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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T535 OWEMOT history

T535 OWE is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 247,456 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 May 2027
Mileage
247,456 mi
At MOT on 23 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,576 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T535 OWE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 May 2027
Latest MOT test
23 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T535 OWE was last recorded at 247,456 miles on 23 May 2026, 313 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,143 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
313 miles
Average per year
8,576 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 247,456 miles
  • 2025 – 247,143 miles
  • 2023 – 246,107 miles
  • 2022 – 245,767 miles
  • 2021 – 236,840 miles
  • 2020 – 231,013 miles
  • 2019 – 219,565 miles
  • 2018 – 207,695 miles
  • 2016 – 195,362 miles
  • 2015 – 185,444 miles
  • 2014 – 174,125 miles
  • 2013 – 164,047 miles
  • 2012 – 158,986 miles
  • 2011 – 144,944 miles
  • 2010 – 128,390 miles
  • 2009 – 115,122 miles
  • 2008 – 101,782 miles
  • 2007 – 89,169 miles
  • 2006 – 77,460 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass247,456 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Corrosion to lower arch /sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

29 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass247,456 miles (+313)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2027
    Odometer
    247,456 miles
    Test number
    347521855015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass247,143 miles (+1,036)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    247,143 miles
    Test number
    707796397641
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySuspension components have surface rust

  3. Pass246,107 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    246,107 miles
    Test number
    853256901230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail246,107 miles (+340)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,107 miles
    Test number
    147159881905
    • MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass245,767 miles (+60)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    245,767 miles
    Test number
    312092026221
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail245,707 miles (+8,867)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,707 miles
    Test number
    527171668685
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass236,840 miles (+121)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    236,840 miles
    Test number
    506810692966
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion to lower arch /sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail236,719 miles (+5,706)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,719 miles
    Test number
    157589174236
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too low the top adjusting screw sleeve is broken and light not fully secure (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill holed and corroded within 30cm of seat belt anchorage (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside corrosion to outer sill and rear quarter panel BORDERLINE
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Corrosion to lower arch /sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass231,013 miles (+99)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    231,013 miles
    Test number
    651233850805
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill

  10. Fail230,914 miles (+11,349)1 dangerous7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,914 miles
    Test number
    461132144691
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion (hole) in nearside inner sill. Not prescribed area.
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass219,565 miles (+6)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    219,565 miles
    Test number
    568952815818
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail219,559 miles (+11,864)1 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,559 miles
    Test number
    925981267047
    • DangerousOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))

  13. Pass207,695 miles (+12,333)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    207,695 miles
    Test number
    202751108084
    • AdvisoryBaby seat fitted to n/s/f unable to fully inspect seat belt

  14. Pass195,362 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    195,362 miles
    Test number
    815296554397
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  15. Fail195,362 miles (+9,918)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,362 miles
    Test number
    257232127542
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules all (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)

  16. Pass185,444 miles (+171)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    185,444 miles
    Test number
    276802996685
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  17. Fail185,273 miles (+11,148)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,273 miles
    Test number
    340496641090
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass174,125 miles (+10,078)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    174,125 miles
    Test number
    836338034316
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  19. Pass164,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    164,047 miles
    Test number
    179058423272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail164,047 miles (+5,061)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,047 miles
    Test number
    279967513223
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass158,986 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    158,986 miles
    Test number
    237875892162
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear seat mounting under frame rusty

  22. Fail158,986 miles (+14,042)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,986 miles
    Test number
    266893092472
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear seat mounting under frame rusty

  23. Pass144,944 miles (+16,554)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    144,944 miles
    Test number
    757511101202
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NotePLEASE ALSO SEE EXPRESS VISUAL CHECK SHEET FOR M ORE DETAILED REPORTS
    • NoteMechanism to aid seat security on additional seat frame rusty strongly advise that you have this checked

  24. Pass128,390 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    128,390 miles
    Test number
    444442020222
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NotePlease see express viual check sheet

  25. Fail128,390 miles (+13,268)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,390 miles
    Test number
    564932520222
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Lower Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint deformed but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint damaged but serviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • NotePlease see express viual check sheet

  26. Pass115,122 miles (+13,340)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    115,122 miles
    Test number
    214963509229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass101,782 miles (+12,613)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    101,782 miles
    Test number
    891908418240
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass89,169 miles (+11,709)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    89,169 miles
    Test number
    440177937240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass77,460 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    77,460 miles
    Test number
    371658506494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T535 OWE

Does T535 OWE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T535 OWE is valid until 22 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T535 OWE?
The MOT on T535 OWE is valid until 22 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T535 OWE done?
T535 OWE was recorded at 247,456 miles at its MOT on 23 May 2026, an average of 8,576 miles a year.
Has T535 OWE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T535 OWE has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 May 2023.
Has the mileage on T535 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 T535 OWE find?
T535 OWE passed its latest MOT on 23 May 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened.

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