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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass215,501 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. Pass214,645 miles (+601)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    214,645 miles
    Test number
    294631267932

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. Pass212,442 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    212,442 miles
    Test number
    834797408206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. 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))
  9. 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))
  10. 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))
  11. Pass208,709 miles (+8,055)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    208,709 miles
    Test number
    712048584328

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. 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))
  13. Pass200,026 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    200,026 miles
    Test number
    517210141860

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. 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))
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. Pass189,175 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2017
    Odometer
    189,175 miles
    Test number
    441224930551
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. 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
  23. 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
  24. 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
  25. 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
  26. 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
  27. Pass166,384 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    166,384 miles
    Test number
    731720189279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. 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
  29. Pass152,977 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    152,977 miles
    Test number
    974251038283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. 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
  31. 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
  32. 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
  33. 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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