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Volkswagen Transporter

Multi-colour · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T985 VKJMOT history

T985 VKJ is a multi-colour diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026 and it has passed 21 of 24 MOT tests, with 121,590 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 8 Sept 2026
Mileage
121,590 mi
At MOT on 9 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
21 passed · 3 failed
Per year
3,508 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T985 VKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Multi-colour
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T985 VKJ was last recorded at 121,590 miles on 9 Sept 2025, 1,805 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,785 miles · 8 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,805 miles
Average per year
3,508 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 121,590 miles
  • 2024 – 119,785 miles
  • 2023 – 118,648 miles
  • 2022 – 118,266 miles
  • 2021 – 114,607 miles
  • 2020 – 110,818 miles
  • 2019 – 109,315 miles
  • 2018 – 107,830 miles
  • 2017 – 105,223 miles
  • 2016 – 103,548 miles
  • 2015 – 101,254 miles
  • 2014 – 98,994 miles
  • 2013 – 95,109 miles
  • 2012 – 91,661 miles
  • 2011 – 88,283 miles
  • 2010 – 84,374 miles
  • 2009 – 79,021 miles
  • 2008 – 73,557 miles
  • 2007 – 68,625 miles
  • 2006 – 59,736 miles
  • 2005 – 50,914 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,590 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

24 tests since 18 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,590 miles (+1,805)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    121,590 miles
    Test number
    679843727122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass119,785 miles (+1,137)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    119,785 miles
    Test number
    222868478429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber top mounting point corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear inner bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass118,648 miles (+382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    118,648 miles
    Test number
    338146676970
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases small hole in catalyst centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass118,266 miles (+3,659)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    118,266 miles
    Test number
    650193774329
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass114,607 miles (+3,789)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    114,607 miles
    Test number
    230386205638
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Side step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass110,818 miles (+1,503)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    110,818 miles
    Test number
    696354515303
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass109,315 miles (+1,485)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    109,315 miles
    Test number
    253824649034
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass107,830 miles (+2,607)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,830 miles
    Test number
    339954208175
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass105,223 miles (+1,675)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    105,223 miles
    Test number
    556862102047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass103,548 miles (+2,294)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    103,548 miles
    Test number
    941409077539
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded Flexi to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass101,254 miles (+2,260)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    101,254 miles
    Test number
    539940615257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass98,994 miles (+3,885)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    98,994 miles
    Test number
    298509314292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass95,109 miles (+3,448)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    95,109 miles
    Test number
    516411423223
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteCentre exhaust corroded/slight blow.

  14. Fail91,661 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,661 miles
    Test number
    487606822247
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/S mirror glass cracked

  15. Pass91,661 miles (+3,378)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    91,661 miles
    Test number
    749396922212
    • NoteN/S mirror glass cracked

  16. Pass88,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    88,283 miles
    Test number
    596788721225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail88,282 miles (+3,908)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,282 miles
    Test number
    927618821277
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass84,374 miles (+5,353)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    84,374 miles
    Test number
    914672920295
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteO/S/F outer sill starting to rust.

  19. Pass79,021 miles (+5,464)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    79,021 miles
    Test number
    420383129295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass73,557 miles (+4,932)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    73,557 miles
    Test number
    741328528239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass68,625 miles (+8,889)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    68,625 miles
    Test number
    324296027454

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass59,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    59,736 miles
    Test number
    591322016289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail59,736 miles (+8,822)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,736 miles
    Test number
    194042216212
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  24. Pass50,914 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    50,914 miles
    Test number
    912979095184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T985 VKJ

Does T985 VKJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T985 VKJ expired on 8 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T985 VKJ?
The MOT on T985 VKJ expired on 8 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T985 VKJ done?
T985 VKJ was recorded at 121,590 miles at its MOT on 9 Sept 2025, an average of 3,508 miles a year.
Has T985 VKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T985 VKJ has failed 3 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Aug 2012.
Has the mileage on T985 VKJ 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 VKJ find?
T985 VKJ passed its latest MOT on 9 Sept 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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