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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T189 CUDMOT history

T189 CUD is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 221,452 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
221,452 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,410 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T189 CUD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T189 CUD was last recorded at 221,452 miles on 11 May 2026, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,431 miles · 8 May 2026
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
5,410 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,452 miles
  • 2025 – 218,514 miles
  • 2024 – 215,786 miles
  • 2022 – 211,200 miles
  • 2021 – 207,673 miles
  • 2019 – 205,143 miles
  • 2018 – 200,710 miles
  • 2017 – 183,415 miles
  • 2016 – 176,514 miles
  • 2015 – 172,005 miles
  • 2013 – 161,626 miles
  • 2012 – 150,267 miles
  • 2011 – 142,325 miles
  • 2010 – 138,757 miles
  • 2009 – 135,051 miles
  • 2008 – 130,920 miles
  • 2007 – 123,929 miles
  • 2006 – 113,565 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,452 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.

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major3 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,452 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    221,452 miles
    Test number
    538001524358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail221,431 miles (+2,917)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,431 miles
    Test number
    196314175005
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass218,514 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    218,514 miles
    Test number
    291153461163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail218,510 miles (+2,724)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,510 miles
    Test number
    608909593904
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working both side (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass215,786 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    215,786 miles
    Test number
    290997181512
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

  6. Fail215,781 miles (+4,581)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,781 miles
    Test number
    483641311973
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both side (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass211,200 miles (+3,527)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    211,200 miles
    Test number
    152719750537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass207,673 miles (+2,530)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    207,673 miles
    Test number
    671761597351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass205,143 miles (+4,433)
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    205,143 miles
    Test number
    415639058702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass200,710 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    200,710 miles
    Test number
    274084043682
    • AdvisoryUnder body showing some corrosion

  11. Fail200,690 miles (+17,275)7 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,690 miles
    Test number
    619616788291
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill closing panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  12. Pass183,415 miles (+6,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    183,415 miles
    Test number
    972238979486
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)

  13. Pass176,514 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    176,514 miles
    Test number
    907071310877
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Fail176,514 miles (+4,509)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,514 miles
    Test number
    551323217821
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass172,005 miles (+10,379)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    172,005 miles
    Test number
    349492695087
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)

  16. Pass161,626 miles (+11,359)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    161,626 miles
    Test number
    116388173262
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass150,267 miles (+7,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    150,267 miles
    Test number
    697353702268
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass142,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    142,325 miles
    Test number
    266530181127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail142,325 miles (+3,568)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,325 miles
    Test number
    898160481122
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)

  20. Pass138,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    138,757 miles
    Test number
    780259870121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail138,757 miles (+3,706)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,757 miles
    Test number
    903846370112
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass135,051 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    135,051 miles
    Test number
    614925179123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished due to age

  23. Fail135,050 miles (+4,130)3 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,050 miles
    Test number
    613495179160
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perished due to age

  24. Fail130,920 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,920 miles
    Test number
    852377678171
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  25. Pass130,920 miles (+6,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    130,920 miles
    Test number
    854217678107
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  26. Pass123,929 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    123,929 miles
    Test number
    764431777103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail123,929 miles (+10,364)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,929 miles
    Test number
    793091277164
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteNearside washer jet inop
    • NoteOffside replacement mirror glass fitted [OVER EXISTING MIRROR]

  28. Pass113,565 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    113,565 miles
    Test number
    244989156428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail113,565 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,565 miles
    Test number
    282072756168
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T189 CUD

Does T189 CUD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T189 CUD is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T189 CUD?
The MOT on T189 CUD is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T189 CUD done?
T189 CUD was recorded at 221,452 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 5,410 miles a year.
Has T189 CUD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T189 CUD has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T189 CUD 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 T189 CUD find?
T189 CUD passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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