
Volkswagen LT
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T701 ALMMOT history
T701 ALM is a grey diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 7 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 212,858 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 212,858 mi
- At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 15 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 1,535 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T701 ALM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- LT
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 11 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 3 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T701 ALM was last recorded at 212,858 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Mar 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 8 Jun 2012: 156,886 miles, lower than 193,798 miles on 1 Mar 2010.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 212,857 miles · 2 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 1 miles
- Average per year
- 1,535 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 212,858 miles
- 2025 – 207,490 miles
- 2024 – 201,354 miles
- 2023 – 195,834 miles
- 2022 – 189,164 miles
- 2021 – 184,153 miles
- 2019 – 172,628 miles
- 2018 – 164,087 miles
- 2016 – 160,336 miles
- 2015 – 159,411 miles
- 2013 – 158,046 miles
- 2012 – 156,886 miles
- 2010 – 193,798 miles
- 2008 – 191,115 miles
- 2007 – 184,007 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2019
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.
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both + cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower under sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Stop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
23 tests since 16 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass212,858 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 212,858 miles
- Test number
- 603462293771
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail212,857 miles (+5,367)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,857 miles
- Test number
- 934065410664
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded into brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play inner (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass207,490 miles (+6,136)10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 207,490 miles
- Test number
- 501383731939
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users on idle (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Main exhaust box before tailpipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass201,354 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 201,354 miles
- Test number
- 740359729554
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Fail201,354 miles (+5,520)5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,354 miles
- Test number
- 842424242880
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury both doors (6.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength lower under outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge + cracking (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower under sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryStop lamp(s) non-obligatory stop lamp not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass195,834 miles (+6,670)1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 195,834 miles
- Test number
- 560290936679
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower 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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass189,164 miles (+5,011)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 189,164 miles
- Test number
- 951734105913
- AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both
- AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
Pass184,153 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 184,153 miles
- Test number
- 195066625369
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between silencer and main pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail184,153 miles (+11,525)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,153 miles
- Test number
- 247683364944
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases joint between silencer and main pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass172,628 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 172,628 miles
- Test number
- 849904051431
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Fail172,626 miles (+8,539)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,626 miles
- Test number
- 462046479710
- MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play Offside and nearside front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass164,087 miles (+3,751)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 164,087 miles
- Test number
- 319096529466
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) alot of play
Pass160,336 miles (+925)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 160,336 miles
- Test number
- 136210402333
- AdvisoryFront suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint Both fronts (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryO/S/Front inner tie rod has slight play
Pass159,411 miles (+1,365)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 159,411 miles
- Test number
- 920658319001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Side repeater slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass158,046 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 158,046 miles
- Test number
- 169257473170
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail158,046 miles (+1,160)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,046 miles
- Test number
- 969377173178
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass156,886 miles (-36,912)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 156,886 miles
- Test number
- 917220362185
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- NoteBoth rear tyres slightly worn on inside edge
- NoteO/S/Front inner track rod has slight play
Pass193,798 miles1 advisory13 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 193,798 miles
- Test number
- 350140660021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteAll front anti roll bar bushes worn
- NoteBoth front wheel bearings have slight play
- NoteFront discs pitted on limit
- NoteFront number plate poor on limit
- NoteN/s/f lower swivel has lift
- NoteN/s/f mirror damaged on limit
- NoteN/s/f shock outer dust cover missing
- NoteN/s/r tyre getting low
- NoteO/s/f lower swivel has lift on limit
- NoteO/s/f mirror outer case broken
- NoteO/s/r tyre low and close to limit on inner edge
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear discs pitted
Fail193,798 miles (+2,683)8 failures2 advisories13 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,798 miles
- Test number
- 111606250024
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteAll front anti roll bar bushes worn
- NoteBoth front wheel bearings have slight play
- NoteFront discs pitted on limit
- NoteFront number plate poor on limit
- NoteN/s/f lower swivel has lift
- NoteN/s/f mirror damaged on limit
- NoteN/s/f shock outer dust cover missing
- NoteN/s/r tyre getting low
- NoteO/s/f lower swivel has lift on limit
- NoteO/s/f mirror outer case broken
- NoteO/s/r tyre low and close to limit on inner edge
- NoteOil leak
- NoteRear discs pitted
Pass191,115 miles (+40)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 191,115 miles
- Test number
- 512665248368
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail191,075 miles (+7,068)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 191,075 miles
- Test number
- 643553348328
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Leaf spring fractured (2.4.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass184,007 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 May 2008
- Odometer
- 184,007 miles
- Test number
- 791596437151
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,998 miles3 failures4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,998 miles
- Test number
- 570316337168
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront anti roll bar D bushes worn
- NoteNearside side door not fully shut
- NoteOffside rear disc scored
Questions about T701 ALM
- Does T701 ALM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T701 ALM is valid until 7 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T701 ALM?
- The MOT on T701 ALM is valid until 7 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T701 ALM done?
- T701 ALM was recorded at 212,858 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 1,535 miles a year.
- Has T701 ALM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T701 ALM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T701 ALM ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Jun 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T701 ALM find?
- T701 ALM passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.
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