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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T278 ERPMOT history

T278 ERP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 15 of 24 MOT tests, with 187,305 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
187,305 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
15 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T278 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
9 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T278 ERP was last recorded at 187,305 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 3,504 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,801 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
3,504 miles
Average per year
3,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,305 miles
  • 2025 – 183,801 miles
  • 2024 – 178,376 miles
  • 2022 – 175,228 miles
  • 2021 – 172,600 miles
  • 2015 – 171,550 miles
  • 2014 – 167,164 miles
  • 2013 – 157,585 miles
  • 2012 – 150,049 miles
  • 2011 – 143,453 miles
  • 2010 – 128,178 miles
  • 2009 – 124,999 miles
  • 2008 – 122,559 miles
  • 2007 – 118,161 miles
  • 2006 – 111,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,305 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryCorrosion around front bumper support panels out with prescribed areas

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 hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,305 miles (+3,504)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    187,305 miles
    Test number
    891826054539
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion around front bumper support panels out with prescribed areas

  2. Pass183,801 miles (+5,425)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    183,801 miles
    Test number
    940434504753
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to offside sill/panel below sliding door out with prescribed areas

  3. Pass178,376 miles (+3,148)
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    178,376 miles
    Test number
    954544354188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass175,228 miles (+1)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    175,228 miles
    Test number
    577618414160
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  5. Fail175,227 miles (+2,627)4 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,227 miles
    Test number
    853239569552
    • DangerousNearside Rear Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass172,600 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2022
    Odometer
    172,600 miles
    Test number
    444840969417
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail172,600 miles (+1,050)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,600 miles
    Test number
    913637481305
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass171,550 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    171,550 miles
    Test number
    188325762240
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Fail171,550 miles (+4,386)1 failure8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,550 miles
    Test number
    238367498046
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Pass167,164 miles (+240)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    167,164 miles
    Test number
    656649134158
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pipes greased hampering fully inspection

  11. Fail166,924 miles (+9,339)8 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,924 miles
    Test number
    158652134122
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Battery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteBrake pipes greased hampering fully inspection

  12. Pass157,585 miles (+7,536)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2014
    Odometer
    157,585 miles
    Test number
    256500633185
    • NoteBoth track arms slight play
    • NoteNsr wiper torn

  13. Pass150,049 miles (+260)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2013
    Odometer
    150,049 miles
    Test number
    449866132117
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise smoke vapour from rear exhaust emitted

  14. Fail149,789 miles (+6,336)5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,789 miles
    Test number
    259300432176
    • FailureCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAdvise smoke vapour from rear exhaust emitted

  15. Pass143,453 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2012
    Odometer
    143,453 miles
    Test number
    456920131160
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre slight cracks/deteriorated

  16. Fail143,450 miles (+15,272)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,450 miles
    Test number
    209838791058
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront discs slightly worn
    • NoteNearside rear tyre deteriroated

  17. Pass128,178 miles (+42)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    128,178 miles
    Test number
    371199230067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail128,136 miles (+3,137)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,136 miles
    Test number
    612475030042
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Fail124,999 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,999 miles
    Test number
    182447839444
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  20. Pass124,999 miles (+2,440)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    124,999 miles
    Test number
    680007139079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass122,559 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    122,559 miles
    Test number
    841705128091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass118,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    118,161 miles
    Test number
    604848437051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail118,161 miles (+6,461)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,161 miles
    Test number
    150127737489
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  24. Pass111,700 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    111,700 miles
    Test number
    323532936062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T278 ERP

Does T278 ERP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T278 ERP is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T278 ERP?
The MOT on T278 ERP is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T278 ERP done?
T278 ERP was recorded at 187,305 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 3,745 miles a year.
Has T278 ERP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T278 ERP has failed 9 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Mar 2022.
Has the mileage on T278 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 T278 ERP find?
T278 ERP passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip; corrosion around front bumper support panels out with prescribed areas.

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