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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T266 LBKMOT history

T266 LBK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 262,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Jan 2027
Mileage
262,694 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
9,815 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T266 LBK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T266 LBK was last recorded at 262,694 miles on 22 Jan 2026, 5,063 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
257,631 miles · 21 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,063 miles
Average per year
9,815 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 262,694 miles
  • 2025 – 257,631 miles
  • 2024 – 252,704 miles
  • 2023 – 247,155 miles
  • 2022 – 242,527 miles
  • 2021 – 238,762 miles
  • 2020 – 234,414 miles
  • 2019 – 229,884 miles
  • 2018 – 221,179 miles
  • 2017 – 213,450 miles
  • 2016 – 205,375 miles
  • 2015 – 196,465 miles
  • 2014 – 187,036 miles
  • 2013 – 181,173 miles
  • 2012 – 172,580 miles
  • 2011 – 153,352 miles
  • 2010 – 133,702 miles
  • 2009 – 114,187 miles
  • 2008 – 93,936 miles
  • 2007 – 76,474 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass262,694 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Offside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass262,694 miles (+5,063)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    262,694 miles
    Test number
    972370838128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass257,631 miles (+4,927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    257,631 miles
    Test number
    483309177635
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass252,704 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    252,704 miles
    Test number
    990560163445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail252,704 miles (+5,549)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,704 miles
    Test number
    363680318033
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  5. Pass247,155 miles (+45)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    247,155 miles
    Test number
    344533228912
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  6. Fail247,110 miles (+4,583)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,110 miles
    Test number
    394197518524
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  7. Pass242,527 miles (+3,765)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    242,527 miles
    Test number
    130167667740
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass238,762 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    238,762 miles
    Test number
    401233599482

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail238,762 miles (+4,348)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,762 miles
    Test number
    152861324279
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  10. Pass234,414 miles (+212)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    234,414 miles
    Test number
    712567103480
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail234,202 miles (+4,318)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,202 miles
    Test number
    736285450949
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.8 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass229,884 miles (+8,705)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    229,884 miles
    Test number
    793435206296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass221,179 miles (+7,729)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    221,179 miles
    Test number
    139485033312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass213,450 miles (+8,075)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    213,450 miles
    Test number
    743756983930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass205,375 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    205,375 miles
    Test number
    799938918951
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of catalyst (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  16. Fail205,349 miles (+8,884)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,349 miles
    Test number
    504603557089
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear of catalyst (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  17. Fail196,465 miles1 repaired8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,465 miles
    Test number
    375936215065
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteExhaust slightly smoky on idle
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight oil leak rear area of engine
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack inner track rods

  18. Pass196,465 miles (+9,429)8 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    196,465 miles
    Test number
    889826015076
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NoteExhaust slightly smoky on idle
    • NoteRear tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSlight oil leak rear area of engine
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack inner track rods

  19. Pass187,036 miles (+5,863)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    187,036 miles
    Test number
    945177924011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass181,173 miles (+8,593)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    181,173 miles
    Test number
    687401813059
    • NoteAdvise rear exhaust slightly deteriorated
    • NoteAdvise slight play in both track rods

  21. Pass172,580 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    172,580 miles
    Test number
    828670032075
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  22. Fail172,578 miles (+19,226)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,578 miles
    Test number
    918030832042
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  23. Fail153,352 miles2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,352 miles
    Test number
    439908221040
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  24. Pass153,352 miles (+19,650)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    153,352 miles
    Test number
    886098121089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  25. Pass133,702 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    133,702 miles
    Test number
    113379120434
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail133,693 miles (+19,506)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,693 miles
    Test number
    823529920075
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass114,187 miles (+20,251)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    114,187 miles
    Test number
    722300539069
    • NoteBrake pads all round appear to be getting low, but unable to see fully. Have them checked.
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  28. Pass93,936 miles (+17,462)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    93,936 miles
    Test number
    930698728057
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack.

  29. Pass76,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    76,474 miles
    Test number
    760692237053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T266 LBK

Does T266 LBK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T266 LBK is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T266 LBK?
The MOT on T266 LBK is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T266 LBK done?
T266 LBK was recorded at 262,694 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2026, an average of 9,815 miles a year.
Has T266 LBK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T266 LBK has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jan 2024.
Has the mileage on T266 LBK 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 T266 LBK find?
T266 LBK passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; oil leak, but not excessive.

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