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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

4542 VWMOT history

4542 VW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 43,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2026.

4542 VW grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 23 Feb 2027
Mileage
43,967 mi
At MOT on 12 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
4542 VW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

4542 VW was last recorded at 43,967 miles on 12 Feb 2026, 1,007 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
42,960 miles · 6 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
1,007 miles
Average per year
1,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 43,967 miles
  • 2025 – 42,960 miles
  • 2024 – 42,814 miles
  • 2023 – 42,499 miles
  • 2022 – 39,826 miles
  • 2021 – 37,957 miles
  • 2020 – 36,422 miles
  • 2019 – 32,704 miles
  • 2018 – 32,080 miles
  • 2017 – 31,754 miles
  • 2016 – 30,882 miles
  • 2015 – 29,963 miles
  • 2014 – 29,197 miles
  • 2013 – 28,571 miles
  • 2012 – 27,988 miles
  • 2011 – 27,673 miles
  • 2010 – 26,706 miles
  • 2009 – 24,953 miles
  • 2008 – 21,063 miles
  • 2007 – 18,191 miles
  • 2006 – 14,927 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass43,967 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Offside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass43,967 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    43,967 miles
    Test number
    745827204764
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail43,967 miles (+1,007)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,967 miles
    Test number
    104342082514
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass42,960 miles (+146)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    42,960 miles
    Test number
    150175311525
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass42,814 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    42,814 miles
    Test number
    534375231922
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Fail42,814 miles (+315)1 major2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,814 miles
    Test number
    149044479682
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass42,499 miles (+2,673)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    42,499 miles
    Test number
    990188398313
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder bonnet corrosion

  7. Pass39,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    39,826 miles
    Test number
    887377477527

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail39,826 miles (+1,869)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,826 miles
    Test number
    840611928429
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))

  9. Pass37,957 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    37,957 miles
    Test number
    881448291500
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail37,957 miles (+1,535)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,957 miles
    Test number
    563965445852
    • MajorNearside 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass36,422 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    36,422 miles
    Test number
    140251041899
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  12. Fail36,422 miles (+3,718)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,422 miles
    Test number
    413422289001
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  13. Pass32,704 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    32,704 miles
    Test number
    971664356160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail32,688 miles (+608)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,688 miles
    Test number
    208708811485
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))

  15. Pass32,080 miles (+326)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    32,080 miles
    Test number
    728128609779
    • AdvisoryFront and rear brake hose ferrules corroded

  16. Pass31,754 miles (+872)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    31,754 miles
    Test number
    633771911967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass30,882 miles (+919)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    30,882 miles
    Test number
    479832049576

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass29,963 miles (+766)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    29,963 miles
    Test number
    609616175144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass29,197 miles (+626)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    29,197 miles
    Test number
    676838674151
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Pass28,571 miles (+583)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    28,571 miles
    Test number
    267145863453

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass27,988 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    27,988 miles
    Test number
    236525162125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail27,988 miles (+315)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,988 miles
    Test number
    755695962145
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Fail27,673 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,673 miles
    Test number
    115410861111
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass27,673 miles (+967)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    27,673 miles
    Test number
    505750161107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass26,706 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    26,706 miles
    Test number
    312460160191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail26,706 miles (+1,753)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,706 miles
    Test number
    473909950109
    • FailureOffside Upper Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteTyre sidewalls cracked 195/70/15....104/102

  27. Pass24,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    24,953 miles
    Test number
    282431569136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail24,953 miles (+3,890)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,953 miles
    Test number
    572080169174
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  29. Pass21,063 miles (+2,872)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    21,063 miles
    Test number
    251232768181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass18,191 miles (+3,264)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    18,191 miles
    Test number
    383789557117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass14,927 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    14,927 miles
    Test number
    872490366122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 4542 VW

What vehicle is registration 4542 VW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 4542 VW on a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 4542 VW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 4542 VW is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on 4542 VW?
The MOT on 4542 VW is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 4542 VW done?
4542 VW was recorded at 43,967 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2026, an average of 1,476 miles a year.
Has 4542 VW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 4542 VW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on 4542 VW 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 4542 VW find?
4542 VW passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner/outer sill; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill, and 1 more.

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