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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T581 KAGMOT history

T581 KAG is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 202,702 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 10 Apr 2026
Mileage
202,702 mi
At MOT on 11 Apr 2025
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T581 KAG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T581 KAG was last recorded at 202,702 miles on 11 Apr 2025, 59 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 9 Dec 2011: 139,300 miles, lower than 239,296 miles on 25 Nov 2011.
  • 25 Jul 2014: 192,197 miles, lower than 239,803 miles on 4 Mar 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
202,643 miles · 21 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
59 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 202,702 miles
  • 2024 – 202,643 miles
  • 2022 – 202,457 miles
  • 2021 – 200,556 miles
  • 2019 – 200,256 miles
  • 2018 – 200,174 miles
  • 2017 – 197,506 miles
  • 2016 – 196,830 miles
  • 2015 – 193,850 miles
  • 2014 – 192,197 miles
  • 2013 – 239,803 miles
  • 2011 – 139,300 miles
  • 2010 – 239,128 miles
  • 2009 – 237,750 miles
  • 2008 – 236,023 miles
  • 2007 – 233,130 miles
  • 2006 – 231,274 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,702 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Centre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two brake pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 10 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,702 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    202,702 miles
    Test number
    532692697298

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass202,643 miles (+186)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    202,643 miles
    Test number
    115424949904
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill inner (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass202,457 miles (+1,901)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    202,457 miles
    Test number
    223266926987
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass200,556 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    200,556 miles
    Test number
    938209177549

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail200,556 miles (+300)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,556 miles
    Test number
    684002044604
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp missing (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass200,256 miles (+82)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    200,256 miles
    Test number
    483585851380
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both o/s and n/s. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to exhaust system

  7. Pass200,174 miles (+2,668)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    200,174 miles
    Test number
    972425918100
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes and ferules are rusty.
    • AdvisoryOil leaks.
    • AdvisoryOs outer cv boot is weeping.
    • AdvisoryRear road springs are rusty
    • AdvisoryRear x-member and inner and outer sills are rusty.

  8. Pass197,506 miles (+676)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    197,506 miles
    Test number
    592767377807
    • AdvisoryRear cross member and ns inner and outer sills are rusty

  9. Pass196,830 miles (+107)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    196,830 miles
    Test number
    129869716625
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two brake pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  10. Fail196,723 miles (+2,873)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,723 miles
    Test number
    235535455779
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded two brake pipes to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded to brake hose (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Pass193,850 miles (+1,653)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    193,850 miles
    Test number
    779345685189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass192,197 miles (-47,606)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    192,197 miles
    Test number
    395756504497
    • NoteBoth front, centre and rear floors, chassis rails and undersills slightly corroded
    • NoteOffsie front inner flitch holed and corroded but not in perscribed area

  13. Pass239,803 miles (+100,503)
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    239,803 miles
    Test number
    325653463030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,300 miles (-99,996)7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    139,300 miles
    Test number
    578413441313
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes under sealed
    • NoteSlight play in off side front steering rack tie rod

  15. Fail239,296 miles (+168)8 failures7 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,296 miles
    Test number
    917029421320
    • FailureExhaust emissions Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle excessive (7.3.D.3)
    • FailureExhaust emissions carbon monoxide content at idle excessive (7.3.D.4)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisorySubframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear discs corroded
    • NoteFront to rear brake pipes under sealed
    • NoteSlight play in off side front steering rack tie rod

  16. Pass239,128 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    239,128 miles
    Test number
    904831330236
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes
    • NoteSligth play on hubs
    • NoteWear on discs and pads

  17. Fail239,128 miles (+1,378)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    239,128 miles
    Test number
    300530830217
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes
    • NoteSligth play on hubs
    • NoteWear on discs and pads

  18. Pass237,750 miles (+1,727)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    237,750 miles
    Test number
    934288219257
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass236,023 miles (+2,893)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    236,023 miles
    Test number
    670910498112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass233,130 miles (+1,856)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    233,130 miles
    Test number
    120636387125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass231,274 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    231,274 miles
    Test number
    811769066039

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T581 KAG

Does T581 KAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T581 KAG expired on 10 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T581 KAG?
The MOT on T581 KAG expired on 10 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T581 KAG done?
T581 KAG was recorded at 202,702 miles at its MOT on 11 Apr 2025.
Has T581 KAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T581 KAG has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2021.
Has the mileage on T581 KAG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 9 Dec 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T581 KAG find?
T581 KAG passed its latest MOT on 11 Apr 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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