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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T273 KGYMOT history

T273 KGY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 183,506 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
183,506 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,476 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T273 KGY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T273 KGY was last recorded at 183,506 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 5,353 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2009: 68,163 miles, lower than 98,147 miles on 17 Jun 2009.
  • 21 Nov 2017: 135,995 miles, lower than 144,693 miles on 24 Nov 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
178,153 miles · 4 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,353 miles
Average per year
5,476 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,506 miles
  • 2025 – 178,153 miles
  • 2023 – 176,348 miles
  • 2022 – 171,326 miles
  • 2021 – 167,421 miles
  • 2020 – 157,910 miles
  • 2019 – 147,350 miles
  • 2018 – 139,270 miles
  • 2017 – 135,995 miles
  • 2016 – 144,693 miles
  • 2015 – 132,930 miles
  • 2014 – 126,140 miles
  • 2013 – 121,306 miles
  • 2012 – 116,098 miles
  • 2011 – 110,840 miles
  • 2010 – 105,574 miles
  • 2009 – 68,163 miles
  • 2008 – 91,407 miles
  • 2007 – 82,469 miles
  • 2006 – 75,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,506 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front Tyre starting to crack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass183,506 miles (+5,353)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    183,506 miles
    Test number
    977635657403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass178,153 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    178,153 miles
    Test number
    829874145330
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. FailMileage not read1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    556928703397
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass176,348 miles (+5,022)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    176,348 miles
    Test number
    313026900666

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass171,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    171,326 miles
    Test number
    344527583328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail171,326 miles (+3,905)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,326 miles
    Test number
    235331212316
    • Repaired at testFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass167,421 miles (+9,511)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    167,421 miles
    Test number
    389798582715
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass157,910 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,910 miles
    Test number
    822801011863
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail157,910 miles (+10,560)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,910 miles
    Test number
    621298758525
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn out of shape (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass147,350 miles (+8,080)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,350 miles
    Test number
    297802214551
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti roll bar D bush has slight movement
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass139,270 miles (+3,275)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    139,270 miles
    Test number
    595175243430
    • AdvisoryCustom exhaust system fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in between flexi brake hose and brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front shock absorber lower bush perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber bush perished

  12. Pass135,995 miles (-8,698)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    135,995 miles
    Test number
    213996184704
    • AdvisoryBoth front flexi brake hoses perished
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit Outside edge (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass144,693 miles (+10,791)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    144,693 miles
    Test number
    747910566120
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail133,902 miles (+972)3 failures15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,902 miles
    Test number
    295978876403
    • FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded To load valve - union excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre starting to crack
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded All pipe unions onto load valve (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both corroded (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass132,930 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    132,930 miles
    Test number
    396593075131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail132,927 miles (+6,787)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,927 miles
    Test number
    279720875412
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  17. Pass126,140 miles (+4,834)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    126,140 miles
    Test number
    788617664159
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteBoth front wipers are split but still clear
    • NoteVery slight corrosion starting to appear on nearside sill

  18. Pass121,306 miles (+5,208)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    121,306 miles
    Test number
    419429573112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail116,098 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,098 miles
    Test number
    349365002448
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass116,098 miles (+5,258)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    116,098 miles
    Test number
    799215902248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass110,840 miles (+16)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    110,840 miles
    Test number
    265951861182
    • NoteNearside front mirror cracked

  22. Fail110,824 miles (+5,250)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,824 miles
    Test number
    156709551120
    • DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteNearside front mirror cracked

  23. Pass105,574 miles (+37,411)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    105,574 miles
    Test number
    443962360128
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  24. Pass68,163 miles (-29,984)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    68,163 miles
    Test number
    302529669138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail98,147 miles (+6,740)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,147 miles
    Test number
    330678269154
    • DangerousOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  26. Pass91,407 miles (+8,938)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    91,407 miles
    Test number
    463288468148
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  27. Pass82,469 miles (+6,846)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,469 miles
    Test number
    591079467103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass75,623 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    75,623 miles
    Test number
    361480276126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T273 KGY

Does T273 KGY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T273 KGY is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T273 KGY?
The MOT on T273 KGY is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T273 KGY done?
T273 KGY was recorded at 183,506 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 5,476 miles a year.
Has T273 KGY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T273 KGY has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T273 KGY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 18 Jun 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T273 KGY find?
T273 KGY passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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