Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc
T525 OWEMOT history
T525 OWE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 23 MOT tests, with 286,882 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 286,882 mi
- At MOT on 11 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 20 passed · 3 failed
- Per year
- 7,002 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T525 OWE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 3 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T525 OWE was last recorded at 286,882 miles on 11 Mar 2026, 13,220 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 273,662 miles · 11 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 13,220 miles
- Average per year
- 7,002 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 286,882 miles
- 2025 – 273,662 miles
- 2024 – 261,882 miles
- 2023 – 249,806 miles
- 2022 – 239,313 miles
- 2021 – 227,794 miles
- 2020 – 217,523 miles
- 2019 – 206,434 miles
- 2018 – 195,656 miles
- 2017 – 183,323 miles
- 2016 – 179,014 miles
- 2015 – 173,878 miles
- 2014 – 169,623 miles
- 2013 – 167,171 miles
- 2012 – 165,909 miles
- 2011 – 165,025 miles
- 2009 – 162,823 miles
- 2008 – 159,629 miles
- 2007 – 155,253 miles
- 2005 – 145,450 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass286,882 miles
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008
Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2009
Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
23 tests since 28 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass286,882 miles (+13,220)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 286,882 miles
- Test number
- 919766510660
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass273,662 miles (+11,780)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 273,662 miles
- Test number
- 575983312344
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass261,882 miles (+12,076)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 261,882 miles
- Test number
- 276029230210
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass249,806 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 249,806 miles
- Test number
- 121063076336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail249,804 miles (+10,491)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,804 miles
- Test number
- 992088680486
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe connection leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass239,313 miles (+11,519)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 239,313 miles
- Test number
- 910611649711
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass227,794 miles (+10,271)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 227,794 miles
- Test number
- 191984165686
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass217,523 miles (+11,089)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 217,523 miles
- Test number
- 155372096493
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass206,434 miles (+10,778)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 206,434 miles
- Test number
- 189435755652
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine cover fitted
Pass195,656 miles (+12,333)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 195,656 miles
- Test number
- 717141103553
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass183,323 miles (+4,309)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 183,323 miles
- Test number
- 215806069005
- AdvisoryDirection indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
Pass179,014 miles (+5,136)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 179,014 miles
- Test number
- 296453727449
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass173,878 miles (+4,255)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 173,878 miles
- Test number
- 255031535045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,623 miles (+2,452)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 169,623 miles
- Test number
- 917000724086
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,171 miles (+1,262)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 167,171 miles
- Test number
- 588102723091
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass165,909 miles (+884)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 165,909 miles
- Test number
- 979737842008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass165,025 miles (+2,202)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 165,025 miles
- Test number
- 547241031085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,823 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 162,823 miles
- Test number
- 770378939085
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Fail162,820 miles (+3,191)7 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,820 miles
- Test number
- 944385539073
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
Pass159,629 miles (+3)6 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 159,629 miles
- Test number
- 331752838071
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBoth front brake backing plates corroded
- NoteN/s mirror damaged [glass]
- NoteO/s mirror body slight damage
- NoteO/s/r tyre soft
- NoteSlight wear to both rack mounting bushs
Fail159,626 miles (+4,373)3 failures6 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,626 miles
- Test number
- 880899028051
- FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteBoth front brake backing plates corroded
- NoteN/s mirror damaged [glass]
- NoteO/s mirror body slight damage
- NoteO/s/r tyre soft
- NoteSlight wear to both rack mounting bushs
Pass155,253 miles (+9,803)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 155,253 miles
- Test number
- 633207417029
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass145,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 145,450 miles
- Test number
- 212642565304
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T525 OWE
- Does T525 OWE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T525 OWE is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T525 OWE?
- The MOT on T525 OWE is valid until 12 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 OWE done?
- T525 OWE was recorded at 286,882 miles at its MOT on 11 Mar 2026, an average of 7,002 miles a year.
- Has T525 OWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T525 OWE has failed 3 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on T525 OWE 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 OWE find?
- T525 OWE passed its latest MOT on 11 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.
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