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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

T3 UNWMOT history

T3 UNW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jul 2004. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 173,985 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
173,985 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,842 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 UNW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
27 Jul 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 UNW was last recorded at 173,985 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 1,423 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,562 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,423 miles
Average per year
4,842 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,985 miles
  • 2025 – 172,562 miles
  • 2024 – 170,880 miles
  • 2023 – 169,910 miles
  • 2022 – 169,365 miles
  • 2019 – 163,716 miles
  • 2018 – 156,775 miles
  • 2017 – 149,089 miles
  • 2016 – 141,812 miles
  • 2015 – 137,928 miles
  • 2014 – 133,545 miles
  • 2013 – 127,305 miles
  • 2012 – 121,072 miles
  • 2010 – 115,657 miles
  • 2009 – 112,639 miles
  • 2008 – 104,882 miles
  • 2007 – 81,368 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,985 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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Front Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear tyres perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

25 tests since 26 Jul 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    173,985 miles
    Test number
    378181963314

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail173,985 miles (+1,423)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,985 miles
    Test number
    644033215433
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  3. Pass172,562 miles (+1,682)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    172,562 miles
    Test number
    210073255410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass170,880 miles (+9)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    170,880 miles
    Test number
    417798993892
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  5. Fail170,871 miles (+961)5 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,871 miles
    Test number
    884490356652
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements no spacing (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
  6. Pass169,910 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,910 miles
    Test number
    328302719537

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail169,907 miles (+542)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,907 miles
    Test number
    168800791615
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  8. Pass169,365 miles (+5,649)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    169,365 miles
    Test number
    459861757057
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
  9. Pass163,716 miles (+6,941)
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    163,716 miles
    Test number
    312792223276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,775 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    156,775 miles
    Test number
    772006904892
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  11. Fail156,771 miles (+7,682)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,771 miles
    Test number
    841917204237
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  12. Pass149,089 miles (+10)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    149,089 miles
    Test number
    122754627219
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  13. Fail149,079 miles (+7,267)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,079 miles
    Test number
    498329340365
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear shock casings corroded
    • AdvisoryRear tyres perished
  14. Pass141,812 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    141,812 miles
    Test number
    665502240549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail141,808 miles (+3,880)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,808 miles
    Test number
    278964997834
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and offside front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  16. Pass137,928 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    137,928 miles
    Test number
    327452485145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  17. Fail137,928 miles (+4,383)3 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,928 miles
    Test number
    749062485175
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass133,545 miles (+6,240)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    133,545 miles
    Test number
    657343804233
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteRear shock absorber casings corroded
  19. Pass127,305 miles (+6,233)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    127,305 miles
    Test number
    509453203285
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
  20. Pass121,072 miles (+5,415)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    121,072 miles
    Test number
    635560882179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  21. Pass115,657 miles (+3,018)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    115,657 miles
    Test number
    140307530357
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
  22. Pass112,639 miles (+7,757)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    112,639 miles
    Test number
    224479809227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass104,882 miles (+251)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    104,882 miles
    Test number
    192610228287
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  24. Fail104,631 miles (+23,263)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,631 miles
    Test number
    414998218202
    • FailureCentre Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp insecure (1.1.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  25. Pass81,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    81,368 miles
    Test number
    330597207220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T3 UNW

Does T3 UNW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 UNW is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 UNW?
The MOT on T3 UNW is valid until 2 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 UNW done?
T3 UNW was recorded at 173,985 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 4,842 miles a year.
Has T3 UNW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 UNW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T3 UNW 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 UNW find?
T3 UNW passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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