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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T874 DWLMOT history

T874 DWL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 190,046 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Feb 2027
Mileage
190,046 km
At MOT on 27 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,664 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T874 DWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T874 DWL was last recorded at 190,046 km on 27 Feb 2026, 23 km more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,023 km · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
23 km
Average per year
5,664 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 190,046 km
  • 2025 – 187,913 km
  • 2024 – 181,211 km
  • 2023 – 171,674 km
  • 2022 – 162,439 km
  • 2021 – 161,114 km
  • 2020 – 161,024 km
  • 2019 – 157,181 km
  • 2018 – 154,255 km
  • 2017 – 149,644 km
  • 2013 – 133,517 km
  • 2011 – 125,751 km
  • 2010 – 114,784 km
  • 2008 – 89,275 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass190,046 km
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leaking excessively from engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front axle bump stop adrift

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Coil spring corroded off side and near side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 May 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass190,046 km (+23)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    190,046 km
    Test number
    220853054609
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail190,023 km (+2,110)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,023 km
    Test number
    443962956444
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill holed and corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass187,913 km (+155)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    187,913 km
    Test number
    669157592815
    • MinorNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle bump stop adrift
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail187,758 km5 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,758 km
    Test number
    954936934372
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive lamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect left hand drive lamp fitted (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened off side and near side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front axle bump stop adrift
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear number plate light dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded off side and near side (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass181,212 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    181,212 miles
    Test number
    802705962672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail181,211 km (+9,537)1 dangerous1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,211 km
    Test number
    928285716293
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass171,674 km (+9,235)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    171,674 km
    Test number
    123821229264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass162,439 km (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    162,439 km
    Test number
    860849618532

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,114 km (+90)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    161,114 km
    Test number
    347784971284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass161,024 km (+3,843)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    161,024 km
    Test number
    864502737499

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass157,181 km (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    157,181 km
    Test number
    238990535402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass154,255 km
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    154,255 km
    Test number
    537321989669

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass149,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    149,661 miles
    Test number
    680698185472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail149,644 km1 dangerous7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,644 km
    Test number
    824281048465
    • DangerousRear Towbar component excessively corroded towbar crossmember heavily corroded and holed (6.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour showing white (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front front brake binding binding slightly (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre to rear section corroded and holed (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured fading (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass143,521 miles (+4,219)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    143,521 miles
    Test number
    647498673363

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,302 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    139,302 miles
    Test number
    836390905188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail139,302 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,302 miles
    Test number
    896810305130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  18. Pass133,517 km
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2014
    Odometer
    133,517 km
    Test number
    397940333139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass128,361 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    128,361 miles
    Test number
    829657512199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail128,361 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,361 miles
    Test number
    819765612175
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass125,751 km (+10,967)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    125,751 km
    Test number
    119158491018
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  22. Pass114,784 km
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    114,784 km
    Test number
    151151990462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail114,784 km1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,784 km
    Test number
    720301990023
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp missing (1.3.2a)

  24. Pass106,385 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    106,385 miles
    Test number
    444159829116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail106,383 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,383 miles
    Test number
    990256229101
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  26. Pass89,275 km
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    89,275 km
    Test number
    733705638143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T874 DWL

Does T874 DWL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T874 DWL is valid until 26 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T874 DWL?
The MOT on T874 DWL is valid until 26 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T874 DWL done?
T874 DWL was recorded at 190,046 km at its MOT on 27 Feb 2026, an average of 5,664 km a year.
Has T874 DWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T874 DWL has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T874 DWL 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 T874 DWL find?
T874 DWL passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play.

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