
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T986 FOBMOT history
T986 FOB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 188,545 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 2 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 188,545 mi
- At MOT on 3 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,029 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T986 FOB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 20 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 2 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T986 FOB was last recorded at 188,545 miles on 3 Dec 2025, 221 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 23 Jun 2010: 125,432 miles, lower than 151,652 miles on 23 Jul 2009.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 188,324 miles · 18 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 221 miles
- Average per year
- 3,029 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 188,545 miles
- 2024 – 188,324 miles
- 2021 – 186,639 miles
- 2020 – 183,898 miles
- 2019 – 180,789 miles
- 2018 – 177,682 miles
- 2017 – 175,462 miles
- 2016 – 173,786 miles
- 2015 – 172,680 miles
- 2014 – 170,288 miles
- 2013 – 166,244 miles
- 2012 – 161,861 miles
- 2011 – 159,187 miles
- 2010 – 155,605 miles
- 2009 – 151,652 miles
- 2008 – 148,616 miles
- 2007 – 140,019 miles
- 2006 – 130,169 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
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.
Offside Rear Nail in tyre
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass188,545 miles (+221)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 188,545 miles
- Test number
- 172423013683
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass188,324 miles4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 188,324 miles
- Test number
- 161359186934
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail188,324 miles (+4)6 major4 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,324 miles
- Test number
- 581713805848
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively booth (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail188,320 miles (+1,681)5 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 188,320 miles
- Test number
- 613081931107
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view s (3.2 (b) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective s (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass186,639 miles (+2,741)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 186,639 miles
- Test number
- 299017590213
- MinorFront Window damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All X4 LIPPED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake master cylinder/servo mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge BOTH (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass183,898 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 183,898 miles
- Test number
- 616051596041
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail183,896 miles (+3,107)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,896 miles
- Test number
- 216395037080
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded with in 30 cm of rear axle mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front wishbone arm rear bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass180,789 miles (+3,107)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 180,789 miles
- Test number
- 318515624836
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm rear bushes perished (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass177,682 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 177,682 miles
- Test number
- 885107580248
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine oil
Fail177,682 miles (+2,220)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,682 miles
- Test number
- 166923421264
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak engine oil
Pass175,462 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 175,462 miles
- Test number
- 968688671920
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering arm (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering arm (2.2.A.1b)
Fail175,462 miles (+1,676)5 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,462 miles
- Test number
- 682040511715
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering arm (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel slight play in steering arm (2.2.A.1b)
Pass173,786 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 173,786 miles
- Test number
- 740069115269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,785 miles (+1,105)4 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,785 miles
- Test number
- 623605861926
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureStop lamp not working both sides not working when sidelights on (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both sides (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc corroded
- AdvisoryOffside wiper blade poor condition
Pass172,680 miles (+2,392)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 172,680 miles
- Test number
- 126260575044
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,288 miles (+4,044)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 170,288 miles
- Test number
- 299726764099
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteO/s/r disc worn,slight play in n/s/f steering rack.
Pass166,244 miles (+4,383)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 166,244 miles
- Test number
- 227335473059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass161,861 miles (+1)1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 161,861 miles
- Test number
- 778130082071
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteO/s/r brake disc slightly corroded
- NoteO/s/r brake efforts low
- NoteParking brake efficiency low
- NoteRear brakes imbalanced
Fail161,860 miles (+2,673)3 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,860 miles
- Test number
- 606679972019
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteO/s/r brake disc slightly corroded
- NoteO/s/r brake efforts low
- NoteRear brakes imbalanced
Pass159,187 miles1 dangerous3 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 159,187 miles
- Test number
- 257384371477
- DangerousN/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE ALMOST WORN TO PLY / CORDS
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront seats slightly loose on runners
- NoteN/s door mirror badly damaged - o/s and interior mirrors present and ok
- NoteO/s headlamp slightly loose
- NoteO/s/r foot and handbrake effort slightly low
- NotePlay in steering rack / arms
- NoteRear brakes imbalanced
- NoteRear tyres heavily worn on edges
- NoteSuspension lowered
Fail159,187 miles (+3,582)2 dangerous1 failure3 advisories8 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,187 miles
- Test number
- 246694471445
- DangerousN/S/R TYRE INNER EDGE ALMOST WORN TO PLY / CORDS
- DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront seats slightly loose on runners
- NoteN/s door mirror badly damaged - o/s and interior mirrors present and ok
- NoteO/s headlamp slightly loose
- NoteO/s/r foot and handbrake effort slightly low
- NotePlay in steering rack / arms
- NoteRear brakes imbalanced
- NoteRear tyres heavily worn on edges
- NoteSuspension lowered
Pass155,605 miles (+30,173)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 155,605 miles
- Test number
- 634711480149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,432 miles (-26,220)2 failures1 advisory6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,432 miles
- Test number
- 262534270159
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteEngine oil leaks
- NoteEngine rattle
- NoteFront tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteN/S mirror glass damaged
- NoteSlight play in steering rack arms
- NoteWindscreen chipped
Pass151,652 miles (+232)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 151,652 miles
- Test number
- 333474109484
- NoteEngine rattle
- NoteSlight play steering rack arms
- NoteWindcreen chipped
Fail151,420 miles (+2,804)8 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,420 miles
- Test number
- 481805399111
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureFront registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct width (6.3.4a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear registration plate with character(s) which are not the correct stroke width (6.3.4a)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- NoteEngine rattle
- NoteSlight play steering rack arms
- NoteVehicle tested when wet
- NoteWindcreen chipped
Fail148,616 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,616 miles
- Test number
- 242079898106
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass148,616 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 148,616 miles
- Test number
- 511009598192
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,614 miles (+8,595)7 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,614 miles
- Test number
- 524488998155
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureCentre Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Pass140,019 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 140,019 miles
- Test number
- 450034347268
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NotePin hole in both cv gaiters
Fail140,019 miles (+9,850)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,019 miles
- Test number
- 813444347271
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NotePin hole in both cv gaiters
Pass130,169 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 130,169 miles
- Test number
- 664547936297
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside front tyre starting to crack on sidewalls
Questions about T986 FOB
- Does T986 FOB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T986 FOB is valid until 2 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T986 FOB?
- The MOT on T986 FOB is valid until 2 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T986 FOB done?
- T986 FOB was recorded at 188,545 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2025, an average of 3,029 miles a year.
- Has T986 FOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T986 FOB has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on T986 FOB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 23 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T986 FOB find?
- T986 FOB passed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases, and 1 more.
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