Volkswagen LT
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T3 CPLMOT history
T3 CPL is a green diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 206,611 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 206,611 mi
- At MOT on 16 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 22
- 17 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 7,079 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T3 CPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- LT
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T3 CPL was last recorded at 206,611 miles on 16 Apr 2026, 3,334 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 203,277 miles · 10 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,334 miles
- Average per year
- 7,079 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 206,611 miles
- 2025 – 203,277 miles
- 2024 – 196,205 miles
- 2021 – 183,090 miles
- 2020 – 177,101 miles
- 2018 – 153,240 miles
- 2016 – 136,112 miles
- 2015 – 131,519 miles
- 2014 – 112,677 miles
- 2012 – 92,522 miles
- 2011 – 90,873 miles
- 2010 – 86,316 miles
- 2009 – 81,846 miles
- 2008 – 78,027 miles
- 2007 – 73,833 miles
- 2006 – 66,850 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass206,611 miles
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
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.
Oil leak
Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2016
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2024
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Offside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011
Full MOT history
22 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass206,611 miles (+3,334)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 206,611 miles
- Test number
- 797336560640
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both outer sills corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass203,277 miles (+7,072)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 203,277 miles
- Test number
- 927121633723
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass196,205 miles (+13,115)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 196,205 miles
- Test number
- 449504807872
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryFront Wheel bearing has slight play both sides (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass183,090 miles (+5,989)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 183,090 miles
- Test number
- 368033871069
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material rears corroding in retaining clips (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play both sides
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryRear parking brake only just meets minimum requirments
Pass177,101 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 177,101 miles
- Test number
- 270669354118
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material starting to corrode over fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
PassMileage not read2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 131641572693
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass153,240 miles (+17,128)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 153,240 miles
- Test number
- 358129909675
- MinorOffside Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear service brake slightly low effort 28% imbalance
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass136,112 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 136,112 miles
- Test number
- 465200574012
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail136,108 miles (+4,589)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,108 miles
- Test number
- 616675133060
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass131,519 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 131,519 miles
- Test number
- 559997950273
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail131,515 miles (+18,838)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,515 miles
- Test number
- 147978611943
- FailureNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass112,677 miles (+20,155)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 112,677 miles
- Test number
- 486130634012
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass92,522 miles (+1,649)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 92,522 miles
- Test number
- 378987232436
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBrake pedal rubber starting to split
Pass90,873 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 90,873 miles
- Test number
- 459255991159
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Fail90,873 miles (+4,557)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,873 miles
- Test number
- 328224791174
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
Pass86,316 miles (+4,470)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 86,316 miles
- Test number
- 803830000240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass81,846 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 81,846 miles
- Test number
- 171490299198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,846 miles (+3,819)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,846 miles
- Test number
- 724290699176
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass78,027 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 78,027 miles
- Test number
- 422560008227
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail78,027 miles (+4,194)6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,027 miles
- Test number
- 733700008286
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass73,833 miles (+6,983)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 73,833 miles
- Test number
- 270932497441
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass66,850 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 66,850 miles
- Test number
- 482760906246
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Questions about T3 CPL
- Does T3 CPL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 CPL is valid until 15 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T3 CPL?
- The MOT on T3 CPL is valid until 15 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T3 CPL done?
- T3 CPL was recorded at 206,611 miles at its MOT on 16 Apr 2026, an average of 7,079 miles a year.
- Has T3 CPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T3 CPL has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2016.
- Has the mileage on T3 CPL 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 T3 CPL find?
- T3 CPL passed its latest MOT on 16 Apr 2026 with 7 advisories: integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced both outer sills corroded; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front upper macpherson strut pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 4 more.
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