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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T579 PGPMOT history

T579 PGP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 254,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 4 Mar 2026
Mileage
254,566 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2025
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,804 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T579 PGP
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
17 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T579 PGP was last recorded at 254,566 miles on 5 Mar 2025, 7,097 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Sept 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
247,469 miles · 16 Sept 2023
Between the last two tests
7,097 miles
Average per year
5,804 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 254,566 miles
  • 2023 – 247,469 miles
  • 2022 – 244,392 miles
  • 2021 – 238,305 miles
  • 2020 – 232,760 miles
  • 2019 – 232,234 miles
  • 2018 – 229,981 miles
  • 2017 – 227,857 miles
  • 2016 – 225,366 miles
  • 2015 – 222,229 miles
  • 2014 – 219,917 miles
  • 2013 – 216,788 miles
  • 2012 – 212,496 miles
  • 2011 – 206,230 miles
  • 2010 – 193,989 miles
  • 2009 – 182,497 miles
  • 2008 – 170,687 miles
  • 2007 – 161,307 miles
  • 2006 – 146,443 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass254,566 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnder body becoming corroded

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated both

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear panel corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

28 tests since 19 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass254,566 miles (+7,097)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    254,566 miles
    Test number
    313412157126
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnder body becoming corroded

  2. Pass247,469 miles (+3,077)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    247,469 miles
    Test number
    492784135096
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass244,392 miles (+6,087)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    244,392 miles
    Test number
    851665539729
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass238,305 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    238,305 miles
    Test number
    957622566613
    • AdvisoryCentral park brake cable slightly frayed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play found with pry bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play found with pry bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail238,305 miles (+5,545)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,305 miles
    Test number
    170893713430
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral park brake cable slightly frayed
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play found with pry bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play found with pry bar (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass232,760 miles (+526)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    232,760 miles
    Test number
    746338623615
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive further investigation (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember corroding

  7. Pass232,234 miles (+2,253)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    232,234 miles
    Test number
    532216826315
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake effort low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades deteriorating

  8. Pass229,981 miles (+91)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    229,981 miles
    Test number
    744444726350
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive suspension arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroded

  9. Fail229,890 miles (+2,033)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,890 miles
    Test number
    744497827136
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear panel corroded

  10. Pass227,857 miles (+87)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    227,857 miles
    Test number
    156107128049
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear panel corroded

  11. Fail227,770 miles (+2,404)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,770 miles
    Test number
    909204298100
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded door shut / outer sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sliding door shut/ outer sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.2.6)

  12. Pass225,366 miles (+3,137)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    225,366 miles
    Test number
    111337910804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass222,229 miles (+38)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    222,229 miles
    Test number
    499392208631
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryGear oil leak

  14. Fail222,191 miles (+2,274)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,191 miles
    Test number
    780890811372
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement caliper (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryGear oil leak

  15. Pass219,917 miles (+3,129)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    219,917 miles
    Test number
    275054474219
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)

  16. Pass216,788 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    216,788 miles
    Test number
    339835443222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail216,779 miles (+4,283)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,779 miles
    Test number
    898212533272
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass212,496 miles (+12)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    212,496 miles
    Test number
    375656882112
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  19. Fail212,484 miles (+6,254)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,484 miles
    Test number
    268318772130
    • FailureFront Position lamp switch does not illuminate the front and rear position lamps with a single operation (1.1.A.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOffside front tyre bald on inner edge

  20. Pass206,230 miles (+12,241)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    206,230 miles
    Test number
    899726231146
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  21. Pass193,989 miles (+11,492)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    193,989 miles
    Test number
    163557130137
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • NoteOuter sidewall of offside rear tyre damaged

  22. Pass182,497 miles (+418)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    182,497 miles
    Test number
    690708939191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail182,079 miles (+11,392)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,079 miles
    Test number
    762869029191
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass170,687 miles (+101)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2009
    Odometer
    170,687 miles
    Test number
    750335438172
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight noise coming from nearside and offside front wheels when spinning

  25. Fail170,586 miles (+9,279)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,586 miles
    Test number
    222529828497
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight noise coming from nearside and offside front wheels when spinning

  26. Pass161,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    161,307 miles
    Test number
    711298597179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail161,306 miles (+14,863)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,306 miles
    Test number
    934818597138
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  28. Pass146,443 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    146,443 miles
    Test number
    283080106286
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOffside inner cv boot split,interior mirror missing

Questions about T579 PGP

Does T579 PGP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T579 PGP expired on 4 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T579 PGP?
The MOT on T579 PGP expired on 4 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T579 PGP done?
T579 PGP was recorded at 254,566 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2025, an average of 5,804 miles a year.
Has T579 PGP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T579 PGP has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Sept 2021.
Has the mileage on T579 PGP 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 T579 PGP find?
T579 PGP passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2025 with 3 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 5 more.

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