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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc

T491 THNMOT history

T491 THN is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 66,226 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 May 2027
Mileage
66,226 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,660 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T491 THN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T491 THN was last recorded at 66,226 miles on 20 May 2026, 3,347 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
62,879 miles · 6 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,347 miles
Average per year
1,660 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 66,226 miles
  • 2025 – 62,879 miles
  • 2024 – 62,031 miles
  • 2023 – 61,989 miles
  • 2022 – 60,902 miles
  • 2021 – 60,601 miles
  • 2020 – 60,566 miles
  • 2019 – 60,544 miles
  • 2018 – 60,509 miles
  • 2017 – 59,310 miles
  • 2016 – 57,725 miles
  • 2015 – 56,297 miles
  • 2014 – 53,557 miles
  • 2013 – 50,634 miles
  • 2012 – 48,178 miles
  • 2011 – 45,747 miles
  • 2010 – 43,570 miles
  • 2009 – 41,679 miles
  • 2008 – 38,466 miles
  • 2007 – 35,585 miles
  • 2006 – 32,488 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass66,226 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between center and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between front and center

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Assembly

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 21 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass66,226 miles (+3,347)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2027
    Odometer
    66,226 miles
    Test number
    448906125931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass62,879 miles (+848)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2026
    Odometer
    62,879 miles
    Test number
    232236808293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass62,031 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2025
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    431819713364
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between center and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between front and center (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail62,031 miles (+42)1 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,031 miles
    Test number
    252729356506
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between center and rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join between front and center (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under tray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced back lower panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass61,989 miles (+1,087)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    61,989 miles
    Test number
    911270696797
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both sides (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both sides (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing low inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive undertray fitted (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened front assembly (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass60,902 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    60,902 miles
    Test number
    175816229797

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail60,899 miles (+298)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,899 miles
    Test number
    378556287186
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.70 (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass60,601 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2022
    Odometer
    60,601 miles
    Test number
    564493201538

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass60,566 miles (+22)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2021
    Odometer
    60,566 miles
    Test number
    264882090180
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair Low Effort At Both Rear Wheels (1.2.1 (c))

  10. Pass60,544 miles (+35)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    60,544 miles
    Test number
    208739396353
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryHubcaps fitted

  11. Pass60,509 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    60,509 miles
    Test number
    620242205588
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  12. Fail60,509 miles (+1,199)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,509 miles
    Test number
    554578513618
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit edges (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  13. Pass59,310 miles (+1,585)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    59,310 miles
    Test number
    425883790976
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  14. Pass57,725 miles (+1,428)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    57,725 miles
    Test number
    910055717588
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryWiper blades worn

  15. Pass56,297 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    56,297 miles
    Test number
    549406785011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass53,557 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    53,557 miles
    Test number
    836971794064
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  17. Fail53,557 miles (+2,923)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,557 miles
    Test number
    669501394049
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  18. Fail50,634 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,634 miles
    Test number
    458684213098
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  19. Pass50,634 miles (+2,456)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    50,634 miles
    Test number
    659634413050
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  20. Pass48,178 miles (+2,431)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    48,178 miles
    Test number
    238933312015
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  21. Pass45,747 miles (+2,177)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    45,747 miles
    Test number
    876457011065
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  22. Pass43,570 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    43,570 miles
    Test number
    680772220082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail43,550 miles (+1,871)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,550 miles
    Test number
    231588710029
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  24. Pass41,679 miles (+3,213)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    41,679 miles
    Test number
    810408609077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass38,466 miles (+2,881)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    38,466 miles
    Test number
    292841918048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass35,585 miles (+3,097)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    35,585 miles
    Test number
    113443017420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass32,488 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    32,488 miles
    Test number
    830211526013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T491 THN

Does T491 THN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T491 THN is valid until 26 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T491 THN?
The MOT on T491 THN is valid until 26 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T491 THN done?
T491 THN was recorded at 66,226 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 1,660 miles a year.
Has T491 THN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T491 THN has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 10 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T491 THN 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 T491 THN find?
T491 THN passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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