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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T893 CBNMOT history

T893 CBN is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 179,006 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
179,006 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,642 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T893 CBN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T893 CBN was last recorded at 179,006 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 183 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,823 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
183 miles
Average per year
3,642 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 179,006 miles
  • 2025 – 178,823 miles
  • 2024 – 178,507 miles
  • 2023 – 176,818 miles
  • 2022 – 176,283 miles
  • 2021 – 174,252 miles
  • 2019 – 172,947 miles
  • 2018 – 171,663 miles
  • 2016 – 169,875 miles
  • 2015 – 166,019 miles
  • 2011 – 155,370 miles
  • 2010 – 137,827 miles
  • 2009 – 132,651 miles
  • 2008 – 126,369 miles
  • 2007 – 117,466 miles
  • 2006 – 105,771 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,006 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens cracked
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Headlamp insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

26 tests since 28 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,006 miles (+183)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    179,006 miles
    Test number
    629358520996
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass178,823 miles1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    178,823 miles
    Test number
    577317903415
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak, not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated And rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And O/S also
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R also (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror glass has securing tape temp repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake slow to achieve required effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit cracked.
    • AdvisoryRear Support crash bar corroded, but tow bar fitted behind it.

  3. Fail178,823 miles (+316)1 repaired1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,823 miles
    Test number
    791478798345
    • Repaired at testNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak, not excessive
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated And rear. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material And rear. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) And O/S also
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule And O/S/R also (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Mirror glass has securing tape temp repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake slow to achieve required effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lamp unit cracked.
    • AdvisoryRear Support crash bar corroded, but tow bar fitted behind it.

  4. Pass178,507 miles (+1,689)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    178,507 miles
    Test number
    341246599166
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated Both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear support crash bar corroded

  5. Pass176,818 miles (+535)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    176,818 miles
    Test number
    569824504904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s & n/s front outer sills

  6. Pass176,283 miles (+2,031)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    176,283 miles
    Test number
    553296070584
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass174,252 miles (+1,305)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    174,252 miles
    Test number
    938051670870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass172,947 miles (+1,284)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,947 miles
    Test number
    909711274626
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass171,663 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    171,663 miles
    Test number
    272215242674
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Fail171,663 miles (+1,788)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,663 miles
    Test number
    666222583606
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass169,875 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    169,875 miles
    Test number
    496313241753
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail169,875 miles (+3,856)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,875 miles
    Test number
    376665019533
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass166,019 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    166,019 miles
    Test number
    118414415038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail166,019 miles (+10,649)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,019 miles
    Test number
    356589305006
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass155,370 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    155,370 miles
    Test number
    468490861143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail155,336 miles (+17,509)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,336 miles
    Test number
    488859951148
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass137,827 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2011
    Odometer
    137,827 miles
    Test number
    604487130182
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  18. Fail137,826 miles (+5,175)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,826 miles
    Test number
    520502430102
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass132,651 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2010
    Odometer
    132,651 miles
    Test number
    164818849171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail132,651 miles (+6,282)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,651 miles
    Test number
    312570049100
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass126,369 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    126,369 miles
    Test number
    843710038152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail126,327 miles (+8,861)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,327 miles
    Test number
    203737628435
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass117,466 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    117,466 miles
    Test number
    970534817189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail117,466 miles (+11,695)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,466 miles
    Test number
    453703017150
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass105,771 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    105,771 miles
    Test number
    773119256023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail105,771 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,771 miles
    Test number
    193199256089
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T893 CBN

Does T893 CBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T893 CBN is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T893 CBN?
The MOT on T893 CBN is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T893 CBN done?
T893 CBN was recorded at 179,006 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 3,642 miles a year.
Has T893 CBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T893 CBN has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T893 CBN 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 T893 CBN find?
T893 CBN passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; front oil leak, but not excessive engine area; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 6 more.

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