
Volkswagen Transporter
Pink and Cream · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T889 UGFMOT history
T889 UGF is a pink and cream diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 34 MOT tests, with 143,519 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 143,519 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 34
- 19 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 4,714 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T889 UGF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Pink and Cream
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 21 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T889 UGF was last recorded at 143,519 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 39 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,480 miles · 30 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 39 miles
- Average per year
- 4,714 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 143,519 miles
- 2025 – 143,480 miles
- 2024 – 133,956 miles
- 2023 – 125,734 miles
- 2022 – 122,186 miles
- 2021 – 121,685 miles
- 2019 – 121,418 miles
- 2018 – 120,926 miles
- 2017 – 120,191 miles
- 2016 – 115,717 miles
- 2015 – 107,305 miles
- 2014 – 106,189 miles
- 2013 – 98,041 miles
- 2012 – 88,813 miles
- 2011 – 83,757 miles
- 2010 – 78,027 miles
- 2009 – 71,240 miles
- 2008 – 64,649 miles
- 2006 – 50,818 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rears
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
34 tests since 25 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass143,519 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 143,519 miles
- Test number
- 699704553765
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail143,480 miles (+9,524)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,480 miles
- Test number
- 610868319570
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked in yellow (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill marked in yellow x2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass133,956 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 133,956 miles
- Test number
- 487245807133
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Both rears (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rears
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail133,954 miles (+8,220)7 major2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,954 miles
- Test number
- 218627801263
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorRear reflector obviously incorrectly positioned Both rears (4.8.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test Rears
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass125,734 miles (+3,548)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 125,734 miles
- Test number
- 187167097396
- AdvisoryBrake repair covered in underseal Numerous under (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush eye bush perished (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryParking brake lever worn, but not excessively (1.1.6 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUpper Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass122,186 miles (+501)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 122,186 miles
- Test number
- 625289756703
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,685 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 121,685 miles
- Test number
- 766975520243
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,677 miles (+259)3 dangerous5 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,677 miles
- Test number
- 774355507056
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn plus boot split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding lever on calliper sticking (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass121,418 miles (+492)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 121,418 miles
- Test number
- 814981362336
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6 mm worn out on inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm, worn out on edhe (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn on edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre on legal limit 1.6mm , worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass120,926 miles2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 120,926 miles
- Test number
- 640239737610
- MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6 mm- worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail120,926 miles (+735)1 repaired2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,926 miles
- Test number
- 676438307268
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Direction indicator flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6 mm- worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge On legal limit 1.6mm worn out on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Silencer corroded (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass120,191 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 120,191 miles
- Test number
- 313611049480
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s , o/s (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/\ , o/s (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn out on edge
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail120,191 miles (+4,474)2 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 120,191 miles
- Test number
- 379468646892
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testRear Direction indicator incorrect colour N/s , o/s (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s , o/s (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin N/\ , o/s (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on edge (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn out on edge
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass115,717 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 115,717 miles
- Test number
- 857255639129
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s. ,o/s (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on edges (4.1.E.1)
Fail115,717 miles (+8,412)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,717 miles
- Test number
- 332515287130
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated N/s. ,o/s (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit Worn out on edges (4.1.E.1)
Pass107,305 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 107,305 miles
- Test number
- 897961985156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail107,305 miles (+1,116)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,305 miles
- Test number
- 275917075193
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass106,189 miles (+8,148)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 106,189 miles
- Test number
- 256389244478
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass98,041 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 98,041 miles
- Test number
- 256004453115
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Fail98,041 miles (+9,228)3 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 98,041 miles
- Test number
- 598219943185
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass88,813 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 88,813 miles
- Test number
- 265930462146
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteSlight wiper marks in windscreen
Fail88,809 miles (+282)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,809 miles
- Test number
- 858279852158
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside wiper blade slightly loose
- NoteSlight wiper marks in windscreen
Pass88,527 miles (+6)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 88,527 miles
- Test number
- 256351802495
- NoteSlight play in steering rack mounting bushes
Fail88,521 miles (+4,764)11 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,521 miles
- Test number
- 717288282050
- FailureBrake load sensing valve inoperative (3.6.E.3)
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureSteering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
Pass83,757 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 83,757 miles
- Test number
- 475804181064
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteTyres cut in nearside front outter wall
Fail83,757 miles (+5,730)2 dangerous3 failures1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,757 miles
- Test number
- 115363581081
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteTyres cut in nearside front outter wall
Pass78,027 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 78,027 miles
- Test number
- 461943780024
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail78,027 miles (+6,787)7 failures1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,027 miles
- Test number
- 764573180056
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass71,240 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 71,240 miles
- Test number
- 334574489047
- NoteSteering intemitantly stiff
- NoteTemp repair to nearside rear lens
Fail71,240 miles (+6,591)4 failures1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 71,240 miles
- Test number
- 393744289045
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
Pass64,649 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 64,649 miles
- Test number
- 172727578404
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDrivers seat worn
Fail64,649 miles (+13,831)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,649 miles
- Test number
- 562477878093
- DangerousPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- DangerousPower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteDrivers seat worn
Pass50,818 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2007
- Odometer
- 50,818 miles
- Test number
- 452355146153
- NoteFront pads @80% worn
- NoteSteering stiff
Fail50,818 miles1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 50,818 miles
- Test number
- 872375846149
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteFront pads @80% worn
- NoteSteering stiff
Questions about T889 UGF
- Does T889 UGF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T889 UGF is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T889 UGF?
- The MOT on T889 UGF is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T889 UGF done?
- T889 UGF was recorded at 143,519 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 4,714 miles a year.
- Has T889 UGF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T889 UGF has failed 15 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on T889 UGF 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 T889 UGF find?
- T889 UGF passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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