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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V81 GAMMOT history

V81 GAM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 197,917 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Mar 2026.

V81 GAM blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Mar 2027
Mileage
197,917 mi
At MOT on 26 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V81 GAM
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
22 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V81 GAM was last recorded at 197,917 miles on 26 Mar 2026, 385 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
197,532 miles · 26 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
385 miles
Average per year
5,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,917 miles
  • 2025 – 197,532 miles
  • 2024 – 196,870 miles
  • 2023 – 195,754 miles
  • 2022 – 192,512 miles
  • 2020 – 186,645 miles
  • 2019 – 184,494 miles
  • 2018 – 178,928 miles
  • 2016 – 173,743 miles
  • 2015 – 161,847 miles
  • 2014 – 143,970 miles
  • 2013 – 129,910 miles
  • 2012 – 125,003 miles
  • 2011 – 119,667 miles
  • 2010 – 115,130 miles
  • 2009 – 108,582 miles
  • 2008 – 101,479 miles
  • 2006 – 87,856 miles
  • 2005 – 77,246 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,917 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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,917 miles (+385)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    197,917 miles
    Test number
    884976387165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass197,532 miles (+662)
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    197,532 miles
    Test number
    288889103847

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass196,870 miles (+1,116)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    196,870 miles
    Test number
    162948698166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass195,754 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    195,754 miles
    Test number
    235222236841

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail195,750 miles (+3,238)1 dangerous2 major2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,750 miles
    Test number
    840073961723
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt not functioning as intended 2nd row (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass192,512 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2023
    Odometer
    192,512 miles
    Test number
    668715701164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail192,512 miles (+5,867)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,512 miles
    Test number
    296757100737
    • MajorBrake performance not tested no brake pedal (1.2.1 (g))

  8. Pass186,645 miles (+2,151)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    186,645 miles
    Test number
    564242995282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass184,494 miles (+5,566)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    184,494 miles
    Test number
    980167717895

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass178,928 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2019
    Odometer
    178,928 miles
    Test number
    273377879609

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail178,918 miles (+5,175)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,918 miles
    Test number
    805968054650
    • FailureCentral Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Towbar component insecure bolts loose (6.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass173,743 miles (+11,896)
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    173,743 miles
    Test number
    477942837753

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass161,847 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    161,847 miles
    Test number
    526272555760
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Fail161,847 miles (+17,877)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,847 miles
    Test number
    358111892091
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass143,970 miles (+14,060)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    143,970 miles
    Test number
    229771374187
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteN/S/R tyre slightly worn on edges
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test

  16. Pass129,910 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    129,910 miles
    Test number
    958116153133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail129,910 miles (+4,907)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,910 miles
    Test number
    695146353134
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass125,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    125,003 miles
    Test number
    995523752173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail125,003 miles (+5,336)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,003 miles
    Test number
    805123352144
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass119,667 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    119,667 miles
    Test number
    197768251174
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail119,667 miles (+4,537)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,667 miles
    Test number
    578468651161
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass115,130 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    115,130 miles
    Test number
    633805560150
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs wear and pitting

  23. Fail115,130 miles (+6,548)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,130 miles
    Test number
    202595460478
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront and rear discs wear and pitting

  24. Pass108,582 miles (+63)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    108,582 miles
    Test number
    443339189057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail108,519 miles (+7,040)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,519 miles
    Test number
    293339179097
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • NoteO/S/F TYRE CLOSE TO LIMITS

  26. Pass101,479 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    101,479 miles
    Test number
    884819878078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail101,479 miles (+13,623)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,479 miles
    Test number
    204329578082
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear passenger seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.3)

  28. Pass87,856 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    87,856 miles
    Test number
    574809386242
    • NoteSCREEN DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION BRAKE BALANCE POOR

  29. Fail87,856 miles (+10,610)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,856 miles
    Test number
    763579186206
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSCREEN DAMAGE WHEEL RIMS DAMAGED GENERAL WEAR STEERING/SUSPENSION BRAKE BALANCE POOR

  30. Pass77,246 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    77,246 miles
    Test number
    430247995270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V81 GAM

Does V81 GAM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V81 GAM is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on V81 GAM?
The MOT on V81 GAM is valid until 25 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 GAM done?
V81 GAM was recorded at 197,917 miles at its MOT on 26 Mar 2026, an average of 5,910 miles a year.
Has V81 GAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V81 GAM has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on V81 GAM 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 GAM find?
V81 GAM passed its latest MOT on 26 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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