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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T389 LKJMOT history

T389 LKJ is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 170,496 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Nov 2026
Mileage
170,496 mi
At MOT on 14 Nov 2025
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,052 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T389 LKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
14 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T389 LKJ was last recorded at 170,496 miles on 14 Nov 2025, 10,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
160,176 miles · 20 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
10,320 miles
Average per year
4,052 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 170,496 miles
  • 2024 – 160,176 miles
  • 2023 – 148,137 miles
  • 2022 – 147,315 miles
  • 2021 – 147,049 miles
  • 2020 – 144,130 miles
  • 2019 – 142,731 miles
  • 2018 – 141,521 miles
  • 2017 – 139,809 miles
  • 2016 – 135,993 miles
  • 2015 – 134,338 miles
  • 2014 – 133,016 miles
  • 2013 – 130,716 miles
  • 2012 – 129,222 miles
  • 2011 – 117,892 miles
  • 2010 – 111,321 miles
  • 2009 – 104,416 miles
  • 2008 – 99,424 miles
  • 2007 – 95,129 miles
  • 2006 – 90,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,496 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2016–2022

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front mirror cracked

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Exhaust System Rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 14 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,496 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    170,496 miles
    Test number
    665718988004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail170,496 miles (+10,320)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,496 miles
    Test number
    497740795668
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass160,176 miles (+4,457)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    160,176 miles
    Test number
    227734881240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/55-17 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass155,719 miles (+7,582)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    155,719 miles
    Test number
    597396142574
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing on the edges of the tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass148,137 miles (+822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    148,137 miles
    Test number
    281358728725
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass147,315 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    147,315 miles
    Test number
    526201553258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail147,282 miles (+233)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,282 miles
    Test number
    334994235741
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all round (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass147,049 miles (+2,919)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    147,049 miles
    Test number
    345146433764
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively n/s,,o/s (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPark brake imbalanced

  9. Pass144,130 miles (+1,399)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    144,130 miles
    Test number
    818517136383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing inside edge
    • AdvisoryOffside obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass142,731 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    142,731 miles
    Test number
    248851279075
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged

  11. Fail142,731 miles (+1,210)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,731 miles
    Test number
    772085408360
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged

  12. Pass141,521 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    141,521 miles
    Test number
    683661642330
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged

  13. Fail141,521 miles (+1,712)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,521 miles
    Test number
    369572360177
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre deteriorated/perished
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryObligatory mirror damaged

  14. Pass139,809 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    139,809 miles
    Test number
    643123491472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cracked

  15. Fail139,809 miles (+3,816)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,809 miles
    Test number
    264623864902
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror cracked

  16. Pass135,993 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    135,993 miles
    Test number
    281062735394
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens poor/damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror poor/damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail135,993 miles (+1,655)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,993 miles
    Test number
    868029465329
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens poor/damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside mirror poor/damaged
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass134,338 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    134,338 miles
    Test number
    236808844711
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryUndertray Fitted

  19. Fail134,338 miles (+1,322)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,338 miles
    Test number
    681382487890
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust System Rusty
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryUndertray Fitted

  20. Pass133,016 miles1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    133,016 miles
    Test number
    949282434267
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust System Rusty
    • NoteNearside Wing Mirror Damaged
    • NoteOil Leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Fail133,016 miles (+2,300)6 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,016 miles
    Test number
    866390634294
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteExhaust System Rusty
    • NoteNearside Wing Mirror Damaged
    • NoteOil Leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass130,716 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    130,716 miles
    Test number
    167786393413
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r light lense damaged

  23. Fail130,716 miles (+1,494)4 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,716 miles
    Test number
    167916393445
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r light lense damaged

  24. Pass129,222 miles5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    129,222 miles
    Test number
    258769882034
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/rear light lense damaged

  25. Fail129,222 miles (+11,330)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,222 miles
    Test number
    599989082029
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s mirror damaged
    • NoteN/s/rear light lense damaged

  26. Pass117,892 miles (+6,571)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    117,892 miles
    Test number
    587580651087

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass111,321 miles (+6,905)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    111,321 miles
    Test number
    720105710009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass104,416 miles (+4,992)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    104,416 miles
    Test number
    190044919089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass99,424 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    99,424 miles
    Test number
    903241628009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail99,372 miles (+4,243)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,372 miles
    Test number
    792105018043
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  31. Pass95,129 miles (+4,997)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    95,129 miles
    Test number
    840725017066

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass90,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    90,132 miles
    Test number
    873274616039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T389 LKJ

Does T389 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T389 LKJ is valid until 19 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T389 LKJ?
The MOT on T389 LKJ is valid until 19 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T389 LKJ done?
T389 LKJ was recorded at 170,496 miles at its MOT on 14 Nov 2025, an average of 4,052 miles a year.
Has T389 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T389 LKJ has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T389 LKJ 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 T389 LKJ find?
T389 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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