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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T131 SUYMOT history

T131 SUY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 114,666 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 5 Aug 2025
Mileage
114,666 mi
At MOT on 6 Aug 2024
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,446 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T131 SUY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
6 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T131 SUY was last recorded at 114,666 miles on 6 Aug 2024, 4,116 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,550 miles · 31 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
4,116 miles
Average per year
3,446 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 114,666 miles
  • 2023 – 110,550 miles
  • 2022 – 102,350 miles
  • 2021 – 94,235 miles
  • 2020 – 84,678 miles
  • 2019 – 81,948 miles
  • 2018 – 81,012 miles
  • 2017 – 80,095 miles
  • 2016 – 78,137 miles
  • 2015 – 75,690 miles
  • 2014 – 74,135 miles
  • 2013 – 72,309 miles
  • 2012 – 70,164 miles
  • 2011 – 67,764 miles
  • 2010 – 64,719 miles
  • 2009 – 61,659 miles
  • 2008 – 57,898 miles
  • 2007 – 54,883 miles
  • 2006 – 52,075 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,666 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure slightly
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing & sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/70-15C 104/102R

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

27 tests since 7 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,666 miles (+4,116)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    114,666 miles
    Test number
    341802714921
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield insecure slightly
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing & sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail110,550 miles (+8,200)8 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,550 miles
    Test number
    682493662484
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass102,350 miles (+56)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,350 miles
    Test number
    412738243044
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/70-15C 104/102R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Fail102,294 miles (+8,059)2 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,294 miles
    Test number
    920475251191
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides 195/70-15C 104/102R (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass94,235 miles (+9,557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    94,235 miles
    Test number
    229422193077
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass84,678 miles (+2,730)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    84,678 miles
    Test number
    318772670124
    • MinorOffside Front Position lamp insecure bulb holder broken (4.2.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass81,948 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    81,948 miles
    Test number
    303772021816
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail81,948 miles (+936)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,948 miles
    Test number
    926732847169
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass81,012 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2019
    Odometer
    81,012 miles
    Test number
    519938426506
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated centre (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated centre (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Fail81,012 miles (+917)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,012 miles
    Test number
    772458077571
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated centre (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated centre (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass80,095 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2018
    Odometer
    80,095 miles
    Test number
    564045192198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass78,137 miles (+2,447)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2017
    Odometer
    78,137 miles
    Test number
    359918495773
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin 1.5mm approx (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Pass75,690 miles6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    75,690 miles
    Test number
    686059415141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly deteriorated

  14. Fail75,690 miles (+1,555)1 repaired6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,690 miles
    Test number
    689169415186
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth rear tyres badly deteriorated

  15. Pass74,135 miles (+1,826)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    74,135 miles
    Test number
    679407424102
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  16. Pass72,309 miles (+1)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    72,309 miles
    Test number
    258042543454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  17. Fail72,308 miles (+2,144)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,308 miles
    Test number
    629611343164
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres deteriorated

  18. Pass70,164 miles (+2,400)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    70,164 miles
    Test number
    298117732446
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear trye sidewall perished & cracked

  19. Pass67,764 miles (+19)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    67,764 miles
    Test number
    989148351152
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteHandbrake cables corroded

  20. Fail67,745 miles (+3,026)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,745 miles
    Test number
    867127751190
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteHandbrake cables corroded

  21. Pass64,719 miles (+3,060)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    64,719 miles
    Test number
    702651860113
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass61,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    61,659 miles
    Test number
    860049769137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail61,659 miles (+3,761)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,659 miles
    Test number
    534171269147
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass57,898 miles (+3,015)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    57,898 miles
    Test number
    291081268447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass54,883 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    54,883 miles
    Test number
    723401057148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail54,883 miles (+2,808)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,883 miles
    Test number
    932191557174
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAll brake discs worn, fronts worst!
    • NoteExhaust middle section cracked and starting to blow
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn low

  27. Pass52,075 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    52,075 miles
    Test number
    220158156150
    • NoteNearside front tyre wearing low

Questions about T131 SUY

Does T131 SUY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T131 SUY expired on 5 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T131 SUY?
The MOT on T131 SUY expired on 5 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T131 SUY done?
T131 SUY was recorded at 114,666 miles at its MOT on 6 Aug 2024, an average of 3,446 miles a year.
Has T131 SUY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T131 SUY has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on T131 SUY 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 T131 SUY find?
T131 SUY passed its latest MOT on 6 Aug 2024 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; front exhaust heat shield insecure slightly; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wing & sill, and 1 more.

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