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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T183 KKEMOT history

T183 KKE is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 22 of 28 MOT tests, with 209,458 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
209,458 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2025
MOT tests
28
22 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T183 KKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T183 KKE was last recorded at 209,458 miles on 5 Dec 2025, 1,526 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,932 miles · 12 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,526 miles
Average per year
6,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,458 miles
  • 2024 – 207,932 miles
  • 2023 – 207,459 miles
  • 2022 – 205,196 miles
  • 2021 – 201,169 miles
  • 2020 – 194,667 miles
  • 2019 – 188,342 miles
  • 2018 – 183,645 miles
  • 2016 – 172,417 miles
  • 2015 – 153,129 miles
  • 2014 – 145,199 miles
  • 2013 – 140,732 miles
  • 2012 – 138,159 miles
  • 2011 – 132,771 miles
  • 2010 – 118,803 miles
  • 2009 – 112,862 miles
  • 2008 – 108,020 miles
  • 2007 – 101,333 miles
  • 2006 – 88,993 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,458 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Exhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear Handbrake cable has signs of rubbing on the tyre.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,458 miles (+1,526)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    209,458 miles
    Test number
    393237417401
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass207,932 miles (+473)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    207,932 miles
    Test number
    184395687966
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass207,459 miles (+2,263)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    207,459 miles
    Test number
    689712004654
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass205,196 miles (+4,027)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    205,196 miles
    Test number
    312693185503
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass201,169 miles (+3,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    201,169 miles
    Test number
    470678380096
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass197,644 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    197,644 miles
    Test number
    179652418261
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable has signs of rubbing on the tyre

  7. Pass197,644 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    197,644 miles
    Test number
    764828033337
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable has signs of rubbing on the tyre.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  8. Fail197,644 miles (+2,977)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,644 miles
    Test number
    112406229708
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Handbrake cable has signs of rubbing on the tyre.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  9. Pass194,667 miles (+6,325)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    194,667 miles
    Test number
    510916331102
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Signs of handbrake cable rubbing on wheel
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  10. Pass188,342 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    188,342 miles
    Test number
    990081480577
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Fail188,336 miles (+4,691)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,336 miles
    Test number
    270301489329
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass183,645 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    183,645 miles
    Test number
    939953045854
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail183,643 miles (+11,226)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,643 miles
    Test number
    717562743484
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass172,417 miles (+9,138)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    172,417 miles
    Test number
    570689786787
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass163,279 miles (+10,150)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    163,279 miles
    Test number
    909832110401
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rackend knuckles

  16. Pass153,129 miles (+7,930)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    153,129 miles
    Test number
    965129105084
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail145,199 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,199 miles
    Test number
    445456804017
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  18. Pass145,199 miles (+4,467)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    145,199 miles
    Test number
    799336304006
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear crossmember corroded

  19. Pass140,732 miles (+2,573)5 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    140,732 miles
    Test number
    705324213076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear crossmember behind bumper corroded
    • NoteRear exhaust box starting to corrode
    • NoteTrailer socket inop

  20. Pass138,159 miles (+5,388)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    138,159 miles
    Test number
    696021212072
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRear x member corroded behind bumper bar

  21. Pass132,771 miles (+13,968)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2012
    Odometer
    132,771 miles
    Test number
    296835921162
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake discs worn
    • NoteLight corrosion too nearside outer sill panel
    • NoteSlight play in steering arm knuckles

  22. Pass118,803 miles (+5,941)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2011
    Odometer
    118,803 miles
    Test number
    283311030458
    • Note2nd row of seats not fitted
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteCentral locking locking and unlocking randum

  23. Pass112,862 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    112,862 miles
    Test number
    931548619183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail112,860 miles (+4,840)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,860 miles
    Test number
    511207019183
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the vehicles structure (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass108,020 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    108,020 miles
    Test number
    663183018134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail108,017 miles (+6,684)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,017 miles
    Test number
    283223018160
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  27. Pass101,333 miles (+12,340)
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    101,333 miles
    Test number
    341262527019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass88,993 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    88,993 miles
    Test number
    204003826067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T183 KKE

Does T183 KKE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T183 KKE is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T183 KKE?
The MOT on T183 KKE is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T183 KKE done?
T183 KKE was recorded at 209,458 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2025, an average of 6,064 miles a year.
Has T183 KKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T183 KKE has failed 6 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T183 KKE 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 KKE find?
T183 KKE passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users.

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