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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Petrol · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T160 ERAMOT history

T160 ERA is a grey petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 23 of 28 MOT tests, with 65,913 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
65,913 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
23 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T160 ERA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
27 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T160 ERA was last recorded at 65,913 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 729 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Apr 2014: 50,098 miles, lower than 54,807 miles on 5 Apr 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
65,184 miles · 16 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
729 miles
Average per year
1,838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 65,913 miles
  • 2025 – 65,184 miles
  • 2024 – 63,924 miles
  • 2023 – 63,115 miles
  • 2022 – 60,899 miles
  • 2021 – 59,072 miles
  • 2020 – 57,174 miles
  • 2019 – 55,849 miles
  • 2018 – 54,637 miles
  • 2017 – 53,608 miles
  • 2016 – 52,488 miles
  • 2015 – 51,379 miles
  • 2014 – 50,098 miles
  • 2013 – 54,807 miles
  • 2012 – 42,342 miles
  • 2011 – 39,586 miles
  • 2010 – 37,239 miles
  • 2009 – 35,804 miles
  • 2008 – 34,157 miles
  • 2007 – 32,592 miles
  • 2006 – 28,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,913 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside/Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes x2

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,913 miles (+729)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    65,913 miles
    Test number
    740373734060
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside/Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass65,184 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    65,184 miles
    Test number
    344791092502
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail65,184 miles (+1,260)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,184 miles
    Test number
    340554671076
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass63,924 miles (+809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    63,924 miles
    Test number
    622892571064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass63,115 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    63,115 miles
    Test number
    222358431215
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail63,115 miles (+2,216)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,115 miles
    Test number
    237576382744
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass60,899 miles (+1,827)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    60,899 miles
    Test number
    289034493196
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass59,072 miles (+1,027)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    59,072 miles
    Test number
    780797189851
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arches area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively inner surfaces (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass58,045 miles (+871)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    58,045 miles
    Test number
    559294638395
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass57,174 miles (+1,325)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    57,174 miles
    Test number
    319437839283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass55,849 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    55,849 miles
    Test number
    134699859840

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail55,849 miles (+1,212)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,849 miles
    Test number
    522038905251
    • DangerousFront Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure X2 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  13. Pass54,637 miles (+1,029)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    54,637 miles
    Test number
    924566654146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass53,608 miles (+1,120)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    53,608 miles
    Test number
    677604229119
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  15. Pass52,488 miles (+1,109)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    52,488 miles
    Test number
    120008827635
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront inner brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryRear inner brake discs corroded

  16. Pass51,379 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    51,379 miles
    Test number
    297079985042
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  17. Fail51,377 miles (+1,279)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,377 miles
    Test number
    878705185034
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteExhaust corroded

  18. Pass50,098 miles (-4,709)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    50,098 miles
    Test number
    748763694086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass54,807 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    54,807 miles
    Test number
    159425393030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail54,807 miles (+12,465)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,807 miles
    Test number
    165234393008
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)

  21. Pass42,342 miles (+612)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    42,342 miles
    Test number
    236845472197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass41,730 miles (+2,144)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    41,730 miles
    Test number
    475587542067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass39,586 miles (+2,347)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    39,586 miles
    Test number
    325939931006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass37,239 miles (+1,435)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    37,239 miles
    Test number
    794807040063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass35,804 miles (+1,647)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    35,804 miles
    Test number
    153357049038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass34,157 miles (+1,565)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    34,157 miles
    Test number
    311020958049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,592 miles (+3,617)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,592 miles
    Test number
    981339617261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass28,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    28,975 miles
    Test number
    843046736223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T160 ERA

Does T160 ERA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T160 ERA is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T160 ERA?
The MOT on T160 ERA is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T160 ERA done?
T160 ERA was recorded at 65,913 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 1,838 miles a year.
Has T160 ERA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T160 ERA has failed 5 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T160 ERA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Apr 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T160 ERA find?
T160 ERA passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside/offside.

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