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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T986 EFJMOT history

T986 EFJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 168,084 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Feb 2027
Mileage
168,084 mi
At MOT on 6 Feb 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,363 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T986 EFJ
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
4 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T986 EFJ was last recorded at 168,084 miles on 6 Feb 2026, 3,905 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,179 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,905 miles
Average per year
5,363 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,084 miles
  • 2025 – 164,179 miles
  • 2024 – 159,360 miles
  • 2023 – 152,127 miles
  • 2022 – 147,745 miles
  • 2021 – 145,062 miles
  • 2019 – 135,808 miles
  • 2018 – 131,454 miles
  • 2017 – 127,633 miles
  • 2016 – 123,643 miles
  • 2015 – 118,492 miles
  • 2014 – 113,147 miles
  • 2013 – 103,874 miles
  • 2012 – 95,542 miles
  • 2011 – 88,428 miles
  • 2010 – 82,566 miles
  • 2009 – 76,387 miles
  • 2008 – 71,653 miles
  • 2007 – 66,587 miles
  • 2006 – 62,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,084 miles
  • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 20 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,084 miles (+3,905)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    168,084 miles
    Test number
    593462692901
    • MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass164,179 miles (+4,819)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,179 miles
    Test number
    518977125371
    • AdvisoryFront inner rack ends slight play nearside rear outer sill slight corrosion

  3. Pass159,360 miles (+7,233)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    159,360 miles
    Test number
    795748854753
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  4. Pass152,127 miles (+4,382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    152,127 miles
    Test number
    468977873012
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass147,745 miles (+2,683)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    147,745 miles
    Test number
    994515005226
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both front tyres cracking in tread (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs worn on inner edge (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass145,062 miles (+9,254)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    145,062 miles
    Test number
    868913214394
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer sill area slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass135,808 miles (+122)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    135,808 miles
    Test number
    871248441971
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Fail135,686 miles (+4,232)12 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,686 miles
    Test number
    297845750041
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass131,454 miles4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    131,454 miles
    Test number
    913454662057
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  10. Fail131,454 miles (+3,821)1 major4 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,454 miles
    Test number
    336523954323
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged perished (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  11. Pass127,633 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,633 miles
    Test number
    642318583347
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Fail127,633 miles (+3,990)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,633 miles
    Test number
    477081839494
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both sides (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  13. Pass123,643 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,643 miles
    Test number
    898482559862
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Fail123,643 miles (+5,151)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,643 miles
    Test number
    587815080590
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  15. Fail118,492 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,492 miles
    Test number
    119933045108
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  16. Pass118,492 miles (+5,345)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    118,492 miles
    Test number
    637763945150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass113,147 miles (+9,273)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2015
    Odometer
    113,147 miles
    Test number
    749287834143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass103,874 miles (+8,332)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,874 miles
    Test number
    375088933156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass95,542 miles (+7,114)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2013
    Odometer
    95,542 miles
    Test number
    148307742163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,428 miles (+5,862)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    88,428 miles
    Test number
    819529531171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass82,566 miles (+6,179)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,566 miles
    Test number
    721068020134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass76,387 miles (+4,734)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    76,387 miles
    Test number
    290779729444

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass71,653 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    71,653 miles
    Test number
    934405348165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail66,587 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,587 miles
    Test number
    474759237158
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  25. Pass66,587 miles (+4,244)
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2008
    Odometer
    66,587 miles
    Test number
    874509537132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass62,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    62,343 miles
    Test number
    272020346196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T986 EFJ

Does T986 EFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T986 EFJ is valid until 5 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T986 EFJ?
The MOT on T986 EFJ is valid until 5 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T986 EFJ done?
T986 EFJ was recorded at 168,084 miles at its MOT on 6 Feb 2026, an average of 5,363 miles a year.
Has T986 EFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T986 EFJ has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2019.
Has the mileage on T986 EFJ 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 T986 EFJ find?
T986 EFJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: nearside steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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