
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T542 AOKMOT history
T542 AOK is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 33 MOT tests, with 215,501 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 215,501 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 18 passed · 15 failed
- Per year
- 5,249 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T542 AOK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T542 AOK was last recorded at 215,501 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 215,495 miles · 28 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 5,249 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 215,501 miles
- 2024 – 214,645 miles
- 2023 – 214,044 miles
- 2022 – 213,204 miles
- 2021 – 212,442 miles
- 2020 – 211,584 miles
- 2019 – 208,709 miles
- 2018 – 200,026 miles
- 2017 – 191,051 miles
- 2016 – 189,175 miles
- 2015 – 186,079 miles
- 2013 – 178,380 miles
- 2011 – 172,124 miles
- 2010 – 169,412 miles
- 2009 – 166,384 miles
- 2008 – 152,977 miles
- 2007 – 132,409 miles
- 2006 – 111,265 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Nearside Headlamp aim too low
Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2013
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
33 tests since 22 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass215,501 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 215,501 miles
- Test number
- 251635159852
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail215,495 miles (+850)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,495 miles
- Test number
- 230608713471
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass214,645 miles (+601)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 214,645 miles
- Test number
- 294631267932
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass214,044 miles (+840)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2024
- Odometer
- 214,044 miles
- Test number
- 738151219423
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened inner side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass213,204 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 213,204 miles
- Test number
- 889830715209
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail213,204 miles (+762)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,204 miles
- Test number
- 965589586980
- MajorNearside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe likely to become detached or damaged (1.1.11 (d) (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass212,442 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 212,442 miles
- Test number
- 834797408206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail212,437 miles (+853)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,437 miles
- Test number
- 704838999009
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass211,584 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 211,584 miles
- Test number
- 640085997318
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail211,579 miles (+2,870)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 211,579 miles
- Test number
- 230141128150
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass208,709 miles (+8,055)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 208,709 miles
- Test number
- 712048584328
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail200,654 miles (+628)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,654 miles
- Test number
- 300030414326
- MajorFront Horn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
Pass200,026 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 200,026 miles
- Test number
- 517210141860
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail199,995 miles (+8,944)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,995 miles
- Test number
- 465686560246
- MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s wheel archs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust lose (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
Pass191,051 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 191,051 miles
- Test number
- 827412904171
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail191,051 miles (+43)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,051 miles
- Test number
- 502123573666
- Repaired at testPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail191,008 miles (+1,833)14 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,008 miles
- Test number
- 935150390784
- FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe corroded and clamp broken (7.1.2)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement front bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort handbrake lever on caliper stuck on (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureOffside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Pass189,175 miles (+2)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 189,175 miles
- Test number
- 441224930551
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Fail189,173 miles (+3,094)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,173 miles
- Test number
- 653062239420
- FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe from load sensing valve to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed seal Steering rack (2.3.3b)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated light cracking (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass186,079 miles (+4)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 186,079 miles
- Test number
- 647310925148
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
- NoteExaust system corroded
- NoteRear x member badly corroded
Fail186,075 miles (+7,695)7 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,075 miles
- Test number
- 268599515444
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
- NoteExaust system corroded
- NoteRear x member badly corroded
Pass178,380 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 178,380 miles
- Test number
- 505967853125
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteTail gate will not open
Fail178,380 miles (+6,256)8 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,380 miles
- Test number
- 996034753116
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteTail gate will not open
Pass172,124 miles (+2,712)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 172,124 miles
- Test number
- 496289071246
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- NoteBrake pedel rubber starting to split
- NoteO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
Pass169,412 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 169,412 miles
- Test number
- 152671680282
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront and rear brake discs in poor condistion
- NoteWater pipe on engine corroded
Fail169,412 miles (+3,028)6 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,412 miles
- Test number
- 164400680281
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteFront and rear brake discs in poor condistion
- NoteWater pipe on engine corroded
Pass166,384 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 166,384 miles
- Test number
- 731720189279
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,384 miles (+13,407)4 failures4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,384 miles
- Test number
- 380828279203
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteN/s/r tyre on 2.5/3mm
Pass152,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 152,977 miles
- Test number
- 974251038283
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,977 miles (+20,568)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,977 miles
- Test number
- 742949628281
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Note235/45zr17 tyres fittedto front & 225/45zr17 tyres fitted to rear
- NoteSlight play in n/s & o/s inner rack joints
Pass132,409 miles3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 132,409 miles
- Test number
- 291630087046
- NoteNearside rear tyre on legal minimum of 1.6mm
- NoteNon standard rear springs fitted
- NoteNon standard wheels fitted
Fail132,409 miles (+21,144)4 repaired3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,409 miles
- Test number
- 352700487077
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- Repaired at testSuspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre on legal minimum of 1.6mm
- NoteNon standard rear springs fitted
- NoteNon standard wheels fitted
Pass111,265 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 111,265 miles
- Test number
- 374941886024
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Questions about T542 AOK
- Does T542 AOK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T542 AOK is valid until 28 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T542 AOK?
- The MOT on T542 AOK is valid until 28 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T542 AOK done?
- T542 AOK was recorded at 215,501 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 5,249 miles a year.
- Has T542 AOK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T542 AOK has failed 15 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on T542 AOK 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 T542 AOK find?
- T542 AOK passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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