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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T531 LTWMOT history

T531 LTW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 201,247 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 21 Sept 2026
Mileage
201,247 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2025
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,640 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T531 LTW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T531 LTW was last recorded at 201,247 miles on 2 Sept 2025, 1,224 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,023 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
1,224 miles
Average per year
5,640 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 201,247 miles
  • 2024 – 200,023 miles
  • 2023 – 179,261 miles
  • 2022 – 161,638 miles
  • 2021 – 158,825 miles
  • 2016 – 155,632 miles
  • 2015 – 142,581 miles
  • 2014 – 135,830 miles
  • 2013 – 127,222 miles
  • 2012 – 120,041 miles
  • 2011 – 115,654 miles
  • 2010 – 114,138 miles
  • 2009 – 110,378 miles
  • 2008 – 103,544 miles
  • 2007 – 96,698 miles
  • 2006 – 92,410 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,247 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Slightly insecure

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,247 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    201,247 miles
    Test number
    406241767012
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Slightly insecure

  2. Fail201,245 miles (+1,222)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,245 miles
    Test number
    102306467469
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Slightly insecure

  3. Pass200,023 miles (+20,762)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    200,023 miles
    Test number
    476685971513
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  4. Pass179,261 miles (+17,623)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    179,261 miles
    Test number
    663119627292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass161,638 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    161,638 miles
    Test number
    701495039824

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail161,621 miles (+2,796)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,621 miles
    Test number
    160723891755
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside sill damaged

  7. Pass158,825 miles (+3,193)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    158,825 miles
    Test number
    875368475515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass155,632 miles (+13,051)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    155,632 miles
    Test number
    833042787640
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit badly worn on inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  9. Pass142,581 miles (+181)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    142,581 miles
    Test number
    379420515215
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail142,400 miles (+6,570)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,400 miles
    Test number
    609373105273
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass135,830 miles (+4)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    135,830 miles
    Test number
    637786304280
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteriorated and mount corroded through.

  12. Fail135,826 miles (+8,604)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,826 miles
    Test number
    757975004240
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCentre exhaust deteriorated and mount corroded through.

  13. Pass127,222 miles (+112)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2014
    Odometer
    127,222 miles
    Test number
    455021843190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail127,110 miles (+7,069)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,110 miles
    Test number
    656784133106
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass120,041 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2013
    Odometer
    120,041 miles
    Test number
    736050942190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail119,964 miles (+4,310)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,964 miles
    Test number
    797365632107
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  17. Pass115,654 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    115,654 miles
    Test number
    419210741148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail115,631 miles (+1,493)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,631 miles
    Test number
    499078731141
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass114,138 miles (+3,760)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    114,138 miles
    Test number
    283626520417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass110,378 miles (+6,834)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    110,378 miles
    Test number
    212430549484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass103,544 miles (+6,846)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    103,544 miles
    Test number
    452301348150

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,698 miles (+4,288)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    96,698 miles
    Test number
    120717837130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass92,410 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2007
    Odometer
    92,410 miles
    Test number
    830232846143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail92,410 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,410 miles
    Test number
    674057136195
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • FailureRear Brake lining(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T531 LTW

Does T531 LTW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T531 LTW expired on 21 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T531 LTW?
The MOT on T531 LTW expired on 21 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T531 LTW done?
T531 LTW was recorded at 201,247 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2025, an average of 5,640 miles a year.
Has T531 LTW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T531 LTW has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on T531 LTW 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 T531 LTW find?
T531 LTW passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front upper slightly insecure.

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