
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T988 FOBMOT history
T988 FOB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 214,131 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 214,131 mi
- At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 5,659 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T988 FOB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T988 FOB was last recorded at 214,131 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 6,888 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 207,243 miles · 10 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 6,888 miles
- Average per year
- 5,659 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 214,131 miles
- 2025 – 207,243 miles
- 2024 – 203,177 miles
- 2023 – 197,457 miles
- 2022 – 197,250 miles
- 2021 – 192,618 miles
- 2020 – 185,878 miles
- 2019 – 175,815 miles
- 2018 – 167,163 miles
- 2016 – 164,125 miles
- 2015 – 156,128 miles
- 2014 – 146,490 miles
- 2013 – 132,521 miles
- 2012 – 122,324 miles
- 2011 – 120,991 miles
- 2009 – 117,093 miles
- 2008 – 113,155 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake calliper retaining clip missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake lever on brake calliper not returning fully
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNew brake pads fitted n/s/f still has old brake pads fitted o/s/f
- AdvisoryPark brake only just met requirements, o/s/r low effort
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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective
Minor4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024
Rear bumper bar corroded behind towbar
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Rear bumper corroded behind tow bar
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 4 Dec 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass214,131 miles (+6,888)13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 214,131 miles
- Test number
- 739750842403
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake calliper retaining clip missing
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake lever on brake calliper not returning fully
- 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))
- AdvisoryNew brake pads fitted n/s/f still has old brake pads fitted o/s/f
- AdvisoryPark brake only just met requirements, o/s/r low effort
Pass207,243 miles (+4,066)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 207,243 miles
- Test number
- 444375262944
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded just outside prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Front rear of inner wheel arch corroded just outside prescribed area
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin thickness of backing plate (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear bumper bar corroded behind towbar
Pass203,177 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 203,177 miles
- Test number
- 433624521804
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper bar corroded behind towbar
Fail203,177 miles (+5,720)1 dangerous1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,177 miles
- Test number
- 199964101932
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper bar corroded behind towbar
Pass197,457 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 197,457 miles
- Test number
- 125682656935
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper corroded behind tow bar
Fail197,452 miles (+202)4 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 197,452 miles
- Test number
- 192211210762
- MajorBrake fluid significantly below minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing unevenly on inside
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper corroded behind tow bar
Pass197,250 miles (+4,632)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 197,250 miles
- Test number
- 109397378788
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre wearing unevenly inside edge
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper corroded behind tow bar
Pass192,618 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 192,618 miles
- Test number
- 984044755055
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack gaitor slightly twisted
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper bar slightly corroded behind tow-bar
Fail192,618 miles (+6,740)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,618 miles
- Test number
- 553379518978
- Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both sides 21" (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective damp inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front steering rack gaitor slightly twisted
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper bar slightly corroded behind tow-bar
Pass185,878 miles (+22)3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 185,878 miles
- Test number
- 268310417297
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner cracked, likely to spread (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective holed, allowing moisture inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake low effort
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail185,856 miles (+10,041)5 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,856 miles
- Test number
- 216500064457
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements not loud enough (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view bottom corner cracked, likely to spread (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective holed, allowing moisture inside (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin slightly (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear park brake low effort
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall slight damage
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass175,815 miles (+619)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 175,815 miles
- Test number
- 991888991978
- MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside front tyres wearing on inside edge.
- AdvisoryO/s headlamp damaged
Fail175,196 miles (+8,033)1 dangerous2 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,196 miles
- Test number
- 471574688891
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector reflecting white to the rear (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres waering on edges
- AdvisoryO/s headlamp damaged
Pass167,163 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 167,163 miles
- Test number
- 206248482138
- AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lens has small crack to outer lens.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight lens has small stone chip.
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake hose ferules starting to corrode.
Fail167,163 miles (+3,038)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,163 miles
- Test number
- 322244633793
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Indicator lens has small crack to outer lens.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Headlight lens has small stone chip.
- AdvisoryOffside and nearside rear brake hose ferules starting to corrode.
Pass164,125 miles (+51)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 164,125 miles
- Test number
- 376695772082
- AdvisoryNearside front ,nearside rear, offside front tyres are wearing on inside edge .
- AdvisoryNearside front track-rod end bush has slight play.
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass cracked.
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp glass lens cracked.
- AdvisoryService brake pedal rubber worn.
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall.
Fail164,074 miles (+7,946)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,074 miles
- Test number
- 274138866887
- FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside front ,nearside rear, offside front tyres are wearing on inside edge .
- AdvisoryNearside front track-rod end bush has slight play.
- AdvisoryOffside door mirror glass cracked.
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp glass lens cracked.
- AdvisoryService brake pedal rubber worn.
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre has cut to outer sidewall.
Pass156,128 miles (+124)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 156,128 miles
- Test number
- 521653293819
- AdvisoryCut in side wall of nearside rear tyre
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp has been repaired
Fail156,004 miles (+9,514)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,004 miles
- Test number
- 549068320414
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- 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 Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryCut in side wall of nearside rear tyre
- AdvisoryOffside headlamp has been repaired
Pass146,490 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 146,490 miles
- Test number
- 319355114354
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail146,490 miles (+13,969)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,490 miles
- Test number
- 437535714478
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass132,521 miles (+33)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 132,521 miles
- Test number
- 899508593259
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail132,488 miles (+10,164)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,488 miles
- Test number
- 819836193284
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass122,324 miles (+1,333)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 122,324 miles
- Test number
- 907720652240
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- NoteHand brake cable rusting
Pass120,991 miles (+3,898)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2012
- Odometer
- 120,991 miles
- Test number
- 486782731196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,093 miles (+3,938)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 117,093 miles
- Test number
- 380968339375
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,155 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 113,155 miles
- Test number
- 824119738373
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about T988 FOB
- Does T988 FOB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T988 FOB is valid until 9 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T988 FOB?
- The MOT on T988 FOB is valid until 9 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T988 FOB done?
- T988 FOB was recorded at 214,131 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 5,659 miles a year.
- Has T988 FOB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T988 FOB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on T988 FOB 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 T988 FOB find?
- T988 FOB passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 13 advisories: brake pedal wearing smooth; front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area, and 10 more.
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