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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
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

Pass212,858 miles
  • 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

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.

  • 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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))
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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)
  9. 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)
  10. 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))
  11. 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))
  12. 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
  13. 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
  14. 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)
  15. 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)
  16. 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)
  17. 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
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. Pass191,115 miles (+40)
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    191,115 miles
    Test number
    512665248368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. 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)
  22. Pass184,007 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    184,007 miles
    Test number
    791596437151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. 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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