Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T520 LHKMOT history
T520 LHK is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 27 MOT tests, with 285,905 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Aug 2026
- Mileage
- 285,905 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2025
- MOT tests
- 27
- 18 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,102 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T520 LHK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Aug 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T520 LHK was last recorded at 285,905 miles on 4 Aug 2025, 239 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 285,666 miles · 1 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 239 miles
- Average per year
- 7,102 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 285,905 miles
- 2024 – 285,666 miles
- 2023 – 285,144 miles
- 2022 – 284,099 miles
- 2021 – 282,883 miles
- 2020 – 282,061 miles
- 2018 – 281,604 miles
- 2017 – 278,026 miles
- 2016 – 275,364 miles
- 2015 – 261,470 miles
- 2014 – 261,387 miles
- 2013 – 240,798 miles
- 2012 – 229,396 miles
- 2011 – 220,329 miles
- 2010 – 207,138 miles
- 2009 – 200,131 miles
- 2008 – 179,005 miles
- 2007 – 156,641 miles
- 2006 – 150,809 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass285,905 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Side (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
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.
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2014
Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2013
Full MOT history
27 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass285,905 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 285,905 miles
- Test number
- 711061413178
- MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Side (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail285,905 miles (+239)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 285,905 miles
- Test number
- 783496302457
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Side (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass285,666 miles (+522)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 285,666 miles
- Test number
- 962968493826
- MinorWindow excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view Side (3.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBump stops missing
Pass285,144 miles (+1,045)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 285,144 miles
- Test number
- 565928938041
- AdvisoryFront Side windows tinted
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass284,099 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 284,099 miles
- Test number
- 928454009803
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail284,097 miles (+1,214)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 284,097 miles
- Test number
- 887651971392
- DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorFuel pipe leaking leak-off pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
Pass282,883 miles (+1)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 282,883 miles
- Test number
- 833080282925
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 wearing on outer egde (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail282,882 miles (+821)2 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 282,882 miles
- Test number
- 438343937800
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 wearing on outer egde (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass282,061 miles (+457)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 282,061 miles
- Test number
- 862974830634
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass281,604 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 281,604 miles
- Test number
- 262389450186
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail281,603 miles (+3,577)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 281,603 miles
- Test number
- 985726957222
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass278,026 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 278,026 miles
- Test number
- 836548511164
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail278,024 miles (+2,660)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 278,024 miles
- Test number
- 838170471966
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector excessively damaged so that its function is impaired (1.5.1c)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Trailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended side lights (1.9.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass275,364 miles (+13,894)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 275,364 miles
- Test number
- 805503692761
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass261,470 miles (+83)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 261,470 miles
- Test number
- 878933105057
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail261,387 miles (+20,589)6 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 261,387 miles
- Test number
- 365698154353
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- 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 Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass240,798 miles (+11,402)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 240,798 miles
- Test number
- 266357553350
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass229,396 miles (+9,067)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2013
- Odometer
- 229,396 miles
- Test number
- 198267152380
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass220,329 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 220,329 miles
- Test number
- 407424051423
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Fail220,329 miles (+13,191)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,329 miles
- Test number
- 495823451452
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryBall joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
Pass207,138 miles (+4)5 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 207,138 miles
- Test number
- 143765950361
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteNew brake pads fitted to rear.
- NotePassenger side rear lamp unit cracked, but does not emit white light.
- NoteRear brake discs worn and scored.
Fail207,134 miles (+7,003)3 failures2 repaired5 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,134 miles
- Test number
- 453244550475
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront front brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront brake discs very worn.
- NoteNew brake pads fitted to rear.
- NotePassenger side rear lamp unit cracked, but does not emit white light.
- NoteRear brake discs worn and scored.
Pass200,131 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 200,131 miles
- Test number
- 722029749303
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail200,121 miles (+21,116)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,121 miles
- Test number
- 851447539358
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
- FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass179,005 miles (+22,364)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 179,005 miles
- Test number
- 493502438330
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass156,641 miles (+5,832)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 156,641 miles
- Test number
- 614949437324
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass150,809 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 150,809 miles
- Test number
- 824218806210
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about T520 LHK
- Does T520 LHK currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T520 LHK expired on 3 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T520 LHK?
- The MOT on T520 LHK expired on 3 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T520 LHK done?
- T520 LHK was recorded at 285,905 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2025, an average of 7,102 miles a year.
- Has T520 LHK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T520 LHK has failed 9 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Aug 2025.
- Has the mileage on T520 LHK 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 T520 LHK find?
- T520 LHK passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: window excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view side; offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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