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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T894 DETMOT history

T894 DET is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 189,761 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
189,761 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,467 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T894 DET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T894 DET was last recorded at 189,761 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 4,325 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
185,436 miles · 1 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
4,325 miles
Average per year
5,467 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,761 miles
  • 2025 – 185,436 miles
  • 2024 – 180,353 miles
  • 2023 – 174,598 miles
  • 2022 – 169,091 miles
  • 2021 – 163,849 miles
  • 2020 – 158,767 miles
  • 2019 – 153,154 miles
  • 2018 – 147,255 miles
  • 2017 – 143,707 miles
  • 2016 – 142,107 miles
  • 2015 – 138,498 miles
  • 2014 – 135,288 miles
  • 2013 – 131,904 miles
  • 2012 – 125,378 miles
  • 2011 – 120,186 miles
  • 2010 – 114,669 miles
  • 2009 – 111,114 miles
  • 2008 – 103,815 miles
  • 2007 – 92,201 miles
  • 2006 – 82,726 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,761 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Rear coilspring coroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,761 miles (+4,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    189,761 miles
    Test number
    543338369686
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass185,436 miles (+5,083)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    185,436 miles
    Test number
    964082791947
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass180,353 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    180,353 miles
    Test number
    945250906484
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coilspring coroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  4. Fail180,351 miles (+5,753)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,351 miles
    Test number
    172158224121
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coilspring coroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Pass174,598 miles (+5,507)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    174,598 miles
    Test number
    314483760538
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Pass169,091 miles (+5,242)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,091 miles
    Test number
    951262675788
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass163,849 miles (+5,082)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    163,849 miles
    Test number
    255308414594
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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 Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass158,767 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    158,767 miles
    Test number
    818305145933
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail158,766 miles (+5,612)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,766 miles
    Test number
    712758655031
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass153,154 miles (+5,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    153,154 miles
    Test number
    682624889087
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass147,255 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    147,255 miles
    Test number
    466741745567
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail147,255 miles (+3,548)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,255 miles
    Test number
    620320615805
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass143,707 miles (+1,600)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    143,707 miles
    Test number
    562810697761
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass142,107 miles (+3,609)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    142,107 miles
    Test number
    469827851741
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass138,498 miles (+3,210)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    138,498 miles
    Test number
    888124695151
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  16. Pass135,288 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    135,288 miles
    Test number
    296646394423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail135,288 miles (+3,384)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,288 miles
    Test number
    705076594175
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  18. Pass131,904 miles (+6,526)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    131,904 miles
    Test number
    309084033233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass125,378 miles (+5,192)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    125,378 miles
    Test number
    866015712248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass120,186 miles (+5,517)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    120,186 miles
    Test number
    127264941251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass114,669 miles (+3,555)
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    114,669 miles
    Test number
    381394420277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass111,114 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    111,114 miles
    Test number
    551567489154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail111,114 miles (+7,299)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,114 miles
    Test number
    664167389165
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  24. Pass103,815 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    882690728282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail103,815 miles (+11,614)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,815 miles
    Test number
    262409818260
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass92,201 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    92,201 miles
    Test number
    340065927439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail92,201 miles (+9,475)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,201 miles
    Test number
    731215027224
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass82,726 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    82,726 miles
    Test number
    323053246411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T894 DET

Does T894 DET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T894 DET is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T894 DET?
The MOT on T894 DET is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T894 DET done?
T894 DET was recorded at 189,761 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,467 miles a year.
Has T894 DET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T894 DET has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Mar 2024.
Has the mileage on T894 DET 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 DET find?
T894 DET passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; oil leak, but not excessive.

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