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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T578 ANHMOT history

T578 ANH is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 159,026 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
159,026 mi
At MOT on 9 Apr 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,141 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 ANH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
9 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 ANH was last recorded at 159,026 miles on 9 Apr 2026, 10,171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,855 miles · 21 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
10,171 miles
Average per year
2,141 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 159,026 miles
  • 2025 – 148,855 miles
  • 2024 – 146,512 miles
  • 2023 – 140,834 miles
  • 2022 – 136,668 miles
  • 2020 – 132,887 miles
  • 2018 – 132,599 miles
  • 2017 – 131,906 miles
  • 2016 – 130,396 miles
  • 2015 – 128,915 miles
  • 2014 – 127,392 miles
  • 2013 – 125,903 miles
  • 2012 – 124,514 miles
  • 2011 – 123,232 miles
  • 2010 – 121,733 miles
  • 2009 – 120,101 miles
  • 2008 – 118,713 miles
  • 2007 – 117,483 miles
  • 2006 – 116,074 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,026 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Speedometer dial glass slightly damaged

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Exhaust system corroded.

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,026 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    159,026 miles
    Test number
    311196952834
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail159,026 miles (+10,171)3 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,026 miles
    Test number
    946317694245
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorCentral Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass148,855 miles (+2,343)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    148,855 miles
    Test number
    424863852264
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass146,512 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    146,512 miles
    Test number
    802712950279
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail146,512 miles (+5,678)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,512 miles
    Test number
    400713709843
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass140,834 miles (+4,166)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    140,834 miles
    Test number
    210772898871
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass136,668 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    136,668 miles
    Test number
    916784572111
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  8. Fail136,668 miles (+3,781)3 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,668 miles
    Test number
    526904954181
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged worn unevenly (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  9. Pass132,887 miles (+288)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    132,887 miles
    Test number
    279855290681
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryEmissions too clean to register
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded

  10. Pass132,599 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    132,599 miles
    Test number
    773054665137
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.

  11. Fail132,582 miles (+676)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,582 miles
    Test number
    625331473709
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened worn (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.

  12. Pass131,906 miles (+1,510)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    131,906 miles
    Test number
    565767298539
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust system corroded.

  13. Pass130,396 miles (+1,481)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    130,396 miles
    Test number
    945262257981
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySpeedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joints.

  14. Pass128,915 miles (+32)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    128,915 miles
    Test number
    158463175497
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySpeedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail128,883 miles (+1,491)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,883 miles
    Test number
    935196065013
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySpeedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteHandbrake lever travel just servicable.

  16. Pass127,392 miles (+1,489)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    127,392 miles
    Test number
    729079364065
    • AdvisorySpeedometer dial glass slightly damaged (6.7.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front lower suspension arm ball joints worn to maximum 3mm lift
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded

  17. Pass125,903 miles (+1,389)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    125,903 miles
    Test number
    287487673042
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass124,514 miles (+1,282)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    124,514 miles
    Test number
    136252872426

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass123,232 miles (+1,499)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    123,232 miles
    Test number
    876753571036
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass121,733 miles (+17)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    121,733 miles
    Test number
    370208270067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Fail121,716 miles (+1,615)4 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,716 miles
    Test number
    733354470042
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Pass120,101 miles (+1,388)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    120,101 miles
    Test number
    420688769004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass118,713 miles (+1,230)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    118,713 miles
    Test number
    102423478003
    • NoteFront brakes just in balance
    • NoteRear shock absorber bushes perished
    • NoteSlight damage to windscreen
    • NoteSlight play in both front lower ball joints
    • NoteSlight run out on front brake discs

  24. Pass117,483 miles (+17)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    117,483 miles
    Test number
    484771987069
    • NoteRun out on off side front brake disc (front brakes just in balance)
    • NoteServicable wear to both front lower ball joints

  25. Fail117,466 miles (+1,392)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,466 miles
    Test number
    252618177070
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  26. Pass116,074 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    116,074 miles
    Test number
    731095376041
    • NoteWindscreen damaged

Questions about T578 ANH

Does T578 ANH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T578 ANH is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T578 ANH?
The MOT on T578 ANH is valid until 8 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T578 ANH done?
T578 ANH was recorded at 159,026 miles at its MOT on 9 Apr 2026, an average of 2,141 miles a year.
Has T578 ANH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 ANH has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T578 ANH 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 T578 ANH find?
T578 ANH passed its latest MOT on 9 Apr 2026 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: central lower windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; offside front direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured, and 2 more.

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