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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T986 WGJMOT history

T986 WGJ is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,636 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Feb 2027
Mileage
161,636 mi
At MOT on 19 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,140 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T986 WGJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T986 WGJ was last recorded at 161,636 miles on 19 Feb 2026, 5,821 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,815 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,821 miles
Average per year
6,140 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 161,636 miles
  • 2025 – 155,815 miles
  • 2024 – 148,522 miles
  • 2023 – 141,618 miles
  • 2022 – 141,121 miles
  • 2021 – 136,307 miles
  • 2020 – 131,743 miles
  • 2019 – 124,973 miles
  • 2017 – 117,261 miles
  • 2016 – 109,577 miles
  • 2015 – 103,205 miles
  • 2014 – 96,656 miles
  • 2013 – 90,598 miles
  • 2012 – 82,067 miles
  • 2011 – 65,462 miles
  • 2010 – 62,003 miles
  • 2009 – 59,008 miles
  • 2008 – 52,214 miles
  • 2007 – 47,581 miles
  • 2006 – 43,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass161,636 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d) bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Smell of fuel no leak found time of test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass161,636 miles (+5,821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    161,636 miles
    Test number
    307748494806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all painted (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass155,815 miles (+7,293)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    155,815 miles
    Test number
    736782914003
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass148,522 miles (+6,904)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    148,522 miles
    Test number
    377043464451
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both suspension arms (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass141,618 miles (+497)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    141,618 miles
    Test number
    286385800758
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel no leak found time of test

  5. Fail141,121 miles (+4,814)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,121 miles
    Test number
    900647706689
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both fronts (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (d) bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel no leak found time of test

  6. Pass136,307 miles (+4,564)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    136,307 miles
    Test number
    771336643707
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySmell of fuel but no visible leaks at time of test

  7. Pass131,743 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    131,743 miles
    Test number
    941263746057
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  8. Fail131,741 miles (+6,768)1 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,741 miles
    Test number
    204254128789
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  9. Pass124,973 miles (+6,352)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    124,973 miles
    Test number
    358989661801
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass118,621 miles (+1,360)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    118,621 miles
    Test number
    813788747490
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass117,261 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    117,261 miles
    Test number
    892828075348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail117,261 miles (+7,684)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,261 miles
    Test number
    220539130579
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  13. Pass109,577 miles (+6,372)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    109,577 miles
    Test number
    558841996641

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass103,205 miles (+6,549)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    103,205 miles
    Test number
    719887778602
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass96,656 miles (+6,058)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,656 miles
    Test number
    149298324383
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail90,598 miles3 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,598 miles
    Test number
    137387133363
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  17. Pass90,598 miles (+8,531)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    90,598 miles
    Test number
    287277033384
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  18. Pass82,067 miles (+14)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    82,067 miles
    Test number
    318220792424
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  19. Fail82,053 miles (+16,591)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,053 miles
    Test number
    536785482222
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  20. Pass65,462 miles (+3)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    65,462 miles
    Test number
    579072521327
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and slightly corroded
    • NoteFront wipers poor
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
    • NoteRear service brakes just met required efficiency

  21. Fail65,459 miles (+3,456)3 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,459 miles
    Test number
    415951321346
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn and slightly corroded
    • NoteFront wipers poor
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn inner edge
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded

  22. Pass62,003 miles (+2,995)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    62,003 miles
    Test number
    142804320325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass59,008 miles (+6,794)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    59,008 miles
    Test number
    684484139331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass52,214 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    52,214 miles
    Test number
    224185128360

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail52,214 miles (+4,633)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    52,214 miles
    Test number
    393395728379
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass47,581 miles (+4,013)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    47,581 miles
    Test number
    853303707392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass43,568 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    43,568 miles
    Test number
    523023136380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail43,567 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,567 miles
    Test number
    234882036350
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T986 WGJ

Does T986 WGJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T986 WGJ is valid until 18 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T986 WGJ?
The MOT on T986 WGJ is valid until 18 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 WGJ done?
T986 WGJ was recorded at 161,636 miles at its MOT on 19 Feb 2026, an average of 6,140 miles a year.
Has T986 WGJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T986 WGJ has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T986 WGJ 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 WGJ find?
T986 WGJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside front lower shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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