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Volkswagen LT

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,798 cc

T257 AVJMOT history

T257 AVJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 2 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 11 of 18 MOT tests, with 425,131 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
425,131 km
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
18
11 passed · 7 failed
Per year
585 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T257 AVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,798 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
2 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T257 AVJ was last recorded at 425,131 km on 20 Dec 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Dec 2025: 425,131 km, lower than 427,103 km on 3 Sept 2016.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
427,103 km · 3 Sept 2016
Average per year
585 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 425,131 km
  • 2016 – 427,103 km
  • 2015 – 426,518 km
  • 2014 – 425,820 km
  • 2012 – 422,413 km
  • 2011 – 421,469 km
  • 2010 – 420,488 km
  • 2007 – 415,669 km
  • 2006 – 413,826 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass425,131 km
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged ALL (5.2.3 (j))
  • AdvisoryBoth sills rusty
  • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
  • AdvisoryN/s dip beam pattern poor
  • AdvisoryRear suspension air bags cracking
  • AdvisorySlight travel brake pedal
  • AdvisorySuspension corroded
  • AdvisoryWashers weak

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2006–2014

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2014

  • Brake pump/compressor drive belt slightly loose (3.6.F.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

18 tests since 7 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass425,131 km (-1,972)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    425,131 km
    Test number
    407413445671
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing ALL TYRES (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged ALL (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryBoth sills rusty
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s dip beam pattern poor
    • AdvisoryRear suspension air bags cracking
    • AdvisorySlight travel brake pedal
    • AdvisorySuspension corroded
    • AdvisoryWashers weak

  2. Pass427,103 km (+585)
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    427,103 km
    Test number
    378886312284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass426,518 km4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    426,518 km
    Test number
    743295607948
    • AdvisoryAll Suspension Components Slightly Corroded But Not Seriously Weakend
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outter (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outter (2.4.G.2)

  4. Fail426,518 km (+698)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    426,518 km
    Test number
    932673597786
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryAll Suspension Components Slightly Corroded But Not Seriously Weakend
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded All (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outter (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Outter (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass425,820 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    425,820 km
    Test number
    918037044297
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  6. Fail425,820 km (+3,407)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    425,820 km
    Test number
    935170534249
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureBrake pump drive belt excessively loose (3.6.F.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteBRAKES POOR
    • NoteNearside side marker lamps inoperative

  7. Pass422,413 km (+944)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    422,413 km
    Test number
    215690282108
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Pass421,469 km (+981)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    421,469 km
    Test number
    217334591409
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteBattery insecure

  9. Pass420,488 km (+21)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    420,488 km
    Test number
    201207180463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail420,467 km1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    420,467 km
    Test number
    103456480166
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFuel cap loose fitting but no leak
    • NoteLoad sense valve pivot slightly worn
    • NoteRear air bag brackets slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear air bags perished
    • NoteSlight dampness on brake pipes n/s of chassis(no visable leak)

  11. Fail420,450 miles (+2,967)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    420,450 miles
    Test number
    230900080424
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteFuel cap loose fitting but no leak
    • NoteLoad sense valve pivot slightly worn
    • NoteRear air bag brackets slightly deteriorated
    • NoteRear air bags perished
    • NoteSlight dampness on brake pipes n/s of chassis(no visable leak)

  12. Pass417,483 miles (+34)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    417,483 miles
    Test number
    713207889128
    • AdvisoryBrake pump/compressor drive belt slightly loose (3.6.F.1)

  13. Fail417,449 miles (+6,437)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    417,449 miles
    Test number
    700436979160
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureRear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pump/compressor drive belt slightly loose (3.6.F.1)

  14. Pass411,012 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    411,012 miles
    Test number
    262466218195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail411,012 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    411,012 miles
    Test number
    402695118196
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass415,669 km (+1,843)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    415,669 km
    Test number
    170593587245
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass413,826 km1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    413,826 km
    Test number
    404100036237
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  18. Fail413,360 miles8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    413,360 miles
    Test number
    980348786162
    • FailureFront Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack deformed and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake linkage locking device missing (3.5.1l)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about T257 AVJ

Does T257 AVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T257 AVJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T257 AVJ?
The MOT on T257 AVJ is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T257 AVJ done?
T257 AVJ was recorded at 425,131 km at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 585 km a year.
Has T257 AVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T257 AVJ has failed 7 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Aug 2015.
Has the mileage on T257 AVJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Dec 2025. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T257 AVJ find?
T257 AVJ passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with 9 advisories: tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres; valve stem slightly damaged all; both sills rusty, and 6 more.

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