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Volkswagen LT

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T516 TGPMOT history

T516 TGP is a grey diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 143,795 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Aug 2023
Mileage
143,795 mi
At MOT on 26 Aug 2022
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,986 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T516 TGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Aug 2023
Latest MOT test
26 Aug 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T516 TGP was last recorded at 143,795 miles on 26 Aug 2022, 2,653 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,142 miles · 30 Apr 2021
Between the last two tests
2,653 miles
Average per year
3,986 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 143,795 miles
  • 2021 – 141,142 miles
  • 2019 – 139,199 miles
  • 2018 – 133,862 miles
  • 2017 – 128,609 miles
  • 2016 – 122,930 miles
  • 2015 – 118,057 miles
  • 2014 – 113,626 miles
  • 2013 – 108,964 miles
  • 2012 – 104,812 miles
  • 2011 – 100,199 miles
  • 2010 – 96,518 miles
  • 2009 – 93,127 miles
  • 2008 – 89,405 miles
  • 2007 – 83,432 miles
  • 2005 – 77,306 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,795 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded.Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

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 Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside sill corroded.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 20 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,795 miles (+2,653)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    143,795 miles
    Test number
    154007965090
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  2. Pass141,142 miles (+3)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    141,142 miles
    Test number
    429330058521
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door corroded.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak but not excessive.
    • AdvisoryRear of body corroded.

  3. Fail141,139 miles (+1,940)4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,139 miles
    Test number
    291966673672
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • 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 Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDrivers door corroded.
    • AdvisoryEngine oil leak but not excessive.
    • AdvisoryRear of body corroded.

  4. Pass139,199 miles (+32)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    139,199 miles
    Test number
    240349092357
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail139,167 miles (+5,305)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,167 miles
    Test number
    139075400430
    • DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing d-bush bracket (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced rear of cab (marked in chalk) (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive power steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d-bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass133,862 miles (+70)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    133,862 miles
    Test number
    772483123845
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Fail133,792 miles (+5,183)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,792 miles
    Test number
    141246623829
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  8. Pass128,609 miles (+5,679)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    128,609 miles
    Test number
    732630727670
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  9. Pass122,930 miles (+258)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    122,930 miles
    Test number
    123136476816

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail122,672 miles (+4,615)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,672 miles
    Test number
    546108385439
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement 'D' bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded bulkhead (3.1.9)
    • FailureOffside Steering system fouling steering arm (2.2.D.2a)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre worn on edges

  11. Pass118,057 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    118,057 miles
    Test number
    608228025067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail118,057 miles (+4,431)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,057 miles
    Test number
    317627825016
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass113,626 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    113,626 miles
    Test number
    919824134001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,626 miles (+4,662)7 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,626 miles
    Test number
    626428624066
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront inner brake discs scored and corroded
    • NoteO/s/r tyre tread on 2.0mm in centre
    • NoteRear inner brake pads becoming low
    • NoteSlight leak from steering rack

  15. Pass108,964 miles (+4,152)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    108,964 miles
    Test number
    586987313048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  16. Pass104,812 miles (+4,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    104,812 miles
    Test number
    659709612098
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass100,199 miles (+3,681)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    100,199 miles
    Test number
    215731331044
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass96,518 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    96,518 miles
    Test number
    300007440040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail96,509 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,509 miles
    Test number
    740116640085
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  20. Fail96,502 miles (+3,375)1 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,502 miles
    Test number
    123176340443
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake master cylinder fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass93,127 miles (+3,722)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    93,127 miles
    Test number
    353489409078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,405 miles (+5,973)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    89,405 miles
    Test number
    952804008040
    • NoteHandbrake effort on limit @ 16%.

  23. Pass83,432 miles (+6,126)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    83,432 miles
    Test number
    692982507031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass77,306 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    77,306 miles
    Test number
    972034955374
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T516 TGP

Does T516 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T516 TGP expired on 25 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T516 TGP?
The MOT on T516 TGP expired on 25 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T516 TGP done?
T516 TGP was recorded at 143,795 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2022, an average of 3,986 miles a year.
Has T516 TGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T516 TGP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on T516 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 T516 TGP find?
T516 TGP passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2022 with 6 advisories: central exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 3 more.

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