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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V686 MOFMOT history

V686 MOF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Oct 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 200,415 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Aug 2024.

V686 MOF blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 1 Aug 2025
Mileage
200,415 mi
At MOT on 2 Aug 2024
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,304 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V686 MOF
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
15 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
2 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

V686 MOF was last recorded at 200,415 miles on 2 Aug 2024, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,397 miles · 24 Mar 2023
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
6,304 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 200,415 miles
  • 2023 – 200,397 miles
  • 2022 – 190,004 miles
  • 2021 – 176,892 miles
  • 2016 – 175,601 miles
  • 2015 – 169,953 miles
  • 2014 – 162,293 miles
  • 2013 – 153,856 miles
  • 2012 – 147,131 miles
  • 2011 – 138,899 miles
  • 2010 – 125,228 miles
  • 2009 – 113,952 miles
  • 2008 – 98,862 miles
  • 2007 – 93,693 miles
  • 2005 – 81,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,415 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryUnderbody has age related corroded

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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

25 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,415 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    200,415 miles
    Test number
    207864394458
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody has age related corroded

  2. Pass200,397 miles (+10,393)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    200,397 miles
    Test number
    867073253878
    • AdvisoryNearside front outer wheel arch covered with duct tape
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass190,004 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    190,004 miles
    Test number
    254100341888
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s/front wing taped
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroded

  4. Fail190,001 miles (+13,109)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,001 miles
    Test number
    140843917997
    • MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt n/s+o/s (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryN/s/front wing taped
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroded

  5. Pass176,892 miles (+28)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    176,892 miles
    Test number
    457047722165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  6. Fail176,864 miles (+1,263)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,864 miles
    Test number
    364009644208
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))

  7. Pass175,601 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    175,601 miles
    Test number
    688483884829
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  8. Fail175,601 miles (+16)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,601 miles
    Test number
    349937319765
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail175,585 miles (+5,632)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,585 miles
    Test number
    413684383491
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on dash

  10. Pass169,953 miles (+1)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    169,953 miles
    Test number
    807264355107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdmits slight blue smoke on idle
    • NoteNearside washer jet not working

  11. Fail169,952 miles (+7,659)3 failures6 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,952 miles
    Test number
    368550145137
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt damaged sufficient to significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Electrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAdmits slight blue smoke on idle
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on dash offside rear sensor not connected
    • NoteHandbrake in difficult position to pull
    • NoteNearside washer jet not working
    • NoteOffside rear brake pipe as tape wraped around

  12. Pass162,293 miles (+8,437)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2015
    Odometer
    162,293 miles
    Test number
    909398524184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass153,856 miles (+6,725)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2014
    Odometer
    153,856 miles
    Test number
    379257523195
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass147,131 miles (+58)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2013
    Odometer
    147,131 miles
    Test number
    347455422156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail147,073 miles (+8,174)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,073 miles
    Test number
    797192422199
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass138,899 miles (+44)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2012
    Odometer
    138,899 miles
    Test number
    258192531448

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail138,855 miles (+13,627)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,855 miles
    Test number
    196185321172
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut not locked (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass125,228 miles (+11,276)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    125,228 miles
    Test number
    254461430133
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass113,952 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2010
    Odometer
    113,952 miles
    Test number
    221849829436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail113,949 miles (+15,087)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,949 miles
    Test number
    220618829415
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass98,862 miles (+5,169)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2009
    Odometer
    98,862 miles
    Test number
    513389628111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  22. Pass93,693 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    93,693 miles
    Test number
    491849027174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail93,692 miles7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,692 miles
    Test number
    324358827114
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Fail93,690 miles (+12,151)2 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,690 miles
    Test number
    453828727105
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureFront Steering system excessively rough (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureFront Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has a combination of minor damage areas which restrict the drivers view (8.3.1c)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass81,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    81,539 miles
    Test number
    361206665225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V686 MOF

Does V686 MOF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V686 MOF expired on 1 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V686 MOF?
The MOT on V686 MOF expired on 1 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V686 MOF done?
V686 MOF was recorded at 200,415 miles at its MOT on 2 Aug 2024, an average of 6,304 miles a year.
Has V686 MOF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V686 MOF has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on V686 MOF 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 V686 MOF find?
V686 MOF passed its latest MOT on 2 Aug 2024 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; underbody has age related corroded.

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