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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T426 SMVMOT history

T426 SMV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 111,808 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Dec 2026
Mileage
111,808 mi
At MOT on 20 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
4,165 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T426 SMV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
20 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T426 SMV was last recorded at 111,808 miles on 20 Dec 2025, 1,165 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,643 miles · 11 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
1,165 miles
Average per year
4,165 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 111,808 miles
  • 2024 – 110,643 miles
  • 2023 – 109,159 miles
  • 2022 – 106,909 miles
  • 2021 – 103,204 miles
  • 2020 – 97,631 miles
  • 2019 – 95,743 miles
  • 2018 – 91,889 miles
  • 2017 – 87,735 miles
  • 2016 – 82,869 miles
  • 2015 – 75,019 miles
  • 2014 – 69,920 miles
  • 2013 – 65,864 miles
  • 2012 – 61,668 miles
  • 2011 – 55,581 miles
  • 2010 – 53,135 miles
  • 2009 – 49,857 miles
  • 2008 – 45,516 miles
  • 2007 – 39,616 miles
  • 2006 – 30,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,808 miles

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,808 miles (+1,165)
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    111,808 miles
    Test number
    912754169318

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,643 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    110,643 miles
    Test number
    238679490251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail110,643 miles (+1,484)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,643 miles
    Test number
    717473424197
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  4. Pass109,159 miles (+2,250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    109,159 miles
    Test number
    338877837082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass106,909 miles (+3,705)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    106,909 miles
    Test number
    730232264537
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface Cracked (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both Rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Pass103,204 miles (+79)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    103,204 miles
    Test number
    410607604806
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  7. Fail103,125 miles (+5,494)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,125 miles
    Test number
    931539413431
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  8. Pass97,631 miles (+1,888)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    97,631 miles
    Test number
    627657180431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryPower steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
  9. Pass95,743 miles (+3,854)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    95,743 miles
    Test number
    160571316129
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass91,889 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    91,889 miles
    Test number
    137553747118
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  11. Fail91,889 miles (+4,154)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,889 miles
    Test number
    748436498300
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  12. Pass87,735 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    87,735 miles
    Test number
    369671407315
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  13. Fail87,734 miles (+4,865)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,734 miles
    Test number
    148020936898
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
  14. Pass82,869 miles (+7,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    82,869 miles
    Test number
    131342296582
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component near side steering rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (1.4.A.2f)
  15. Pass75,019 miles (+5,099)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    75,019 miles
    Test number
    466601313064
    • AdvisorySlight play in both steering drumstick inner joints
  16. Pass69,920 miles (+4,056)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    69,920 miles
    Test number
    568192674237
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  17. Pass65,864 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    65,864 miles
    Test number
    315631983409
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  18. Fail65,864 miles (+4,196)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,864 miles
    Test number
    388840783447
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  19. Pass61,668 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    61,668 miles
    Test number
    589603182226
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  20. Fail61,644 miles (+6,063)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,644 miles
    Test number
    576247872282
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover missing (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  21. Pass55,581 miles (+2,446)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,581 miles
    Test number
    327692491166
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
  22. Pass53,135 miles (+3,278)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    53,135 miles
    Test number
    350952400486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass49,857 miles (+4,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,857 miles
    Test number
    510211809221
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  24. Pass45,516 miles (+5,900)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,516 miles
    Test number
    334343908412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass39,616 miles (+8,719)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    39,616 miles
    Test number
    252533897147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    30,897 miles
    Test number
    473868496173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T426 SMV

Does T426 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T426 SMV is valid until 21 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T426 SMV?
The MOT on T426 SMV is valid until 21 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T426 SMV done?
T426 SMV was recorded at 111,808 miles at its MOT on 20 Dec 2025, an average of 4,165 miles a year.
Has T426 SMV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T426 SMV has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T426 SMV 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 T426 SMV find?
T426 SMV passed its latest MOT on 20 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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