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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T116 KTWMOT history

T116 KTW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 167,427 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2026
Mileage
167,427 mi
At MOT on 14 Oct 2025
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,079 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T116 KTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T116 KTW was last recorded at 167,427 miles on 14 Oct 2025, 733 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,694 miles · 24 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
733 miles
Average per year
3,079 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,427 miles
  • 2024 – 166,694 miles
  • 2023 – 166,267 miles
  • 2022 – 164,382 miles
  • 2021 – 163,825 miles
  • 2020 – 163,173 miles
  • 2019 – 162,067 miles
  • 2018 – 160,968 miles
  • 2017 – 160,243 miles
  • 2016 – 159,055 miles
  • 2015 – 158,240 miles
  • 2014 – 156,356 miles
  • 2013 – 153,651 miles
  • 2012 – 149,534 miles
  • 2011 – 144,903 miles
  • 2010 – 138,540 miles
  • 2009 – 127,977 miles
  • 2008 – 123,952 miles
  • 2007 – 122,485 miles
  • 2006 – 107,185 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,427 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.

  • Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2010

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,427 miles (+733)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    167,427 miles
    Test number
    431193504558

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass166,694 miles (+427)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    166,694 miles
    Test number
    636525903469
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner and outer sill area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,267 miles (+1,885)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    166,267 miles
    Test number
    853407061138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass164,382 miles (+557)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    164,382 miles
    Test number
    781587273714
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass163,825 miles (+652)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    163,825 miles
    Test number
    583568943490
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Pass163,173 miles (+1,106)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    163,173 miles
    Test number
    965874331646
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass162,067 miles (+1,099)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    162,067 miles
    Test number
    196093621456
    • 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))

  8. Pass160,968 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    160,968 miles
    Test number
    416308683025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail160,968 miles (+725)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,968 miles
    Test number
    418949634727
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  10. Pass160,243 miles (+1,188)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    160,243 miles
    Test number
    803610077116
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust in poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBody floor in poor condition

  11. Pass159,055 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    159,055 miles
    Test number
    212720839109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail159,055 miles (+815)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,055 miles
    Test number
    482303752969
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)

  13. Pass158,240 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    158,240 miles
    Test number
    676771925114
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail158,240 miles (+1,884)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,240 miles
    Test number
    785131425101
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass156,356 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    156,356 miles
    Test number
    906078524168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Fail156,356 miles (+2,705)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,356 miles
    Test number
    248377924459
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  17. Pass153,651 miles (+4,117)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2014
    Odometer
    153,651 miles
    Test number
    689319913104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteExhaust in poor condition

  18. Pass149,534 miles (+4,631)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2013
    Odometer
    149,534 miles
    Test number
    325265822139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass144,903 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    144,903 miles
    Test number
    235248511153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail144,903 miles (+6,363)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,903 miles
    Test number
    238357311180
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass138,540 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    138,540 miles
    Test number
    143859000109

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail138,411 miles (+10,434)13 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,411 miles
    Test number
    574137600199
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass127,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    127,977 miles
    Test number
    682242199083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail127,977 miles (+4,025)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,977 miles
    Test number
    203975589075
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass123,952 miles (+1,467)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    123,952 miles
    Test number
    901168988086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass122,485 miles (+15,300)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    122,485 miles
    Test number
    852948887003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass107,185 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    107,185 miles
    Test number
    180400886063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail107,185 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,185 miles
    Test number
    291030086014
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T116 KTW

Does T116 KTW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T116 KTW is valid until 25 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T116 KTW?
The MOT on T116 KTW is valid until 25 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T116 KTW done?
T116 KTW was recorded at 167,427 miles at its MOT on 14 Oct 2025, an average of 3,079 miles a year.
Has T116 KTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T116 KTW has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T116 KTW 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 T116 KTW find?
T116 KTW passed its latest MOT on 14 Oct 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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