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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T894 CBNMOT history

T894 CBN is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 219,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
219,506 mi
At MOT on 31 Mar 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,897 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T894 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 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T894 CBN was last recorded at 219,506 miles on 31 Mar 2026, 4,003 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,503 miles · 15 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,003 miles
Average per year
4,897 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,506 miles
  • 2025 – 215,503 miles
  • 2024 – 212,807 miles
  • 2023 – 208,752 miles
  • 2022 – 204,231 miles
  • 2021 – 199,595 miles
  • 2020 – 195,576 miles
  • 2019 – 192,378 miles
  • 2018 – 188,439 miles
  • 2017 – 183,841 miles
  • 2016 – 179,906 miles
  • 2015 – 174,740 miles
  • 2014 – 170,892 miles
  • 2013 – 167,672 miles
  • 2012 – 164,318 miles
  • 2011 – 159,642 miles
  • 2010 – 147,693 miles
  • 2009 – 139,330 miles
  • 2008 – 134,478 miles
  • 2007 – 129,315 miles
  • 2006 – 121,449 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,506 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 23 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,506 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    219,506 miles
    Test number
    905082918277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail219,506 miles (+4,003)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,506 miles
    Test number
    607146955690
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Pass215,503 miles (+2,696)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    215,503 miles
    Test number
    284803820146
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all coated in copper slip (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill rear end (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass212,807 miles (+4,055)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    212,807 miles
    Test number
    983136621092
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have some corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass208,752 miles (+4,521)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    208,752 miles
    Test number
    356804872393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass204,231 miles (+4,636)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    204,231 miles
    Test number
    185040130781
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass199,595 miles (+4,019)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    199,595 miles
    Test number
    540880941489
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass195,576 miles (+3,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    195,576 miles
    Test number
    311869972477
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass192,378 miles (+3,939)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    192,378 miles
    Test number
    212516774564
    • MinorOffside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass188,439 miles (+4,598)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    188,439 miles
    Test number
    504180414876

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass183,841 miles (+3,935)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    183,841 miles
    Test number
    215852276738
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  12. Pass179,906 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    179,906 miles
    Test number
    450162679637
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  13. Fail179,906 miles (+5,166)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,906 miles
    Test number
    216586660387
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  14. Pass174,740 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    174,740 miles
    Test number
    297013305136
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  15. Fail174,739 miles (+3,847)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,739 miles
    Test number
    707190995005
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  16. Pass170,892 miles (+3,220)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    170,892 miles
    Test number
    566459194012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass167,672 miles (+8)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    167,672 miles
    Test number
    949769493079
    • NoteNo passenger seats fitted at time of test

  18. Fail167,664 miles (+3,346)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,664 miles
    Test number
    856108593036
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • NoteNo passenger seats fitted at time of test

  19. Fail164,318 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,318 miles
    Test number
    176107392435
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass164,318 miles (+4,676)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    164,318 miles
    Test number
    199057492015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass159,642 miles (+255)
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    159,642 miles
    Test number
    825897111176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail159,387 miles (+11,694)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,387 miles
    Test number
    247298801494
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  23. Pass147,693 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    147,693 miles
    Test number
    701649910122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail147,693 miles (+8,363)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,693 miles
    Test number
    472559410179
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass139,330 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    139,330 miles
    Test number
    231509319496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail139,330 miles (+4,852)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,330 miles
    Test number
    370209419199
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCv boots covered in grease but not split
    • NoteSlight play in both rack ends

  27. Pass134,478 miles (+28)
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    134,478 miles
    Test number
    293486508186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail134,450 miles (+5,135)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,450 miles
    Test number
    472755308177
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  29. Pass129,315 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    129,315 miles
    Test number
    490213497065

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail129,315 miles (+7,866)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,315 miles
    Test number
    281212297077
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  31. Pass121,449 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    121,449 miles
    Test number
    661162286099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail121,449 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,449 miles
    Test number
    153102986492
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

Questions about T894 CBN

Does T894 CBN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T894 CBN is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T894 CBN?
The MOT on T894 CBN is valid until 28 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T894 CBN done?
T894 CBN was recorded at 219,506 miles at its MOT on 31 Mar 2026, an average of 4,897 miles a year.
Has T894 CBN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T894 CBN has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T894 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 T894 CBN find?
T894 CBN passed its latest MOT on 31 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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