
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
T15 OTSMOT history
T15 OTS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Mar 2003. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 258,640 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 4 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 258,640 mi
- At MOT on 20 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 10,167 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T15 OTS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 12 Mar 2003
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 4 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 20 May 2026 (Fail)
Mileage history
T15 OTS was last recorded at 258,640 miles on 20 May 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 258,620 miles · 29 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 20 miles
- Average per year
- 10,167 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 258,640 miles
- 2025 – 258,620 miles
- 2024 – 257,559 miles
- 2023 – 255,624 miles
- 2022 – 254,556 miles
- 2021 – 250,135 miles
- 2019 – 238,322 miles
- 2018 – 224,381 miles
- 2017 – 213,606 miles
- 2016 – 200,252 miles
- 2015 – 184,690 miles
- 2014 – 178,580 miles
- 2013 – 169,519 miles
- 2012 – 157,071 miles
- 2011 – 136,230 miles
- 2010 – 122,115 miles
- 2009 – 112,723 miles
- 2008 – 99,227 miles
- 2007 – 72,371 miles
- 2006 – 53,293 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MajorNearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes slightly perishing, both shocks (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body being wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides by ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOuter sills have signs of slight corrosion
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 Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Steering rack boots twisted,non standard suspension fitted.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
29 tests since 9 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail258,640 miles (+20)2 dangerous8 major10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,640 miles
- Test number
- 602612547122
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released (4.3.2 (a) (iii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt tie arm (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength close to suspension arm front mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush bushes slightly perishing, both shocks (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive body being wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides by ferrules (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOuter sills have signs of slight corrosion
Fail258,620 miles (+1,061)7 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 258,620 miles
- Test number
- 250552724774
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides perishing (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNSF & OSR wheel arches corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides by ferrules. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass257,559 miles (+3)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 257,559 miles
- Test number
- 683007892995
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail257,556 miles (+1,932)5 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 257,556 miles
- Test number
- 563692151842
- MajorHeadlamp lens seriously defective (4.1.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp headlamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security chassis (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass255,624 miles (+1,068)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 255,624 miles
- Test number
- 690245947145
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass254,556 miles (+4,421)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 254,556 miles
- Test number
- 263060105928
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass250,135 miles (+11,813)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 250,135 miles
- Test number
- 553107735062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass238,322 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 238,322 miles
- Test number
- 328023154693
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack boots twisted,non standard suspension fitted.
Fail238,322 miles (+13,941)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 238,322 miles
- Test number
- 819339901995
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's view of an obligatory external mirror materially affected by an obstruction sticker a zone (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure central (1.1.12 (d))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively ns/os (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ns/os (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySteering rack boots twisted,non standard suspension fitted.
Pass224,381 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 224,381 miles
- Test number
- 341628675442
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail224,381 miles (+10,775)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,381 miles
- Test number
- 439384916852
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass213,606 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 213,606 miles
- Test number
- 571076858463
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- AdvisoryExhaust smoke
Fail213,605 miles (+13,353)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,605 miles
- Test number
- 134573740392
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- AdvisoryParking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
Pass200,252 miles (+259)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 200,252 miles
- Test number
- 511575176668
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail199,993 miles (+15,303)12 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,993 miles
- Test number
- 287536071849
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber insecure top bolt (2.7.2b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass184,690 miles (+6,110)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 184,690 miles
- Test number
- 345037635424
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass178,580 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 178,580 miles
- Test number
- 578342244245
- AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail178,580 miles (+9,061)1 dangerous5 failures1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,580 miles
- Test number
- 187300524240
- DangerousNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (3.6.G.2)
- FailureDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteWrong sort of wheel nuts on offside rear
Pass169,519 miles (+12,448)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 169,519 miles
- Test number
- 478932773172
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteOil leak
- NoteGlow plug light on
- NotePad warning light on
Pass157,071 miles (+277)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 157,071 miles
- Test number
- 506906092012
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteOsr bumper corner loose
Fail156,794 miles (+20,564)10 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,794 miles
- Test number
- 966813292031
- FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.4.A.2h)
- FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBrake warning light on
- NoteOsr bumper corner loose
Pass136,230 miles (+14,115)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 136,230 miles
- Test number
- 947121491060
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass122,115 miles (+827)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 122,115 miles
- Test number
- 112319480010
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Fail121,288 miles (+8,565)8 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,288 miles
- Test number
- 613682470018
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass112,723 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 112,723 miles
- Test number
- 750846079008
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail112,723 miles (+13,496)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 112,723 miles
- Test number
- 941046579025
- Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass99,227 miles (+26,856)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 99,227 miles
- Test number
- 181685678444
- NoteBrake pad warning light on
Pass72,371 miles (+19,078)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 72,371 miles
- Test number
- 770109357083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass53,293 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 53,293 miles
- Test number
- 163968066467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T15 OTS
- Does T15 OTS currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T15 OTS expired on 4 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T15 OTS?
- The MOT on T15 OTS expired on 4 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T15 OTS done?
- T15 OTS was recorded at 258,640 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 10,167 miles a year.
- Has T15 OTS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T15 OTS has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
- Has the mileage on T15 OTS 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 T15 OTS find?
- T15 OTS failed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 8 major defects and 10 advisories: nearside rear tyre tread pattern not visible over the whole tread area when minimum depth required is 1.0mm; stop lamp(s) remains on when the brakes are released; headlamp aim too high both, and 17 more.
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