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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T522 OWEMOT history

T522 OWE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 18 MOT tests, with 182,269 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Aug 2027
Mileage
182,269 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
18
13 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,657 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T522 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
21 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T522 OWE was last recorded at 182,269 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 303 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Aug 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Dec 2012: 161,343 miles, lower than 164,340 miles on 3 Dec 2012.

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
181,966 miles · 1 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
303 miles
Average per year
6,657 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,269 miles
  • 2025 – 181,966 miles
  • 2024 – 181,038 miles
  • 2023 – 178,876 miles
  • 2022 – 173,506 miles
  • 2021 – 170,692 miles
  • 2020 – 167,388 miles
  • 2012 – 161,343 miles
  • 2011 – 149,529 miles
  • 2010 – 130,220 miles
  • 2009 – 107,953 miles
  • 2008 – 87,837 miles
  • 2007 – 57,934 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,269 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

18 tests since 19 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,269 miles (+303)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    182,269 miles
    Test number
    676107354557

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass181,966 miles (+928)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    181,966 miles
    Test number
    359242728550

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass181,038 miles (+2,162)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    181,038 miles
    Test number
    126805427979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,876 miles (+5,370)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    178,876 miles
    Test number
    301596477987

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass173,506 miles (+2,814)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    173,506 miles
    Test number
    299788553613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass170,692 miles (+3,304)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    170,692 miles
    Test number
    236258073729

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass167,388 miles (+6,045)
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    167,388 miles
    Test number
    929554160904

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass161,343 miles (-2,997)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    161,343 miles
    Test number
    658049432348
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s sill slight damage

  9. Fail164,340 miles (+14,811)3 dangerous3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,340 miles
    Test number
    789758332323
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteN/s sill slight damage

  10. Pass149,529 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    149,529 miles
    Test number
    898276931393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail149,475 miles (+19,255)11 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,475 miles
    Test number
    199983831342
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass130,220 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    130,220 miles
    Test number
    564297330322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail130,218 miles (+22,265)1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,218 miles
    Test number
    382606730317
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass107,953 miles (+20,116)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    107,953 miles
    Test number
    873526939383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass87,837 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    87,837 miles
    Test number
    940543828319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,833 miles (+29,899)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,833 miles
    Test number
    731047518347
    • FailureCentre Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureCentre Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureCentre Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  17. Fail57,934 miles5 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,934 miles
    Test number
    412633427406
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  18. Pass57,934 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    57,934 miles
    Test number
    851423627376
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about T522 OWE

Does T522 OWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T522 OWE is valid until 8 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T522 OWE?
The MOT on T522 OWE is valid until 8 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T522 OWE done?
T522 OWE was recorded at 182,269 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 6,657 miles a year.
Has T522 OWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T522 OWE has failed 5 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2012.
Has the mileage on T522 OWE ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Dec 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T522 OWE find?
T522 OWE passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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