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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T178 ABVMOT history

T178 ABV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 197,405 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 May 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
197,405 mi
At MOT on 12 May 2026
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,388 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T178 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
12 May 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T178 ABV was last recorded at 197,405 miles on 12 May 2026, 7,163 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,242 miles · 19 May 2025
Between the last two tests
7,163 miles
Average per year
4,388 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,405 miles
  • 2025 – 190,242 miles
  • 2023 – 189,461 miles
  • 2022 – 186,987 miles
  • 2020 – 183,554 miles
  • 2019 – 181,663 miles
  • 2018 – 180,169 miles
  • 2017 – 179,440 miles
  • 2016 – 176,963 miles
  • 2015 – 175,390 miles
  • 2014 – 174,792 miles
  • 2013 – 173,200 miles
  • 2012 – 163,220 miles
  • 2011 – 153,715 miles
  • 2010 – 148,190 miles
  • 2009 – 136,335 miles
  • 2008 – 126,787 miles
  • 2007 – 116,466 miles
  • 2006 – 109,364 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail197,405 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
  • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2017
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 10 MOTs since 2018

What MOT failures 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 Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 18 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail197,405 miles (+7,163)2 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,405 miles
    Test number
    690732624649
    • DangerousNearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass190,242 miles (+781)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    190,242 miles
    Test number
    262347328113
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass189,461 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2024
    Odometer
    189,461 miles
    Test number
    837950663557
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail189,461 miles (+2,474)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,461 miles
    Test number
    396097832931
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,987 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2023
    Odometer
    186,987 miles
    Test number
    668841856163
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail186,987 miles (+3,433)2 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,987 miles
    Test number
    696698853738
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass183,554 miles (+1)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    183,554 miles
    Test number
    140291146440
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt requires adjustment

  8. Fail183,553 miles (+1,890)1 dangerous2 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,553 miles
    Test number
    242511787975
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MajorOffside 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))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened outer face rusty (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around rear suspension components
    • AdvisoryPower steering belt requires adjustment

  9. Pass181,663 miles (+390)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    181,663 miles
    Test number
    719803865278
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear corrosion around rear suspension mounting
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs starting to corrode

  10. Fail181,273 miles (+1,104)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,273 miles
    Test number
    876411315244
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass180,169 miles (+729)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    180,169 miles
    Test number
    790850437254
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass179,440 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    179,440 miles
    Test number
    530670722600
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Fail179,440 miles (+2,477)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,440 miles
    Test number
    910988580059
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Pass176,963 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    176,963 miles
    Test number
    942526899424
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail176,963 miles (+1,573)2 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,963 miles
    Test number
    796219344973
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass175,390 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    175,390 miles
    Test number
    736781095178
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  17. Fail175,390 miles (+598)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,390 miles
    Test number
    666530395197
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Front position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass174,792 miles (+25)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    174,792 miles
    Test number
    299916294421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail174,767 miles (+1,567)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,767 miles
    Test number
    217351694415
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Pass173,200 miles (+9,980)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    173,200 miles
    Test number
    518209093193
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)

  21. Pass163,220 miles (+9,505)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    163,220 miles
    Test number
    369331302277
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass153,715 miles (+5,525)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    153,715 miles
    Test number
    206566291409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNS mirror glass

  23. Pass148,190 miles (+11,855)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    148,190 miles
    Test number
    632632800280
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  24. Pass136,335 miles (+9,548)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    136,335 miles
    Test number
    682062219172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail126,787 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,787 miles
    Test number
    294070118143
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  26. Pass126,787 miles (+10,321)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    126,787 miles
    Test number
    421120618108
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  27. Pass116,466 miles (+7,102)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    116,466 miles
    Test number
    942015217177

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass109,364 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    109,364 miles
    Test number
    914588906161
    • NoteOsf pads low
    • NoteSlight damage osf windscreen
    • NoteSlight fluctation osf brake

Questions about T178 ABV

Does T178 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T178 ABV expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T178 ABV?
The MOT on T178 ABV expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T178 ABV done?
T178 ABV was recorded at 197,405 miles at its MOT on 12 May 2026, an average of 4,388 miles a year.
Has T178 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T178 ABV has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T178 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 T178 ABV find?
T178 ABV failed its latest MOT on 12 May 2026 with 2 dangerous defects and 6 advisories: nearside front road wheel fractured inner rim; offside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 5 more.

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