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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T259 ERPMOT history

T259 ERP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Nov 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 166,378 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Nov 2026
Mileage
166,378 mi
At MOT on 23 Oct 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,465 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T259 ERP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T259 ERP was last recorded at 166,378 miles on 23 Oct 2025, 1,345 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
165,033 miles · 4 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,345 miles
Average per year
4,465 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 166,378 miles
  • 2024 – 165,033 miles
  • 2023 – 162,703 miles
  • 2022 – 160,199 miles
  • 2021 – 157,921 miles
  • 2020 – 155,063 miles
  • 2019 – 151,052 miles
  • 2018 – 148,202 miles
  • 2017 – 144,761 miles
  • 2016 – 143,234 miles
  • 2015 – 138,869 miles
  • 2014 – 130,881 miles
  • 2013 – 123,975 miles
  • 2012 – 117,177 miles
  • 2011 – 109,940 miles
  • 2010 – 102,213 miles
  • 2009 – 94,541 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass166,378 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor6 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 21 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass166,378 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    166,378 miles
    Test number
    253746301254
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail166,378 miles (+1,345)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,378 miles
    Test number
    869138146019
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass165,033 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    165,033 miles
    Test number
    617480329897
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail165,033 miles (+2,330)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,033 miles
    Test number
    257103312802
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass162,703 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    162,703 miles
    Test number
    887597295763
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Fail162,703 miles (+2,504)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,703 miles
    Test number
    825439574706
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass160,199 miles (+2,278)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    160,199 miles
    Test number
    383623996915
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass157,921 miles (+2,858)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    157,921 miles
    Test number
    598967382915
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wing arch corroded but no sharp edges

  9. Pass155,063 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    155,063 miles
    Test number
    396901713955
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  10. Fail155,063 miles (+4,011)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,063 miles
    Test number
    882065179077
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass151,052 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    151,052 miles
    Test number
    747368651463
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail151,052 miles (+2,850)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,052 miles
    Test number
    421003539995
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass148,202 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    148,202 miles
    Test number
    226814431302
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

  14. Fail148,202 miles (+3,441)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,202 miles
    Test number
    858955347035
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged drivers mirror (3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Pass144,761 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,761 miles
    Test number
    921697363882

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail144,761 miles (+1,527)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,761 miles
    Test number
    235292692297
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre outer tread area worn

  17. Pass143,234 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    143,234 miles
    Test number
    937760194176
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Fail143,234 miles (+4,365)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,234 miles
    Test number
    934601576500
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded two pipes (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass138,869 miles (+7,988)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    138,869 miles
    Test number
    103515576232
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components

  20. Pass130,881 miles (+4)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    130,881 miles
    Test number
    669171224374
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken

  21. Fail130,877 miles (+6,902)6 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,877 miles
    Test number
    719028514382
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken

  22. Pass123,975 miles (+6,798)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    123,975 miles
    Test number
    298664303308
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust bracket broken

  23. Pass117,177 miles (+4)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    117,177 miles
    Test number
    705559192287
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  24. Fail117,173 miles (+7,233)10 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,173 miles
    Test number
    945826692287
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  25. Pass109,940 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    109,940 miles
    Test number
    549340701313
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre perished and splitting

  26. Fail109,933 miles (+7,720)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,933 miles
    Test number
    668608891248
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNear /side rear brake disc corroded
    • NoteSpare tyre perished and splitting

  27. Pass102,213 miles (+7,672)
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    102,213 miles
    Test number
    750362850213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass94,541 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    94,541 miles
    Test number
    622414079270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail94,541 miles2 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,541 miles
    Test number
    722344969266
    • DangerousOffside Stop lamp not working (1.3.2a)
    • DangerousTransmission brake efficiency below requirements (3.8.A.9/10)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1g)

Questions about T259 ERP

Does T259 ERP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T259 ERP is valid until 3 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T259 ERP?
The MOT on T259 ERP is valid until 3 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T259 ERP done?
T259 ERP was recorded at 166,378 miles at its MOT on 23 Oct 2025, an average of 4,465 miles a year.
Has T259 ERP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T259 ERP has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T259 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 T259 ERP find?
T259 ERP passed its latest MOT on 23 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill area.

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