
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T551 AFXMOT history
T551 AFX is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 37 MOT tests, with 256,707 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 13 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 256,707 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 37
- 21 passed · 16 failed
- Per year
- 4,464 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T551 AFX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T551 AFX was last recorded at 256,707 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 2,475 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 254,232 miles · 11 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,475 miles
- Average per year
- 4,464 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 256,707 miles
- 2025 – 254,232 miles
- 2024 – 252,021 miles
- 2022 – 249,143 miles
- 2021 – 245,173 miles
- 2020 – 240,653 miles
- 2019 – 236,088 miles
- 2018 – 231,242 miles
- 2017 – 228,267 miles
- 2016 – 222,319 miles
- 2015 – 214,578 miles
- 2014 – 207,730 miles
- 2013 – 205,383 miles
- 2012 – 198,420 miles
- 2011 – 194,918 miles
- 2010 – 190,734 miles
- 2009 – 185,258 miles
- 2008 – 180,714 miles
- 2007 – 175,230 miles
- 2006 – 168,880 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVarious Surface Corrosion To Underside
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 Headlamp aim too low
Major7 MOTs, 2018–2025
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major6 MOTs, 2018–2025
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2024
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2022
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure4 MOTs, 2008–2015
Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit
Major3 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
37 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass256,707 miles (+2,475)1 minor15 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 256,707 miles
- Test number
- 435747720928
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVarious Surface Corrosion To Underside
Pass254,232 miles (+96)1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 254,232 miles
- Test number
- 713638937382
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Fail254,136 miles (+2,115)6 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,136 miles
- Test number
- 975911483571
- MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Wheel Arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryVarious surface corrosion to underside of vehicle
Pass252,021 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 252,021 miles
- Test number
- 838237264029
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Ns + OS Inner Steps / SIll (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass251,999 miles (+2,856)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 251,999 miles
- Test number
- 288934874997
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
Pass249,143 miles (+8)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2023
- Odometer
- 249,143 miles
- Test number
- 406157437441
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Fail249,135 miles (+3,962)6 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 249,135 miles
- Test number
- 942822448870
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorHeadlamp not working on main beam both (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorPower steering component leaking steering rack on offside (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror glass missing
- AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Rear of cab (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass245,173 miles (+8)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 245,173 miles
- Test number
- 179244572517
- AdvisoryBoth rear back plates corroded.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside mirror missing
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail245,165 miles (+9)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,165 miles
- Test number
- 530804974271
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded.
- AdvisoryNear side door mirror missing.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail245,156 miles (+4,503)5 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,156 miles
- Test number
- 142853196067
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear brake back plates corroded.
- AdvisoryNear side door mirror missing.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass240,653 miles (+10)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 240,653 miles
- Test number
- 878647500982
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished.
- AdvisoryNon obligatory nearside mirror damaged.
- AdvisorySlight corrosion at rear of cab.
Fail240,643 miles (+4,555)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,643 miles
- Test number
- 973574250615
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres perished.
- AdvisoryNon obligatory nearside mirror damaged.
- AdvisorySlight corrosion at rear of cab.
Pass236,088 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 236,088 miles
- Test number
- 208575687181
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Fail236,078 miles (+4,836)3 dangerous4 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,078 miles
- Test number
- 487622598993
- DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorPower steering component leaking Steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively Both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass231,242 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 231,242 miles
- Test number
- 236807131799
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail231,239 miles (+2,972)6 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,239 miles
- Test number
- 536026607270
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Central after CAT (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner sill/step (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorObligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront brake hoses slightly perished
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass228,267 miles (+5,948)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 228,267 miles
- Test number
- 541432438844
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules All rear. (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass222,319 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 222,319 miles
- Test number
- 909380659272
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail222,319 miles (+7,741)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,319 miles
- Test number
- 208756084237
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking from a failed joint (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
Pass214,578 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 214,578 miles
- Test number
- 559135425274
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail214,578 miles (+6,848)9 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 214,578 miles
- Test number
- 679344425231
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
- FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass207,730 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 207,730 miles
- Test number
- 278312334265
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail207,730 miles (+2,347)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,730 miles
- Test number
- 389801534245
- FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass205,383 miles8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 205,383 miles
- Test number
- 657979113259
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear disc cover corroded
- NoteRear discs pitted
Fail205,383 miles (+6,963)5 failures8 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,383 miles
- Test number
- 336053813491
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside rear disc cover corroded
- NoteRear discs pitted
Pass198,420 miles (+3,502)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 198,420 miles
- Test number
- 397188722292
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass194,918 miles4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 194,918 miles
- Test number
- 709895541237
- NoteBoth front tyres at 3mm
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteO/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split
- NoteRear brake pads at 3mm
Fail194,918 miles (+4,184)5 failures6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,918 miles
- Test number
- 257652041244
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres at 3mm
- NoteBoth wingmirror glasses cracked
- NoteDriver's door inner handle replaced by string
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteO/s/f bottom ball joint gaitor split
- NoteRear brake pads at 3mm
Pass190,734 miles4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 190,734 miles
- Test number
- 852766020248
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- 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)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Fail190,734 miles (+5,476)2 failures5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,734 miles
- Test number
- 580105420241
- FailureCentre Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- 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)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass185,258 miles (+4,544)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 185,258 miles
- Test number
- 380896229472
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Pass180,714 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 180,714 miles
- Test number
- 523298228247
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail180,714 miles (+5,484)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,714 miles
- Test number
- 181978128212
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass175,230 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 175,230 miles
- Test number
- 491915427244
- NoteImpact damage to offside wing, temporary repair to secure indicator.
Fail175,230 miles (+6,350)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,230 miles
- Test number
- 541262827292
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteOffside wing damaged temporary repair to secure indicator
Pass168,880 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 168,880 miles
- Test number
- 574056726206
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,880 miles1 dangerous2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,880 miles
- Test number
- 593433226205
- DangerousDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryFront brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
Questions about T551 AFX
- Does T551 AFX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T551 AFX is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T551 AFX?
- The MOT on T551 AFX is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T551 AFX done?
- T551 AFX was recorded at 256,707 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,464 miles a year.
- Has T551 AFX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T551 AFX has failed 16 of its 37 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on T551 AFX 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 T551 AFX find?
- T551 AFX passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 15 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play, and 13 more.
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