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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T557 KAGMOT history

T557 KAG is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 27 MOT tests, with 194,851 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
194,851 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
21 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,275 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T557 KAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T557 KAG was last recorded at 194,851 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 1,250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,601 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
1,250 miles
Average per year
5,275 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 194,851 miles
  • 2025 – 193,601 miles
  • 2024 – 193,001 miles
  • 2023 – 189,916 miles
  • 2022 – 187,239 miles
  • 2021 – 185,398 miles
  • 2019 – 183,507 miles
  • 2018 – 180,822 miles
  • 2017 – 176,218 miles
  • 2016 – 168,782 miles
  • 2015 – 162,191 miles
  • 2014 – 155,825 miles
  • 2013 – 146,391 miles
  • 2012 – 136,808 miles
  • 2011 – 128,838 miles
  • 2010 – 120,036 miles
  • 2009 – 111,275 miles
  • 2008 – 103,112 miles
  • 2007 – 95,826 miles
  • 2006 – 87,887 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,851 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryUnder Body Corrosion

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.

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Non obligatory mirror damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 27 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass194,851 miles (+1,250)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    194,851 miles
    Test number
    714311611661
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder Body Corrosion

  2. Pass193,601 miles (+600)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    193,601 miles
    Test number
    111425229265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,001 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    193,001 miles
    Test number
    289429047171
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail193,001 miles (+3,085)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,001 miles
    Test number
    176601546473
    • DangerousFront Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system To rear brake pipe, behind the fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousPower steering inoperative and steering adversely affected (2.1.5 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose excessively corroded Steering Rack feed pipe (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking Steering Rack feed pipe (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass189,916 miles (+2,677)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2024
    Odometer
    189,916 miles
    Test number
    701325791281
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass187,239 miles (+1,841)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2023
    Odometer
    187,239 miles
    Test number
    875097627254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass185,398 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2022
    Odometer
    185,398 miles
    Test number
    858594683697
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail185,398 miles (+1,891)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,398 miles
    Test number
    878972235456
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Non obligatory mirror damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass183,507 miles (+2,685)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    183,507 miles
    Test number
    125995763719

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass180,822 miles (+4,604)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    180,822 miles
    Test number
    466732133047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass176,218 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    176,218 miles
    Test number
    264572807645
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail176,182 miles (+7,400)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,182 miles
    Test number
    607575852670
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass168,782 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    168,782 miles
    Test number
    812359617918
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Fail168,782 miles (+6,591)7 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,782 miles
    Test number
    790545354141
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass162,191 miles (+6,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    162,191 miles
    Test number
    404298131154
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded TO REAR (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded caliper (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass155,825 miles (+9,434)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    155,825 miles
    Test number
    176118984281
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail146,391 miles2 repaired7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,391 miles
    Test number
    118260763262
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass146,391 miles (+9,583)7 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    146,391 miles
    Test number
    697130663283
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass136,808 miles (+7,970)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    136,808 miles
    Test number
    639036872266
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass128,838 miles (+8,802)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    128,838 miles
    Test number
    756470381296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass120,036 miles (+1,295)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    120,036 miles
    Test number
    251399470284
    • AdvisoryHydraulic brake cylinder corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth front discs are corrded and pitted

  22. Pass118,741 miles (+7,466)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    118,741 miles
    Test number
    644447340011
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass111,275 miles (+64)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    111,275 miles
    Test number
    794891969075

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail111,211 miles (+8,099)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,211 miles
    Test number
    831825159088
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)

  25. Pass103,112 miles (+7,286)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    103,112 miles
    Test number
    271637358037

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass95,826 miles (+7,939)
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    95,826 miles
    Test number
    331065157032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass87,887 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    87,887 miles
    Test number
    310028856076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T557 KAG

Does T557 KAG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T557 KAG is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T557 KAG?
The MOT on T557 KAG is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T557 KAG done?
T557 KAG was recorded at 194,851 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 5,275 miles a year.
Has T557 KAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T557 KAG has failed 6 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 31 May 2024.
Has the mileage on T557 KAG 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 T557 KAG find?
T557 KAG passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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