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Volkswagen Transporter

White and Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T451 ACKMOT history

T451 ACK is a white and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 224,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 May 2027
Mileage
224,936 mi
At MOT on 18 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,389 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T451 ACK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
25 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 May 2027
Latest MOT test
18 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T451 ACK was last recorded at 224,936 miles on 18 May 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Jun 2008: 20,888 miles, lower than 202,418 miles on 21 May 2007.

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
224,922 miles · 9 May 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,389 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 224,936 miles
  • 2025 – 224,895 miles
  • 2024 – 224,847 miles
  • 2023 – 224,466 miles
  • 2022 – 224,414 miles
  • 2021 – 224,233 miles
  • 2020 – 223,668 miles
  • 2018 – 222,884 miles
  • 2017 – 221,985 miles
  • 2016 – 220,554 miles
  • 2015 – 219,180 miles
  • 2014 – 218,768 miles
  • 2013 – 216,947 miles
  • 2012 – 214,952 miles
  • 2010 – 209,982 miles
  • 2009 – 209,532 miles
  • 2008 – 20,888 miles
  • 2007 – 202,418 miles
  • 2006 – 197,220 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass224,936 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front wiper leaves smears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

29 tests since 5 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass224,936 miles (+14)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2027
    Odometer
    224,936 miles
    Test number
    807666666588
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail224,922 miles (+27)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,922 miles
    Test number
    445367602960
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working leds (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive engine side (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass224,895 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2026
    Odometer
    224,895 miles
    Test number
    909485338700

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass224,847 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2025
    Odometer
    224,847 miles
    Test number
    482138637165
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper leaves smears
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail224,840 miles (+374)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,840 miles
    Test number
    790010472651
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper leaves smears
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass224,466 miles (+52)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2024
    Odometer
    224,466 miles
    Test number
    421627111322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass224,414 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2023
    Odometer
    224,414 miles
    Test number
    177380412557
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass224,233 miles (+565)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2022
    Odometer
    224,233 miles
    Test number
    667373992244
    • AdvisoryCoil spring modified but not seriously weakened both rear (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTorsion bar modified but not seriously weakened both front (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  9. Pass223,668 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    223,668 miles
    Test number
    526153610603
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail223,668 miles (+784)4 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,668 miles
    Test number
    820670012622
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate does not conform to the specified requirements both (0.1 (d))
    • Repaired at testSide repeater missing both (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass222,884 miles (+899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    222,884 miles
    Test number
    651642125239
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass221,985 miles (+1,431)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    221,985 miles
    Test number
    424838895786
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass220,554 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    220,554 miles
    Test number
    452114664007
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Fail220,554 miles (+1,374)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,554 miles
    Test number
    389267009899
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play rack end (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  15. Pass219,180 miles (+3)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    219,180 miles
    Test number
    219994135409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust catching n/s rear suspension arm
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  16. Fail219,177 miles (+409)1 failure2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,177 miles
    Test number
    756777725117
    • FailureBall joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust catching n/s rear suspension arm
    • NoteN/s rear tyre wearing on inner edge

  17. Pass218,768 miles (+1,821)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    218,768 miles
    Test number
    797641544148
    • NoteBattery insecure but will not move out of battery box
    • NoteOff side front steering rack inner joint has play

  18. Pass216,947 miles (+4)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    216,947 miles
    Test number
    627850453112
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on brake pipes

  19. Fail216,943 miles (+1,991)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,943 miles
    Test number
    136539543115
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteO/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSurface corrosion on brake pipes

  20. Pass214,952 miles (+10)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    214,952 miles
    Test number
    289700952190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSurface corrosion on brake pipes

  21. Fail214,942 miles (+4,960)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,942 miles
    Test number
    429765342110
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureTowbar retaining device missing (6.6.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on inner edges
    • NoteSurface corrosion on brake pipes

  22. Pass209,982 miles (+11)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    209,982 miles
    Test number
    520891960161
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack
    • NoteSurface corrosion on brake pipes

  23. Fail209,971 miles (+439)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,971 miles
    Test number
    451358550147
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s steering rack
    • NoteSurface corrosion on brake pipes

  24. Pass209,532 miles (+188,644)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    209,532 miles
    Test number
    252654669425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass20,888 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    20,888 miles
    Test number
    473000978127
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished sidewalls

  26. Fail20,888 miles (-181,530)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,888 miles
    Test number
    871290378180
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished sidewalls

  27. Pass202,418 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    202,418 miles
    Test number
    812211347151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail202,418 miles (+5,198)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,418 miles
    Test number
    323891247159
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  29. Pass197,220 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    197,220 miles
    Test number
    903256156164
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T451 ACK

Does T451 ACK currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T451 ACK is valid until 17 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T451 ACK?
The MOT on T451 ACK is valid until 17 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T451 ACK done?
T451 ACK was recorded at 224,936 miles at its MOT on 18 May 2026, an average of 1,389 miles a year.
Has T451 ACK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T451 ACK has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 9 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T451 ACK ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Jun 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T451 ACK find?
T451 ACK passed its latest MOT on 18 May 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive engine side.

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