Volkswagen LT
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T165 TVLMOT history
T165 TVL is a blue diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 287,792 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 287,792 mi
- At MOT on 9 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 19 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 3,798 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T165 TVL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- LT
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 25 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T165 TVL was last recorded at 287,792 miles on 9 Mar 2026, 9,944 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 277,848 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,944 miles
- Average per year
- 3,798 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 287,792 miles
- 2025 – 277,848 miles
- 2024 – 264,125 miles
- 2023 – 254,080 miles
- 2022 – 241,983 miles
- 2021 – 231,034 miles
- 2020 – 223,827 miles
- 2017 – 223,580 miles
- 2016 – 223,275 miles
- 2015 – 222,705 miles
- 2014 – 221,947 miles
- 2013 – 221,206 miles
- 2012 – 220,235 miles
- 2011 – 219,192 miles
- 2010 – 218,497 miles
- 2009 – 216,945 miles
- 2008 – 215,669 miles
- 2007 – 214,164 miles
- 2006 – 212,785 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass287,792 miles
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
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 Position lamp not working
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Nearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
25 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass287,792 miles (+9,944)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 287,792 miles
- Test number
- 800765401218
- MinorCentral Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass277,848 miles (+371)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 277,848 miles
- Test number
- 921735049888
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Fail277,477 miles (+13,352)2 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 277,477 miles
- Test number
- 722190373194
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component rack pipes (2.1.5 (a))
Pass264,125 miles (+10,045)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 264,125 miles
- Test number
- 339978987847
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass254,080 miles (+47)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 254,080 miles
- Test number
- 743652673825
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut across width of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Fail254,033 miles (+12,050)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,033 miles
- Test number
- 700515861234
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut across width of tyre (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass241,983 miles (+24)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 241,983 miles
- Test number
- 866782061985
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail241,959 miles (+10,925)4 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,959 miles
- Test number
- 269637220126
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired spring worn (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryShock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both rear (5.3.2 (b))
Pass231,034 miles (+24)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 231,034 miles
- Test number
- 571337525402
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail231,010 miles (+7,183)4 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,010 miles
- Test number
- 861932194690
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too far to the right (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass223,827 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 223,827 miles
- Test number
- 853248255093
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle heavily corroded .
Fail223,827 miles (+247)3 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 223,827 miles
- Test number
- 202778683256
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderneath of vehicle heavily corroded .
Pass223,580 miles (+305)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 223,580 miles
- Test number
- 497573143175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass223,275 miles (+570)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 223,275 miles
- Test number
- 537444713279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass222,705 miles (+758)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2016
- Odometer
- 222,705 miles
- Test number
- 478698031257
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Pass221,947 miles (+741)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 221,947 miles
- Test number
- 968776214310
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,206 miles (+971)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 221,206 miles
- Test number
- 569165213361
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,235 miles (+1,043)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 220,235 miles
- Test number
- 957718512364
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass219,192 miles (+695)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 219,192 miles
- Test number
- 329290021318
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass218,497 miles (+1,552)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 218,497 miles
- Test number
- 493751120459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,945 miles (+1,276)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 216,945 miles
- Test number
- 431007789159
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering arm deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
Pass215,669 miles (+1,505)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 215,669 miles
- Test number
- 394649378128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,164 miles (+66)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 214,164 miles
- Test number
- 130449867187
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail214,098 miles (+1,313)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,098 miles
- Test number
- 280557857113
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass212,785 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 212,785 miles
- Test number
- 360740366131
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Questions about T165 TVL
- Does T165 TVL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T165 TVL is valid until 13 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T165 TVL?
- The MOT on T165 TVL is valid until 13 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T165 TVL done?
- T165 TVL was recorded at 287,792 miles at its MOT on 9 Mar 2026, an average of 3,798 miles a year.
- Has T165 TVL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T165 TVL has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T165 TVL 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 T165 TVL find?
- T165 TVL passed its latest MOT on 9 Mar 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central front lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 2 more.
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