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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T169 UMAMOT history

T169 UMA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,840 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Sept 2027
Mileage
169,840 mi
At MOT on 22 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,785 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T169 UMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T169 UMA was last recorded at 169,840 miles on 22 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2026: 169,840 miles, lower than 253,144 miles on 1 Sept 2025.

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
253,144 miles · 1 Sept 2025
Average per year
3,785 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,840 miles
  • 2025 – 253,144 miles
  • 2024 – 249,911 miles
  • 2023 – 247,291 miles
  • 2022 – 246,951 miles
  • 2020 – 245,903 miles
  • 2019 – 241,571 miles
  • 2018 – 234,741 miles
  • 2017 – 224,279 miles
  • 2016 – 216,221 miles
  • 2015 – 207,027 miles
  • 2014 – 196,499 miles
  • 2013 – 187,185 miles
  • 2012 – 177,774 miles
  • 2011 – 172,186 miles
  • 2009 – 156,174 miles
  • 2008 – 137,431 miles
  • 2007 – 115,821 miles
  • 2006 – 92,765 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,840 miles
  • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to centre (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in undersealRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Both front outer sills slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,840 miles (-83,304)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    169,840 miles
    Test number
    874684385924
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both rear to centre (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  2. Pass253,144 miles (+3,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    253,144 miles
    Test number
    804937198908
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle covered in underseal

  3. Pass249,911 miles (+2,620)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    249,911 miles
    Test number
    663539201212
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass247,291 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    247,291 miles
    Test number
    679529985406
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTail gate corroded but not likely to cause harm

  5. Fail247,291 miles (+340)2 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,291 miles
    Test number
    130197780512
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front outer sills slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTail gate corroded but not likely to cause harm

  6. Pass246,951 miles (+1,048)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    246,951 miles
    Test number
    634166981817
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front wish bone bushes cracking (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass245,903 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    245,903 miles
    Test number
    991127767957
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front poor amount of washer fluid to screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various chassis corrosion in multiple locations not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is spongy

  8. Fail245,903 miles (+4,332)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,903 miles
    Test number
    916767753201
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front poor amount of washer fluid to screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack joint slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced various chassis corrosion in multiple locations not holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal is spongy

  9. Pass241,571 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    241,571 miles
    Test number
    550527882729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail241,570 miles (+6,829)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,570 miles
    Test number
    327142709078
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch 2 small holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass234,741 miles (+10,462)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    234,741 miles
    Test number
    615183844990

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass224,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    224,279 miles
    Test number
    431523143105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail224,278 miles (+8,057)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,278 miles
    Test number
    956707010298
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass216,221 miles (+9,194)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    216,221 miles
    Test number
    377275708275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass207,027 miles (+10,528)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    207,027 miles
    Test number
    248312985170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass196,499 miles (+211)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    196,499 miles
    Test number
    137422784161
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Fail196,288 miles (+9,103)14 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,288 miles
    Test number
    297854574472
    • FailureHeadlamp switch missing (1.7.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Trailing arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer control missing (8.2.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper control missing (8.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass187,185 miles (+9,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    187,185 miles
    Test number
    508627273187
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass177,774 miles (+5,588)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    177,774 miles
    Test number
    276152872415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass172,186 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    172,186 miles
    Test number
    259959081424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail172,182 miles (+16,008)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,182 miles
    Test number
    217068881409
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  22. Pass156,174 miles (+18,743)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    156,174 miles
    Test number
    792949849151
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass137,431 miles (+21,610)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    137,431 miles
    Test number
    892830058126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass115,821 miles (+23,056)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    115,821 miles
    Test number
    461485747170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass92,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2007
    Odometer
    92,765 miles
    Test number
    193622536162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T169 UMA

Does T169 UMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T169 UMA is valid until 21 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T169 UMA?
The MOT on T169 UMA is valid until 21 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T169 UMA done?
T169 UMA was recorded at 169,840 miles at its MOT on 22 Sept 2026, an average of 3,785 miles a year.
Has T169 UMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T169 UMA has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on T169 UMA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T169 UMA find?
T169 UMA passed its latest MOT on 22 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 3 more.

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