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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T543 TGPMOT history

T543 TGP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 194,412 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Jan 2027
Mileage
194,412 mi
At MOT on 21 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,209 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T543 TGP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T543 TGP was last recorded at 194,412 miles on 21 Jan 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,400 miles · 17 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
2,209 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,412 miles
  • 2025 – 193,984 miles
  • 2023 – 193,247 miles
  • 2022 – 191,358 miles
  • 2021 – 190,566 miles
  • 2019 – 188,774 miles
  • 2018 – 188,560 miles
  • 2017 – 187,364 miles
  • 2016 – 185,817 miles
  • 2015 – 184,314 miles
  • 2014 – 183,686 miles
  • 2013 – 181,580 miles
  • 2012 – 179,599 miles
  • 2011 – 176,865 miles
  • 2010 – 172,573 miles
  • 2009 – 168,528 miles
  • 2008 – 161,670 miles
  • 2006 – 151,237 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,412 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Cuts in o/s/f tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

25 tests since 9 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,412 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    194,412 miles
    Test number
    419308059984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail194,400 miles (+416)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,400 miles
    Test number
    234882087237
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,984 miles (+737)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    193,984 miles
    Test number
    246507602413
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass193,247 miles (+1,889)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    193,247 miles
    Test number
    363761301640
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear service brake effort low
    • AdvisorySuspension rusty and bushes worn front and rear

  5. Pass191,358 miles (+792)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    191,358 miles
    Test number
    624566078729
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryCuts in o/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre worn on edges

  6. Pass190,566 miles (+1,792)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    190,566 miles
    Test number
    858687142175
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryBoth front shock top mounts rusty
    • AdvisoryCuts in o/s/f tyre
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre wearing on edges

  7. Pass188,774 miles (+214)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    188,774 miles
    Test number
    165777565261
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs where vehicle has been left standing (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear parking brake lever sticking
    • AdvisoryNearside parking brake only just meets requirments
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  8. Pass188,560 miles (+1,196)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    188,560 miles
    Test number
    542746177089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass187,364 miles (+1,547)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    187,364 miles
    Test number
    122824321168
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass185,817 miles (+1,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    185,817 miles
    Test number
    957538195929
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  11. Pass184,314 miles (+628)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    184,314 miles
    Test number
    737247265131
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Fail183,686 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,686 miles
    Test number
    417525584159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass183,686 miles (+2,106)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    183,686 miles
    Test number
    795245084107
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass181,580 miles (+1,981)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    181,580 miles
    Test number
    797886983148
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Fail179,599 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,599 miles
    Test number
    176481092174
    • Repaired at testParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass179,599 miles (+2,734)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    179,599 miles
    Test number
    417171892196
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass176,865 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    176,865 miles
    Test number
    239818471164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Fail176,861 miles (+4,288)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,861 miles
    Test number
    755636371122
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail172,573 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,573 miles
    Test number
    290199780104
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass172,573 miles (+4,045)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    172,573 miles
    Test number
    583199680166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass168,528 miles (+6,858)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    168,528 miles
    Test number
    893884289120
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Pass161,670 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    161,670 miles
    Test number
    184234148436

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail161,670 miles (+10,433)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,670 miles
    Test number
    190802348472
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass151,237 miles (+159)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    151,237 miles
    Test number
    400716766164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail151,078 miles2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,078 miles
    Test number
    772680566159
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about T543 TGP

Does T543 TGP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T543 TGP is valid until 20 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T543 TGP?
The MOT on T543 TGP is valid until 20 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T543 TGP done?
T543 TGP was recorded at 194,412 miles at its MOT on 21 Jan 2026, an average of 2,209 miles a year.
Has T543 TGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T543 TGP has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T543 TGP 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 T543 TGP find?
T543 TGP passed its latest MOT on 21 Jan 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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