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Volkswagen Transporter

White and White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T173 ABVMOT history

T173 ABV is a white and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 158,885 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Oct 2027
Mileage
158,885 mi
At MOT on 29 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,937 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T173 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T173 ABV was last recorded at 158,885 miles on 29 Sept 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,885 miles · 25 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,937 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 158,885 miles
  • 2025 – 149,670 miles
  • 2024 – 145,537 miles
  • 2023 – 138,443 miles
  • 2022 – 136,651 miles
  • 2021 – 136,479 miles
  • 2018 – 134,976 miles
  • 2017 – 133,448 miles
  • 2016 – 128,903 miles
  • 2015 – 125,093 miles
  • 2014 – 122,141 miles
  • 2013 – 117,089 miles
  • 2012 – 111,864 miles
  • 2010 – 102,331 miles
  • 2009 – 97,509 miles
  • 2008 – 92,510 miles
  • 2007 – 87,411 miles
  • 2006 – 82,319 miles
  • 2005 – 75,859 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass158,885 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass158,885 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    158,885 miles
    Test number
    493096674727
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail158,885 miles (+9,215)1 dangerous2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,885 miles
    Test number
    435792928577
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40R18 Davanti (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass149,670 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    149,670 miles
    Test number
    584029745590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  4. Fail149,669 miles (+4,132)1 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,669 miles
    Test number
    625147084467
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass145,537 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    145,537 miles
    Test number
    893366009347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail145,537 miles (+7,094)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,537 miles
    Test number
    487023121789
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass138,443 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    138,443 miles
    Test number
    788737111302
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Fail138,439 miles (+1,788)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,439 miles
    Test number
    268682167130
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass136,651 miles (+172)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    136,651 miles
    Test number
    115577975166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass136,479 miles (+1,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    136,479 miles
    Test number
    708317471141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass134,976 miles (+1,528)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    134,976 miles
    Test number
    636969459317
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and nearside front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  12. Pass133,448 miles (+4,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    133,448 miles
    Test number
    957186223290
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush and nearside front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass128,903 miles (+3,810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    128,903 miles
    Test number
    542288866902
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose slightly deteriorated and nearside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel steering rack end (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass125,093 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    125,093 miles
    Test number
    325357925258
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail125,093 miles (+2,952)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,093 miles
    Test number
    618377725293
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass122,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2015
    Odometer
    122,141 miles
    Test number
    138731844102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail122,141 miles (+5,052)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,141 miles
    Test number
    288341544412
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  18. Pass117,089 miles (+5,225)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    117,089 miles
    Test number
    817631633125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,864 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    111,864 miles
    Test number
    728716032167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail111,864 miles (+10)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,864 miles
    Test number
    737716332199
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Fail111,854 miles (+9,523)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,854 miles
    Test number
    317001752040
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass102,331 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    102,331 miles
    Test number
    540316930229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail102,236 miles (+4,727)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,236 miles
    Test number
    631219720210
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass97,509 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    97,509 miles
    Test number
    361717619498
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack

  25. Fail97,509 miles (+4,999)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,509 miles
    Test number
    442657819240
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in nearside steering rack

  26. Pass92,510 miles (+8)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    92,510 miles
    Test number
    313655948222
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wear on edges,

  27. Fail92,502 miles (+5,091)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,502 miles
    Test number
    220303548245
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wear on edges,

  28. Pass87,411 miles (+5,092)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    87,411 miles
    Test number
    361456937493
    • NoteW/screen stonechipped

  29. Pass82,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    82,319 miles
    Test number
    302483646215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail82,319 miles (+6,460)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,319 miles
    Test number
    640113646227
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  31. Pass75,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    75,859 miles
    Test number
    372139535299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T173 ABV

Does T173 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T173 ABV is valid until 3 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T173 ABV?
The MOT on T173 ABV is valid until 3 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T173 ABV done?
T173 ABV was recorded at 158,885 miles at its MOT on 29 Sept 2026, an average of 3,937 miles a year.
Has T173 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T173 ABV has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T173 ABV 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 T173 ABV find?
T173 ABV passed its latest MOT on 29 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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