Volkswagen LT
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T253 BLNMOT history
T253 BLN is a grey diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 204,759 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Mar 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Mar 2026
- Mileage
- 204,759 mi
- At MOT on 15 Mar 2025
- MOT tests
- 22
- 16 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 4,238 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T253 BLN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- LT
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Mar 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 Mar 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T253 BLN was last recorded at 204,759 miles on 15 Mar 2025, 2,959 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 201,800 miles · 16 Mar 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,959 miles
- Average per year
- 4,238 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 204,759 miles
- 2024 – 201,800 miles
- 2023 – 198,812 miles
- 2022 – 194,394 miles
- 2021 – 191,212 miles
- 2020 – 188,450 miles
- 2019 – 183,266 miles
- 2014 – 182,078 miles
- 2013 – 177,745 miles
- 2012 – 169,480 miles
- 2011 – 160,953 miles
- 2010 – 151,817 miles
- 2009 – 144,823 miles
- 2008 – 136,674 miles
- 2007 – 129,692 miles
- 2006 – 123,416 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass204,759 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear very back marker light inop
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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.
Brake pedal wearing smooth
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
22 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass204,759 miles (+2,959)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 204,759 miles
- Test number
- 107864047623
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear very back marker light inop
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass201,800 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 201,800 miles
- Test number
- 574957410398
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail201,800 miles (+2,988)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,800 miles
- Test number
- 339402909283
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength inner seal with in 30cm of leaf spring fixing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer seal with in 30cm of seat belt fixing (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective both split (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass198,812 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 198,812 miles
- Test number
- 893452867378
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill below drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail198,812 miles (+4,418)1 dangerous4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,812 miles
- Test number
- 216017708253
- DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp likely to become detached (4.7.1 (c) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting osr inner outter sill within 30cm of spring mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outter sill below drivers door (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass194,394 miles (+3,182)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 194,394 miles
- Test number
- 580075869604
- Advisory2x front exhaust mounts are broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive advise welding (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear inner sill rusted through but not structural
- AdvisoryEngine leaking oil
Pass191,212 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 191,212 miles
- Test number
- 549257225014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY ON EDGES - 225/70R15C (5.2.3 (e))
Fail191,212 miles (+2,762)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,212 miles
- Test number
- 438500404462
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge HEAVY ON EDGES - 225/70R15C (5.2.3 (e))
Pass188,450 miles (+5,184)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 188,450 miles
- Test number
- 949126985384
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass183,266 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 183,266 miles
- Test number
- 493588253195
- AdvisoryAll marker lights removed and wiring etc
Fail183,266 miles (+1,188)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,266 miles
- Test number
- 912202220765
- MajorNearside Outline marker lamp not working ALL (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Power steering component fouling (2.1.5 (e) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Outline marker lamp not working Centre (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Power steering component fouling (2.1.5 (e) (i))
Pass182,078 miles (+16)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 182,078 miles
- Test number
- 218919144003
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail182,062 miles (+4,317)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,062 miles
- Test number
- 975803244082
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass177,745 miles (+46)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 177,745 miles
- Test number
- 965423123067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,699 miles (+8,219)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,699 miles
- Test number
- 226571723001
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass169,480 miles (+8,527)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 169,480 miles
- Test number
- 618664222083
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass160,953 miles (+9,136)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 160,953 miles
- Test number
- 518441111095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass151,817 miles (+6,994)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 151,817 miles
- Test number
- 140768300005
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass144,823 miles (+8,149)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 144,823 miles
- Test number
- 183497309048
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,674 miles (+6,982)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 136,674 miles
- Test number
- 353763008007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass129,692 miles (+6,276)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 129,692 miles
- Test number
- 762473507087
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass123,416 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 123,416 miles
- Test number
- 623403506058
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T253 BLN
- Does T253 BLN currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T253 BLN expired on 15 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T253 BLN?
- The MOT on T253 BLN expired on 15 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T253 BLN done?
- T253 BLN was recorded at 204,759 miles at its MOT on 15 Mar 2025, an average of 4,238 miles a year.
- Has T253 BLN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T253 BLN has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Mar 2024.
- Has the mileage on T253 BLN 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 T253 BLN find?
- T253 BLN passed its latest MOT on 15 Mar 2025 with 4 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low outer edge; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear very back marker light inop, and 1 more.
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