Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T522 AUAMOT history
T522 AUA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 153,152 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Sept 2027
- Mileage
- 153,152 mi
- At MOT on 29 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 21 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,142 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T522 AUA
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 26 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T522 AUA was last recorded at 153,152 miles on 29 Aug 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Aug 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 153,117 miles · 25 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 4,142 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,152 miles
- 2025 – 148,537 miles
- 2024 – 146,528 miles
- 2023 – 144,908 miles
- 2022 – 142,743 miles
- 2021 – 140,592 miles
- 2020 – 136,764 miles
- 2019 – 136,367 miles
- 2018 – 134,253 miles
- 2017 – 131,872 miles
- 2016 – 126,284 miles
- 2015 – 118,454 miles
- 2014 – 108,471 miles
- 2013 – 107,249 miles
- 2012 – 105,490 miles
- 2011 – 98,550 miles
- 2010 – 93,252 miles
- 2009 – 86,809 miles
- 2008 – 80,631 miles
- 2007 – 74,674 miles
- 2006 – 68,444 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass153,152 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2
Major2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,152 miles (+35)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2027
- Odometer
- 153,152 miles
- Test number
- 861193312141
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail153,117 miles (+4,580)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,117 miles
- Test number
- 194499183783
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside 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))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2026
- Odometer
- 148,537 miles
- Test number
- 539604113831
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail148,537 miles (+2,009)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,537 miles
- Test number
- 233241942651
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass146,528 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 146,528 miles
- Test number
- 958707509576
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail146,528 miles (+6)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,528 miles
- Test number
- 233581955841
- DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted rubbing on suspesion arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail146,522 miles (+1,614)10 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,522 miles
- Test number
- 314743458065
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded next to suspension arm mount at lower inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively twisted fouling suspension arm and likely to rub through (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner sill corroded next to rear suspension arm mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,908 miles (+2,165)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 144,908 miles
- Test number
- 838095170007
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,743 miles (+2,151)
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2023
- Odometer
- 142,743 miles
- Test number
- 496998033953
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass140,592 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 140,592 miles
- Test number
- 613356930954
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Fail140,592 miles (+3,828)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,592 miles
- Test number
- 421352565319
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Hydraulic brake calliper slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.1.16 (a) (i))
Pass136,764 miles (+397)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2021
- Odometer
- 136,764 miles
- Test number
- 484685667778
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases rear silencer deteriorated (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing nearside and offside (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass136,367 miles (+2,114)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 136,367 miles
- Test number
- 500704877310
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass134,253 miles (+2,381)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 134,253 miles
- Test number
- 996105828426
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass131,872 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 131,872 miles
- Test number
- 199056825089
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
Fail131,870 miles (+5,586)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,870 miles
- Test number
- 291217628873
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive trailing arm mount (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded at caliper (3.6.B.2c)
Pass126,284 miles (+7,830)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 126,284 miles
- Test number
- 297807701704
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
Pass118,454 miles (+9,983)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 118,454 miles
- Test number
- 508755495141
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass108,471 miles (+1,222)
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 108,471 miles
- Test number
- 956894004283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass107,249 miles (+1,759)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 107,249 miles
- Test number
- 669821743242
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,490 miles (+6,940)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 105,490 miles
- Test number
- 245250162191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass98,550 miles (+5,298)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 98,550 miles
- Test number
- 786751461056
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,252 miles (+6,443)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 93,252 miles
- Test number
- 154210970421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,809 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2010
- Odometer
- 86,809 miles
- Test number
- 654703469053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail86,809 miles (+6,178)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,809 miles
- Test number
- 441223669003
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass80,631 miles (+5,957)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 80,631 miles
- Test number
- 884559778043
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass74,674 miles (+108)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 74,674 miles
- Test number
- 663043187035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail74,566 miles (+6,122)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 74,566 miles
- Test number
- 182846977480
- FailureCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Pass68,444 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 68,444 miles
- Test number
- 883717176022
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T522 AUA
- Does T522 AUA currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T522 AUA is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T522 AUA?
- The MOT on T522 AUA is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T522 AUA done?
- T522 AUA was recorded at 153,152 miles at its MOT on 29 Aug 2026, an average of 4,142 miles a year.
- Has T522 AUA ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T522 AUA has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T522 AUA 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 T522 AUA find?
- T522 AUA passed its latest MOT on 29 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; oil leak, but not excessive.
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