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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T59 TYAMOT history

T59 TYA is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 173,470 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Jul 2027
Mileage
173,470 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,089 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T59 TYA
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T59 TYA was last recorded at 173,470 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 832 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
172,638 miles · 14 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
832 miles
Average per year
4,089 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,470 miles
  • 2025 – 172,638 miles
  • 2024 – 172,278 miles
  • 2023 – 171,365 miles
  • 2022 – 170,781 miles
  • 2021 – 167,023 miles
  • 2019 – 160,618 miles
  • 2018 – 155,680 miles
  • 2017 – 150,793 miles
  • 2016 – 147,892 miles
  • 2015 – 142,124 miles
  • 2014 – 139,528 miles
  • 2013 – 134,331 miles
  • 2012 – 128,205 miles
  • 2011 – 120,921 miles
  • 2010 – 116,874 miles
  • 2009 – 108,920 miles
  • 2008 – 101,541 miles
  • 2007 – 94,046 miles
  • 2005 – 88,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,470 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Brake pipes slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Underbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Nearside Front Headlamp aim too low

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,470 miles (+832)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    173,470 miles
    Test number
    395895459175
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass172,638 miles (+360)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    172,638 miles
    Test number
    277955951587
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear bumper bar (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass172,278 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    172,278 miles
    Test number
    384121086573
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper bar corroded but not considered structural
    • AdvisoryRepairs covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  4. Fail172,278 miles (+913)3 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,278 miles
    Test number
    865329662328
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper bar corroded but not considered structural
    • AdvisoryRepairs covered in underseal
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  5. Pass171,365 miles (+584)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    171,365 miles
    Test number
    511743720808
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced
    • AdvisoryUnderbody/ Prescribed area repairs covered in underseal

  6. Pass170,781 miles (+3,758)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    170,781 miles
    Test number
    552268339500
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

  7. Pass167,023 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    167,023 miles
    Test number
    585267168660
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail167,022 miles (+6,404)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,022 miles
    Test number
    307917906567
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass160,618 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    160,618 miles
    Test number
    267001423988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail160,617 miles (+4,937)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,617 miles
    Test number
    309837538781
    • MajorNearside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass155,680 miles (+4,887)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    155,680 miles
    Test number
    193674734903
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  12. Pass150,793 miles (+2,901)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    150,793 miles
    Test number
    459717179167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass147,892 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    147,892 miles
    Test number
    299314681261
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  14. Fail147,892 miles (+5,768)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,892 miles
    Test number
    932746290912
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass142,124 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    142,124 miles
    Test number
    127346575165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail142,124 miles (+2,596)7 failures4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,124 miles
    Test number
    168465475176
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteN/s/f wing mirror glass broken

  17. Pass139,528 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    139,528 miles
    Test number
    277061074417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,527 miles (+5,196)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,527 miles
    Test number
    277549964142
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)

  19. Pass134,331 miles (+21)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    134,331 miles
    Test number
    359458363163
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail134,310 miles (+6,105)2 dangerous13 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,310 miles
    Test number
    886234563148
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteExtra horn not suitable / accessable switch
    • NoteO/s gear box seal leaking

  21. Pass128,205 miles (+7,284)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    128,205 miles
    Test number
    366842242155
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  22. Pass120,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    120,921 miles
    Test number
    497178951188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail120,921 miles (+4,047)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,921 miles
    Test number
    276067551146
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)

  24. Pass116,874 miles (+7,954)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    116,874 miles
    Test number
    653367760045
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteCoolant leak from engine
    • NoteExhaust heat shield loose
    • NoteDrivers door works intermitantly from the inside

  25. Pass108,920 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    108,920 miles
    Test number
    930019179001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail108,903 miles (+7,362)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,903 miles
    Test number
    594008779058
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass101,541 miles (+47)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    101,541 miles
    Test number
    990465598072
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  28. Fail101,494 miles (+7,448)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,494 miles
    Test number
    282374098027
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  29. Pass94,046 miles (+5,899)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    94,046 miles
    Test number
    231512157058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass88,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    88,147 miles
    Test number
    301032125292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T59 TYA

Does T59 TYA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T59 TYA is valid until 13 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T59 TYA?
The MOT on T59 TYA is valid until 13 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T59 TYA done?
T59 TYA was recorded at 173,470 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 4,089 miles a year.
Has T59 TYA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T59 TYA has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on T59 TYA 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 T59 TYA find?
T59 TYA passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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