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Volkswagen Transporter

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

T174 ABVMOT history

T174 ABV is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 178,770 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Feb 2023
Mileage
178,770 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2022
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,199 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T174 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T174 ABV was last recorded at 178,770 miles on 2 Feb 2022, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
178,766 miles · 22 Jan 2022
Between the last two tests
4 miles
Average per year
8,199 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 178,770 miles
  • 2019 – 167,706 miles
  • 2018 – 159,199 miles
  • 2017 – 155,597 miles
  • 2016 – 149,495 miles
  • 2015 – 141,081 miles
  • 2014 – 133,531 miles
  • 2013 – 122,765 miles
  • 2012 – 109,199 miles
  • 2011 – 93,473 miles
  • 2010 – 81,532 miles
  • 2009 – 70,649 miles
  • 2007 – 60,185 miles
  • 2006 – 53,619 miles
  • 2005 – 45,941 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass178,770 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 21 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass178,770 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    178,770 miles
    Test number
    433800499855
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail178,766 miles (+11,060)1 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,766 miles
    Test number
    159893456408
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions not tested Fuel leak engine in unsafe condition. (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass167,706 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    167,706 miles
    Test number
    260313093003
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail167,706 miles (+8,507)1 dangerous4 major3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,706 miles
    Test number
    633916785493
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass159,199 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    159,199 miles
    Test number
    876275565733
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail159,199 miles (+3,602)2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,199 miles
    Test number
    286654337886
    • MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Cv boot split but still preventing the ingress of dirt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass155,597 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    155,597 miles
    Test number
    678247568614
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail155,597 miles (+1)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,597 miles
    Test number
    356596698247
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Fail155,596 miles (+6,101)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,596 miles
    Test number
    644957403367
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  10. Pass149,495 miles (+8,414)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    149,495 miles
    Test number
    740044584334
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)

  11. Pass141,081 miles (+7,550)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    141,081 miles
    Test number
    958202262369
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass133,531 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    133,531 miles
    Test number
    605888454293
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Fail133,531 miles (+10,766)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,531 miles
    Test number
    999468154261
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass122,765 miles (+13,566)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    122,765 miles
    Test number
    375551843287
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass109,199 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    109,199 miles
    Test number
    317689612249
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail109,195 miles (+15,722)1 failure1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,195 miles
    Test number
    928446012215
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass93,473 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    93,473 miles
    Test number
    238224021125
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

  18. Fail93,473 miles (+11,941)8 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,473 miles
    Test number
    929227111103
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteFront brake discs worn
    • NoteSlight noise from nearside front wheel bearing

  19. Pass81,532 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    81,532 miles
    Test number
    584330210149
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail81,532 miles (+10,883)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,532 miles
    Test number
    734680810117
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass70,649 miles (+10,464)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    70,649 miles
    Test number
    181710049487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass60,185 miles (+6,566)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    60,185 miles
    Test number
    654396997206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass53,619 miles (+7,678)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    53,619 miles
    Test number
    252505726303
    • NoteBoth rear tyres have perished on inner and outer sidewalls

  24. Pass45,941 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    45,941 miles
    Test number
    214235425341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T174 ABV

Does T174 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T174 ABV expired on 1 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T174 ABV?
The MOT on T174 ABV expired on 1 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T174 ABV done?
T174 ABV was recorded at 178,770 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2022, an average of 8,199 miles a year.
Has T174 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T174 ABV has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T174 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 T174 ABV find?
T174 ABV passed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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