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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T889 VHTMOT history

T889 VHT is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 153,703 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Nov 2026
Mileage
153,703 mi
At MOT on 8 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,027 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T889 VHT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
8 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T889 VHT was last recorded at 153,703 miles on 8 Nov 2025, 76 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,627 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
76 miles
Average per year
4,027 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 153,703 miles
  • 2024 – 151,697 miles
  • 2023 – 148,820 miles
  • 2022 – 139,798 miles
  • 2021 – 133,626 miles
  • 2020 – 129,310 miles
  • 2019 – 125,061 miles
  • 2018 – 121,997 miles
  • 2017 – 118,150 miles
  • 2016 – 111,942 miles
  • 2015 – 107,346 miles
  • 2014 – 101,553 miles
  • 2013 – 97,216 miles
  • 2012 – 94,398 miles
  • 2011 – 90,105 miles
  • 2010 – 87,610 miles
  • 2009 – 84,340 miles
  • 2008 – 84,340 miles
  • 2007 – 80,821 miles
  • 2006 – 75,974 miles
  • 2005 – 72,241 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,703 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,703 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    153,703 miles
    Test number
    443144996129
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail153,703 miles (+76)2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,703 miles
    Test number
    783138348076
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm and perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Fail153,627 miles (+1,930)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,627 miles
    Test number
    171622473827
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength trailing arm bush (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass151,697 miles (+2,877)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    151,697 miles
    Test number
    869135100212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass148,820 miles (+9,022)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    148,820 miles
    Test number
    226688420574
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass139,798 miles (+6,172)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    139,798 miles
    Test number
    919124766245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass133,626 miles (+4,316)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    133,626 miles
    Test number
    290576051948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass129,310 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    129,310 miles
    Test number
    874234059365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail129,310 miles (+4,249)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,310 miles
    Test number
    336872224252
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass125,061 miles (+3,064)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    125,061 miles
    Test number
    272418909785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass121,997 miles (+3,847)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    121,997 miles
    Test number
    803339005515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 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)
    • AdvisoryAll tyre sidewalls perished
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber starting to split

  12. Pass118,150 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    118,150 miles
    Test number
    264660655921
    • AdvisoryDeep cut to n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryO/s Headlamp secured with temporary fixings
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear bench/ bed has only 1 seatbelt fitted

  13. Fail118,150 miles (+6,208)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,150 miles
    Test number
    508730647734
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryDeep cut to n/s/r tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear bench/ bed has only 1 seatbelt fitted

  14. Pass111,942 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    111,942 miles
    Test number
    636661108010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail111,942 miles (+4,596)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,942 miles
    Test number
    540536779068
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass107,346 miles (+5,793)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    107,346 miles
    Test number
    715466585058
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass101,553 miles (+4,337)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    101,553 miles
    Test number
    555315384074
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle completely covered in underseal making it difficult to inspect condition of some components

  18. Pass97,216 miles (+2,818)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    97,216 miles
    Test number
    595952793006
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass94,398 miles (+4,293)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    94,398 miles
    Test number
    587497712125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  20. Pass90,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    90,105 miles
    Test number
    265165391462
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  21. Fail90,105 miles (+2,495)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,105 miles
    Test number
    148125191152
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  22. Pass87,610 miles (+3,270)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    87,610 miles
    Test number
    123115390180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail84,340 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,340 miles
    Test number
    160528799193
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass84,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    84,340 miles
    Test number
    290458999438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass84,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    84,340 miles
    Test number
    494391938228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail84,340 miles (+3,519)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,340 miles
    Test number
    713351438256
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  27. Pass80,821 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    884587927226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Fail80,821 miles (+4,847)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,821 miles
    Test number
    433647627242
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  29. Pass75,974 miles (+3,733)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    75,974 miles
    Test number
    474353426219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass72,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    72,241 miles
    Test number
    402889025262
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

Questions about T889 VHT

Does T889 VHT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T889 VHT is valid until 7 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T889 VHT?
The MOT on T889 VHT is valid until 7 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T889 VHT done?
T889 VHT was recorded at 153,703 miles at its MOT on 8 Nov 2025, an average of 4,027 miles a year.
Has T889 VHT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T889 VHT has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T889 VHT 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 VHT find?
T889 VHT passed its latest MOT on 8 Nov 2025 with 8 advisories: front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing also on 3mm, and 5 more.

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