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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T492 WMAMOT history

T492 WMA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 144,984 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
144,984 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
3,081 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T492 WMA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T492 WMA was last recorded at 144,984 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 3,002 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,982 miles · 12 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
3,002 miles
Average per year
3,081 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 144,984 miles
  • 2024 – 141,982 miles
  • 2023 – 140,991 miles
  • 2022 – 139,953 miles
  • 2021 – 136,191 miles
  • 2020 – 133,933 miles
  • 2019 – 131,908 miles
  • 2018 – 129,869 miles
  • 2017 – 127,215 miles
  • 2016 – 123,803 miles
  • 2015 – 120,036 miles
  • 2014 – 116,622 miles
  • 2013 – 112,998 miles
  • 2012 – 109,931 miles
  • 2011 – 106,841 miles
  • 2010 – 102,353 miles
  • 2008 – 91,736 miles
  • 2006 – 87,652 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,984 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

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.

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Low effort on o/s/r service brake

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s/f brake binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • O/s wiper not clearing screen very well

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,984 miles (+3,002)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    144,984 miles
    Test number
    949492428706
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  2. Pass141,982 miles (+991)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    141,982 miles
    Test number
    569665512797
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Pass140,991 miles (+1)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    140,991 miles
    Test number
    933866035155
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail140,990 miles (+1,037)2 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,990 miles
    Test number
    384023135139
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass139,953 miles (+3,762)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    139,953 miles
    Test number
    938518331535
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Pass136,191 miles (+2,258)
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,191 miles
    Test number
    816557791168

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail133,933 miles (+2,025)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,933 miles
    Test number
    855592857507
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass131,908 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    131,908 miles
    Test number
    670192300347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail131,907 miles (+2,038)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,907 miles
    Test number
    114451701442
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))

  10. Pass129,869 miles (+2,654)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    129,869 miles
    Test number
    803927360613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass127,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    127,215 miles
    Test number
    272735244907

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail127,215 miles (+3,412)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,215 miles
    Test number
    634513039024
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass123,803 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    123,803 miles
    Test number
    854021211541
    • AdvisoryLow effort on o/s/r service brake
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake binding
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper not clearing screen very well

  14. Fail123,802 miles (+3,766)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,802 miles
    Test number
    470195963145
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryLow effort on o/s/r service brake
    • AdvisoryN/s/f brake binding
    • AdvisoryO/s wiper not clearing screen very well

  15. Pass120,036 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    120,036 miles
    Test number
    696481365154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail120,035 miles (+3,413)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,035 miles
    Test number
    959561165124
    • FailureDirection indicators not working (1.4.A.2c)

  17. Pass116,622 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    116,622 miles
    Test number
    238344684192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail116,622 miles (+3,624)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,622 miles
    Test number
    798781384162
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  19. Pass112,998 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    112,998 miles
    Test number
    186082983139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail112,995 miles (+3,064)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,995 miles
    Test number
    786918363115
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  21. Pass109,931 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    109,931 miles
    Test number
    155563792140
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Fail109,930 miles (+3,089)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,930 miles
    Test number
    136932492139
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass106,841 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    106,841 miles
    Test number
    448834091128
    • NoteAdvise nearside wiper blade worn

  24. Fail106,841 miles (+4,488)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,841 miles
    Test number
    829764491163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteAdvise nearside wiper blade worn

  25. Pass102,353 miles (+10,617)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    102,353 miles
    Test number
    403223160096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass91,736 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    91,736 miles
    Test number
    512800668282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail91,736 miles (+4,084)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,736 miles
    Test number
    341950368245
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  28. Pass87,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    87,652 miles
    Test number
    614177136242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T492 WMA

Does T492 WMA currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T492 WMA expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T492 WMA?
The MOT on T492 WMA expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T492 WMA done?
T492 WMA was recorded at 144,984 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025, an average of 3,081 miles a year.
Has T492 WMA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T492 WMA has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on T492 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 T492 WMA find?
T492 WMA passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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