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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc

T229 KVWMOT history

T229 KVW is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jul 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 67,395 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jul 2027
Mileage
67,395 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,459 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T229 KVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T229 KVW was last recorded at 67,395 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 175 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
67,220 miles · 19 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
175 miles
Average per year
1,459 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 67,395 miles
  • 2025 – 67,220 miles
  • 2024 – 66,958 miles
  • 2023 – 66,422 miles
  • 2022 – 65,639 miles
  • 2021 – 64,471 miles
  • 2020 – 63,526 miles
  • 2019 – 62,978 miles
  • 2018 – 61,172 miles
  • 2017 – 58,733 miles
  • 2016 – 56,613 miles
  • 2015 – 53,542 miles
  • 2014 – 53,461 miles
  • 2013 – 52,474 miles
  • 2012 – 47,890 miles
  • 2011 – 46,399 miles
  • 2009 – 39,699 miles
  • 2008 – 39,225 miles
  • 2007 – 38,760 miles
  • 2006 – 37,800 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass67,395 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass67,395 miles (+175)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    67,395 miles
    Test number
    582787900189
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass67,220 miles (+262)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    67,220 miles
    Test number
    261802316403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear hub seal as misting of oil

  3. Pass66,958 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    66,958 miles
    Test number
    566705256112
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail66,952 miles (+530)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,952 miles
    Test number
    561826404833
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass66,422 miles (+783)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    66,422 miles
    Test number
    576666853886

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass65,639 miles (+1,168)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    65,639 miles
    Test number
    618056511515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass64,471 miles (+945)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    64,471 miles
    Test number
    274785733785

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass63,526 miles (+548)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    63,526 miles
    Test number
    726016093486
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre slightly lumpy in tread

  9. Pass62,978 miles (+1,806)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    62,978 miles
    Test number
    565661247365

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass61,172 miles (+2,439)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    61,172 miles
    Test number
    120470254203

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass58,733 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    58,733 miles
    Test number
    318441190108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass56,613 miles (+3,071)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,613 miles
    Test number
    175613243664
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass53,542 miles (+81)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    53,542 miles
    Test number
    978584775123
    • NoteBoth front tyres perishing on side walls,no canvas showing or bulges when inspected advise customer to keep under observation

  14. Pass53,461 miles (+987)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    53,461 miles
    Test number
    309421494198
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres are starting to crack due to age, they need to be changed soon .

  15. Pass52,474 miles (+4,584)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    52,474 miles
    Test number
    619319413292
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront tyres perishing

  16. Pass47,890 miles (+217)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    47,890 miles
    Test number
    109794232250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass47,673 miles (+1,274)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    47,673 miles
    Test number
    939595222000
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront indicator bulbs slightly discoloured

  18. Pass46,399 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    46,399 miles
    Test number
    186536521449
    • NoteAdvise lift in both front upper ball joints
    • NoteAdvise new exhaust system, blows at centre and rear boxes. also poor repair pre-centre box
    • NoteAdvise new front iondicator bulbs (fading)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion to rear brake discs
    • NoteMinor play in n/s/f rack knucle

  19. Fail46,399 miles (+6,700)2 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,399 miles
    Test number
    846536521077
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteAdvise lift in both front upper ball joints
    • NoteAdvise new exhaust system, blows at centre and rear boxes. also poor repair pre-centre box
    • NoteAdvise new front iondicator bulbs (fading)
    • NoteHeavy corrosion to rear brake discs
    • NoteMinor play in n/s/f rack knucle

  20. Pass39,699 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    39,699 miles
    Test number
    871511859298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail39,697 miles (+67)3 dangerous4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,697 miles
    Test number
    334098049466
    • DangerousNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Rear wheel bearing has excessive play (2.6.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  22. Pass39,630 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    39,630 miles
    Test number
    483339089049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,630 miles (+405)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,630 miles
    Test number
    563329789059
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass39,225 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    39,225 miles
    Test number
    484438388062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,760 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    38,760 miles
    Test number
    432912777046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail38,760 miles (+960)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,760 miles
    Test number
    970982377057
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)

  27. Pass37,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    37,800 miles
    Test number
    223650786054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T229 KVW

Does T229 KVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T229 KVW is valid until 18 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T229 KVW?
The MOT on T229 KVW is valid until 18 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T229 KVW done?
T229 KVW was recorded at 67,395 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 1,459 miles a year.
Has T229 KVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T229 KVW has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T229 KVW 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 T229 KVW find?
T229 KVW passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides.

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