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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T457 LHKMOT history

T457 LHK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 295,528 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Aug 2023
Mileage
295,528 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2022
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,760 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T457 LHK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T457 LHK was last recorded at 295,528 miles on 1 Aug 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
295,528 miles · 28 Jul 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,760 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 295,528 miles
  • 2021 – 293,280 miles
  • 2020 – 289,640 miles
  • 2019 – 285,446 miles
  • 2018 – 278,346 miles
  • 2017 – 270,938 miles
  • 2016 – 265,895 miles
  • 2015 – 260,152 miles
  • 2014 – 250,111 miles
  • 2013 – 242,791 miles
  • 2012 – 229,789 miles
  • 2011 – 219,218 miles
  • 2010 – 208,310 miles
  • 2009 – 197,367 miles
  • 2008 – 184,565 miles
  • 2007 – 169,335 miles
  • 2006 – 155,253 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass295,528 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside centre under sill / floor corrosion out side limits

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear void bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both outer

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass295,528 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    295,528 miles
    Test number
    965956758433
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  2. Fail295,528 miles (+2,248)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,528 miles
    Test number
    677165029559
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  3. Pass293,280 miles (+5)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    293,280 miles
    Test number
    858253369430
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside centre under sill / floor corrosion out side limits
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail293,275 miles (+3,635)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    293,275 miles
    Test number
    521415424822
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside centre under sill / floor corrosion out side limits
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear void bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass289,640 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    289,640 miles
    Test number
    847344012166
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both outer (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail289,639 miles (+4,193)7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,639 miles
    Test number
    227704011684
    • MajorNearside Front Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted outer wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Bumper damaged and likely to cause injury when grazed or contacted wheel arch (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached both outer (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass285,446 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    285,446 miles
    Test number
    793652176378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded

  8. Fail285,443 miles (+7,097)6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,443 miles
    Test number
    535548091226
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryWheel arches corroded

  9. Pass278,346 miles (+7,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    278,346 miles
    Test number
    807582762065
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches corroded

  10. Pass270,938 miles (+108)
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    270,938 miles
    Test number
    479485985399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail270,830 miles (+4,935)3 failures2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,830 miles
    Test number
    321248820820
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)

  12. Pass265,895 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    265,895 miles
    Test number
    973540725406
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail265,892 miles (+5,740)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,892 miles
    Test number
    863614805137
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass260,152 miles (+10,041)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    260,152 miles
    Test number
    511027296139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass250,111 miles (+7,320)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    250,111 miles
    Test number
    148279004296
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass242,791 miles (+13,002)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    242,791 miles
    Test number
    147744413238
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  17. Pass229,789 miles (+10,571)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    229,789 miles
    Test number
    937227802240
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass219,218 miles (+10,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    219,218 miles
    Test number
    546459301214
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass208,310 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    208,310 miles
    Test number
    473449700275
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  20. Fail208,310 miles (+10,943)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,310 miles
    Test number
    913778400267
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  21. Fail197,367 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,367 miles
    Test number
    352865409279
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass197,367 miles (+12,802)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    197,367 miles
    Test number
    733855309256
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass184,565 miles (+15,230)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    184,565 miles
    Test number
    451976808260
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Shock absorber has a slightly worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)

  24. Pass169,335 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    169,335 miles
    Test number
    511117707235
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Fail169,335 miles (+14,082)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,335 miles
    Test number
    840887207213
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  26. Pass155,253 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    155,253 miles
    Test number
    782228706286
    • NoteAdvise fuel cleaner.

Questions about T457 LHK

Does T457 LHK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T457 LHK expired on 22 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T457 LHK?
The MOT on T457 LHK expired on 22 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T457 LHK done?
T457 LHK was recorded at 295,528 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2022, an average of 8,760 miles a year.
Has T457 LHK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T457 LHK has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jul 2022.
Has the mileage on T457 LHK 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 T457 LHK find?
T457 LHK passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2022 with 1 minor defect: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated.

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