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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T494 SDTMOT history

T494 SDT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 149,876 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 11 Nov 2026
Mileage
149,876 mi
At MOT on 12 Nov 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,458 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T494 SDT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T494 SDT was last recorded at 149,876 miles on 12 Nov 2025, 2,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,010 miles · 17 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
2,866 miles
Average per year
4,458 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 149,876 miles
  • 2024 – 147,010 miles
  • 2023 – 144,103 miles
  • 2022 – 140,001 miles
  • 2021 – 139,365 miles
  • 2019 – 137,169 miles
  • 2018 – 134,373 miles
  • 2017 – 130,789 miles
  • 2016 – 126,450 miles
  • 2015 – 120,211 miles
  • 2014 – 115,197 miles
  • 2013 – 107,774 miles
  • 2012 – 100,806 miles
  • 2011 – 94,852 miles
  • 2010 – 87,530 miles
  • 2009 – 82,563 miles
  • 2008 – 75,987 miles
  • 2007 – 71,830 miles
  • 2006 – 63,181 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass149,876 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.

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

Full MOT history

27 tests since 2 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass149,876 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    149,876 miles
    Test number
    378687220515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass147,010 miles (+2,907)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    147,010 miles
    Test number
    852505718780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass144,103 miles (+4,102)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    144,103 miles
    Test number
    135860871706

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass140,001 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,001 miles
    Test number
    201295422108
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Fail139,988 miles (+623)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,988 miles
    Test number
    547360460210
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced next to shocker mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass139,365 miles (+2,196)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    139,365 miles
    Test number
    270847479976
    • AdvisoryFront Undertray not fully secure Starting to corrode (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By inner wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced By inner-wing (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass137,169 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    137,169 miles
    Test number
    497195475274
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack end (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Fail137,137 miles (+2,764)1 dangerous6 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,137 miles
    Test number
    106526241069
    • DangerousBrake pedal went to floor during rbt .now leaking fluid and no brake pedal
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel goes to floor (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing buckle jammed under seat (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack end (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass134,373 miles (+75)3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    134,373 miles
    Test number
    323572303679
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail134,298 miles (+3,509)1 major3 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,298 miles
    Test number
    597602082731
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass130,789 miles (+4,339)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    130,789 miles
    Test number
    802964492402
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryTowball/hitch not fitted at time of test

  12. Pass126,450 miles (+6,239)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    126,450 miles
    Test number
    395162604961
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass120,211 miles (+16)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    120,211 miles
    Test number
    510463084290
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  14. Fail120,195 miles (+4,998)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,195 miles
    Test number
    173986818254
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension has slight play in an outer ball joint (2.5.B.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints

  15. Pass115,197 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    115,197 miles
    Test number
    999720464282
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Fail115,197 miles (+7,423)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,197 miles
    Test number
    216420864283
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) formed using broken strokes (6.3.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass107,774 miles (+6,968)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    107,774 miles
    Test number
    385954053217
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly

  18. Fail100,806 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,806 miles
    Test number
    336944042481
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass100,806 miles (+5,954)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    100,806 miles
    Test number
    807694442299
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass94,852 miles (+7,322)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    94,852 miles
    Test number
    777069241276
    • NoteBrake pedal slightly soft
    • NoteExhaust clamps corroded
    • NoteOffside front a.b.s. ring split.
    • NoteParking brake cable return spring broken
    • NoteSmall amount of wear in both steering rack knuckles
    • NoteSuspension slightly low on nearside.

  21. Pass87,530 miles (+4,967)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    87,530 miles
    Test number
    621194740215
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs inner faces corroded
    • NoteNearside front a.b.s. ring split.
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear fog lamp cover
    • NoteSlight wear in steering rack mountings.

  22. Pass82,563 miles (+6,576)2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,563 miles
    Test number
    634622659205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly damaged (2.2.D.2b)
    • NoteBoth steering rack mountings worn slightly
    • NoteNearside front a.b.s. ring split.
    • NoteNearside front tyre tread worn unevenly
    • NoteNearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly and close to min limits.
    • NoteSlight damage to nearside rear reflector

  23. Pass75,987 miles (+308)
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    75,987 miles
    Test number
    252680168288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,679 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    75,679 miles
    Test number
    370828948131
    • NoteN/s/front and n/s/rear tyres have wear to outer edges.

  25. Fail75,679 miles (+3,849)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,679 miles
    Test number
    493868448192
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteN/s/front and n/s/rear tyres have wear to outer edges.

  26. Pass71,830 miles (+8,649)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    71,830 miles
    Test number
    263692857127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass63,181 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    63,181 miles
    Test number
    712353956191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T494 SDT

Does T494 SDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T494 SDT is valid until 11 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T494 SDT?
The MOT on T494 SDT is valid until 11 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T494 SDT done?
T494 SDT was recorded at 149,876 miles at its MOT on 12 Nov 2025, an average of 4,458 miles a year.
Has T494 SDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T494 SDT has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on T494 SDT 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 T494 SDT find?
T494 SDT passed its latest MOT on 12 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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