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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2000 · 2,459 cc

T71 LOPMOT history

T71 LOP is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Sept 2000. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 170,041 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jun 2027
Mileage
170,041 mi
At MOT on 25 May 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,768 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T71 LOP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
15 Sept 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
25 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T71 LOP was last recorded at 170,041 miles on 25 May 2026, 6,660 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Jul 2009: 14,088 miles, lower than 101,835 miles on 8 Jul 2008.

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
163,381 miles · 5 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,660 miles
Average per year
4,768 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,041 miles
  • 2025 – 163,381 miles
  • 2024 – 156,609 miles
  • 2023 – 152,012 miles
  • 2022 – 148,273 miles
  • 2021 – 148,257 miles
  • 2019 – 145,993 miles
  • 2018 – 141,319 miles
  • 2017 – 135,925 miles
  • 2016 – 135,123 miles
  • 2014 – 133,885 miles
  • 2013 – 133,118 miles
  • 2012 – 131,788 miles
  • 2011 – 128,369 miles
  • 2010 – 121,641 miles
  • 2009 – 14,088 miles
  • 2008 – 101,835 miles
  • 2007 – 94,721 miles
  • 2006 – 86,133 miles
  • 2005 – 71,219 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,041 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Exhaust mounting defective front rubber mount defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside rear brake binding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

31 tests since 2 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,041 miles (+6,660)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    170,041 miles
    Test number
    919390423237
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass163,381 miles (+51)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    163,381 miles
    Test number
    398095026185
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front rubber mount defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Fail163,330 miles (+6,721)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,330 miles
    Test number
    751893841965
    • DangerousOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective front rubber mount defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement slight play in n/s/f lower wishbone forward bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Pass156,609 miles (+4,597)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    156,609 miles
    Test number
    239935297580
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Pass152,012 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    152,012 miles
    Test number
    364637597978

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail151,998 miles (+3,725)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,998 miles
    Test number
    359601369725
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only (1.1.6 (f))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass148,273 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    148,273 miles
    Test number
    143271710208
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass148,257 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    148,257 miles
    Test number
    556419277277
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding

  9. Fail148,254 miles (+2,261)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,254 miles
    Test number
    868003714801
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake binding

  10. Pass145,993 miles (+4,674)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,993 miles
    Test number
    296485824622
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes under vehicle are covered in under seal. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front brake discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  11. Pass141,319 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    141,319 miles
    Test number
    776803280599
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail141,319 miles (+5,394)1 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,319 miles
    Test number
    653646320108
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.1.2 (h))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated lower arm ball joint. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear discs. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass135,925 miles (+802)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    135,925 miles
    Test number
    895190776183
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe corroded and holed by join (7.1.2)

  14. Pass135,123 miles (+1,238)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    135,123 miles
    Test number
    807612140281
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play end of rack (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear both rear tyres cracked in sidewalls

  15. Pass133,885 miles (+767)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    133,885 miles
    Test number
    537964314253
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass133,118 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    133,118 miles
    Test number
    859693053233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail133,103 miles (+1,315)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,103 miles
    Test number
    715557143200
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Fail131,788 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,788 miles
    Test number
    199522292148
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  19. Pass131,788 miles (+3,419)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    131,788 miles
    Test number
    245232892153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

  20. Pass128,369 miles (+87)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    128,369 miles
    Test number
    166742901260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePassenger seat not fitted at time of test

  21. Fail128,282 miles (+6,641)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,282 miles
    Test number
    245599291143
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NotePassenger seat not fitted at time of test

  22. Pass121,641 miles5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    121,641 miles
    Test number
    750500000229
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant level low

  23. Fail121,641 miles (+107,553)1 failure5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,641 miles
    Test number
    690460900273
    • FailureRear An item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) slightly affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant level low

  24. Pass14,088 miles (-87,747)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    14,088 miles
    Test number
    484723309295
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn

  25. Pass101,835 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    101,835 miles
    Test number
    320510098136
    • NoteSlight damage to N/S/R tyre tread.
    • NoteUnable to test metal brake pipes where routed above fuel tank.

  26. Fail101,835 miles (+7,114)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,835 miles
    Test number
    944790098165
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSlight damage to N/S/R tyre tread.
    • NoteUnable to test metal brake pipes where routed above fuel tank.

  27. Pass94,721 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    94,721 miles
    Test number
    640054557233
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damage N/S/R tyre tread.

  28. Fail94,721 miles (+8,588)1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,721 miles
    Test number
    960794457205
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSlight damage N/S/R tyre tread.

  29. Pass86,133 miles (+1,070)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    86,133 miles
    Test number
    912823466270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail85,063 miles (+13,844)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,063 miles
    Test number
    634529926259
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  31. Pass71,219 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    71,219 miles
    Test number
    780025745233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T71 LOP

Does T71 LOP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T71 LOP is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T71 LOP?
The MOT on T71 LOP is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T71 LOP done?
T71 LOP was recorded at 170,041 miles at its MOT on 25 May 2026, an average of 4,768 miles a year.
Has T71 LOP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T71 LOP has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T71 LOP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Jul 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T71 LOP find?
T71 LOP passed its latest MOT on 25 May 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on both edges.

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