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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T483 ABTMOT history

T483 ABT is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 9 Feb 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 167,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 9 Feb 2027
Mileage
167,960 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,940 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T483 ABT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T483 ABT was last recorded at 167,960 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 3,147 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
164,813 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,147 miles
Average per year
3,940 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 167,960 miles
  • 2025 – 164,813 miles
  • 2024 – 162,058 miles
  • 2023 – 162,047 miles
  • 2022 – 158,801 miles
  • 2021 – 154,402 miles
  • 2020 – 149,251 miles
  • 2019 – 144,941 miles
  • 2018 – 142,891 miles
  • 2015 – 139,974 miles
  • 2014 – 135,169 miles
  • 2013 – 130,599 miles
  • 2012 – 127,887 miles
  • 2011 – 123,885 miles
  • 2010 – 123,279 miles
  • 2009 – 110,849 miles
  • 2008 – 104,064 miles
  • 2007 – 103,124 miles
  • 2006 – 90,755 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,960 miles
  • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCv boot areas damp.

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Front Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,960 miles (+3,147)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    167,960 miles
    Test number
    127820101075
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCv boot areas damp.

  2. Pass164,813 miles (+6)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    164,813 miles
    Test number
    364316157682
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Fail164,807 miles (+2,749)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,807 miles
    Test number
    114572457381
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass162,058 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    162,058 miles
    Test number
    784158113978
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail162,058 miles (+11)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,058 miles
    Test number
    944359075295
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Fail162,047 miles (+3,246)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,047 miles
    Test number
    317250060002
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive cross member (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass158,801 miles (+4,399)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    158,801 miles
    Test number
    491515819412
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight grating on horn
    • AdvisorySlight movement on n/s headlamp mountings

  8. Pass154,402 miles (+5,151)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    154,402 miles
    Test number
    643071165689
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s front side light dim

  9. Pass149,251 miles (+37)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,251 miles
    Test number
    405647681966
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail149,214 miles (+4,273)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,214 miles
    Test number
    332477328188
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating nearside offside (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced under sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass144,941 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    144,941 miles
    Test number
    136585832447

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail144,930 miles (+2,039)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,930 miles
    Test number
    262458208645
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack arm. (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass142,891 miles (+2,917)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    142,891 miles
    Test number
    246440539876
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both front (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess both rear (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both lower rear wish bone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBody has corrosion

  14. Pass139,974 miles (+4,805)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    139,974 miles
    Test number
    573624550157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack ends

  15. Pass135,169 miles (+4,570)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    135,169 miles
    Test number
    956575644304
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass130,599 miles (+2,712)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    130,599 miles
    Test number
    629632303389
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  17. Pass127,887 miles (+4,002)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    127,887 miles
    Test number
    577828192232
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NotePad light on (wire)

  18. Pass123,885 miles (+606)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    123,885 miles
    Test number
    657118091204
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight play both steering rack ends

  19. Pass123,279 miles (+8)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    123,279 miles
    Test number
    224411700306
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWater level light on

  20. Fail123,271 miles (+12,422)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,271 miles
    Test number
    662539490275
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteWater level light on

  21. Pass110,849 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    110,849 miles
    Test number
    352633499268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOffside mirror cracked

  22. Fail110,849 miles (+6,785)1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,849 miles
    Test number
    453453399245
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteOffside mirror cracked

  23. Pass104,064 miles (+40)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    104,064 miles
    Test number
    492769998218
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail104,024 miles (+900)6 failures1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,024 miles
    Test number
    491325598202
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass103,124 miles (+12,369)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    103,124 miles
    Test number
    112018997259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass90,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    90,755 miles
    Test number
    270796966169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T483 ABT

Does T483 ABT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T483 ABT is valid until 9 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T483 ABT?
The MOT on T483 ABT is valid until 9 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T483 ABT done?
T483 ABT was recorded at 167,960 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,940 miles a year.
Has T483 ABT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T483 ABT has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T483 ABT 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 T483 ABT find?
T483 ABT passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: front windscreen wiper blade defective; cv boot areas damp..

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