
Volkswagen LT
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc
T553 KAUMOT history
T553 KAU is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 1 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 29 MOT tests, with 315,937 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jun 2022.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jun 2023
- Mileage
- 315,937 km
- At MOT on 20 Jun 2022
- MOT tests
- 29
- 16 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 15,057 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T553 KAU
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- LT
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jun 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jun 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jun 2022 (Pass)
Mileage history
T553 KAU was last recorded at 315,937 km on 20 Jun 2022, 193 km more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jun 2022.
- Previous MOT
- 315,744 km · 7 Jun 2022
- Between the last two tests
- 193 km
- Average per year
- 15,057 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2022 – 315,937 km
- 2020 – 290,134 km
- 2019 – 273,316 km
- 2017 – 240,463 km
- 2016 – 222,944 km
- 2014 – 186,552 km
- 2011 – 113,646 km
- 2010 – 108,481 km
- 2009 – 101,200 km
- 2008 – 94,620 km
- 2007 – 82,355 km
- 2006 – 73,661 km
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major4 MOTs, 2019–2022
Both rear and N/S/F brake hoses perished .
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Eng oil leak.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Rust hole O/S/ outer sill.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Side step insecure.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
29 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass315,937 km (+193)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 315,937 km
- Test number
- 781499337258
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal leaking
Fail315,744 km (+2,314)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 315,744 km
- Test number
- 489492680587
- DangerousFront Anti-roll bar missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (end at wheel arch) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal leaking
Fail313,430 km (+23,296)1 dangerous7 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 313,430 km
- Test number
- 293384549689
- DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low Both sides (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded Brake back plate (1.1.21 (e) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength rear corner by spring shackle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both sides (1.4.1 (a))
Pass290,134 km (+11)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 290,134 km
- Test number
- 794703868244
- AdvisoryBoth rear and N/S/F brake hoses perished .
- AdvisoryEng oil leak.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRust hole O/S/ outer sill.
- AdvisorySide step insecure.
Fail290,123 km (+16,807)2 dangerous7 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 290,123 km
- Test number
- 807189288304
- DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing Missing part of sub frame to attach bracket to . (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected Rust hole within 30 cm of shock absorber. (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective Poor brakes hard pedal very little vacuum. (1.1.10 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth rear and N/S/F brake hoses perished .
- AdvisoryEng oil leak.
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn on limit.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryRust hole O/S/ outer sill.
- AdvisorySide step insecure.
Pass273,316 km (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 273,316 km
- Test number
- 153151670461
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail273,314 km6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 273,314 km
- Test number
- 568783067886
- MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.1.1 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp throwing direct white light to the rear (4.7.1 (a))
Pass257,314 miles (+16,851)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 257,314 miles
- Test number
- 628691102630
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Body has slight corrosion to inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (7.1.2)
Pass240,463 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 240,463 miles
- Test number
- 459533143539
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wing area rusting
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail240,463 km3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,463 km
- Test number
- 533660173536
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear wing area rusting
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door rusty
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass222,944 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 222,944 miles
- Test number
- 474448029369
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Fail222,944 km7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,944 km
- Test number
- 603563339855
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
Pass202,356 miles (+48)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 202,356 miles
- Test number
- 106141955077
- NoteOil leak
Fail202,308 miles (+15,701)4 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,308 miles
- Test number
- 146924845056
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- 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)
- NoteOil leak
Pass186,607 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 186,607 miles
- Test number
- 305592264051
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRear exhaust section corroded
Fail186,552 km6 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,552 km
- Test number
- 568697354036
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRear exhaust section corroded
Pass163,199 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 163,199 miles
- Test number
- 456563753057
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBoth headlamp patterns of poor quality
Fail163,193 miles (+25,807)1 dangerous2 failures5 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,193 miles
- Test number
- 329673153052
- DangerousNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth headlamp patterns of poor quality
Pass137,386 miles (+321)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 137,386 miles
- Test number
- 976442452081
- NoteOil leak
Fail137,065 miles5 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,065 miles
- Test number
- 635728942064
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteOil leak
Fail113,646 km1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,646 km
- Test number
- 148057121472
- Repaired at testFront registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
Pass113,646 km (+5,165)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 113,646 km
- Test number
- 596027321096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass108,481 km (+7,281)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 108,481 km
- Test number
- 373163850075
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,200 km2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,200 km
- Test number
- 101418099456
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Pass101,200 km (+6,580)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 101,200 km
- Test number
- 210258399072
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,620 km (+12,265)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 94,620 km
- Test number
- 793415848111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,355 km1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,355 km
- Test number
- 644841237117
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not in good working order (not working) (1.1.4a)
Pass82,355 km (+8,694)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 82,355 km
- Test number
- 820701837156
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass73,661 km
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 73,661 km
- Test number
- 604108536166
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T553 KAU
- Does T553 KAU currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T553 KAU expired on 19 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T553 KAU?
- The MOT on T553 KAU expired on 19 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T553 KAU done?
- T553 KAU was recorded at 315,937 km at its MOT on 20 Jun 2022, an average of 15,057 km a year.
- Has T553 KAU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T553 KAU has failed 13 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jun 2022.
- Has the mileage on T553 KAU 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 T553 KAU find?
- T553 KAU passed its latest MOT on 20 Jun 2022 with 1 advisory: nearside rear hub seal leaking.
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