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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T873 AVVMOT history

T873 AVV is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 34 MOT tests, with 216,363 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jun 2027
Mileage
216,363 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2026
MOT tests
34
20 passed · 14 failed
Per year
5,060 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T873 AVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
21 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T873 AVV was last recorded at 216,363 miles on 21 May 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Apr 2008: 12,820 miles, lower than 119,692 miles on 18 Apr 2007.
  • 4 May 2010: 49,593 miles, lower than 123,203 miles on 28 Apr 2009.

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
216,362 miles · 12 May 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,060 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 216,363 miles
  • 2025 – 210,326 miles
  • 2024 – 201,342 miles
  • 2023 – 194,855 miles
  • 2022 – 187,367 miles
  • 2020 – 175,720 miles
  • 2019 – 165,217 miles
  • 2018 – 153,054 miles
  • 2017 – 151,088 miles
  • 2016 – 147,905 miles
  • 2015 – 144,939 miles
  • 2014 – 141,156 miles
  • 2013 – 132,794 miles
  • 2012 – 127,314 miles
  • 2011 – 126,588 miles
  • 2010 – 48,596 miles
  • 2009 – 123,203 miles
  • 2008 – 12,820 miles
  • 2007 – 119,692 miles
  • 2006 – 114,469 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass216,363 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major3 MOTs, 2020–2026

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

34 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass216,363 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    216,363 miles
    Test number
    131407984609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail216,362 miles (+6,036)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,362 miles
    Test number
    172849500909
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass210,326 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    210,326 miles
    Test number
    207357137496
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail210,315 miles (+8,973)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,315 miles
    Test number
    801606582165
    • MajorCentral Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak exhaust leak pre centre silencer. (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear wheel arch holed within 30cm of suspension mounting point. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Power steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Pass201,342 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2025
    Odometer
    201,342 miles
    Test number
    483917865962
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail201,308 miles (+6,453)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,308 miles
    Test number
    139247348582
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass194,855 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    194,855 miles
    Test number
    952438382763
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch corroded in to hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  8. Fail194,855 miles (+7,488)2 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,855 miles
    Test number
    938033412902
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced lower wheel arch corroded in to hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass187,367 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2023
    Odometer
    187,367 miles
    Test number
    125641487789
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight thawing om front cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  10. Fail187,367 miles (+11,647)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,367 miles
    Test number
    341908284263
    • DangerousRear Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess slight thawing om front cable (1.1.15 (a))

  11. Pass175,720 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    175,720 miles
    Test number
    503558060998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail175,717 miles (+10,500)3 dangerous11 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,717 miles
    Test number
    287264823217
    • DangerousFront Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire not secure (6.1.3 (e))
    • DangerousFront Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested excessive blow on exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • 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 Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  13. Pass165,217 miles (+12,163)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    165,217 miles
    Test number
    543953269912
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass153,054 miles (+1,966)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2019
    Odometer
    153,054 miles
    Test number
    821990739774

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass151,088 miles (+3,183)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2018
    Odometer
    151,088 miles
    Test number
    856681015886
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) n/s & o/s
    • AdvisoryRear registration lights deteriorated but working
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  16. Pass147,905 miles (+2,966)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2017
    Odometer
    147,905 miles
    Test number
    219819151027
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  17. Pass144,939 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2016
    Odometer
    144,939 miles
    Test number
    806737925137
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail144,939 miles (+3,783)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,939 miles
    Test number
    878386925181
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass141,156 miles (+8,362)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2015
    Odometer
    141,156 miles
    Test number
    185314134185
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust deteriorating at the front area

  20. Pass132,794 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2014
    Odometer
    132,794 miles
    Test number
    756374433161
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteDamage on rear dccr

  21. Fail132,794 miles (+5,480)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,794 miles
    Test number
    667679623165
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteDamage on rear dccr

  22. Pass127,314 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2013
    Odometer
    127,314 miles
    Test number
    485129722158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  23. Fail127,314 miles (+726)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,314 miles
    Test number
    605845622136
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass126,588 miles (+77,992)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2012
    Odometer
    126,588 miles
    Test number
    907765921125
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass48,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    48,596 miles
    Test number
    272754820120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail49,593 miles (-73,610)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,593 miles
    Test number
    963054420117
    • DangerousN/s Panel door insecure
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Fail123,203 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,203 miles
    Test number
    414928219134
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • 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)

  28. Pass123,203 miles (+110,383)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    123,203 miles
    Test number
    683828719123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail12,820 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    12,820 miles
    Test number
    254422698093
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp shows direct white light to the rear (1.1.C.1f)

  30. Pass12,820 miles (-106,872)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    12,820 miles
    Test number
    450312898000

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail119,692 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,692 miles
    Test number
    363828507130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front indicator lens cracked

  32. Pass119,692 miles (+5,223)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    119,692 miles
    Test number
    910748607185
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteOffside front indicator lens cracked

  33. Pass114,469 miles (+60)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    114,469 miles
    Test number
    361927386036

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail114,409 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,409 miles
    Test number
    731326786069
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T873 AVV

Does T873 AVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T873 AVV is valid until 2 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T873 AVV?
The MOT on T873 AVV is valid until 2 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T873 AVV done?
T873 AVV was recorded at 216,363 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2026, an average of 5,060 miles a year.
Has T873 AVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T873 AVV has failed 14 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T873 AVV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 1 Apr 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T873 AVV find?
T873 AVV passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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