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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V685 GGDMOT history

V685 GGD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 2 Jan 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 246,768 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Jan 2026.

V685 GGD grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Jan 2027
Mileage
246,768 mi
At MOT on 3 Jan 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,651 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V685 GGD
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
15 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V685 GGD was last recorded at 246,768 miles on 3 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Jan 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 5 Oct 2007: 67,849 miles, lower than 157,128 miles on 25 Sept 2006.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
246,768 miles · 2 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,651 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 246,768 miles
  • 2025 – 245,225 miles
  • 2024 – 242,736 miles
  • 2022 – 239,438 miles
  • 2021 – 234,676 miles
  • 2020 – 230,454 miles
  • 2018 – 230,366 miles
  • 2012 – 229,248 miles
  • 2010 – 211,803 miles
  • 2009 – 197,661 miles
  • 2008 – 180,303 miles
  • 2007 – 67,849 miles
  • 2006 – 157,128 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass246,768 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

20 tests since 25 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass246,768 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    246,768 miles
    Test number
    779962197447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail246,768 miles (+1,543)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,768 miles
    Test number
    537023599555
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass245,225 miles (+2,489)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    245,225 miles
    Test number
    185366188761
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both main front to rear pipes at rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle and rear sections (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass242,736 miles (+3,298)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    242,736 miles
    Test number
    129640623247
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass239,438 miles (+4,762)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    239,438 miles
    Test number
    948034215730
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass234,676 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    234,676 miles
    Test number
    155441591157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail234,676 miles (+4,222)8 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,676 miles
    Test number
    655295843498
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flexi from solid pipe to suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded Flexi from solid pipe to suspension arm (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  8. Pass230,454 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    230,454 miles
    Test number
    376282021627
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

  9. Fail230,454 miles (+88)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,454 miles
    Test number
    243881105491
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH

  10. Pass230,366 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    230,366 miles
    Test number
    510823486018
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Handbrake cable corroded

  11. Pass236,054 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    236,054 km
    Test number
    792060667599
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate faded but not likely to be misread front & rear (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass229,248 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    229,248 miles
    Test number
    925894012145
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  13. Fail229,248 miles (+17,445)10 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,248 miles
    Test number
    868353702125
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (3.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  14. Pass211,803 miles (+14,142)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    211,803 miles
    Test number
    572538520331
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass197,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    197,661 miles
    Test number
    792453419350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail197,661 miles (+17,358)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,661 miles
    Test number
    342451719314
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass180,303 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    180,303 miles
    Test number
    371066408320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  18. Fail180,303 miles (+112,454)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,303 miles
    Test number
    482086508476
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass67,849 miles (-89,279)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    67,849 miles
    Test number
    301188277430

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass157,128 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    157,128 miles
    Test number
    983058766255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V685 GGD

Does V685 GGD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V685 GGD is valid until 2 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V685 GGD?
The MOT on V685 GGD is valid until 2 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V685 GGD done?
V685 GGD was recorded at 246,768 miles at its MOT on 3 Jan 2026, an average of 4,651 miles a year.
Has V685 GGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V685 GGD has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on V685 GGD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 5 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V685 GGD find?
V685 GGD passed its latest MOT on 3 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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