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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T520 OWEMOT history

T520 OWE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 80,433 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Oct 2027
Mileage
80,433 mi
At MOT on 26 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,126 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T520 OWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T520 OWE was last recorded at 80,433 miles on 26 Sept 2026, 1,407 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Oct 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2016: 56,452 miles, lower than 65,003 miles on 7 Jul 2015.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
79,026 miles · 11 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
1,407 miles
Average per year
2,126 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 80,433 miles
  • 2025 – 79,026 miles
  • 2024 – 77,332 miles
  • 2023 – 75,828 miles
  • 2022 – 75,392 miles
  • 2021 – 74,938 miles
  • 2020 – 73,815 miles
  • 2019 – 72,583 miles
  • 2018 – 69,595 miles
  • 2017 – 66,861 miles
  • 2016 – 56,452 miles
  • 2015 – 65,003 miles
  • 2014 – 64,311 miles
  • 2013 – 62,241 miles
  • 2012 – 59,375 miles
  • 2011 – 55,659 miles
  • 2010 – 52,859 miles
  • 2009 – 49,531 miles
  • 2008 – 45,464 miles
  • 2007 – 40,106 miles
  • 2006 – 37,713 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,433 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryRear spare steel wheel rusty

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,433 miles (+1,407)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    80,433 miles
    Test number
    288561415181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear spare steel wheel rusty

  2. Pass79,026 miles (+1,694)
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    79,026 miles
    Test number
    303813060150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass77,332 miles (+1,504)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    77,332 miles
    Test number
    324523244546

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass75,828 miles (+436)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    75,828 miles
    Test number
    616771957027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,392 miles (+454)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    75,392 miles
    Test number
    851225338193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass74,938 miles (+1,123)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    74,938 miles
    Test number
    959135899855

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass73,815 miles (+1,232)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    73,815 miles
    Test number
    252573327422
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass72,583 miles (+2,988)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,583 miles
    Test number
    374386062564
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass69,595 miles (+2,734)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    69,595 miles
    Test number
    274156814350
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass66,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    66,861 miles
    Test number
    232004721805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail66,861 miles (+10,409)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,861 miles
    Test number
    235764519699
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass56,452 miles (-8,551)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    56,452 miles
    Test number
    439117799138
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass65,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    65,003 miles
    Test number
    729258885187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail65,003 miles (+692)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,003 miles
    Test number
    766668185159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)

  15. Pass64,311 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    64,311 miles
    Test number
    229219684160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail64,311 miles (+2,070)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,311 miles
    Test number
    866339284195
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  17. Pass62,241 miles (+2,866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    62,241 miles
    Test number
    109415083122
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Pass59,375 miles (+3,716)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    59,375 miles
    Test number
    115981682140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,659 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    55,659 miles
    Test number
    607566281188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail55,659 miles (+2,800)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,659 miles
    Test number
    528475781188
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  21. Pass52,859 miles (+3,328)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    52,859 miles
    Test number
    933038580137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,531 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    49,531 miles
    Test number
    960527389184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail49,531 miles (+4,067)1 failure2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,531 miles
    Test number
    731244189135
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  24. Pass45,464 miles (+5,358)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    45,464 miles
    Test number
    593939088118

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass40,106 miles (+2,393)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    40,106 miles
    Test number
    614434187192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass37,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    37,713 miles
    Test number
    564373536251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T520 OWE

Does T520 OWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T520 OWE is valid until 10 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T520 OWE?
The MOT on T520 OWE is valid until 10 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T520 OWE done?
T520 OWE was recorded at 80,433 miles at its MOT on 26 Sept 2026, an average of 2,126 miles a year.
Has T520 OWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T520 OWE has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2017.
Has the mileage on T520 OWE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T520 OWE find?
T520 OWE passed its latest MOT on 26 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; rear spare steel wheel rusty.

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