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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T985 PDGMOT history

T985 PDG is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 89,437 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 May 2027
Mileage
89,437 mi
At MOT on 13 May 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,493 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 PDG
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
17 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 May 2027
Latest MOT test
13 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 PDG was last recorded at 89,437 miles on 13 May 2026, 1,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
87,906 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,531 miles
Average per year
3,493 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 89,437 miles
  • 2025 – 87,906 miles
  • 2024 – 84,749 miles
  • 2023 – 80,603 miles
  • 2022 – 77,370 miles
  • 2021 – 72,978 miles
  • 2020 – 70,388 miles
  • 2019 – 67,462 miles
  • 2018 – 64,145 miles
  • 2017 – 61,365 miles
  • 2016 – 57,011 miles
  • 2015 – 53,019 miles
  • 2014 – 48,142 miles
  • 2013 – 43,990 miles
  • 2012 – 40,571 miles
  • 2011 – 38,527 miles
  • 2010 – 29,261 miles
  • 2009 – 25,866 miles
  • 2008 – 24,284 miles
  • 2007 – 22,258 miles
  • 2006 – 19,936 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass89,437 miles

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass89,437 miles (+1,531)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2027
    Odometer
    89,437 miles
    Test number
    409488250107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass87,906 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    87,906 miles
    Test number
    360185131802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail87,903 miles (+3,154)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,903 miles
    Test number
    471560972579
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  4. Pass84,749 miles (+4,146)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    84,749 miles
    Test number
    613688732873

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass80,603 miles (+3,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    80,603 miles
    Test number
    449735739634
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass77,370 miles (+4,392)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    77,370 miles
    Test number
    717466740624
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass72,978 miles (+2,590)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    72,978 miles
    Test number
    910595363287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front steering rack inner arm slight movement

  8. Pass70,388 miles (+2,926)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    70,388 miles
    Test number
    903079661881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass67,462 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    67,462 miles
    Test number
    799437401125
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Fail67,392 miles (+3,247)1 dangerous2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,392 miles
    Test number
    679893138271
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed inner side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 1.1 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass64,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    64,145 miles
    Test number
    954869516731
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail64,145 miles (+2,780)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,145 miles
    Test number
    234960006503
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass61,365 miles (+4,354)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    61,365 miles
    Test number
    531997216559
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass57,011 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    57,011 miles
    Test number
    445517656298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail57,005 miles (+3,986)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,005 miles
    Test number
    436134343210
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass53,019 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    53,019 miles
    Test number
    726760405108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail53,018 miles (+4,876)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,018 miles
    Test number
    418370305117
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass48,142 miles (+4,152)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    48,142 miles
    Test number
    189280394482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass43,990 miles (+3,419)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    43,990 miles
    Test number
    915168693048
    • NoteAll four tyres - low tread depth and wear on edges.
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  20. Pass40,571 miles (+2,044)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    40,571 miles
    Test number
    798131802135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass38,527 miles (+9,266)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    38,527 miles
    Test number
    449080161177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass29,261 miles (+3,395)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    29,261 miles
    Test number
    282077560124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass25,866 miles (+1,582)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,866 miles
    Test number
    572770169154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass24,284 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,284 miles
    Test number
    244194968133
    • NoteFront number plate deterioated

  25. Fail24,284 miles (+2,026)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,284 miles
    Test number
    920024168138
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront number plate deterioated

  26. Pass22,258 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    22,258 miles
    Test number
    512406367152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail22,256 miles (+2,320)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,256 miles
    Test number
    991815367166
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)

  28. Pass19,936 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    19,936 miles
    Test number
    662340476107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T985 PDG

Does T985 PDG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T985 PDG is valid until 12 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T985 PDG?
The MOT on T985 PDG is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T985 PDG done?
T985 PDG was recorded at 89,437 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 3,493 miles a year.
Has T985 PDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 PDG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T985 PDG 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 T985 PDG find?
T985 PDG passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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