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Volkswagen Transporter

Red and White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T61 KEOMOT history

T61 KEO is a red and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 195,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Aug 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Sept 2026
Mileage
195,521 mi
At MOT on 23 Aug 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,918 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T61 KEO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T61 KEO was last recorded at 195,521 miles on 23 Aug 2025, 3,456 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
192,065 miles · 16 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
3,456 miles
Average per year
5,918 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 195,521 miles
  • 2024 – 192,065 miles
  • 2023 – 188,559 miles
  • 2022 – 184,490 miles
  • 2021 – 182,210 miles
  • 2020 – 179,065 miles
  • 2019 – 178,275 miles
  • 2018 – 173,266 miles
  • 2017 – 170,259 miles
  • 2016 – 162,314 miles
  • 2015 – 158,270 miles
  • 2014 – 149,638 miles
  • 2013 – 132,221 miles
  • 2012 – 118,981 miles
  • 2011 – 116,001 miles
  • 2010 – 113,077 miles
  • 2009 – 106,181 miles
  • 2008 – 98,213 miles
  • 2007 – 90,095 miles
  • 2006 – 80,290 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass195,521 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Both outer sills corroded and holed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Slight play in nearside and offside steering rack end joints.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

27 tests since 4 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass195,521 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    195,521 miles
    Test number
    270424190386
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail195,521 miles (+3,456)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,521 miles
    Test number
    687643419321
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass192,065 miles (+3,506)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    192,065 miles
    Test number
    141285293124
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine area
    • AdvisoryEngine area not fully checked due to covers fitted
  4. Pass188,559 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    188,559 miles
    Test number
    401748327488

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail188,556 miles (+4,066)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,556 miles
    Test number
    563681709911
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% 56 per cent (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass184,490 miles (+2,280)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    184,490 miles
    Test number
    621032865977
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both rear discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear coils (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. Front brakes (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both front wishbone bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Rear tyres (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Front tyres (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass182,210 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    182,210 miles
    Test number
    428845530595
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail182,210 miles (+3,145)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,210 miles
    Test number
    674698094038
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm tread (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass179,065 miles (+790)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    179,065 miles
    Test number
    403288726426
    • AdvisorySmall corroded hole nearside front inner sill
  10. Pass178,275 miles (+5,009)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    178,275 miles
    Test number
    191401612076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass173,266 miles (+3,007)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    173,266 miles
    Test number
    167016782411
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack end joint
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack end joint
  12. Pass170,259 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    170,259 miles
    Test number
    792921664417
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded and holed
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside steering rack end joints.
  13. Fail170,256 miles (+7,942)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,256 miles
    Test number
    217903697107
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement And offside "D" bushes and end links (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded and holed
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside steering rack end joints.
  14. Pass162,314 miles (+4,044)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    162,314 miles
    Test number
    876526130314
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion sills (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush torsion bar rear fixing (2.4.G.2)
  15. Pass158,270 miles (+8,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    158,270 miles
    Test number
    625168795276
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit all (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWipers worn
  16. Pass149,638 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    149,638 miles
    Test number
    196474434224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEXHAUST TAIL BOX DETERIORATED
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  17. Fail149,638 miles (+17,417)1 failure3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,638 miles
    Test number
    208934534226
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteEXHAUST TAIL BOX DETERIORATED
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  18. Pass132,221 miles (+13,240)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    132,221 miles
    Test number
    767313743018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass118,981 miles (+2,980)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    118,981 miles
    Test number
    166491842010
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  20. Pass116,001 miles (+2,924)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,001 miles
    Test number
    417033161064
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
  21. Pass113,077 miles (+6,896)
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    113,077 miles
    Test number
    624333860070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass106,181 miles (+7,968)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    106,181 miles
    Test number
    121553869039
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
  23. Pass98,213 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    98,213 miles
    Test number
    184286568411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail98,213 miles (+8,118)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,213 miles
    Test number
    504636368016
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
  25. Pass90,095 miles (+9,805)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    90,095 miles
    Test number
    244494747094
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
  26. Fail80,290 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,290 miles
    Test number
    160813566462
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront disc pads getting low
  27. Pass80,290 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    80,290 miles
    Test number
    223393766010
    • NoteFront disc pads getting low

Questions about T61 KEO

Does T61 KEO currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T61 KEO expired on 1 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T61 KEO?
The MOT on T61 KEO expired on 1 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T61 KEO done?
T61 KEO was recorded at 195,521 miles at its MOT on 23 Aug 2025, an average of 5,918 miles a year.
Has T61 KEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T61 KEO has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Aug 2025.
Has the mileage on T61 KEO 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 T61 KEO find?
T61 KEO passed its latest MOT on 23 Aug 2025 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear brake hose slightly chafed; front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 28 per cent; offside front service brake binding but not excessively, and 1 more.

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