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Volkswagen LT

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T183 ABVMOT history

T183 ABV is a silver diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 312,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Sept 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Sept 2023
Mileage
312,814 mi
At MOT on 9 Aug 2019
MOT tests
20
15 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T183 ABV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T183 ABV was last recorded at 312,814 miles on 9 Aug 2019, 583 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2018.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
312,231 miles · 24 Aug 2018
Between the last two tests
583 miles
Average per year
8,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2019 – 312,814 miles
  • 2018 – 312,231 miles
  • 2016 – 308,367 miles
  • 2015 – 304,110 miles
  • 2013 – 300,159 miles
  • 2012 – 298,934 miles
  • 2011 – 293,395 miles
  • 2010 – 280,433 miles
  • 2009 – 264,688 miles
  • 2008 – 248,639 miles
  • 2007 – 227,762 miles
  • 2006 – 206,539 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))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 Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

Full MOT history

20 tests since 26 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    517636615352
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. FailMileage not read2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    802342006401
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired Corroded (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. PassMileage not read8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    503042450630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills starting to corrode

  4. Pass312,814 miles (+583)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    312,814 miles
    Test number
    596013210089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive on outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass312,231 miles (+13)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    312,231 miles
    Test number
    489057837355
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  6. Fail312,218 miles2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    312,218 miles
    Test number
    838385207532
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near rear mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. PassMileage not read9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    911125274998
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear slight cuts in tread
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Pass308,367 miles (+4,257)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    308,367 miles
    Test number
    720742755823
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs partially corroded.
    • AdvisoryCorrosion starting to rear chassis.
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit and tread cracked/split (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  9. Pass304,110 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2016
    Odometer
    304,110 miles
    Test number
    767159335152
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt cut but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth rear tyre treads cracked.

  10. PassMileage not read4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    518177744145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteAll four brake discs parcially corroded.
    • NoteOffside rear tyre tread cracked.

  11. Fail300,159 miles (+1,225)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    300,159 miles
    Test number
    435917603204
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Pass298,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    298,934 miles
    Test number
    459918382139
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail298,934 miles (+5,539)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,934 miles
    Test number
    865524182159
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass293,395 miles (+12,962)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    293,395 miles
    Test number
    955471981111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass280,433 miles (+15,745)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    280,433 miles
    Test number
    100112860100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass264,688 miles (+16,049)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    264,688 miles
    Test number
    793185179112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass248,639 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    248,639 miles
    Test number
    700962688116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail248,637 miles (+20,875)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,637 miles
    Test number
    144062078109
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass227,762 miles (+21,223)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    227,762 miles
    Test number
    240096777446

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass206,539 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    206,539 miles
    Test number
    172167276155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T183 ABV

Does T183 ABV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T183 ABV expired on 4 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T183 ABV?
The MOT on T183 ABV expired on 4 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T183 ABV done?
T183 ABV was recorded at 312,814 miles at its MOT on 9 Aug 2019, an average of 8,100 miles a year.
Has T183 ABV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T183 ABV has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T183 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 T183 ABV find?
T183 ABV passed its latest MOT on 5 Sept 2022 with 4 advisories: brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; general corrosion to underside, and 1 more.

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