
Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T159 WWYMOT history
T159 WWY is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 217,670 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 217,670 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 3,726 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T159 WWY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 13 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T159 WWY was last recorded at 217,670 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 1,020 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 216,650 miles · 12 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,020 miles
- Average per year
- 3,726 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 217,670 miles
- 2025 – 216,650 miles
- 2024 – 213,594 miles
- 2023 – 212,924 miles
- 2022 – 211,001 miles
- 2021 – 207,970 miles
- 2020 – 205,713 miles
- 2019 – 201,936 miles
- 2018 – 199,544 miles
- 2016 – 193,559 miles
- 2015 – 188,823 miles
- 2014 – 185,445 miles
- 2013 – 181,504 miles
- 2012 – 178,136 miles
- 2011 – 174,026 miles
- 2010 – 169,233 miles
- 2009 – 165,065 miles
- 2008 – 158,913 miles
- 2007 – 152,091 miles
- 2006 – 142,838 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise reverse lamp inop requirements vehicle registered > 2009
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front down pipe mount from sub frame defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rap round D’ bush’s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in lamp poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
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.
Front Exhaust mounting defective
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016
Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D’bush worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer chassis section by rear wheel corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/end sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
27 tests since 5 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass217,670 miles2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 217,670 miles
- Test number
- 601146259699
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise reverse lamp inop requirements vehicle registered > 2009
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front down pipe mount from sub frame defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rap round D’ bush’s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in lamp poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Fail217,670 miles (+1,020)3 major2 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,670 miles
- Test number
- 791186718163
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvise reverse lamp inop requirements vehicle registered > 2009
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Front down pipe mount from sub frame defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front rap round D’ bush’s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the light source but not seriously reducing light output Moisture in lamp poor beam image (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn to limit 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Tyre worn to 4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
Pass216,650 miles (+3,056)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 216,650 miles
- Test number
- 204284709989
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front D bushes worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
Pass213,594 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 213,594 miles
- Test number
- 771542537115
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D’bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer chassis section by rear wheel corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail213,594 miles (+670)1 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,594 miles
- Test number
- 487958199293
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill at front and rear (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D’bush worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer chassis section by rear wheel corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner/end sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass212,924 miles (+1,923)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 212,924 miles
- Test number
- 334660283216
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced ADVISE SLIGHT CORROSION REAR FENDER (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass211,001 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 211,001 miles
- Test number
- 762546927002
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advisory slightly corroded rear of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Mount at subframe defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides ..rap round D bush”s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear fender assembly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail211,001 miles (+3,031)2 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,001 miles
- Test number
- 101505456658
- MajorFront Position lamp not working Both sides front (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Advisory slightly corroded rear of fuel tank area (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective Mount at subframe defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides ..rap round D bush”s worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear fender assembly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass207,970 miles (+2,257)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 207,970 miles
- Test number
- 310873313364
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective Subframe exhaust mount missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryReverse lights not working
Pass205,713 miles (+3,777)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 205,713 miles
- Test number
- 736486390004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,936 miles (+2,392)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 201,936 miles
- Test number
- 845604934847
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass199,544 miles (+112)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 199,544 miles
- Test number
- 380201994969
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
Fail199,432 miles (+5,873)14 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,432 miles
- Test number
- 968181451986
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure has an unsatisfactory modification, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Sill area Plus wheel arch! (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm Punctured! (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (2.4.C.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test sat-nav
Pass193,559 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 193,559 miles
- Test number
- 833923158897
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryMinor leak of exhaust gases
- AdvisoryN/s/f wiper split
Fail193,556 miles (+4,733)1 failure3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,556 miles
- Test number
- 339966744005
- FailureFront Front position lamp(s) incorrect colour both side lights (1.1.A.3e)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryMinor leak of exhaust gases
- AdvisoryN/s/f wiper split
Pass188,823 miles (+3,378)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 188,823 miles
- Test number
- 350857529189
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNsf and osf brack flexy slight cracking
- AdvisoryOs wiper worn
Pass185,445 miles (+3,941)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 185,445 miles
- Test number
- 387924844214
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteBoth front brake flexys cracked but not showing cord
- NoteNsf cv boot pin holed
Pass181,504 miles (+3,368)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 181,504 miles
- Test number
- 125217843223
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,136 miles (+4,110)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 178,136 miles
- Test number
- 595418242240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,026 miles (+365)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 174,026 miles
- Test number
- 389128241222
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail173,661 miles (+4,428)9 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,661 miles
- Test number
- 879650231256
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteO/s wiper end split
Pass169,233 miles (+4,168)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 169,233 miles
- Test number
- 294039920219
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,065 miles (+6,152)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 165,065 miles
- Test number
- 881143529278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,913 miles (+6,822)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 158,913 miles
- Test number
- 120733618230
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,091 miles (+9,253)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 152,091 miles
- Test number
- 461372807208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,838 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 142,838 miles
- Test number
- 803138986145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail142,837 miles3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,837 miles
- Test number
- 440166586158
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
Questions about T159 WWY
- Does T159 WWY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T159 WWY is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T159 WWY?
- The MOT on T159 WWY is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T159 WWY done?
- T159 WWY was recorded at 217,670 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 3,726 miles a year.
- Has T159 WWY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T159 WWY has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T159 WWY 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 T159 WWY find?
- T159 WWY passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; advise reverse lamp inop requirements vehicle registered > 2009, and 7 more.
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