
    Test number
    366955396336
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater has a product on the light source but not adversely affecting light output (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisorySlight leak from offside and nearside rear hub seals

  18. Pass195,432 miles (+13)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    195,432 miles
    Test number
    755373074261
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail195,419 miles (+2,666)6 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,419 miles
    Test number
    365145554251
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass192,753 miles (+4,274)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    192,753 miles
    Test number
    896416243270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass188,479 miles (+3,001)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    188,479 miles
    Test number
    866814052259
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass185,478 miles (+2,476)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    185,478 miles
    Test number
    287324241223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  23. Pass183,002 miles (+2,755)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    183,002 miles
    Test number
    224381950286
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass180,247 miles (+6,839)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    180,247 miles
    Test number
    210297239256
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass173,408 miles (+10,205)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    173,408 miles
    Test number
    630164858290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass163,203 miles (+14,293)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    163,203 miles
    Test number
    314724337224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass148,910 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    148,910 miles
    Test number
    722922226208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail148,844 miles10 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,844 miles
    Test number
    983224966124
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront pads low
    • NoteRadiator leaking
    • NoteRear diff starting to leak

Questions about T871 FRB

Does T871 FRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T871 FRB is valid until 1 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T871 FRB?
The MOT on T871 FRB is valid until 1 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T871 FRB done?
T871 FRB was recorded at 213,976 miles at its MOT on 4 Mar 2026, an average of 3,302 miles a year.
Has T871 FRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T871 FRB has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T871 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 T871 FRB find?
T871 FRB passed its latest MOT on 4 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chips; oil leak, but not excessive; throttle pedal missing.

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