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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T181 WPPMOT history

T181 WPP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 110,683 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2027
Mileage
110,683 mi
At MOT on 8 Oct 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,715 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T181 WPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T181 WPP was last recorded at 110,683 miles on 8 Oct 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,681 miles · 7 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
2,715 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 110,683 miles
  • 2025 – 109,982 miles
  • 2024 – 107,886 miles
  • 2023 – 106,128 miles
  • 2022 – 102,934 miles
  • 2021 – 99,587 miles
  • 2020 – 95,778 miles
  • 2019 – 93,972 miles
  • 2018 – 88,717 miles
  • 2017 – 87,209 miles
  • 2016 – 85,858 miles
  • 2015 – 82,573 miles
  • 2014 – 79,252 miles
  • 2013 – 75,010 miles
  • 2012 – 70,840 miles
  • 2011 – 66,527 miles
  • 2010 – 63,049 miles
  • 2009 – 62,834 miles
  • 2008 – 61,741 miles
  • 2007 – 59,913 miles
  • 2006 – 56,005 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass110,683 miles
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass110,683 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    110,683 miles
    Test number
    605391520577
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  2. Fail110,681 miles (+699)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,681 miles
    Test number
    220977637388
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  3. Pass109,982 miles (+2)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    109,982 miles
    Test number
    775896601247
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Fail109,980 miles (+2,094)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,980 miles
    Test number
    251470494581
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  5. Pass107,886 miles (+1,758)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    107,886 miles
    Test number
    600241960143
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  6. Pass106,128 miles (+3,194)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    106,128 miles
    Test number
    267708531225
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  7. Pass102,934 miles (+3,347)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    102,934 miles
    Test number
    127344483653
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Pass99,587 miles (+3,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    99,587 miles
    Test number
    146783580431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass95,778 miles (+1,806)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    95,778 miles
    Test number
    484811069133
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  10. Pass93,972 miles (+4,224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    93,972 miles
    Test number
    545908642087
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  11. Pass89,748 miles (+1,031)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2020
    Odometer
    89,748 miles
    Test number
    876025811121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass88,717 miles (+1,508)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2019
    Odometer
    88,717 miles
    Test number
    224006880253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass87,209 miles (+1,351)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    87,209 miles
    Test number
    715600290350

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass85,858 miles (+3,285)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    85,858 miles
    Test number
    647236629849

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,573 miles (+3,321)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    82,573 miles
    Test number
    478842985096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass79,252 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    79,252 miles
    Test number
    238424764013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail79,252 miles (+4,242)3 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,252 miles
    Test number
    179763464405
    • FailureBrake vacuum build up too slow (3.3.E.6)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureHeadlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
  18. Pass75,010 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    75,010 miles
    Test number
    387664263001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail75,006 miles (+4,166)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,006 miles
    Test number
    936553963076
    • FailureNearside Power steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBrake servo operation seems to depleat after only a few operations advise system is checked a verified
  20. Pass70,840 miles (+4,313)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    70,840 miles
    Test number
    946420562042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre perished
  21. Pass66,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    66,527 miles
    Test number
    225151761019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  22. Fail66,527 miles (+3,478)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,527 miles
    Test number
    958691361019
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  23. Pass63,049 miles (+215)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    63,049 miles
    Test number
    432716480067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass62,834 miles (+1,093)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    62,834 miles
    Test number
    123117449219
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass61,741 miles (+1,828)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    61,741 miles
    Test number
    614269238234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass59,913 miles (+3,908)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    59,913 miles
    Test number
    592182137262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,005 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    56,005 miles
    Test number
    760479026285
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T181 WPP

Does T181 WPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T181 WPP is valid until 23 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T181 WPP?
The MOT on T181 WPP is valid until 23 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T181 WPP done?
T181 WPP was recorded at 110,683 miles at its MOT on 8 Oct 2026, an average of 2,715 miles a year.
Has T181 WPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T181 WPP has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on T181 WPP 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 T181 WPP find?
T181 WPP passed its latest MOT on 8 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 2 more.

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