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Volkswagen T1000

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T157 BUBMOT history

T157 BUB is a red diesel Volkswagen T1000 first used on 18 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 228,075 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 31 Jan 2023
Mileage
228,075 mi
At MOT on 1 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,857 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 BUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
T1000
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 31 Jan 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 BUB was last recorded at 228,075 miles on 1 Feb 2022, 458 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jan 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,617 miles · 16 Jan 2021
Between the last two tests
458 miles
Average per year
3,857 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 228,075 miles
  • 2021 – 227,617 miles
  • 2020 – 227,613 miles
  • 2019 – 227,603 miles
  • 2018 – 227,350 miles
  • 2017 – 226,793 miles
  • 2016 – 225,444 miles
  • 2015 – 224,000 miles
  • 2014 – 222,464 miles
  • 2013 – 217,657 miles
  • 2012 – 208,101 miles
  • 2011 – 199,870 miles
  • 2010 – 190,798 miles
  • 2009 – 182,834 miles
  • 2008 – 174,268 miles
  • 2007 – 168,433 miles
  • 2005 – 164,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass228,075 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2005

Full MOT history

24 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass228,075 miles (+458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    228,075 miles
    Test number
    337309481800
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass227,617 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    227,617 miles
    Test number
    147071911591

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail227,613 miles (+10)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,613 miles
    Test number
    720101034709
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting below wheel arche (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material flex to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass227,603 miles (+253)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    227,603 miles
    Test number
    275218376379
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass227,350 miles (+557)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    227,350 miles
    Test number
    717903475126
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass226,793 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    226,793 miles
    Test number
    682850718320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  7. Fail226,793 miles (+1,349)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,793 miles
    Test number
    131643301783
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  8. Pass225,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    225,444 miles
    Test number
    211441609350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner rim has been repaired[welded]
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner rim has been repaired [welded]

  9. Fail225,444 miles (+1,444)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,444 miles
    Test number
    959594598256
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner rim has been repaired[welded]
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner rim has been repaired [welded]

  10. Pass224,000 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    224,000 miles
    Test number
    796944929935
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Fail224,000 miles (+1,536)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,000 miles
    Test number
    246815083340
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part fouling on h/brake cable (3.6.B.4a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  12. Pass222,464 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    222,464 miles
    Test number
    899565664266
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOSF tyre worn on inner edges

  13. Fail222,459 miles (+4,802)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,459 miles
    Test number
    369145764456
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOS main beam high
    • NoteOSF tyre worn on inner edges

  14. Pass217,657 miles (+9,556)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    217,657 miles
    Test number
    917585243213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass208,101 miles (+120)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    208,101 miles
    Test number
    229253052477
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front alloy rims repaired by welding

  16. Fail207,981 miles (+8,111)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,981 miles
    Test number
    805215342163
    • FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front alloy rims repaired by welding

  17. Pass199,870 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    199,870 miles
    Test number
    158834051102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail199,814 miles (+9,016)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,814 miles
    Test number
    176024441186
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass190,798 miles (+7,964)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2011
    Odometer
    190,798 miles
    Test number
    553985030169
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing

  20. Pass182,834 miles (+8,566)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2010
    Odometer
    182,834 miles
    Test number
    801910959181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass174,268 miles (+5,835)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2009
    Odometer
    174,268 miles
    Test number
    431232948190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass168,433 miles (+3,977)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    168,433 miles
    Test number
    273714977005
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  23. Pass164,456 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    164,456 miles
    Test number
    704047715287
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Fail164,456 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,456 miles
    Test number
    650366915265
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about T157 BUB

Does T157 BUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T157 BUB expired on 31 Jan 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T157 BUB?
The MOT on T157 BUB expired on 31 Jan 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T157 BUB done?
T157 BUB was recorded at 228,075 miles at its MOT on 1 Feb 2022, an average of 3,857 miles a year.
Has T157 BUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 BUB has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2020.
Has the mileage on T157 BUB 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 T157 BUB find?
T157 BUB passed its latest MOT on 1 Feb 2022 with 3 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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