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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T256 ERPMOT history

T256 ERP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 212,556 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Aug 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2025
Mileage
212,556 mi
At MOT on 15 Aug 2024
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
7,475 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T256 ERP
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
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
15 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T256 ERP was last recorded at 212,556 miles on 15 Aug 2024, 3,700 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
208,856 miles · 12 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,700 miles
Average per year
7,475 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 212,556 miles
  • 2023 – 208,856 miles
  • 2022 – 204,442 miles
  • 2019 – 197,992 miles
  • 2018 – 191,168 miles
  • 2017 – 179,840 miles
  • 2015 – 157,318 miles
  • 2014 – 149,447 miles
  • 2013 – 141,107 miles
  • 2012 – 136,671 miles
  • 2011 – 126,663 miles
  • 2010 – 116,623 miles
  • 2008 – 93,129 miles
  • 2006 – 79,649 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass212,556 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryCoolant leak
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySteering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

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.

  • Headlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2014

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass212,556 miles (+3,700)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    212,556 miles
    Test number
    446357655199
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Body panel slightly loose (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySteering column shaft deformed but serviceable (2.1.3 (c) (i))

  2. Pass208,856 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    208,856 miles
    Test number
    762286577178
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  3. Fail208,856 miles (+4,414)1 dangerous7 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,856 miles
    Test number
    778833857419
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps (4.1.3 (a))

  4. Pass204,442 miles (+6,450)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    204,442 miles
    Test number
    139374645680
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass197,992 miles (+6,824)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    197,992 miles
    Test number
    948674950031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass191,168 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    191,168 miles
    Test number
    100856699116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail191,166 miles (+11,326)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,166 miles
    Test number
    116788908743
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))

  8. Pass179,840 miles (+22,522)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    179,840 miles
    Test number
    112284433668

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass157,318 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    157,318 miles
    Test number
    929970175160
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail157,318 miles (+7,871)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,318 miles
    Test number
    439510575128
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass149,447 miles (+8,340)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    149,447 miles
    Test number
    426455654135
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass141,107 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    141,107 miles
    Test number
    319246133127
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake cable frady

  13. Fail141,107 miles (+4,436)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,107 miles
    Test number
    875736733159
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake cable frady

  14. Pass136,671 miles (+10,008)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    136,671 miles
    Test number
    238967882182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass126,663 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    126,663 miles
    Test number
    736722881183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail126,662 miles (+10,039)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,662 miles
    Test number
    747922181137
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass116,623 miles (+23,494)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    116,623 miles
    Test number
    431546100037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass93,129 miles (+13,480)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    93,129 miles
    Test number
    450427508007
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass79,649 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    79,649 miles
    Test number
    401588006358

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T256 ERP

Does T256 ERP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T256 ERP expired on 22 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T256 ERP?
The MOT on T256 ERP expired on 22 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T256 ERP done?
T256 ERP was recorded at 212,556 miles at its MOT on 15 Aug 2024, an average of 7,475 miles a year.
Has T256 ERP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T256 ERP has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T256 ERP 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 T256 ERP find?
T256 ERP passed its latest MOT on 15 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; coolant leak; offside front body panel slightly loose, and 3 more.

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