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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2001 · 1,896 cc

T43 VWSMOT history

T43 VWS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 5 May 2026 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 232,391 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 5 May 2026
Mileage
232,391 mi
At MOT on 6 May 2025
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,463 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T43 VWS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
28 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 5 May 2026
Latest MOT test
6 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T43 VWS was last recorded at 232,391 miles on 6 May 2025, 774 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jun 2020: 166,325 miles, lower than 220,337 miles on 15 Dec 2018.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
231,617 miles · 1 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
774 miles
Average per year
8,463 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 232,391 miles
  • 2023 – 231,617 miles
  • 2022 – 230,720 miles
  • 2021 – 227,443 miles
  • 2020 – 166,325 miles
  • 2018 – 220,337 miles
  • 2017 – 210,465 miles
  • 2016 – 191,382 miles
  • 2015 – 179,859 miles
  • 2014 – 169,229 miles
  • 2013 – 159,174 miles
  • 2012 – 146,437 miles
  • 2011 – 133,007 miles
  • 2010 – 115,675 miles
  • 2009 – 106,207 miles
  • 2008 – 90,055 miles
  • 2006 – 77,061 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,391 miles
  • AdvisoryFront tyres have been rubbing on inner arches at sometime

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.

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 28 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass232,391 miles (+774)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2026
    Odometer
    232,391 miles
    Test number
    346874391045
    • AdvisoryFront tyres have been rubbing on inner arches at sometime

  2. Pass231,617 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    231,617 miles
    Test number
    960597059406

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail231,617 miles (+897)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,617 miles
    Test number
    930697397955
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))

  4. Pass230,720 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    230,720 miles
    Test number
    557256458531

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail230,717 miles (+3,274)1 dangerous4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,717 miles
    Test number
    248755394876
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure tyr has cut in side and is flat (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake performance not tested tyre flat (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass227,443 miles (+61,118)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    227,443 miles
    Test number
    127290465844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass166,325 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    166,325 miles
    Test number
    776509044819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail166,325 miles (-54,012)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,325 miles
    Test number
    171694605207
    • MajorExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass220,337 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    220,337 miles
    Test number
    808005834989

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail220,318 miles (+9,853)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,318 miles
    Test number
    194136032199
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))

  11. Pass210,465 miles (+19,083)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    210,465 miles
    Test number
    885031042391

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass191,382 miles (+332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    191,382 miles
    Test number
    569014861147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail191,050 miles (+11,191)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,050 miles
    Test number
    221806161304
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened section of h/brake cable (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass179,859 miles (+10,630)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    179,859 miles
    Test number
    878078211284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail169,229 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,229 miles
    Test number
    418450584283
    • Repaired at testInner Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass169,229 miles (+10,055)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    169,229 miles
    Test number
    816550484289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass159,174 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    159,174 miles
    Test number
    279850193264
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Fail159,174 miles (+12,737)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,174 miles
    Test number
    558130693239
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Fail146,437 miles1 repaired2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,437 miles
    Test number
    415929902258
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAnti roll bar D bushes slightly worn
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNear side and off side rear tyres cracking up badly on the side walls
    • NoteNear side front headlamp slightly insecure
    • NoteUndertray preventing a full mot inspection

  20. Pass146,437 miles (+13,430)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    146,437 miles
    Test number
    469959702265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteAnti roll bar D bushes slightly worn
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre
    • NoteNear side and off side rear tyres cracking up badly on the side walls
    • NoteNear side front headlamp slightly insecure
    • NoteUndertray preventing a full mot inspection

  21. Pass133,007 miles (+17,332)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    133,007 miles
    Test number
    427423811228
    • NoteBoth rear tyres outter side walls perrishing
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  22. Pass115,675 miles (+9,468)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    115,675 miles
    Test number
    223701610299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass106,207 miles (+16,152)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    106,207 miles
    Test number
    822724909225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass90,055 miles (+12,994)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    90,055 miles
    Test number
    893683608092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass77,061 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    77,061 miles
    Test number
    372162066393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T43 VWS

Does T43 VWS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T43 VWS expired on 5 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T43 VWS?
The MOT on T43 VWS expired on 5 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T43 VWS done?
T43 VWS was recorded at 232,391 miles at its MOT on 6 May 2025, an average of 8,463 miles a year.
Has T43 VWS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T43 VWS has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T43 VWS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jun 2020. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T43 VWS find?
T43 VWS passed its latest MOT on 6 May 2025 with 1 advisory: front tyres have been rubbing on inner arches at sometime.

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