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Volkswagen LT

Maroon · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T542 UPPMOT history

T542 UPP is a maroon diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 47,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Jun 2027
Mileage
47,568 mi
At MOT on 24 Jun 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
1,495 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T542 UPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
Maroon
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T542 UPP was last recorded at 47,568 miles on 24 Jun 2026, 14 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
47,554 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
14 miles
Average per year
1,495 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 47,568 miles
  • 2025 – 43,211 miles
  • 2024 – 34,208 miles
  • 2023 – 22,929 miles
  • 2022 – 21,801 miles
  • 2021 – 21,587 miles
  • 2020 – 21,379 miles
  • 2019 – 21,211 miles
  • 2018 – 21,008 miles
  • 2017 – 20,869 miles
  • 2016 – 20,787 miles
  • 2015 – 20,547 miles
  • 2014 – 20,229 miles
  • 2013 – 20,136 miles
  • 2012 – 20,095 miles
  • 2011 – 19,960 miles
  • 2010 – 19,392 miles
  • 2009 – 18,827 miles
  • 2008 – 18,210 miles
  • 2007 – 17,718 miles
  • 2006 – 17,051 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass47,568 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front bottom door hinge worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front wiper blade split but clearing screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Offside Front wiper blade split but clearing screen

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Nearside Rear tyre has a nail in it

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Front tyre is perishing and has a nail in it

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass47,568 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    47,568 miles
    Test number
    229787262214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail47,554 miles (+4,343)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,554 miles
    Test number
    492190811160
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass43,211 miles (+9,003)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    43,211 miles
    Test number
    831628441599

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass34,208 miles (+11,279)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    34,208 miles
    Test number
    916241469859
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both front and rear brake flexi hoses (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Middle (6.1.2 (a))

  5. Pass22,929 miles (+1,128)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2024
    Odometer
    22,929 miles
    Test number
    176692271539
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going from middle along floor to rear load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both front and rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass21,801 miles (+214)
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    21,801 miles
    Test number
    211051057851

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass21,587 miles (+208)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    21,587 miles
    Test number
    980358454992
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material too flexy pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes too and from load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive engine oil turbo area (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass21,379 miles (+168)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    21,379 miles
    Test number
    810204346107
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  9. Pass21,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    21,211 miles
    Test number
    319392069761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail21,211 miles (+203)1 major1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,211 miles
    Test number
    126485738608
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (3.3 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass21,008 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    21,008 miles
    Test number
    770226598220
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bottom door hinge worn

  12. Fail21,006 miles (+137)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    21,006 miles
    Test number
    489983998414
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit and bold on outer edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front steering arm has slight play
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split but clearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Front bottom door hinge worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split but clearing screen

  13. Pass20,869 miles (+82)
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    20,869 miles
    Test number
    928397421218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass20,787 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    20,787 miles
    Test number
    853840635507
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is perishing and has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perishing and has a nail in it

  15. Fail20,787 miles (+240)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,787 miles
    Test number
    605039000999
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wiper blade split but clearing screen
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre is perishing and has a nail in it
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wiper blade split but clearing screen
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre is perishing and has a nail in it

  16. Pass20,547 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    20,547 miles
    Test number
    478077025077

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail20,547 miles (+318)7 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,547 miles
    Test number
    428856915042
    • FailureBrake servo vacuum pipe split (3.6.C.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureFront passenger door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteWipers smearing

  18. Pass20,229 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    20,229 miles
    Test number
    216167914092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail20,229 miles (+93)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,229 miles
    Test number
    825277514098
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass20,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    20,136 miles
    Test number
    977455033056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail20,136 miles (+41)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    20,136 miles
    Test number
    657826623045
    • DangerousEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • DangerousLower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  22. Pass20,095 miles (+135)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    20,095 miles
    Test number
    286827112076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,960 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    19,960 miles
    Test number
    408061221048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail19,906 miles (+514)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    19,906 miles
    Test number
    647810221043
    • FailureRear Shock absorber has an excessively worn shock absorber pivot (2.7.4)
    • FailureRear registration plate incorrect (6.3.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  25. Pass19,392 miles (+565)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    19,392 miles
    Test number
    892750320022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass18,827 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    18,827 miles
    Test number
    322340729006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  27. Fail18,827 miles (+617)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,827 miles
    Test number
    383830029011
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)

  28. Fail18,210 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    18,210 miles
    Test number
    470227718064
    • Repaired at testDriver's door does not latch securely closed (6.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  29. Pass18,210 miles (+492)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    18,210 miles
    Test number
    600867418044
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  30. Pass17,718 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    17,718 miles
    Test number
    803548417015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass17,051 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    17,051 miles
    Test number
    600676726031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T542 UPP

Does T542 UPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T542 UPP is valid until 23 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T542 UPP?
The MOT on T542 UPP is valid until 23 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T542 UPP done?
T542 UPP was recorded at 47,568 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2026, an average of 1,495 miles a year.
Has T542 UPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T542 UPP has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T542 UPP 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 UPP find?
T542 UPP passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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