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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

V81 EEXMOT history

V81 EEX is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 189,772 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

V81 EEX red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
189,772 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,350 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 EEX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 EEX was last recorded at 189,772 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 10,736 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
179,036 miles · 12 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
10,736 miles
Average per year
5,350 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,772 miles
  • 2025 – 179,036 miles
  • 2024 – 169,074 miles
  • 2023 – 158,558 miles
  • 2022 – 146,073 miles
  • 2021 – 130,302 miles
  • 2020 – 123,345 miles
  • 2019 – 110,821 miles
  • 2018 – 108,526 miles
  • 2017 – 106,097 miles
  • 2016 – 105,547 miles
  • 2015 – 104,262 miles
  • 2014 – 103,311 miles
  • 2013 – 102,471 miles
  • 2012 – 101,648 miles
  • 2011 – 100,423 miles
  • 2010 – 99,055 miles
  • 2009 – 96,061 miles
  • 2008 – 92,591 miles
  • 2007 – 89,748 miles
  • 2006 – 83,925 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,772 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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 6 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,772 miles (+10,736)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    189,772 miles
    Test number
    949509024112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass179,036 miles (+38)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    179,036 miles
    Test number
    272710069822

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail178,998 miles (+9,924)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,998 miles
    Test number
    938498454428
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHandbrake effort low, advise service repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass169,074 miles (+10,516)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    169,074 miles
    Test number
    520534309948
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass158,558 miles (+30)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    158,558 miles
    Test number
    368422490374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail158,528 miles (+12,455)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,528 miles
    Test number
    236270456942
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryAdvise cleaning/inspecting/replacing corroded areas of rigid metal brake pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass146,073 miles (+15,771)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    146,073 miles
    Test number
    298631861709
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise cleaning/inspecting/protecting/replacing metal rigid brake pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass130,302 miles (+6,957)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,302 miles
    Test number
    210486739404
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAdvise cleaning/inspecting/protecting rigid metal brake pipes
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass123,345 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    123,345 miles
    Test number
    559955861218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail123,304 miles (+12,483)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,304 miles
    Test number
    190602718617
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear All direction indicators slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass110,821 miles (+2,295)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    110,821 miles
    Test number
    305937354559
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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))

  12. Pass108,526 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    108,526 miles
    Test number
    219605647833
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail108,526 miles (+2,429)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,526 miles
    Test number
    724818736703
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside front brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass106,097 miles (+550)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    106,097 miles
    Test number
    103394882419
    • AdvisoryFront Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion underside vehicle

  15. Pass105,547 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    105,547 miles
    Test number
    676738424968
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion

  16. Fail105,547 miles (+1,285)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,547 miles
    Test number
    356451980586
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion

  17. Pass104,262 miles (+951)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    104,262 miles
    Test number
    395066915095
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)

  18. Pass103,311 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    103,311 miles
    Test number
    815552624066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail103,309 miles (+838)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,309 miles
    Test number
    579961624025
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

  20. Pass102,471 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    102,471 miles
    Test number
    385253323031
    • NoteOriginal head lamps with side repeaters refitted

  21. Fail102,470 miles (+822)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,470 miles
    Test number
    479613423087
    • FailureCentre Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)

  22. Pass101,648 miles (+1,225)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    101,648 miles
    Test number
    375559212050
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass100,423 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,423 miles
    Test number
    628552041085
    • NoteRear exhaust box split and leaking very slightly
    • NoteSlight play in both inner rack joints

  24. Fail100,423 miles (+1,368)3 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,423 miles
    Test number
    865752641055
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • NoteRear exhaust box split and leaking very slightly
    • NoteSlight play in both inner rack joints

  25. Pass99,055 miles (+2,994)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    99,055 miles
    Test number
    810139420011
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  26. Fail96,061 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,061 miles
    Test number
    432821669179
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • Note2nd latch on bonnet siezed

  27. Pass96,061 miles (+3,470)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    96,061 miles
    Test number
    910771769171
    • Note2nd latch on bonnet siezed

  28. Pass92,591 miles (+2,843)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    92,591 miles
    Test number
    954784338146
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  29. Pass89,748 miles (+5,823)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    89,748 miles
    Test number
    540599627155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass83,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    83,925 miles
    Test number
    690577856164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V81 EEX

Does V81 EEX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V81 EEX is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V81 EEX?
The MOT on V81 EEX is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V81 EEX done?
V81 EEX was recorded at 189,772 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 5,350 miles a year.
Has V81 EEX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 EEX has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V81 EEX 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 V81 EEX find?
V81 EEX passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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