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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass315,937 km
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal leakingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • 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.

  1. Pass315,937 km (+193)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    315,937 km
    Test number
    781499337258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Hub seal leaking
  2. 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
  3. 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))
  4. 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.
  5. 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.
  6. Pass273,316 km (+2)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    273,316 km
    Test number
    153151670461

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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)
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass202,356 miles (+48)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    202,356 miles
    Test number
    106141955077
    • NoteOil leak
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. Pass137,386 miles (+321)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    137,386 miles
    Test number
    976442452081
    • NoteOil leak
  20. 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
  21. 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)
  22. Pass113,646 km (+5,165)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    113,646 km
    Test number
    596027321096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass108,481 km (+7,281)
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    108,481 km
    Test number
    373163850075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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)
  25. Pass101,200 km (+6,580)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    101,200 km
    Test number
    210258399072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass94,620 km (+12,265)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    94,620 km
    Test number
    793415848111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. 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)
  28. Pass82,355 km (+8,694)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    82,355 km
    Test number
    820701837156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. 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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