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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

P231 KESMOT history

P231 KES is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 16 Oct 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 141,315 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Mar 2027
Mileage
141,315 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,837 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P231 KES
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
16 Oct 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P231 KES was last recorded at 141,315 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 1,628 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Mar 2011: 18,543 miles, lower than 69,889 miles on 11 Mar 2010.

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
139,687 miles · 4 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,628 miles
Average per year
5,837 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,315 miles
  • 2025 – 139,687 miles
  • 2024 – 137,034 miles
  • 2023 – 135,267 miles
  • 2022 – 131,857 miles
  • 2021 – 127,300 miles
  • 2020 – 124,395 miles
  • 2019 – 122,239 miles
  • 2018 – 118,901 miles
  • 2017 – 114,868 miles
  • 2016 – 111,751 miles
  • 2015 – 107,300 miles
  • 2014 – 100,669 miles
  • 2013 – 91,925 miles
  • 2012 – 86,204 miles
  • 2011 – 18,543 miles
  • 2010 – 69,889 miles
  • 2009 – 62,099 miles
  • 2008 – 55,303 miles
  • 2007 – 32,711 miles
  • 2006 – 27,922 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,315 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass141,315 miles (+1,628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    141,315 miles
    Test number
    223157874175
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass139,687 miles (+2,653)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    139,687 miles
    Test number
    902624903955
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive From engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Slight play at both inner joints

  3. Pass137,034 miles (+1,767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    137,034 miles
    Test number
    932454022582
    • AdvisoryAdvise exhaust tail pipe is corroded and has a minor leak at pipe just after silencer

  4. Pass135,267 miles (+3,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    135,267 miles
    Test number
    667395152901
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass131,857 miles (+4,557)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    131,857 miles
    Test number
    372138510262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass127,300 miles (+2,905)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    127,300 miles
    Test number
    769629018341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass124,395 miles (+2,156)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    124,395 miles
    Test number
    423806041666
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass122,239 miles (+3,338)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    122,239 miles
    Test number
    692001270182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass118,901 miles (+4,033)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    118,901 miles
    Test number
    527519527913
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  10. Pass114,868 miles (+3,117)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    114,868 miles
    Test number
    199502281634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass111,751 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,751 miles
    Test number
    727985218621
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

  12. Fail111,751 miles (+4,451)2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,751 miles
    Test number
    350803976766
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component Steering rack. (2.3.3b)

  13. Pass107,300 miles (+6,631)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    107,300 miles
    Test number
    736593265035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass100,669 miles (+8,744)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    100,669 miles
    Test number
    476072064097
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass91,925 miles (+5,721)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,925 miles
    Test number
    436488353002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail86,204 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,204 miles
    Test number
    457356072034
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  17. Pass86,204 miles (+67,661)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    86,204 miles
    Test number
    716336772093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass18,543 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    18,543 miles
    Test number
    986246471047
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Fail18,543 miles (-51,346)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,543 miles
    Test number
    607856871046
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass69,889 miles (+7,790)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    69,889 miles
    Test number
    294230570020
    • NoteN/s/f,o/s/f slight play at wheel bearings

  21. Pass62,099 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    62,099 miles
    Test number
    161582069062
    • NoteN/s/f,o/s/f play at steering rack
    • NoteN/s/f,o/s/f play at wheel bearings

  22. Fail62,099 miles (+6,796)2 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,099 miles
    Test number
    323792269054
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteN/s/f,o/s/f play at steering rack
    • NoteN/s/f,o/s/f play at wheel bearings

  23. Pass55,303 miles (+22,592)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    55,303 miles
    Test number
    123778428019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass32,711 miles (+4,789)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    32,711 miles
    Test number
    541750747042
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass27,922 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    27,922 miles
    Test number
    220085086274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P231 KES

Does P231 KES currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P231 KES is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P231 KES?
The MOT on P231 KES is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P231 KES done?
P231 KES was recorded at 141,315 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 5,837 miles a year.
Has P231 KES ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P231 KES has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2016.
Has the mileage on P231 KES ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P231 KES find?
P231 KES passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive from engine area; play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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