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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T146 TVLMOT history

T146 TVL is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 175,235 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
175,235 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T146 TVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T146 TVL was last recorded at 175,235 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 5,808 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,427 miles · 5 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,808 miles
Average per year
6,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 175,235 miles
  • 2025 – 169,427 miles
  • 2024 – 165,576 miles
  • 2022 – 160,753 miles
  • 2021 – 153,673 miles
  • 2020 – 147,662 miles
  • 2018 – 142,680 miles
  • 2017 – 133,910 miles
  • 2016 – 128,161 miles
  • 2015 – 121,276 miles
  • 2014 – 114,134 miles
  • 2013 – 107,036 miles
  • 2012 – 98,223 miles
  • 2011 – 90,801 miles
  • 2010 – 81,475 miles
  • 2009 – 71,405 miles
  • 2008 – 59,654 miles
  • 2007 – 53,826 miles
  • 2006 – 50,036 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass175,235 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) bothRecorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded
  • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel arch corroded not in testable area

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Both front outer sills slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass175,235 miles (+5,808)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    175,235 miles
    Test number
    886990450032
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel arch corroded not in testable area

  2. Pass169,427 miles (+3,851)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    169,427 miles
    Test number
    533144863755
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded

  3. Pass165,576 miles (+2)1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    165,576 miles
    Test number
    372846811442
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBpth front outer sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded

  4. Fail165,574 miles (+4,821)2 dangerous5 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,574 miles
    Test number
    599990578054
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBpth front outer sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded

  5. Pass160,753 miles (+7,080)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    160,753 miles
    Test number
    203579725954
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs worn inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front mirror slightly damaged

  6. Pass153,673 miles (+1)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    153,673 miles
    Test number
    545554432436
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills slightly corroded

  7. Fail153,672 miles (+6,010)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,672 miles
    Test number
    686933458507
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength nearside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner face (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills slightly corroded

  8. Pass147,662 miles (+4,982)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    147,662 miles
    Test number
    652613360644
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass142,680 miles (+8,770)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    142,680 miles
    Test number
    318471507561
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded on inner face

  10. Pass133,910 miles (+5,749)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,910 miles
    Test number
    439052615256
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded on inner face

  11. Pass128,161 miles (+6,885)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2017
    Odometer
    128,161 miles
    Test number
    613053678519
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass121,276 miles (+1)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2016
    Odometer
    121,276 miles
    Test number
    809399745163
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  13. Fail121,275 miles (+7,141)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,275 miles
    Test number
    928428345146
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  14. Pass114,134 miles (+7,098)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    114,134 miles
    Test number
    677869144187
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Pass107,036 miles (+8,813)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    107,036 miles
    Test number
    475191353163
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNearside rear brake disc corroded on inner face

  16. Pass98,223 miles (+7,422)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    98,223 miles
    Test number
    875066942113
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass90,801 miles (+9,326)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    90,801 miles
    Test number
    699897941169
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  18. Pass81,475 miles (+10,070)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,475 miles
    Test number
    540760140171
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass71,405 miles (+11,751)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    71,405 miles
    Test number
    113182359153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass59,654 miles (+5,828)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    59,654 miles
    Test number
    204303748409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass53,826 miles (+3,790)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    53,826 miles
    Test number
    942209847199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass50,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2007
    Odometer
    50,036 miles
    Test number
    122176746174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail50,036 miles2 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,036 miles
    Test number
    192855946197
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T146 TVL

Does T146 TVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T146 TVL is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T146 TVL?
The MOT on T146 TVL is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T146 TVL done?
T146 TVL was recorded at 175,235 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 6,189 miles a year.
Has T146 TVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T146 TVL has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T146 TVL 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 T146 TVL find?
T146 TVL passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 10 advisories: offside front steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play, and 8 more.

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