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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T533 OWEMOT history

T533 OWE is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 252,903 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
252,903 mi
At MOT on 11 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
5,605 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T533 OWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T533 OWE was last recorded at 252,903 miles on 11 Jul 2026, 2,618 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
250,285 miles · 14 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
2,618 miles
Average per year
5,605 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 252,903 miles
  • 2024 – 250,285 miles
  • 2023 – 246,992 miles
  • 2021 – 243,874 miles
  • 2020 – 240,606 miles
  • 2019 – 236,623 miles
  • 2018 – 229,488 miles
  • 2017 – 224,447 miles
  • 2016 – 217,653 miles
  • 2015 – 202,186 miles
  • 2014 – 197,482 miles
  • 2013 – 191,795 miles
  • 2012 – 186,495 miles
  • 2011 – 180,642 miles
  • 2010 – 175,209 miles
  • 2009 – 167,636 miles
  • 2008 – 161,390 miles
  • 2007 – 152,513 miles
  • 2006 – 141,487 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass252,903 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment mount bushes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Surface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Under trays fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass252,903 miles (+2,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    252,903 miles
    Test number
    408917182624
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Pass250,285 miles (+3,293)
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    250,285 miles
    Test number
    716804500256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass246,992 miles (+3,118)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    246,992 miles
    Test number
    571921215362
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
  4. Pass243,874 miles (+3,268)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    243,874 miles
    Test number
    700343748930

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass240,606 miles (+3,983)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    240,606 miles
    Test number
    403654118208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass236,623 miles (+96)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    236,623 miles
    Test number
    387723121655
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  7. Fail236,527 miles (+7,039)11 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,527 miles
    Test number
    579788711139
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure and aim not tested (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure and aim not tested (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to caliper hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement attachment mount bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material mains to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to underside, suspension and brake components
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted obscuring some components
  8. Pass229,488 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    229,488 miles
    Test number
    835687568862
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  9. Fail229,488 miles (+5,041)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,488 miles
    Test number
    899335247664
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
  10. Pass224,447 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    224,447 miles
    Test number
    688756512862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail224,447 miles (+6,794)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,447 miles
    Test number
    515708473912
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  12. Pass217,653 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    217,653 miles
    Test number
    326953503051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail217,653 miles (+15,467)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,653 miles
    Test number
    865826271722
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  14. Pass202,186 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    202,186 miles
    Test number
    914085382039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail202,186 miles (+4,704)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,186 miles
    Test number
    567254938719
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
  16. Pass197,482 miles (+5,687)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    197,482 miles
    Test number
    738672004351

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass191,795 miles (+5,300)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    191,795 miles
    Test number
    627243503374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass186,495 miles (+5,853)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    186,495 miles
    Test number
    275410982259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass180,642 miles (+5,433)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    180,642 miles
    Test number
    379983981245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass175,209 miles (+7,573)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    175,209 miles
    Test number
    430672080297
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass167,636 miles (+6,246)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    167,636 miles
    Test number
    131518579215
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  22. Pass161,390 miles (+8,877)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    161,390 miles
    Test number
    184175978291
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNail in rear tyre
  23. Pass152,513 miles (+11,026)
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    152,513 miles
    Test number
    453289577213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass141,487 miles (+267)
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    141,487 miles
    Test number
    942038076221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass141,220 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    141,220 miles
    Test number
    402269716216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T533 OWE

Does T533 OWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T533 OWE is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T533 OWE?
The MOT on T533 OWE is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T533 OWE done?
T533 OWE was recorded at 252,903 miles at its MOT on 11 Jul 2026, an average of 5,605 miles a year.
Has T533 OWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T533 OWE has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Oct 2019.
Has the mileage on T533 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 T533 OWE find?
T533 OWE passed its latest MOT on 11 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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