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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T457 LKJMOT history

T457 LKJ is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 30 MOT tests, with 144,758 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,758 mi
At MOT on 6 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
22 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,420 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T457 LKJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T457 LKJ was last recorded at 144,758 miles on 6 Oct 2026, 915 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
143,843 miles · 9 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
915 miles
Average per year
3,420 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,758 miles
  • 2025 – 143,843 miles
  • 2024 – 143,229 miles
  • 2023 – 142,529 miles
  • 2022 – 142,124 miles
  • 2021 – 141,525 miles
  • 2020 – 140,554 miles
  • 2019 – 139,030 miles
  • 2018 – 137,728 miles
  • 2017 – 133,532 miles
  • 2016 – 127,543 miles
  • 2015 – 123,406 miles
  • 2014 – 119,646 miles
  • 2013 – 116,666 miles
  • 2012 – 112,202 miles
  • 2011 – 107,774 miles
  • 2010 – 103,349 miles
  • 2009 – 97,947 miles
  • 2008 – 94,519 miles
  • 2007 – 85,283 miles
  • 2006 – 75,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,758 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust center section corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear panel behind bumper corroded

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.

  • Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper mounting panel, rear corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front outer sill slight corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass144,758 miles (+915)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,758 miles
    Test number
    117170347724
    • AdvisoryExhaust center section corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel behind bumper corroded

  2. Pass143,843 miles (+614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    143,843 miles
    Test number
    285236184425
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper mounting panel corroded

  3. Pass143,229 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    143,229 miles
    Test number
    382082264197
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper mounting panel, rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail143,229 miles (+700)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,229 miles
    Test number
    178778011727
    • MajorCentral Front Fluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users injector spill off pipe leaking (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of wheel arch lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting rear of wheelarch lower (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear bumper mounting panel, rear corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass142,529 miles (+405)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    142,529 miles
    Test number
    983547328320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass142,124 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    142,124 miles
    Test number
    755918177468
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail142,124 miles (+599)2 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,124 miles
    Test number
    814493805543
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass141,525 miles (+971)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    141,525 miles
    Test number
    985594560429
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass140,554 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    140,554 miles
    Test number
    693035503914

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail140,553 miles (+1,523)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,553 miles
    Test number
    720630989378
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected Showing a white light (4.5.1 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass139,030 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    139,030 miles
    Test number
    786441848136
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail139,027 miles (+1,299)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,027 miles
    Test number
    763001007044
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced underbody (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass137,728 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2019
    Odometer
    137,728 miles
    Test number
    155919216627
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  14. Fail137,726 miles (+4,194)4 failures8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,726 miles
    Test number
    875301562375
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded short pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outer sill slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust back box corroded

  15. Pass133,532 miles (+5,989)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2018
    Odometer
    133,532 miles
    Test number
    114984187094
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes showing signs of corrosion
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  16. Pass127,543 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    127,543 miles
    Test number
    217947392055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail127,543 miles (+4,137)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,543 miles
    Test number
    500998150779
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Pass123,406 miles (+3,760)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2016
    Odometer
    123,406 miles
    Test number
    265645535199
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Pass119,646 miles (+2,980)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2015
    Odometer
    119,646 miles
    Test number
    627062644142
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass116,666 miles (+4,464)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2014
    Odometer
    116,666 miles
    Test number
    795673743195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass112,202 miles (+4,428)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    112,202 miles
    Test number
    796046932169
    • NoteREAR EXHAUST CORRODED

  22. Pass107,774 miles (+4,425)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2012
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    286645841400

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,349 miles (+5,402)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2011
    Odometer
    103,349 miles
    Test number
    751301540169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass97,947 miles (+3,428)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2010
    Odometer
    97,947 miles
    Test number
    110044039127
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass94,519 miles (+1,454)
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2009
    Odometer
    94,519 miles
    Test number
    920214848174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass93,065 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    93,065 miles
    Test number
    214625498052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail93,063 miles (+7,780)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,063 miles
    Test number
    393413498037
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)

  28. Pass85,283 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    85,283 miles
    Test number
    511626607264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail85,280 miles (+9,581)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,280 miles
    Test number
    543365907282
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailureRear rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)

  30. Pass75,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    75,699 miles
    Test number
    944378706211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T457 LKJ

Does T457 LKJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T457 LKJ is valid until 13 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T457 LKJ?
The MOT on T457 LKJ is valid until 13 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T457 LKJ done?
T457 LKJ was recorded at 144,758 miles at its MOT on 6 Oct 2026, an average of 3,420 miles a year.
Has T457 LKJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T457 LKJ has failed 8 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T457 LKJ 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 LKJ find?
T457 LKJ passed its latest MOT on 6 Oct 2026 with 4 advisories: exhaust center section corroded; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 1 more.

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