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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T288 LYBMOT history

T288 LYB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023 and it has passed 17 of 19 MOT tests, with 286,875 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2023
Mileage
286,875 mi
At MOT on 5 Dec 2022
MOT tests
19
17 passed · 2 failed
Per year
12,128 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T288 LYB
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
8 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2023
Latest MOT test
5 Dec 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T288 LYB was last recorded at 286,875 miles on 5 Dec 2022, 7,248 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Dec 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Jun 2014: 190,286 miles, lower than 190,287 miles on 23 Jun 2014.

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
279,627 miles · 1 Dec 2021
Between the last two tests
7,248 miles
Average per year
12,128 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 286,875 miles
  • 2021 – 279,627 miles
  • 2020 – 274,111 miles
  • 2019 – 268,844 miles
  • 2018 – 259,857 miles
  • 2017 – 243,075 miles
  • 2016 – 222,982 miles
  • 2015 – 205,326 miles
  • 2014 – 190,286 miles
  • 2013 – 174,968 miles
  • 2012 – 161,427 miles
  • 2011 – 150,406 miles
  • 2010 – 140,305 miles
  • 2009 – 131,795 miles
  • 2008 – 118,986 miles
  • 2007 – 103,333 miles
  • 2006 – 87,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass286,875 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2012

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

19 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass286,875 miles (+7,248)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    286,875 miles
    Test number
    710639550103
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass279,627 miles (+5,516)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    279,627 miles
    Test number
    516825203167
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass274,111 miles (+5,267)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    274,111 miles
    Test number
    984713518750
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass268,844 miles (+8,987)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    268,844 miles
    Test number
    646282056940

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass259,857 miles (+1,081)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    259,857 miles
    Test number
    683424921904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail258,776 miles (+15,701)13 major3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,776 miles
    Test number
    328302026101
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective servo hose (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorFuel hose leaking leak off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner/outer sidewalls (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn shock mount (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass243,075 miles (+20,093)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    243,075 miles
    Test number
    720468130287
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe slightly corroded (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 Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  8. Pass222,982 miles (+17,656)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    222,982 miles
    Test number
    200374259633
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (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 Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  9. Pass205,326 miles (+15,040)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    205,326 miles
    Test number
    275894995183
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (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 Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  10. Pass190,286 miles (-1)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    190,286 miles
    Test number
    875955674138
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail190,287 miles (+15,319)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,287 miles
    Test number
    646594174163
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass174,968 miles (+13,541)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    174,968 miles
    Test number
    569837073150
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass161,427 miles (+11,021)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    161,427 miles
    Test number
    196164592197
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  14. Pass150,406 miles (+10,101)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    150,406 miles
    Test number
    509613671190
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s front tyre nearly rubbing brake hose on full lock

  15. Pass140,305 miles (+8,510)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    140,305 miles
    Test number
    622816590188
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteN/s front brake hose very close to tyre on full lock

  16. Pass131,795 miles (+12,809)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    131,795 miles
    Test number
    391457699188
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Pass118,986 miles (+15,653)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    118,986 miles
    Test number
    104814188113
    • NoteCentre exhaust / clamp loose
    • NoteNs no.plate light dim

  18. Pass103,333 miles (+15,616)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    103,333 miles
    Test number
    683684787193
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack n/s

  19. Pass87,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    87,717 miles
    Test number
    272685886415
    • AdvisoryFront Torsion bar slight play at an end fixing (2.4.E.2)

Questions about T288 LYB

Does T288 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T288 LYB expired on 6 Dec 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T288 LYB?
The MOT on T288 LYB expired on 6 Dec 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T288 LYB done?
T288 LYB was recorded at 286,875 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2022, an average of 12,128 miles a year.
Has T288 LYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T288 LYB has failed 2 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2018.
Has the mileage on T288 LYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Jun 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T288 LYB find?
T288 LYB passed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2022 with 4 advisories: central brake cable damaged but not to excess; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside inner vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill, and 1 more.

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