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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T578 LPPMOT history

T578 LPP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 26 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 180,502 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 26 Jul 2027
Mileage
180,502 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T578 LPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T578 LPP was last recorded at 180,502 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,478 miles · 16 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
2,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,502 miles
  • 2025 – 178,865 miles
  • 2024 – 176,703 miles
  • 2023 – 176,700 miles
  • 2022 – 174,765 miles
  • 2020 – 174,505 miles
  • 2019 – 174,070 miles
  • 2018 – 173,470 miles
  • 2017 – 172,042 miles
  • 2016 – 167,062 miles
  • 2015 – 161,025 miles
  • 2014 – 157,123 miles
  • 2013 – 154,090 miles
  • 2012 – 150,598 miles
  • 2011 – 147,302 miles
  • 2010 – 143,227 miles
  • 2009 – 139,349 miles
  • 2008 – 134,280 miles
  • 2007 – 129,719 miles
  • 2006 – 124,637 miles
  • 2005 – 118,996 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,502 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySteering wheel flimsyRecorded at 6 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.

  • Power steering noisy

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Windscreen washer not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 6 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,502 miles (+24)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    180,502 miles
    Test number
    460255963008
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel flimsy

  2. Fail180,478 miles (+1,613)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,478 miles
    Test number
    849052800020
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering wheel flimsy

  3. Pass178,865 miles (+10)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    178,865 miles
    Test number
    568877499812
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort close to its minimum limit
    • AdvisorySteering wheel flimsy

  4. Fail178,855 miles (+2,152)7 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,855 miles
    Test number
    650547527906
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner and outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch 1 of 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch 2 of 2 (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryParking brake effort has only just met its minimum limit of 16%
    • AdvisorySteering wheel flimsy

  5. Pass176,703 miles (+3)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    176,703 miles
    Test number
    953683868475
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill corroded out of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner wheel arch corroded out of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy
    • AdvisorySteering wheel flimsy

  6. Fail176,700 miles (+1,935)4 dangerous6 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,700 miles
    Test number
    592566389904
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed tyre fouling on wheel arch (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side Cable snapped (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryClutch faulty, not fully disengaging
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill has major corrosion out of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wheel arch has major corrosion out of prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre fouling on the wheel arch causing cuts in the tyre
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy
    • AdvisorySteering wheel flimsy

  7. Pass174,765 miles (+260)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    174,765 miles
    Test number
    710806972978
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside park brake slight low effort
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy

  8. Pass174,505 miles (+435)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    174,505 miles
    Test number
    452156556540

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass174,070 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    174,070 miles
    Test number
    522544751744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail174,070 miles (+600)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,070 miles
    Test number
    541115190878
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass173,470 miles (+1,428)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    173,470 miles
    Test number
    963934258959

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass172,042 miles (+4,980)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    172,042 miles
    Test number
    145084543297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass167,062 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    167,062 miles
    Test number
    284379789106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail167,062 miles (+6,037)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,062 miles
    Test number
    760080930492
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass161,025 miles (+3,902)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    161,025 miles
    Test number
    377615895120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass157,123 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    157,123 miles
    Test number
    536361794149
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail157,123 miles (+3,033)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,123 miles
    Test number
    269820094431
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass154,090 miles (+3,492)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    154,090 miles
    Test number
    538900503294
    • NoteOIL LEAK FROM ENGINE

  19. Pass150,598 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    150,598 miles
    Test number
    346905492156
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail150,598 miles (+3,296)3 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,598 miles
    Test number
    338325992141
    • DangerousNearside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • DangerousNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  21. Pass147,302 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    147,302 miles
    Test number
    599783001215
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  22. Fail147,302 miles (+4,075)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,302 miles
    Test number
    468381501255
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  23. Pass143,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    143,227 miles
    Test number
    180573900236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail143,227 miles (+3,878)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,227 miles
    Test number
    720868990175
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass139,349 miles (+5,069)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    139,349 miles
    Test number
    472694609238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass134,280 miles (+4,561)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    134,280 miles
    Test number
    761279298179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass129,719 miles (+5,082)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    129,719 miles
    Test number
    500749297113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass124,637 miles (+5,641)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    124,637 miles
    Test number
    210829006266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass118,996 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    118,996 miles
    Test number
    344557185107

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T578 LPP

Does T578 LPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T578 LPP is valid until 26 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T578 LPP?
The MOT on T578 LPP is valid until 26 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T578 LPP done?
T578 LPP was recorded at 180,502 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 2,921 miles a year.
Has T578 LPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T578 LPP has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T578 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 T578 LPP find?
T578 LPP passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill, and 1 more.

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