Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T231 KBEMOT history
T231 KBE is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 227,555 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 227,555 mi
- At MOT on 27 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 19 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 6,912 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T231 KBE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T231 KBE was last recorded at 227,555 miles on 27 Jan 2026, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 227,551 miles · 26 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 4 miles
- Average per year
- 6,912 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 227,555 miles
- 2023 – 227,280 miles
- 2022 – 224,225 miles
- 2021 – 220,394 miles
- 2020 – 217,586 miles
- 2019 – 212,751 miles
- 2018 – 212,286 miles
- 2017 – 209,379 miles
- 2016 – 202,210 miles
- 2015 – 197,139 miles
- 2014 – 192,094 miles
- 2012 – 180,693 miles
- 2011 – 164,441 miles
- 2010 – 152,459 miles
- 2009 – 139,880 miles
- 2008 – 121,871 miles
- 2007 – 106,381 miles
- 2006 – 91,310 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass227,555 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017
Full MOT history
27 tests since 12 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass227,555 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 227,555 miles
- Test number
- 730602149693
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail227,551 miles (+271)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,551 miles
- Test number
- 508440995714
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
Pass227,280 miles (+3,055)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 227,280 miles
- Test number
- 699581360014
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass224,225 miles (+3,831)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 224,225 miles
- Test number
- 304028411416
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,394 miles (+2,808)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 220,394 miles
- Test number
- 659490414071
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,586 miles (+4,835)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 217,586 miles
- Test number
- 336288746799
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass212,751 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 212,751 miles
- Test number
- 843339663939
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Fail212,751 miles (+465)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,751 miles
- Test number
- 761109791607
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
Pass212,286 miles (+2)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2019
- Odometer
- 212,286 miles
- Test number
- 391885001821
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail212,284 miles (+2,905)2 dangerous2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,284 miles
- Test number
- 723606087276
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake hose damaged and likely to fail (1.1.12 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass209,379 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2018
- Odometer
- 209,379 miles
- Test number
- 118595355929
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Fail209,379 miles (+7,169)2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 209,379 miles
- Test number
- 324624230958
- Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
Pass202,210 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2017
- Odometer
- 202,210 miles
- Test number
- 585350995371
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail202,210 miles (+5,071)2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,210 miles
- Test number
- 579401775702
- Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass197,139 miles (+5,045)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 197,139 miles
- Test number
- 667242715086
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass192,094 miles5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 192,094 miles
- Test number
- 917619604061
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSpare Wheel Missing
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Fail192,093 miles (+11,400)3 failures5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,093 miles
- Test number
- 747299504049
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteCoolant leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSpare Wheel Missing
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass180,693 miles (+16,252)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 180,693 miles
- Test number
- 297907132352
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,441 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,441 miles
- Test number
- 308691651285
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass164,441 miles (+11,982)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 164,441 miles
- Test number
- 898581551277
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass152,459 miles (+12,579)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 152,459 miles
- Test number
- 160912150238
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass139,880 miles (+133)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 139,880 miles
- Test number
- 390632859438
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,747 miles (+4,504)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,747 miles
- Test number
- 302190559226
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass135,243 miles (+13,372)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 135,243 miles
- Test number
- 901825639124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,871 miles (+15,490)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 121,871 miles
- Test number
- 994604248172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,381 miles (+15,071)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 106,381 miles
- Test number
- 791991847168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass91,310 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 91,310 miles
- Test number
- 633082536181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T231 KBE
- Does T231 KBE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T231 KBE is valid until 26 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T231 KBE?
- The MOT on T231 KBE is valid until 26 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T231 KBE done?
- T231 KBE was recorded at 227,555 miles at its MOT on 27 Jan 2026, an average of 6,912 miles a year.
- Has T231 KBE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T231 KBE has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T231 KBE 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 T231 KBE find?
- T231 KBE passed its latest MOT on 27 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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