
Volkswagen Transporter
White and Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T166 UMAMOT history
T166 UMA is a white and grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 229,189 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 229,189 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 25
- 16 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 2,642 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T166 UMA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White and Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T166 UMA was last recorded at 229,189 miles on 1 Jul 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 229,182 miles · 18 Jun 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 2,642 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 229,189 miles
- 2025 – 228,020 miles
- 2024 – 225,722 miles
- 2023 – 224,515 miles
- 2022 – 218,160 miles
- 2021 – 218,151 miles
- 2018 – 218,130 miles
- 2017 – 216,568 miles
- 2016 – 215,065 miles
- 2015 – 214,080 miles
- 2014 – 211,846 miles
- 2013 – 209,235 miles
- 2012 – 201,031 miles
- 2011 – 189,692 miles
- 2010 – 185,949 miles
- 2007 – 183,677 miles
- 2006 – 176,020 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryUnder body covered in black underseal.Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014
Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026
Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake pad warning light on
Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2021
Full MOT history
25 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass229,189 miles (+7)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 229,189 miles
- Test number
- 774929651224
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body covered in black underseal.
Fail229,182 miles (+1,162)3 major1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 229,182 miles
- Test number
- 957884717138
- MajorFront Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Nearside and Offside (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill marked with yellow chalk. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Outer sill corroded.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body covered in black underseal.
Pass228,020 miles (+2,298)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2026
- Odometer
- 228,020 miles
- Test number
- 159888022593
- MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated both front outers. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorFront Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides. (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at manifold to downpipe. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides, both upper and lower arms. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides.
- AdvisoryRear both rear chassis arms/legs heavily corroded.
- AdvisoryBoth inner and outer sills on ns and os heavily corroded.
- AdvisoryStrong smell of diesel in engine bay, but found no leaks.
Pass225,722 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2025
- Odometer
- 225,722 miles
- Test number
- 870396646610
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underbody corroded/rusty sills damaged.
Fail225,721 miles (+1,206)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,721 miles
- Test number
- 186876049513
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier not clamped. (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt both rack gaiters. (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working no motor action. (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil leak. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryVehicle underbody corroded/rusty sills damaged.
Pass224,515 miles (+6,355)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2024
- Odometer
- 224,515 miles
- Test number
- 282598560900
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH FRONT D-BUSHES. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH FRONTS. (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive ENGINE OIL LEAK. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH REARS, HEAVILY PERISHING. (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect BOTH REARS, ALSO HEAVILY CORRODED. (5.3.2 (d))
- AdvisoryVEHICLE UNDERBODY RUSTY AND HEAVILY CORRODED IN PLACES.
Pass218,160 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2023
- Odometer
- 218,160 miles
- Test number
- 475037760441
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail218,160 miles (+9)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,160 miles
- Test number
- 929758627562
- Repaired at testHeadlamp insecure BOTH (4.1.1 (c))
Fail218,151 miles (+21)1 dangerous11 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,151 miles
- Test number
- 201165814743
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryGlow plug light flashing
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass218,130 miles (+1,562)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 218,130 miles
- Test number
- 164304871006
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened slight corrosion offside and nearside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass216,568 miles (+1,503)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 216,568 miles
- Test number
- 899165175410
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass215,065 miles (+985)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 215,065 miles
- Test number
- 789688934035
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
Pass214,080 miles (+2)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 214,080 miles
- Test number
- 425439686467
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Fail214,078 miles (+2,232)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,078 miles
- Test number
- 708433032594
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Front Braking system leaking brake pipe (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Track rod end loose (2.2.B.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded all (3.6.B.2c)
Pass211,846 miles (+2,611)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 211,846 miles
- Test number
- 895447964275
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass209,235 miles (+28)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 209,235 miles
- Test number
- 568142433206
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
Fail209,207 miles (+8,176)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,207 miles
- Test number
- 305238123401
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt has a cut which has significantly weakened the webbing (5.2.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureOffside Front front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass201,031 miles (+18)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 201,031 miles
- Test number
- 226913032242
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail201,013 miles (+11,321)2 dangerous11 failures11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,013 miles
- Test number
- 767103522285
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail189,692 miles3 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,692 miles
- Test number
- 366383421493
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteN/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisey but not rough when rotated
- NoteRear brake discs slightly rusty
- NoteUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Pass189,692 miles (+3,743)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 189,692 miles
- Test number
- 648013221245
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteN/S/F wheel bearing slightly noisey but not rough when rotated
- NoteRear brake discs slightly rusty
- NoteUnderside of vehicle heavily undersealed
Pass185,949 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 185,949 miles
- Test number
- 784751080103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,940 miles (+2,263)7 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,940 miles
- Test number
- 550123050166
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- DangerousHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- DangerousNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- DangerousNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass183,677 miles (+7,657)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 183,677 miles
- Test number
- 603013927324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass176,020 miles
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2007
- Odometer
- 176,020 miles
- Test number
- 111787636147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T166 UMA
- Does T166 UMA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T166 UMA is valid until 30 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T166 UMA?
- The MOT on T166 UMA is valid until 30 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T166 UMA done?
- T166 UMA was recorded at 229,189 miles at its MOT on 1 Jul 2026, an average of 2,642 miles a year.
- Has T166 UMA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T166 UMA has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jun 2026.
- Has the mileage on T166 UMA 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 T166 UMA find?
- T166 UMA passed its latest MOT on 1 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.
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