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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T487 KDMMOT history

T487 KDM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 172,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Oct 2027
Mileage
172,999 mi
At MOT on 24 Sept 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,271 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T487 KDM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T487 KDM was last recorded at 172,999 miles on 24 Sept 2026, 10,543 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,456 miles · 25 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
10,543 miles
Average per year
6,271 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,999 miles
  • 2025 – 162,456 miles
  • 2024 – 153,216 miles
  • 2023 – 141,343 miles
  • 2022 – 132,635 miles
  • 2021 – 125,126 miles
  • 2020 – 124,997 miles
  • 2019 – 122,501 miles
  • 2018 – 117,838 miles
  • 2017 – 113,876 miles
  • 2016 – 105,272 miles
  • 2015 – 98,626 miles
  • 2014 – 89,520 miles
  • 2013 – 85,391 miles
  • 2012 – 79,989 miles
  • 2011 – 74,785 miles
  • 2010 – 71,578 miles
  • 2009 – 65,321 miles
  • 2008 – 58,645 miles
  • 2007 – 51,530 miles
  • 2006 – 45,107 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,999 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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 Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor7 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Position light dim in operation

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH nearside & offside "D" bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,999 miles (+10,543)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    172,999 miles
    Test number
    608723585912
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass162,456 miles (+9,240)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    162,456 miles
    Test number
    173791346836
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass153,216 miles (+283)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    153,216 miles
    Test number
    907253649614
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position light dim in operation

  4. Fail152,933 miles (+11,590)6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,933 miles
    Test number
    371902065704
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Little or no reflective capabilities (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements Little or no reflective capabilities (0.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position light dim in operation

  5. Pass141,343 miles (+47)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    141,343 miles
    Test number
    793701760929
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH nearside & offside "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position light dim in operation
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Fail141,296 miles (+8,661)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,296 miles
    Test number
    477454419955
    • DangerousNearside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH nearside & offside "D" bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Position light dim in operation
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass132,635 miles (+7,509)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    132,635 miles
    Test number
    671197595475
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses deteriorated
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake readings low
    • AdvisoryWear both front anti roll bar "D" bushes

  8. Pass125,126 miles (+129)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    125,126 miles
    Test number
    630076235275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass124,997 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,997 miles
    Test number
    932585903231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end and shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV Boot slight leakage of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end and shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Fail124,995 miles (+2,494)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,995 miles
    Test number
    234989937200
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end and shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer CV Boot slight leakage of grease
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill end and shocker mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Pass122,501 miles (+20)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    122,501 miles
    Test number
    240105056728
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail122,481 miles (+4,643)5 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,481 miles
    Test number
    864598653701
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill / wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass117,838 miles (+3,962)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    117,838 miles
    Test number
    238846260519
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow on pedal (1.1.3 (b))

  14. Pass113,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    113,876 miles
    Test number
    442423968170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail113,876 miles (+8,604)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,876 miles
    Test number
    538815414050
    • FailureFront Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass105,272 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2017
    Odometer
    105,272 miles
    Test number
    323084617651

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail105,272 miles (+6,646)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,272 miles
    Test number
    633961312077
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass98,626 miles (+9,106)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,626 miles
    Test number
    249395925442
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFan belt

  19. Pass89,520 miles (+4,129)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2015
    Odometer
    89,520 miles
    Test number
    585557124176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass85,391 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    85,391 miles
    Test number
    945320953121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail85,391 miles (+5,402)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,391 miles
    Test number
    647220153116
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  22. Pass79,989 miles (+5,204)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    79,989 miles
    Test number
    588610552101
    • NoteMinor corrosion to rear discs
    • NoteRear pads low

  23. Pass74,785 miles (+3,207)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2012
    Odometer
    74,785 miles
    Test number
    569284521187
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteNearside front wingmirror casing slightly damaged
    • NoteRear exhaust box corroded

  24. Pass71,578 miles (+6,257)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2011
    Odometer
    71,578 miles
    Test number
    130836520147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass65,321 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    65,321 miles
    Test number
    283827829470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail65,321 miles (+6,676)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,321 miles
    Test number
    110945829195
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass58,645 miles (+7,115)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2009
    Odometer
    58,645 miles
    Test number
    514808228101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass51,530 miles (+6,423)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,530 miles
    Test number
    230236617428

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass45,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2007
    Odometer
    45,107 miles
    Test number
    383103226101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T487 KDM

Does T487 KDM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T487 KDM is valid until 22 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T487 KDM?
The MOT on T487 KDM is valid until 22 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T487 KDM done?
T487 KDM was recorded at 172,999 miles at its MOT on 24 Sept 2026, an average of 6,271 miles a year.
Has T487 KDM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T487 KDM has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on T487 KDM 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 T487 KDM find?
T487 KDM passed its latest MOT on 24 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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