
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T515 TGPMOT history
T515 TGP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 198,979 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 8 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 198,979 mi
- At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 17 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 5,544 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T515 TGP
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T515 TGP was last recorded at 198,979 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 198,978 miles · 20 Nov 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 5,544 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 198,979 miles
- 2025 – 198,978 miles
- 2024 – 188,016 miles
- 2023 – 186,405 miles
- 2022 – 181,223 miles
- 2019 – 180,925 miles
- 2018 – 180,898 miles
- 2017 – 177,677 miles
- 2016 – 170,799 miles
- 2015 – 161,344 miles
- 2014 – 151,578 miles
- 2013 – 140,992 miles
- 2012 – 133,696 miles
- 2011 – 121,875 miles
- 2010 – 109,838 miles
- 2009 – 106,475 miles
- 2008 – 104,215 miles
- 2007 – 97,890 miles
- 2006 – 90,942 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust blow middleRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
28 tests since 13 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,979 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 198,979 miles
- Test number
- 359941962545
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust blow middle
Fail198,978 miles (+10,962)1 dangerous6 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,978 miles
- Test number
- 281814690746
- DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre has ply or cords exposed outer wall as marked 225/50r17 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle handle broken (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is deformed and structural rigidity is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust blow middle
- AdvisoryOil leak unknown source
Pass188,016 miles (+1,611)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2025
- Odometer
- 188,016 miles
- Test number
- 534565733056
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass186,405 miles (+5,182)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 186,405 miles
- Test number
- 817440577469
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive unknown source,poss rocker cover gasket (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Nearside & Offside
- AdvisoryRear bumper backing/crash bar heavy corrosion
Pass181,223 miles (+36)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2023
- Odometer
- 181,223 miles
- Test number
- 519630447339
- MinorSpeedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Fail181,187 miles (+262)3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,187 miles
- Test number
- 840031782036
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorSpeedometer operation impaired (7.8 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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 Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass180,925 miles (+27)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 180,925 miles
- Test number
- 684179637300
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both, nearside and offside (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail180,898 miles (+3,221)1 dangerous3 major2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,898 miles
- Test number
- 497857786236
- DangerousFront Fuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire filter area (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sill (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all disc's corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner cross member (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass177,677 miles (+6,878)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 177,677 miles
- Test number
- 549936950734
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion various areas of body (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded 2 pipes (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Pass170,799 miles (+34)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2017
- Odometer
- 170,799 miles
- Test number
- 600243689893
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail170,765 miles (+9,421)4 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,765 miles
- Test number
- 743020289988
- 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 Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.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)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe pre silencer (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass161,344 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 161,344 miles
- Test number
- 639098878677
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer sill weakened by corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySlight play in both stering arm inner joints
Fail161,343 miles (+9,765)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 161,343 miles
- Test number
- 316650712461
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner and outer sill weakened by corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisorySlight play in both stering arm inner joints
Pass151,578 miles3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 151,578 miles
- Test number
- 478045634478
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside inner and outer sills weakened by corrosion
Fail151,578 miles (+10,586)1 repaired3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,578 miles
- Test number
- 866455334390
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteNearside inner and outer sills weakened by corrosion
Pass140,992 miles (+7,296)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 140,992 miles
- Test number
- 379896513344
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Fail133,696 miles1 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,696 miles
- Test number
- 535339112314
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNaerside front outer c/v boot loosing grease slightly
- NoteNearside front lower ball joint ruber deteriated
- NoteOffside and nearside front top ball joints have play present
Pass133,696 miles (+11,821)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 133,696 miles
- Test number
- 708229212306
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNaerside front outer c/v boot loosing grease slightly
- NoteNearside front lower ball joint ruber deteriated
- NoteOffside and nearside front top ball joints have play present
Pass121,875 miles (+12,037)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 121,875 miles
- Test number
- 875560621389
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass109,838 miles (+3,363)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 109,838 miles
- Test number
- 723834920307
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,475 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 106,475 miles
- Test number
- 533311989215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,471 miles (+2,256)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,471 miles
- Test number
- 970050789276
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass104,215 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 104,215 miles
- Test number
- 111732288227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,215 miles (+6,325)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,215 miles
- Test number
- 110562288263
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureRear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
Pass97,890 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 97,890 miles
- Test number
- 332963787226
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Fail97,890 miles (+6,948)3 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,890 miles
- Test number
- 421053587261
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass90,942 miles (+11)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 90,942 miles
- Test number
- 192801596276
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteCorrosion on main brake pipes .
- NoteFront pads low .
Fail90,931 miles8 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,931 miles
- Test number
- 172256286274
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device does not fasten securely maintaining the sealing arrangement (7.2.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteCorrosion on main brake pipes .
- NoteFront brake pads low .
Questions about T515 TGP
- Does T515 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T515 TGP is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T515 TGP?
- The MOT on T515 TGP is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T515 TGP done?
- T515 TGP was recorded at 198,979 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 5,544 miles a year.
- Has T515 TGP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T515 TGP has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T515 TGP 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 T515 TGP find?
- T515 TGP passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; exhaust blow middle.
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