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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T729 LKEMOT history

T729 LKE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 14 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 198,484 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 14 May 2026
Mileage
198,484 mi
At MOT on 15 May 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,608 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T729 LKE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
12 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 14 May 2026
Latest MOT test
15 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T729 LKE was last recorded at 198,484 miles on 15 May 2025, 397 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
198,087 miles · 12 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
397 miles
Average per year
4,608 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 198,484 miles
  • 2024 – 198,087 miles
  • 2023 – 197,995 miles
  • 2020 – 197,970 miles
  • 2018 – 195,204 miles
  • 2017 – 192,421 miles
  • 2016 – 191,805 miles
  • 2015 – 189,090 miles
  • 2014 – 184,909 miles
  • 2013 – 179,574 miles
  • 2012 – 175,495 miles
  • 2011 – 172,562 miles
  • 2010 – 168,181 miles
  • 2009 – 155,437 miles
  • 2008 – 138,810 miles
  • 2007 – 134,619 miles
  • 2006 – 119,860 miles
  • 2005 – 107,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,484 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2016

  • Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

26 tests since 16 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,484 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2026
    Odometer
    198,484 miles
    Test number
    710788986615
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Fail198,484 miles (+397)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,484 miles
    Test number
    294470475811
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too far to the left (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass198,087 miles (+16)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    198,087 miles
    Test number
    822880114824
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger

  4. Fail198,071 miles (+76)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,071 miles
    Test number
    677094400702
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both sides (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced suspension mount (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust hanger

  5. Pass197,995 miles (+25)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    197,995 miles
    Test number
    435980923306
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass197,970 miles (+2,766)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    197,970 miles
    Test number
    629156915880
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass195,204 miles (+2,783)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    195,204 miles
    Test number
    320505711305
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass192,421 miles (+616)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    192,421 miles
    Test number
    268944616279
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  9. Pass191,805 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    191,805 miles
    Test number
    192426136743
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Fail191,780 miles (+2,690)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,780 miles
    Test number
    124430716527
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailurePower steering ram(s) leaking from a failed component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  11. Pass189,090 miles (+4,181)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    189,090 miles
    Test number
    668661528895
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush both nearside and offside lower (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint Both nearside and offside lower (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  12. Pass184,909 miles (+147)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    184,909 miles
    Test number
    329506874448
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Fail184,762 miles (+5,188)1 failure6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,762 miles
    Test number
    287095464201
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate faded but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear discs look burnt
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Pass179,574 miles (+4,079)3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    179,574 miles
    Test number
    378672663406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge
    • NoteFront number plate cracked but not likly to be misread
    • NoteNSF tyre inner side wall has a cut but no cords showing
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass175,495 miles (+84)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    175,495 miles
    Test number
    799638952224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail175,411 miles (+2,849)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,411 miles
    Test number
    995020752285
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteUnable to carry out emmisions test due to major exhaust leak

  17. Pass172,562 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    172,562 miles
    Test number
    359362361433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  18. Fail172,553 miles (+4,372)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,553 miles
    Test number
    985812061264
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass168,181 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    168,181 miles
    Test number
    333559540423
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Fail168,180 miles (+12,743)10 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,180 miles
    Test number
    281774940215
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Lower Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass155,437 miles (+16,627)
    MOT expiry
    18 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    155,437 miles
    Test number
    750411039211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass138,810 miles (+4,191)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    138,810 miles
    Test number
    533888128242

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass134,619 miles (+14,759)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    134,619 miles
    Test number
    202646957276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass119,860 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    119,860 miles
    Test number
    451612166251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail119,845 miles (+11,947)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,845 miles
    Test number
    682671056207
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  26. Pass107,898 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    107,898 miles
    Test number
    132379455201
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked

Questions about T729 LKE

Does T729 LKE currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T729 LKE expired on 14 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T729 LKE?
The MOT on T729 LKE expired on 14 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T729 LKE done?
T729 LKE was recorded at 198,484 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 4,608 miles a year.
Has T729 LKE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T729 LKE has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T729 LKE 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 T729 LKE find?
T729 LKE passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides pitted; front brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides; front brake pad(s) wearing thin both, and 2 more.

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