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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T157 CSTMOT history

T157 CST is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 209,504 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jan 2027
Mileage
209,504 mi
At MOT on 23 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,880 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T157 CST
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T157 CST was last recorded at 209,504 miles on 23 Jan 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,503 miles · 13 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
1,880 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,504 miles
  • 2025 – 208,448 miles
  • 2024 – 207,754 miles
  • 2023 – 206,129 miles
  • 2022 – 204,069 miles
  • 2021 – 199,366 miles
  • 2019 – 193,584 miles
  • 2018 – 188,353 miles
  • 2017 – 187,635 miles
  • 2014 – 187,296 miles
  • 2013 – 187,269 miles
  • 2012 – 187,155 miles
  • 2011 – 185,650 miles
  • 2010 – 185,644 miles
  • 2009 – 184,309 miles
  • 2008 – 183,369 miles
  • 2007 – 178,514 miles
  • 2006 – 172,915 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,504 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bottom arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bottom arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2008

  • Nearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

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

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass209,504 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    209,504 miles
    Test number
    348798224388
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bottom arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bottom arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail209,503 miles (+1,055)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,503 miles
    Test number
    507394538754
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bottom arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bottom arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass208,448 miles (+694)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    208,448 miles
    Test number
    958691948786

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass207,754 miles (+1,625)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    207,754 miles
    Test number
    471907188139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front passenger mirror cracked

  5. Pass206,129 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    206,129 miles
    Test number
    962816875091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail206,128 miles (+2,059)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,128 miles
    Test number
    794571465976
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  7. Pass204,069 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    204,069 miles
    Test number
    139060166095
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail204,068 miles (+4,702)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,068 miles
    Test number
    158658858244
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass199,366 miles (+5,782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    199,366 miles
    Test number
    933774713833
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass193,584 miles (+5,231)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    193,584 miles
    Test number
    588527577552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass188,353 miles (+718)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    188,353 miles
    Test number
    688563286752

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass187,635 miles (+339)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    187,635 miles
    Test number
    991176890316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail187,296 miles (+27)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,296 miles
    Test number
    285662234455
    • FailureElectrical wiring damaged and bare wires exposed (1.9.2c)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front bumper insecure

  14. Fail187,269 miles (+114)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,269 miles
    Test number
    397439143469
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOffside front bumper bracket insecure.

  15. Pass187,155 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    187,155 miles
    Test number
    317001062015
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust is corroded

  16. Fail187,155 miles (+1,505)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,155 miles
    Test number
    135645852498
    • FailureNearside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • FailureOffside Front brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust is corroded

  17. Pass185,650 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    185,650 miles
    Test number
    238291511031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail185,644 miles (+1,335)3 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,644 miles
    Test number
    650537050346
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)

  19. Pass184,309 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    184,309 miles
    Test number
    391185259320
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  20. Fail184,301 miles (+932)1 failure4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,301 miles
    Test number
    334725259374
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteSlight play in steering

  21. Pass183,369 miles (+19)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    183,369 miles
    Test number
    981253958378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDrive belt worn

  22. Fail183,350 miles (+4,836)9 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,350 miles
    Test number
    533766828217
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteDrive belt is excessively damaged

  23. Pass178,514 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    178,514 miles
    Test number
    361118017477
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • 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)

  24. Fail178,514 miles (+5,599)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,514 miles
    Test number
    541445117204
    • DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass172,915 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    172,915 miles
    Test number
    590329716226
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T157 CST

Does T157 CST currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T157 CST is valid until 29 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T157 CST?
The MOT on T157 CST is valid until 29 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T157 CST done?
T157 CST was recorded at 209,504 miles at its MOT on 23 Jan 2026, an average of 1,880 miles a year.
Has T157 CST ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T157 CST has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T157 CST 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 CST find?
T157 CST passed its latest MOT on 23 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes; nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill bottom arm mount; offside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front and rear bushes, and 1 more.

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