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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T561 LPPMOT history

T561 LPP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 113,971 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2024
Mileage
113,971 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2025
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,160 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T561 LPP
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
6 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

T561 LPP was last recorded at 113,971 miles on 17 Jun 2025, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
113,963 miles · 12 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
4,160 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 113,971 miles
  • 2024 – 113,963 miles
  • 2023 – 113,826 miles
  • 2022 – 113,265 miles
  • 2021 – 112,756 miles
  • 2020 – 112,756 miles
  • 2019 – 111,626 miles
  • 2018 – 110,764 miles
  • 2017 – 108,987 miles
  • 2016 – 108,938 miles
  • 2015 – 105,471 miles
  • 2014 – 99,015 miles
  • 2013 – 91,673 miles
  • 2012 – 84,250 miles
  • 2011 – 77,524 miles
  • 2010 – 70,846 miles
  • 2009 – 63,256 miles
  • 2008 – 55,401 miles
  • 2007 – 47,715 miles
  • 2006 – 35,596 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail113,971 miles
  • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
  • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorPower steering component leaking pipe into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield slightly loose
  • AdvisoryCoolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded and holed
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Battery inscure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Gearbox rubber mount surport deteriorated and play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 14 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail113,971 miles (+8)2 dangerous10 major4 minor23 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,971 miles
    Test number
    139796050941
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorPower steering component leaking pipe into steering rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting crossmember (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust heat shield slightly loose
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside inner sill corroded and holed
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded to steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail113,963 miles (+137)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,963 miles
    Test number
    836496013099
    • MajorRear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass113,826 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    113,826 miles
    Test number
    285218858027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail113,818 miles (+553)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,818 miles
    Test number
    232636276861
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis leg (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it 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 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass113,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    113,265 miles
    Test number
    426054494756

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail113,265 miles (+509)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,265 miles
    Test number
    959354780172
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass112,756 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    112,756 miles
    Test number
    960838545660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail112,756 miles (+1,130)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,756 miles
    Test number
    366160486235
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle flexy hose fouling wheel (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorPower steering pipe/hose leaking power steering pipe on the rack (2.1.5 (a))

  9. Pass111,626 miles (+862)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    111,626 miles
    Test number
    312695091772
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryChassis / underbody corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis, underbonnet, excessively corroded / holed, not yet prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front headlight slightly loose, secure enough
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes greased / slightly corroded

  10. Pass110,764 miles (+1,777)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    110,764 miles
    Test number
    436743464894

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass108,987 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    108,987 miles
    Test number
    508384749394
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail108,986 miles (+48)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,986 miles
    Test number
    417309638315
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass108,938 miles (+3,467)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    108,938 miles
    Test number
    715711270986

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass105,471 miles (+137)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    105,471 miles
    Test number
    746594203499
    • AdvisoryBattery inscure
    • AdvisoryGearbox rubber mount surport deteriorated and play
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs o/s n/s badly corroded but working as intended
    • AdvisoryRear coilsprings rusty and corrodeing
    • AdvisoryRear door catches inop but secured with padlock

  15. Fail105,334 miles (+6,319)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,334 miles
    Test number
    547000557351
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBattery inscure
    • AdvisoryGearbox rubber mount surport deteriorated and play
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs o/s n/s badly corroded but working as intended
    • AdvisoryRear door catches inop but secured with padlock

  16. Pass99,015 miles (+4)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    99,015 miles
    Test number
    939655654295
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken

  17. Fail99,011 miles (+7,338)2 dangerous10 failures2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,011 miles
    Test number
    658344654252
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteNearside rear tyre sidewall scrubbed
    • NoteRear exhaust bracket broken

  18. Pass91,673 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    91,673 miles
    Test number
    199919943226
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting secured using cable ties

  19. Fail91,673 miles (+7,423)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,673 miles
    Test number
    459409443248
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting secured using cable ties

  20. Pass84,250 miles (+6,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    84,250 miles
    Test number
    165165042266
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  21. Pass77,524 miles (+6,678)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    77,524 miles
    Test number
    969141931207
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass70,846 miles (+7,590)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    70,846 miles
    Test number
    340733330224
    • NoteN/s + o/s inner sills scabby
    • NoteN/s/f wheel arch slightly corroded
    • NoteRear brake discs slightly worn
    • NoteRear section of exhaust slightly corroded

  23. Pass63,256 miles (+81)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    63,256 miles
    Test number
    390854639456
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteRear foglamp full of water

  24. Fail63,175 miles (+7,774)1 dangerous1 failure1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,175 miles
    Test number
    684311639270
    • DangerousStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteHandbrake cable return spring broken
    • NoteRear foglamp full of water

  25. Pass55,401 miles (+7,686)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    55,401 miles
    Test number
    584799328252
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBoth front tyres worn on edge(s)
    • NoteN/S wiper blade loose
    • NoteUnable to access rear of vehicle

  26. Pass47,715 miles (+12,119)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    47,715 miles
    Test number
    210837627253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass35,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    35,596 miles
    Test number
    110823636293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail35,596 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    35,596 miles
    Test number
    604866726214
    • FailureRear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

Questions about T561 LPP

Does T561 LPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T561 LPP expired on 12 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T561 LPP?
The MOT on T561 LPP expired on 12 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T561 LPP done?
T561 LPP was recorded at 113,971 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2025, an average of 4,160 miles a year.
Has T561 LPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T561 LPP has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on T561 LPP 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 T561 LPP find?
T561 LPP failed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2025 with 2 dangerous defects, 10 major defects, 4 minor defects and 23 advisories: rear brake load sensing valve seized and abs not fitted or inoperative; stop lamp(s) all not working; central brake cable damaged, and 36 more.

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