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Volkswagen LT

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T525 AJOMOT history

T525 AJO is a yellow diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 160,766 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Mar 2027
Mileage
160,766 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
5,179 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T525 AJO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T525 AJO was last recorded at 160,766 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 10,502 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
150,264 miles · 22 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
10,502 miles
Average per year
5,179 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,766 miles
  • 2025 – 150,264 miles
  • 2024 – 147,214 miles
  • 2022 – 146,043 miles
  • 2021 – 142,969 miles
  • 2020 – 138,860 miles
  • 2019 – 134,157 miles
  • 2018 – 129,538 miles
  • 2017 – 127,376 miles
  • 2016 – 124,469 miles
  • 2015 – 121,351 miles
  • 2014 – 119,814 miles
  • 2013 – 117,904 miles
  • 2012 – 115,715 miles
  • 2011 – 114,751 miles
  • 2010 – 104,911 miles
  • 2009 – 93,689 miles
  • 2008 – 81,374 miles
  • 2007 – 68,977 miles
  • 2006 – 58,513 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,766 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear both back plates 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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 22 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,766 miles (+10,502)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    160,766 miles
    Test number
    258731891619
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear both back plates corroded

  2. Pass150,264 miles (+3,050)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    150,264 miles
    Test number
    858328076966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  3. Pass147,214 miles (+1,171)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    147,214 miles
    Test number
    133388782292
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,043 miles (+3,074)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    146,043 miles
    Test number
    897688231811

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass142,969 miles (+4,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    142,969 miles
    Test number
    766957159485
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass138,860 miles (+4,703)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    138,860 miles
    Test number
    638948203838
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass134,157 miles (+20)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    134,157 miles
    Test number
    555288988204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  8. Fail134,137 miles (+4,599)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,137 miles
    Test number
    823239077876
    • DangerousService brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.2.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass129,538 miles (+2,162)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    129,538 miles
    Test number
    968958813865
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  10. Pass127,376 miles (+2,907)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    127,376 miles
    Test number
    989398844079
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine

  11. Pass124,469 miles (+3,118)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    124,469 miles
    Test number
    430633699906

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass121,351 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    121,351 miles
    Test number
    112125694023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail121,328 miles (+1,514)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,328 miles
    Test number
    406567377146
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion body support mounting area slightly corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryMarker lights not working along offside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryRear brake pads not visible, further inspection required

  14. Pass119,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    119,814 miles
    Test number
    506395554215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail119,814 miles (+1,910)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,814 miles
    Test number
    846545854292
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  16. Pass117,904 miles (+2,189)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    117,904 miles
    Test number
    708219443213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass115,715 miles (+964)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,715 miles
    Test number
    598818822247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass114,751 miles (+9)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    114,751 miles
    Test number
    445917501266
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r disc corroded
    • NoteO/s/f body bolt cracked
    • NoteSeat belt clip both sides damaged

  19. Fail114,742 miles (+9,831)1 dangerous2 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,742 miles
    Test number
    316102901278
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteN/s/r disc corroded
    • NoteO/s/f body bolt cracked
    • NoteSeat belt clip both sides damaged

  20. Pass104,911 miles (+11,222)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    104,911 miles
    Test number
    494196630288
    • NoteAll front rollbar bushs worn
    • NoteMirror arms worn
    • NoteSlight bind o/s/r brake
    • NoteSlight damage n/s/f seat belt

  21. Pass93,689 miles (+12,315)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    93,689 miles
    Test number
    394541449261
    • NoteHand brake readings slightly low
    • NoteSlight damage n/s/f seat belt

  22. Pass81,374 miles (+12,397)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,374 miles
    Test number
    323324838253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass68,977 miles (+10,464)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    68,977 miles
    Test number
    863396677124
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  24. Pass58,513 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,513 miles
    Test number
    350973376166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T525 AJO

Does T525 AJO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T525 AJO is valid until 19 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T525 AJO?
The MOT on T525 AJO is valid until 19 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T525 AJO done?
T525 AJO was recorded at 160,766 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 5,179 miles a year.
Has T525 AJO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T525 AJO has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T525 AJO 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 T525 AJO find?
T525 AJO passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing, and 1 more.

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