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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T188 GKPMOT history

T188 GKP is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 211,932 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Apr 2027
Mileage
211,932 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,904 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T188 GKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T188 GKP was last recorded at 211,932 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,926 miles · 24 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
6 miles
Average per year
4,904 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,932 miles
  • 2025 – 211,713 miles
  • 2024 – 211,140 miles
  • 2023 – 210,565 miles
  • 2022 – 208,849 miles
  • 2021 – 206,497 miles
  • 2020 – 203,813 miles
  • 2019 – 200,238 miles
  • 2017 – 195,715 miles
  • 2016 – 191,176 miles
  • 2015 – 183,637 miles
  • 2013 – 174,906 miles
  • 2012 – 168,494 miles
  • 2011 – 159,935 miles
  • 2010 – 151,484 miles
  • 2009 – 143,404 miles
  • 2008 – 136,683 miles
  • 2007 – 128,294 miles
  • 2006 – 118,909 miles
  • 2005 – 110,499 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,932 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,932 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    211,932 miles
    Test number
    516848563110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail211,926 miles (+213)1 major1 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,926 miles
    Test number
    858677802629
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass211,713 miles (+573)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    211,713 miles
    Test number
    714061142424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass211,140 miles (+575)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    211,140 miles
    Test number
    154911729823
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass210,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    210,565 miles
    Test number
    285193353362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail210,565 miles (+1,716)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,565 miles
    Test number
    261210093376
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass208,849 miles (+2,352)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    208,849 miles
    Test number
    141617456076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass206,497 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    206,497 miles
    Test number
    341549147136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail206,487 miles (+2,674)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,487 miles
    Test number
    575274050711
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass203,813 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    203,813 miles
    Test number
    636818523617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail203,812 miles (+3,574)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,812 miles
    Test number
    861578657696
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 1 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear x 2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass200,238 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    200,238 miles
    Test number
    896340793788
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail200,218 miles (+4,503)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,218 miles
    Test number
    396696396625
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and REAR (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass195,715 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    195,715 miles
    Test number
    950515489433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail195,702 miles (+4,526)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,702 miles
    Test number
    984470268826
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass191,176 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    191,176 miles
    Test number
    116093376419

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail191,176 miles (+7,539)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,176 miles
    Test number
    383389084884
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  18. Pass183,637 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    183,637 miles
    Test number
    838499215180
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  19. Fail183,635 miles (+8,729)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,635 miles
    Test number
    619368615195
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  20. Pass174,906 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    174,906 miles
    Test number
    649521533235

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail174,906 miles (+6,412)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,906 miles
    Test number
    846578623203
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  22. Pass168,494 miles (+8,559)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    168,494 miles
    Test number
    727373022238
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass159,935 miles (+8,451)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    159,935 miles
    Test number
    216211821295
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s/steering rack

  24. Pass151,484 miles (+8,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    151,484 miles
    Test number
    500563220234
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass143,404 miles (+6,721)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    143,404 miles
    Test number
    880649009280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass136,683 miles (+8,389)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    136,683 miles
    Test number
    360587118210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass128,294 miles (+9,385)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    128,294 miles
    Test number
    721050527232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail118,909 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,909 miles
    Test number
    514110326212
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  29. Pass118,909 miles (+8,410)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    118,909 miles
    Test number
    803740326210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass110,499 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    110,499 miles
    Test number
    443237815285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail110,499 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,499 miles
    Test number
    531935715216
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about T188 GKP

Does T188 GKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T188 GKP is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T188 GKP?
The MOT on T188 GKP is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T188 GKP done?
T188 GKP was recorded at 211,932 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 4,904 miles a year.
Has T188 GKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T188 GKP has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T188 GKP 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 T188 GKP find?
T188 GKP passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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