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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T15 XAAMOT history

T15 XAA is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 251,837 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
251,837 mi
At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,585 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T15 XAA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T15 XAA was last recorded at 251,837 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 3,473 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
248,364 miles · 17 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,473 miles
Average per year
3,585 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 251,837 miles
  • 2025 – 248,364 miles
  • 2024 – 244,516 miles
  • 2023 – 239,765 miles
  • 2022 – 235,300 miles
  • 2021 – 233,710 miles
  • 2020 – 233,467 miles
  • 2018 – 232,435 miles
  • 2017 – 231,170 miles
  • 2016 – 226,714 miles
  • 2015 – 223,168 miles
  • 2014 – 217,103 miles
  • 2013 – 213,616 miles
  • 2012 – 210,339 miles
  • 2011 – 208,125 miles
  • 2010 – 203,771 miles
  • 2009 – 199,474 miles
  • 2008 – 195,142 miles
  • 2007 – 188,012 miles
  • 2006 – 179,589 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass251,837 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass251,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    251,837 miles
    Test number
    334202186742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail251,834 miles (+3,470)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,834 miles
    Test number
    965680737014
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass248,364 miles (+3,848)
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    248,364 miles
    Test number
    490134986565

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass244,516 miles (+4,751)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    244,516 miles
    Test number
    222392127433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass239,765 miles (+4,465)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    239,765 miles
    Test number
    507440816658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass235,300 miles (+1,590)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    235,300 miles
    Test number
    463472146371
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass233,710 miles (+10)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    233,710 miles
    Test number
    904608774021
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail233,700 miles (+233)3 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,700 miles
    Test number
    741767933568
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light damaged (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass233,467 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    233,467 miles
    Test number
    919562061854

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail233,457 miles (+1,022)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,457 miles
    Test number
    235227216400
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill corroded/holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass232,435 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    232,435 miles
    Test number
    322802203341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail232,429 miles (+1,259)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,429 miles
    Test number
    951623085113
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also the boot is perished and the lock nut is loose (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn also the boot is split (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play also the boot is split (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryThe offside rear lamp appears slightly dim also the rear wheels are alloy and the front two are steel

  13. Pass231,170 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    231,170 miles
    Test number
    741173032888

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail231,163 miles (+4,449)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,163 miles
    Test number
    543094957314
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryThere is slight play in the nearside front lower ball joint

  15. Pass226,714 miles (+3,546)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    226,714 miles
    Test number
    932563643881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass223,168 miles (+6,065)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    223,168 miles
    Test number
    329706365102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass217,103 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    217,103 miles
    Test number
    856727954108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass213,616 miles (+3,277)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    213,616 miles
    Test number
    247166153407

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail210,339 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,339 miles
    Test number
    476163752193
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass210,339 miles (+51)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    210,339 miles
    Test number
    999053652158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail210,288 miles (+2,163)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,288 miles
    Test number
    266985532187
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Pass208,125 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    208,125 miles
    Test number
    109194851158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail208,115 miles (+4,344)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,115 miles
    Test number
    389591241172
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass203,771 miles (+4,297)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2011
    Odometer
    203,771 miles
    Test number
    254871540480
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass199,474 miles (+4,332)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    199,474 miles
    Test number
    940220499041

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass195,142 miles (+7,130)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    195,142 miles
    Test number
    154804468424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass188,012 miles (+613)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    188,012 miles
    Test number
    713442957002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail187,399 miles (+7,810)2 failures2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,399 miles
    Test number
    634939437071
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake warning light on
    • NoteFront mudflaps not totally secured
    • NoteNearside front bumper bracket not attatched
    • NoteOffside rear suspension air bag collapsed
    • NoteOffside wing mirror damaged
    • NotePlay in steering rack not considered excessive

  29. Pass179,589 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    179,589 miles
    Test number
    451052356090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail179,580 miles3 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,580 miles
    Test number
    142008246030
    • FailureBody has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteExhaust rear silencer condition poor
    • NoteFront brake imbalance 16%
    • NotePhone holder on dashboard obscuring zone B
    • NoteFront mudflaps insecure
    • NoteNearside and offside front seatbelts frayed

Questions about T15 XAA

Does T15 XAA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T15 XAA is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T15 XAA?
The MOT on T15 XAA is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T15 XAA done?
T15 XAA was recorded at 251,837 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 3,585 miles a year.
Has T15 XAA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T15 XAA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T15 XAA 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 XAA find?
T15 XAA passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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