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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T493 TVMMOT history

T493 TVM is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 207,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
207,484 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
18 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,473 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T493 TVM
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
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T493 TVM was last recorded at 207,484 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1,341 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,143 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,341 miles
Average per year
5,473 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 207,484 miles
  • 2025 – 206,143 miles
  • 2024 – 204,208 miles
  • 2022 – 201,518 miles
  • 2021 – 197,378 miles
  • 2020 – 192,862 miles
  • 2019 – 180,100 miles
  • 2017 – 177,326 miles
  • 2016 – 170,375 miles
  • 2015 – 164,734 miles
  • 2014 – 160,526 miles
  • 2013 – 152,498 miles
  • 2012 – 149,856 miles
  • 2011 – 147,429 miles
  • 2010 – 137,876 miles
  • 2008 – 127,213 miles
  • 2007 – 111,226 miles
  • 2006 – 96,491 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass207,484 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody, brake pipes and all suspension components undersealed heavily

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass207,484 miles (+1,341)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    207,484 miles
    Test number
    559228195356
    • AdvisoryUnderbody, brake pipes and all suspension components undersealed heavily

  2. Pass206,143 miles (+1,935)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    206,143 miles
    Test number
    634189822045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass204,208 miles (+2,690)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2025
    Odometer
    204,208 miles
    Test number
    318715601802

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass201,518 miles (+4,140)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    201,518 miles
    Test number
    380452904917

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass197,378 miles (+4,516)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    197,378 miles
    Test number
    727718491552

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass192,862 miles (+51)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    192,862 miles
    Test number
    602774763154
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper bracket corroded

  7. Fail192,811 miles (+12,711)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,811 miles
    Test number
    378217206516
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper bracket corroded

  8. Pass180,100 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    180,100 miles
    Test number
    546117039675
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by compensator as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar Bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear bumper crash panel corroded (non structural)

  9. Fail180,100 miles (+11)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,100 miles
    Test number
    361263084832
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases rear box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material by compensator as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front antiroll bar Bushes worn
    • AdvisoryRear bumper crash panel corroded (non structural)

  10. Fail180,089 miles (+2,763)1 dangerous9 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,089 miles
    Test number
    328240406478
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill under car corrosion ( marked in yellow ) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill under car ( marked in yellow ) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired siezed (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion found to rear valance panel under car , NOT IN STRUCTURAL ZONE at test time
    • AdvisoryInterior mirror missing
    • AdvisorySlight wear / play in both near side and off side front anti roll bar inner D bushes

  11. Pass177,326 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    177,326 miles
    Test number
    677485339754
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box small pepper holes (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail177,277 miles (+6,902)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,277 miles
    Test number
    415671637400
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis rail ( under wing?) (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box small pepper holes (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both near side and off side front steering rack inner fixing joints ( drum sticks )

  13. Pass170,375 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    170,375 miles
    Test number
    535956223055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail170,375 miles (+5,641)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,375 miles
    Test number
    601882455227
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  15. Pass164,734 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    164,734 miles
    Test number
    480409364048
    • AdvisoryBoth rack inner joints have slightly play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail164,734 miles (+4,208)6 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,734 miles
    Test number
    480881152771
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low wont adjust (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBoth rack inner joints have slightly play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  17. Pass160,526 miles (+8,028)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    160,526 miles
    Test number
    237187404084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOsr brake pipe is slightly corroded

  18. Pass152,498 miles (+6)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    152,498 miles
    Test number
    168882233409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteTowbar fitted but no electrics
    • NoteWiper markings on windscreen

  19. Fail152,492 miles (+2,636)3 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,492 miles
    Test number
    816931033071
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteTowbar fitted but no electrics
    • NoteWiper markings on windscreen

  20. Pass149,856 miles (+2,427)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    149,856 miles
    Test number
    236124502029
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  21. Pass147,429 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    147,429 miles
    Test number
    178170321426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail147,426 miles (+9,550)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,426 miles
    Test number
    245178711013
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass137,876 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    137,876 miles
    Test number
    964795610043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail137,874 miles (+10,661)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,874 miles
    Test number
    210293910049
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake juddering severely (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass127,213 miles (+15,987)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    127,213 miles
    Test number
    982124868147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass111,226 miles (+14,735)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    111,226 miles
    Test number
    362666517167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass96,491 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    96,491 miles
    Test number
    180726386029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T493 TVM

Does T493 TVM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T493 TVM is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T493 TVM?
The MOT on T493 TVM is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T493 TVM done?
T493 TVM was recorded at 207,484 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,473 miles a year.
Has T493 TVM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T493 TVM has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T493 TVM 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 T493 TVM find?
T493 TVM passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody, brake pipes and all suspension components undersealed heavily.

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