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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T98 VUMMOT history

T98 VUM is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 145,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
145,969 mi
At MOT on 24 Aug 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,752 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T98 VUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T98 VUM was last recorded at 145,969 miles on 24 Aug 2026, 505 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
145,464 miles · 12 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
505 miles
Average per year
3,752 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 145,969 miles
  • 2025 – 145,464 miles
  • 2024 – 144,773 miles
  • 2023 – 143,958 miles
  • 2022 – 141,722 miles
  • 2021 – 139,201 miles
  • 2020 – 137,658 miles
  • 2019 – 133,447 miles
  • 2018 – 132,316 miles
  • 2017 – 130,478 miles
  • 2016 – 127,634 miles
  • 2015 – 123,604 miles
  • 2014 – 123,192 miles
  • 2013 – 122,704 miles
  • 2012 – 121,055 miles
  • 2011 – 113,779 miles
  • 2010 – 107,889 miles
  • 2009 – 102,800 miles
  • 2008 – 93,349 miles
  • 2007 – 84,885 miles
  • 2006 – 69,763 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass145,969 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass145,969 miles (+505)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    145,969 miles
    Test number
    287074752259
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass145,464 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    145,464 miles
    Test number
    838329438011
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail145,464 miles (+691)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,464 miles
    Test number
    293129697996
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all 4 tyres perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass144,773 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    144,773 miles
    Test number
    184125931107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bald on edges inner and outer
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  5. Fail144,773 miles (+815)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,773 miles
    Test number
    972191017995
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front bald on edges inner and outer
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre bald on edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass143,958 miles (+2,236)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    143,958 miles
    Test number
    457086596853
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  7. Pass141,722 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    141,722 miles
    Test number
    735023068183
    • AdvisoryFront bottom ball joint rubbers perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes are corroding
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are cracking

  8. Fail141,722 miles (+2,521)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,722 miles
    Test number
    209045265056
    • MajorCentral Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt perished split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront bottom ball joint rubbers perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes are corroding
    • AdvisoryAll tyres are cracking

  9. Pass139,201 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    139,201 miles
    Test number
    464621655571
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail139,201 miles (+1,543)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,201 miles
    Test number
    587532499686
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass137,658 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,658 miles
    Test number
    837348863499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Fail137,658 miles (+4,211)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,658 miles
    Test number
    905409342680
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  13. Pass133,447 miles (+1,131)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    133,447 miles
    Test number
    878273037058
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge SLIGHT PERISHING (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Slight perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass132,316 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    132,316 miles
    Test number
    363941682084
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield rattly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc back plate rotten
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRusty discs

  15. Fail132,312 miles (+1,834)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,312 miles
    Test number
    854267789631
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield rattly
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear disc back plate rotten
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRusty discs

  16. Pass130,478 miles (+2,844)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    130,478 miles
    Test number
    697974666473
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust rattling and has slight blow
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre perished and getting low on tread

  17. Pass127,634 miles (+4,030)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    127,634 miles
    Test number
    225438556686
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass123,604 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    123,604 miles
    Test number
    337546655125
    • NoteSlight corrosion on front brake discs

  19. Fail123,603 miles (+411)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,603 miles
    Test number
    587736955197
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • FailureSteering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCorrosion/pitting on all brake discs

  20. Pass123,192 miles (+488)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    123,192 miles
    Test number
    188004864108
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteFront and rear pads and discs rusted / worn

  21. Pass122,704 miles (+1,649)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    122,704 miles
    Test number
    217472263136
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Fail121,055 miles2 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,055 miles
    Test number
    228170662406
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight perishing

  23. Pass121,055 miles (+7,276)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    121,055 miles
    Test number
    995960262165
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBoth rear tyres slight perishing

  24. Pass113,779 miles (+5,890)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    113,779 miles
    Test number
    446370161143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass107,889 miles (+5,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    107,889 miles
    Test number
    923261460182
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Pass102,800 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    102,800 miles
    Test number
    721021479195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Fail102,800 miles (+9,451)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,800 miles
    Test number
    922971879125
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass93,349 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2009
    Odometer
    93,349 miles
    Test number
    734434438189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail93,349 miles (+8,464)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,349 miles
    Test number
    244103038492
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  30. Pass84,885 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,885 miles
    Test number
    130712627131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail84,884 miles (+15,121)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,884 miles
    Test number
    492171127174
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  32. Pass69,763 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    69,763 miles
    Test number
    850122026163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T98 VUM

Does T98 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T98 VUM is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T98 VUM?
The MOT on T98 VUM is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T98 VUM done?
T98 VUM was recorded at 145,969 miles at its MOT on 24 Aug 2026, an average of 3,752 miles a year.
Has T98 VUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T98 VUM has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T98 VUM 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 T98 VUM find?
T98 VUM passed its latest MOT on 24 Aug 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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