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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T218 VUKMOT history

T218 VUK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,307 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Oct 2027
Mileage
143,307 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
24
19 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,355 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T218 VUK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T218 VUK was last recorded at 143,307 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,277 miles · 10 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
30 miles
Average per year
3,355 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 143,307 miles
  • 2025 – 141,827 miles
  • 2024 – 139,515 miles
  • 2023 – 137,061 miles
  • 2022 – 134,622 miles
  • 2020 – 133,740 miles
  • 2019 – 132,990 miles
  • 2018 – 131,620 miles
  • 2016 – 129,550 miles
  • 2015 – 128,380 miles
  • 2014 – 126,747 miles
  • 2013 – 124,750 miles
  • 2012 – 122,431 miles
  • 2011 – 119,553 miles
  • 2010 – 116,211 miles
  • 2009 – 107,159 miles
  • 2008 – 100,937 miles
  • 2007 – 84,802 miles
  • 2006 – 75,097 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,307 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Central Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

24 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,307 miles (+30)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    143,307 miles
    Test number
    402308933309
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail143,277 miles (+1,450)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,277 miles
    Test number
    189828490863
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material caliper pipe slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass141,827 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    141,827 miles
    Test number
    262428266927
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail141,823 miles (+2,308)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,823 miles
    Test number
    436850602882
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,515 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    139,515 miles
    Test number
    680629872501
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail139,515 miles (+2,454)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,515 miles
    Test number
    909640699590
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Brake Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All Metal Brake Pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened Subframe (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass137,061 miles (+12)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,061 miles
    Test number
    494121552326
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  8. Fail137,049 miles (+2,427)1 dangerous8 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,049 miles
    Test number
    650374068715
    • DangerousSpare wheel likely to become detached Spare Wheel Carrier Is excessively corroded (6.1.5 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn Both Sides (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating Both Sides (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting Crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both Sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  9. Pass134,622 miles (+882)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    134,622 miles
    Test number
    190613763307
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various Brake Pipes Greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass133,740 miles (+750)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    133,740 miles
    Test number
    846789322630
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass132,990 miles (+1,370)
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    132,990 miles
    Test number
    995226100183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass131,620 miles (+2,070)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    131,620 miles
    Test number
    841707969698

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass129,550 miles (+1,170)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    129,550 miles
    Test number
    985928224696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass128,380 miles (+1,633)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    128,380 miles
    Test number
    413896094684

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,747 miles (+1,997)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    126,747 miles
    Test number
    327872244278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass124,750 miles (+2,319)
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    124,750 miles
    Test number
    806589933270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,431 miles (+2,878)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    122,431 miles
    Test number
    347534632289
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass119,553 miles (+3,342)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    119,553 miles
    Test number
    618091321287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass116,211 miles (+9,052)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    116,211 miles
    Test number
    801881290177
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Pass107,159 miles (+6,222)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    107,159 miles
    Test number
    353664299171
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  21. Pass100,937 miles (+16,135)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    100,937 miles
    Test number
    890061798161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass84,802 miles (+9,705)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    84,802 miles
    Test number
    430241557111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass75,097 miles (+58)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    75,097 miles
    Test number
    401057956131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail75,039 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,039 miles
    Test number
    371223756132
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T218 VUK

Does T218 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T218 VUK is valid until 6 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T218 VUK?
The MOT on T218 VUK is valid until 6 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T218 VUK done?
T218 VUK was recorded at 143,307 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,355 miles a year.
Has T218 VUK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T218 VUK has failed 5 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T218 VUK 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 T218 VUK find?
T218 VUK passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 5 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded, and 2 more.

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