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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T549 SVLMOT history

T549 SVL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 28 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 25 MOT tests, with 205,455 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 28 Mar 2027
Mileage
205,455 mi
At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
22 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,925 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T549 SVL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
15 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T549 SVL was last recorded at 205,455 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 4,853 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,602 miles · 14 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
4,853 miles
Average per year
6,925 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 205,455 miles
  • 2025 – 200,602 miles
  • 2024 – 199,420 miles
  • 2023 – 197,154 miles
  • 2022 – 193,239 miles
  • 2021 – 192,130 miles
  • 2020 – 191,548 miles
  • 2019 – 189,646 miles
  • 2018 – 187,512 miles
  • 2017 – 185,561 miles
  • 2016 – 183,206 miles
  • 2015 – 181,262 miles
  • 2014 – 179,167 miles
  • 2013 – 174,115 miles
  • 2012 – 167,658 miles
  • 2011 – 160,844 miles
  • 2010 – 148,634 miles
  • 2009 – 132,664 miles
  • 2008 – 117,180 miles
  • 2007 – 96,547 miles
  • 2006 – 66,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass205,455 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor5 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 4 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass205,455 miles (+4,853)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    205,455 miles
    Test number
    755345595642
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass200,602 miles (+1,182)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    200,602 miles
    Test number
    275132808200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass199,420 miles (+2,266)3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    199,420 miles
    Test number
    834428223891
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner Wheel Arch/Flitch behind Front Bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel Arch/Flitch behind Front Bumper (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass197,154 miles (+3,915)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    197,154 miles
    Test number
    869482575264
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch/flitch behind bumper. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass193,239 miles (+1,109)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    193,239 miles
    Test number
    982394308088
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner flitch, behind Bumper. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass192,130 miles (+582)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    192,130 miles
    Test number
    939913551306
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass191,548 miles (+1,902)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    191,548 miles
    Test number
    949710551920
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass189,646 miles (+2,134)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    189,646 miles
    Test number
    347375741113
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass187,512 miles (+1,951)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    187,512 miles
    Test number
    286029905218
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from flexi-hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake slightly binding

  10. Pass185,561 miles (+2,355)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    185,561 miles
    Test number
    745812665080
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Pass183,206 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    183,206 miles
    Test number
    566387494758

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass181,262 miles (+2,095)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    181,262 miles
    Test number
    258274385064
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass179,167 miles (+5,052)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    179,167 miles
    Test number
    128343174041
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass174,115 miles (+6,457)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    174,115 miles
    Test number
    725986883093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass167,658 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    167,658 miles
    Test number
    838523522097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail167,641 miles (+6,797)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,641 miles
    Test number
    387366212019
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside front brake hose heavily perished and splitting

  17. Pass160,844 miles (+12,210)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    160,844 miles
    Test number
    538539821037
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteAdvise rear brake disc's

  18. Pass148,634 miles (+15,970)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    148,634 miles
    Test number
    692620930030
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass132,664 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    132,664 miles
    Test number
    752490739024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail132,664 miles (+15,484)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,664 miles
    Test number
    980319329093
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)

  21. Pass117,180 miles (+20,633)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    117,180 miles
    Test number
    641109918047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass96,547 miles (+29,576)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    96,547 miles
    Test number
    341702457076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass66,971 miles (+333)1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,971 miles
    Test number
    731895946079
    • NoteN/s top and bottom ball joint boot split

  24. Fail66,638 miles (+453)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,638 miles
    Test number
    823352646087
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteSteering joint dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass66,185 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    66,185 miles
    Test number
    132225636055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside 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)

Questions about T549 SVL

Does T549 SVL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T549 SVL is valid until 28 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T549 SVL?
The MOT on T549 SVL is valid until 28 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T549 SVL done?
T549 SVL was recorded at 205,455 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 6,925 miles a year.
Has T549 SVL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T549 SVL has failed 3 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jan 2012.
Has the mileage on T549 SVL 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 T549 SVL find?
T549 SVL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: offside rear service brake binding but not excessively; oil leak, but not excessive; rear brake pad(s) wearing thin, and 1 more.

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