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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T491 WMAMOT history

T491 WMA is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 200,993 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Aug 2027
Mileage
200,993 mi
At MOT on 12 Aug 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,178 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T491 WMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
12 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T491 WMA was last recorded at 200,993 miles on 12 Aug 2026, 635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,358 miles · 27 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
635 miles
Average per year
5,178 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 200,993 miles
  • 2025 – 200,358 miles
  • 2024 – 199,512 miles
  • 2023 – 199,276 miles
  • 2022 – 198,742 miles
  • 2021 – 198,477 miles
  • 2020 – 197,596 miles
  • 2019 – 196,393 miles
  • 2018 – 194,344 miles
  • 2017 – 190,265 miles
  • 2015 – 189,624 miles
  • 2014 – 181,600 miles
  • 2013 – 174,889 miles
  • 2012 – 167,230 miles
  • 2011 – 162,821 miles
  • 2010 – 147,250 miles
  • 2009 – 135,702 miles
  • 2008 – 124,364 miles
  • 2007 – 109,757 miles
  • 2005 – 93,603 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass200,993 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010

  • Nearside Inner inner sill corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

25 tests since 15 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass200,993 miles (+635)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    200,993 miles
    Test number
    592643639791
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass200,358 miles (+846)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    200,358 miles
    Test number
    453925518686
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass199,512 miles (+236)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    199,512 miles
    Test number
    974792496742

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass199,276 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    199,276 miles
    Test number
    698114264124
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner inner sill corroded

  5. Fail199,276 miles (+534)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,276 miles
    Test number
    956909376189
    • MajorCentral Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner inner sill corroded

  6. Pass198,742 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    198,742 miles
    Test number
    348925426371
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in inner sills

  7. Fail198,742 miles (+265)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,742 miles
    Test number
    399501174931
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion in inner sills

  8. Pass198,477 miles (+881)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    198,477 miles
    Test number
    590179416301

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass197,596 miles (+1,203)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    197,596 miles
    Test number
    238040398210
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Cracking and perishing (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass196,393 miles (+2,049)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    196,393 miles
    Test number
    552524287116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass194,344 miles (+4,079)
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    194,344 miles
    Test number
    833247087763

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass190,265 miles (+641)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    190,265 miles
    Test number
    873535872510
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  13. Pass189,624 miles (+8,024)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    189,624 miles
    Test number
    587571495003
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass181,600 miles (+6,711)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    181,600 miles
    Test number
    129949464022
    • AdvisoryFront suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass174,889 miles (+7,659)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    174,889 miles
    Test number
    107055363475
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass167,230 miles (+4,409)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    167,230 miles
    Test number
    997505662054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass162,821 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    162,821 miles
    Test number
    388411821008
    • NoteN/S rear wheel bearing, small noise.

  18. Fail162,795 miles (+15,545)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,795 miles
    Test number
    128711721424
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S rear wheel bearing, small noise.

  19. Pass147,250 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    147,250 miles
    Test number
    871048310099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Fail147,250 miles (+11,548)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,250 miles
    Test number
    122265310035
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass135,702 miles (+11,338)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    135,702 miles
    Test number
    772547809056
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  22. Pass124,364 miles (+14,607)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    124,364 miles
    Test number
    182762908443
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  23. Pass109,757 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    109,757 miles
    Test number
    430763307021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail109,757 miles (+16,154)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,757 miles
    Test number
    152832607071
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper securing device missing (3.5.1j)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Pass93,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    93,603 miles
    Test number
    820199915310

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T491 WMA

Does T491 WMA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T491 WMA is valid until 31 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T491 WMA?
The MOT on T491 WMA is valid until 31 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T491 WMA done?
T491 WMA was recorded at 200,993 miles at its MOT on 12 Aug 2026, an average of 5,178 miles a year.
Has T491 WMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T491 WMA has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on T491 WMA 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 WMA find?
T491 WMA passed its latest MOT on 12 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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