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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T553 KEPMOT history

T553 KEP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 157,474 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Nov 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 15 Nov 2023
Mileage
157,474 mi
At MOT on 16 Nov 2022
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,519 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T553 KEP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
29 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Nov 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Nov 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T553 KEP was last recorded at 157,474 miles on 16 Nov 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,474 miles · 28 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,519 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 157,474 miles
  • 2021 – 150,243 miles
  • 2020 – 148,413 miles
  • 2019 – 146,844 miles
  • 2018 – 143,764 miles
  • 2016 – 138,606 miles
  • 2015 – 137,287 miles
  • 2014 – 133,156 miles
  • 2013 – 129,602 miles
  • 2012 – 124,100 miles
  • 2011 – 114,457 miles
  • 2010 – 106,192 miles
  • 2009 – 102,546 miles
  • 2008 – 95,667 miles
  • 2006 – 85,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass157,474 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 21 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass157,474 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    157,474 miles
    Test number
    177393557968
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail157,474 miles (+7,231)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,474 miles
    Test number
    711489449696
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  3. Pass150,243 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    150,243 miles
    Test number
    544838330671

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail150,238 miles (+1,825)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,238 miles
    Test number
    464528450297
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective brake pedal hard to operate (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mounting and offside rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass148,413 miles (+1,569)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    148,413 miles
    Test number
    983831328746
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,844 miles (+3,080)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    146,844 miles
    Test number
    798277930918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass143,764 miles (+5,158)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    143,764 miles
    Test number
    840303600202
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  8. Pass138,606 miles (+1,319)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    138,606 miles
    Test number
    201205890221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,287 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    137,287 miles
    Test number
    362159372644

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail137,287 miles (+4,131)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,287 miles
    Test number
    969576946845
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  11. Pass133,156 miles (+328)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    133,156 miles
    Test number
    627727654370
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  12. Fail132,828 miles4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,828 miles
    Test number
    995170054358
    • FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate background overprinted or shadowed with text (6.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteStrong fumes and slight smoke from exhaust

  13. Fail132,828 miles (+3,226)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,828 miles
    Test number
    496009544315
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp has a product on the lens so it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteFront number plate has text printed on background
    • NoteFumes and slight smoke from exhaust

  14. Pass129,602 miles (+5,502)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    129,602 miles
    Test number
    516191683228
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  15. Pass124,100 miles (+9,643)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    124,100 miles
    Test number
    617130742373
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteSports springs fitted to rear

  16. Pass114,457 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    114,457 miles
    Test number
    538721741343
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  17. Fail114,457 miles (+8,265)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,457 miles
    Test number
    625171841328
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  18. Pass106,192 miles (+3,646)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    106,192 miles
    Test number
    592981840330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass102,546 miles (+6,879)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    102,546 miles
    Test number
    461799309044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,667 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    95,667 miles
    Test number
    164901118085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail95,667 miles (+10,436)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,667 miles
    Test number
    630330618020
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass85,231 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    85,231 miles
    Test number
    402655726414

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail85,231 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,231 miles
    Test number
    754175826313
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T553 KEP

Does T553 KEP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T553 KEP expired on 15 Nov 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T553 KEP?
The MOT on T553 KEP expired on 15 Nov 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T553 KEP done?
T553 KEP was recorded at 157,474 miles at its MOT on 16 Nov 2022, an average of 4,519 miles a year.
Has T553 KEP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T553 KEP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on T553 KEP 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 KEP find?
T553 KEP passed its latest MOT on 16 Nov 2022 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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