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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

T3 SAUMOT history

T3 SAU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Mar 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Apr 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 100,780 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Apr 2027
Mileage
100,780 mi
At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
MOT tests
23
13 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,548 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 SAU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
31 Mar 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 SAU was last recorded at 100,780 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,768 miles · 7 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
5,548 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 100,780 miles
  • 2025 – 93,760 miles
  • 2024 – 87,342 miles
  • 2023 – 83,745 miles
  • 2020 – 80,492 miles
  • 2019 – 78,444 miles
  • 2018 – 74,935 miles
  • 2017 – 69,729 miles
  • 2016 – 64,334 miles
  • 2015 – 57,504 miles
  • 2014 – 46,004 miles
  • 2013 – 36,103 miles
  • 2012 – 22,963 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass100,780 miles
  • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre and pushing through sidewall
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too high

    Major2 MOTs, 2026

  • Offside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords caused by nail pushing through inside o f sidewall

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2026

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Mar 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass100,780 miles (+12)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    100,780 miles
    Test number
    289937016533
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre and pushing through sidewall
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  2. Fail100,768 miles (+24)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,768 miles
    Test number
    611454355749
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords caused by nail pushing through inside o f sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  3. Fail100,744 miles (+6,984)3 dangerous3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,744 miles
    Test number
    574728784143
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords caused by nail pushing through inside o f sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  4. Pass93,760 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    93,760 miles
    Test number
    403918024672
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail93,760 miles (+6,418)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,760 miles
    Test number
    678300212526
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass87,342 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    87,342 miles
    Test number
    162962537717
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  7. Fail87,342 miles (+3,597)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,342 miles
    Test number
    182235942219
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Pass83,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    83,745 miles
    Test number
    421275192267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail83,745 miles (+3,253)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,745 miles
    Test number
    233960787344
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass80,492 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    80,492 miles
    Test number
    541244362809
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail80,492 miles (+2,048)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,492 miles
    Test number
    195588333003
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Macpherson strut top bush or bearing has excessive wear or free play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass78,444 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    78,444 miles
    Test number
    303399834156
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail78,444 miles (+3,509)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,444 miles
    Test number
    529443966376
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass74,935 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,935 miles
    Test number
    427740649067
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper bearing noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  15. Fail74,935 miles (+5,206)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,935 miles
    Test number
    621152099126
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut mounting damaged but not seriously weakened upper bearing noisey (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  16. Pass69,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    481618631675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail69,729 miles (+5,395)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,729 miles
    Test number
    266455999504
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass64,334 miles (+6,830)
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    64,334 miles
    Test number
    151447680738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass57,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    57,504 miles
    Test number
    329882702003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail57,500 miles (+11,496)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,500 miles
    Test number
    476297142668
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass46,004 miles (+9,901)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    46,004 miles
    Test number
    238928084459
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  22. Pass36,103 miles (+13,140)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    36,103 miles
    Test number
    406919063107
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass22,963 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    22,963 miles
    Test number
    675169082053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 SAU

Does T3 SAU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 SAU is valid until 7 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 SAU?
The MOT on T3 SAU is valid until 7 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 SAU done?
T3 SAU was recorded at 100,780 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 5,548 miles a year.
Has T3 SAU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 SAU has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 SAU 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 SAU find?
T3 SAU passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside rear nail in tyre and pushing through sidewall; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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