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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T299 LYBMOT history

T299 LYB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 180,704 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2025
Mileage
180,704 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,737 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T299 LYB
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
24 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Sept 2025
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T299 LYB was last recorded at 180,704 miles on 7 Sept 2024, 34 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Feb 2010: 148,341 miles, lower than 148,639 miles on 16 Feb 2010.

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
180,670 miles · 30 May 2023
Between the last two tests
34 miles
Average per year
3,737 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 180,704 miles
  • 2023 – 180,670 miles
  • 2019 – 180,596 miles
  • 2018 – 180,422 miles
  • 2017 – 180,127 miles
  • 2016 – 179,568 miles
  • 2015 – 178,632 miles
  • 2014 – 177,543 miles
  • 2013 – 174,002 miles
  • 2012 – 161,922 miles
  • 2011 – 157,405 miles
  • 2010 – 148,341 miles
  • 2009 – 140,733 miles
  • 2008 – 130,118 miles
  • 2006 – 113,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,704 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

21 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,704 miles (+34)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    180,704 miles
    Test number
    560990317053
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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 Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass180,670 miles (+74)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    180,670 miles
    Test number
    154406264505
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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 Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass180,596 miles (+174)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    180,596 miles
    Test number
    400897397340

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass180,422 miles (+295)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    180,422 miles
    Test number
    481360288219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass180,127 miles (+559)
    MOT expiry
    7 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    180,127 miles
    Test number
    278285034702

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass179,568 miles (+936)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    179,568 miles
    Test number
    953547101926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass178,632 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    178,632 miles
    Test number
    525424935072
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking around walls. 215/50/17
    • NoteFront wipper blades split but still clean screen ok.
    • NoteOffside front door check strap missing.

  8. Fail178,632 miles (+1,089)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,632 miles
    Test number
    596054135066
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracking around walls. 215/50/17
    • NoteFront wipper blades split but still clean screen ok.
    • NoteOffside front door check strap missing.

  9. Pass177,543 miles (+3,541)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    177,543 miles
    Test number
    166836014038
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  10. Pass174,002 miles (+6)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    174,002 miles
    Test number
    676510903100
    • NoteO/S/F OUTER CV BOOT DAMAGED

  11. Fail173,996 miles (+12,074)10 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,996 miles
    Test number
    386993993010
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS SIGNIFICANTLY WORN
    • NoteO/S/F OUTER CV BOOT DAMAGED

  12. Pass161,922 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    161,922 miles
    Test number
    146534252075
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail161,922 miles (+4,517)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,922 miles
    Test number
    199904552015
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass157,405 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    157,405 miles
    Test number
    448313851081
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Fail157,405 miles (+9,064)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,405 miles
    Test number
    186982251433
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass148,341 miles (-298)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    148,341 miles
    Test number
    921259840006
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing

  17. Fail148,639 miles (+7,906)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,639 miles
    Test number
    623637640074
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing

  18. Pass140,733 miles (+10,615)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    140,733 miles
    Test number
    534974539054
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing

  19. Pass130,118 miles (+16,711)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    130,118 miles
    Test number
    514475438027
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBrake fluid level low
    • NoteO/s/r tyre perishing

  20. Pass113,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    113,407 miles
    Test number
    564968146247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail113,407 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,407 miles
    Test number
    603128246260
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

Questions about T299 LYB

Does T299 LYB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T299 LYB expired on 6 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T299 LYB?
The MOT on T299 LYB expired on 6 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T299 LYB done?
T299 LYB was recorded at 180,704 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2024, an average of 3,737 miles a year.
Has T299 LYB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T299 LYB has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2015.
Has the mileage on T299 LYB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Feb 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T299 LYB find?
T299 LYB passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2024 with 9 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 6 more.

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