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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T888 VANMOT history

T888 VAN is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Apr 2003. Its MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Feb 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Feb 2025
Mileage
143,590 mi
At MOT on 14 Feb 2024
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 VAN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
11 Apr 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Feb 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 VAN was last recorded at 143,590 miles on 14 Feb 2024, 237 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,353 miles · 9 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
237 miles
Average per year
6,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 143,590 miles
  • 2023 – 143,353 miles
  • 2022 – 142,712 miles
  • 2019 – 138,694 miles
  • 2018 – 136,320 miles
  • 2017 – 134,101 miles
  • 2016 – 132,282 miles
  • 2015 – 128,472 miles
  • 2014 – 122,040 miles
  • 2013 – 111,727 miles
  • 2012 – 102,300 miles
  • 2011 – 92,545 miles
  • 2010 – 82,192 miles
  • 2009 – 68,398 miles
  • 2008 – 55,462 miles
  • 2007 – 43,314 miles
  • 2006 – 32,480 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,590 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,590 miles (+237)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    143,590 miles
    Test number
    445708579946
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass143,353 miles (+641)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    143,353 miles
    Test number
    760737340928

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass142,712 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    142,712 miles
    Test number
    606782432284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail142,712 miles (+4,018)1 dangerous7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,712 miles
    Test number
    679104586222
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall excessively perished with cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small pipe on caliper excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded small brake pipe on caliper excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass138,694 miles (+2,374)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    138,694 miles
    Test number
    264261132373
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe on suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass136,320 miles (+2,219)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,320 miles
    Test number
    178009591002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass134,101 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    134,101 miles
    Test number
    197329487932
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  8. Fail134,100 miles (+1,818)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,100 miles
    Test number
    448653597894
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  9. Pass132,282 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    132,282 miles
    Test number
    966407717539
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail132,271 miles (+3,799)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,271 miles
    Test number
    624229863141
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass128,472 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    128,472 miles
    Test number
    257640205180
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Fail128,472 miles (+6,432)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,472 miles
    Test number
    797460605132
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass122,040 miles (+10,313)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    122,040 miles
    Test number
    148473394069
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAdvise handbrake cable slightly corroded

  14. Pass111,727 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    111,727 miles
    Test number
    519242303119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,721 miles (+9,421)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,721 miles
    Test number
    559200903119
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)

  16. Pass102,300 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    102,300 miles
    Test number
    946224392089
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  17. Fail102,300 miles (+9,755)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,300 miles
    Test number
    289454492001
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear brake discs worn

  18. Pass92,545 miles (+10,353)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    92,545 miles
    Test number
    555571801122
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  19. Pass82,192 miles (+13,794)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,192 miles
    Test number
    913062200139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass68,398 miles (+12,936)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    68,398 miles
    Test number
    851152199083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass55,462 miles (+12,148)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    55,462 miles
    Test number
    640346088076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass43,314 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,314 miles
    Test number
    782550807118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,311 miles (+10,831)1 failure1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,311 miles
    Test number
    262150707141
    • FailureCentre Rear Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testCentre Rear Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  24. Pass32,480 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    32,480 miles
    Test number
    853281906138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 VAN

Does T888 VAN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T888 VAN expired on 20 Feb 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T888 VAN?
The MOT on T888 VAN expired on 20 Feb 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T888 VAN done?
T888 VAN was recorded at 143,590 miles at its MOT on 14 Feb 2024, an average of 6,226 miles a year.
Has T888 VAN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 VAN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2022.
Has the mileage on T888 VAN 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 T888 VAN find?
T888 VAN passed its latest MOT on 14 Feb 2024 with 3 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front service brake binding but not excessively; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded.

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