
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T73 UWXMOT history
T73 UWX is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 218,786 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 19 Jan 2026
- Mileage
- 218,786 mi
- At MOT on 20 Jan 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 7,333 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T73 UWX
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 16 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 19 Jan 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Jan 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T73 UWX was last recorded at 218,786 miles on 20 Jan 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 218,779 miles · 6 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7 miles
- Average per year
- 7,333 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 218,786 miles
- 2024 – 216,742 miles
- 2023 – 216,742 miles
- 2022 – 202,683 miles
- 2021 – 196,879 miles
- 2020 – 192,512 miles
- 2019 – 186,858 miles
- 2018 – 178,287 miles
- 2017 – 171,297 miles
- 2016 – 164,168 miles
- 2015 – 158,459 miles
- 2014 – 153,077 miles
- 2013 – 146,469 miles
- 2012 – 139,750 miles
- 2011 – 133,085 miles
- 2010 – 125,099 miles
- 2009 – 114,825 miles
- 2008 – 105,529 miles
- 2007 – 93,939 miles
- 2006 – 81,829 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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.
Nearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013
Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded In Front Wheel Arches, and Underside Rear at Compensator Valve and to Rear Wheel Hubs
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
32 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,786 miles (+7)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 218,786 miles
- Test number
- 491078091890
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
Fail218,779 miles (+2,037)1 dangerous7 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,779 miles
- Test number
- 122348345998
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to excessive smoke to rear (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively stretched rubbing on inside of wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Passenger's seat backrest cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
Pass216,742 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 216,742 miles
- Test number
- 981018180334
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass216,742 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 216,742 miles
- Test number
- 313000148545
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Fail216,742 miles (+14,059)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,742 miles
- Test number
- 449626259283
- MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded back too front marked in yellow (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
Pass202,683 miles (+5,804)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Dec 2023
- Odometer
- 202,683 miles
- Test number
- 655081092327
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner wheel arch infront of wheel (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Both front and rear (0.1 (b))
Pass196,879 miles (+4,367)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 196,879 miles
- Test number
- 754591398438
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rackends
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to various parts and components of under vehicle ok at time of test with cat tool
Pass192,512 miles (+50)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 192,512 miles
- Test number
- 638204548297
- AdvisorySome brake pipes have surface corrosion
- AdvisoryWelding carried out sealed over cant inspect various parts corroeded but ok with mot test tool at time of test
Fail192,462 miles (+5,604)4 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,462 miles
- Test number
- 468967039486
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded At Compenstor Valve (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength at Mount of Nearside Rear Suspension Arm (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Nearside Front and Offside Front Caliper and to Rear wheel Hubs (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) excessive
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm approx (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced General Corrosion (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass186,858 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jul 2020
- Odometer
- 186,858 miles
- Test number
- 982223920267
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded In Front Wheel Arches, and Underside Rear at Compensator Valve and to Rear Wheel Hubs (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Underside of vehicle and Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail186,858 miles (+8,571)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,858 miles
- Test number
- 267109415911
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded In Front Wheel Arches, and Underside Rear at Compensator Valve and to Rear Wheel Hubs (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Rear Underside of vehicle and Inner Sills (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass178,287 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 178,287 miles
- Test number
- 860888887236
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front Wheel arches, rear to compensator, from compensator to flexi hoses, and along rear suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryMetered Smoke Level very high at Idle. Metered Smoke Level above Manufacturers maximum as stated on VIN Plate
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Suspension arm mount inner sills (Nearside and Offside) (6.1.B.2)
Fail178,283 miles (+6,986)1 failure9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,283 miles
- Test number
- 909668385185
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded Front Wheel arches, rear to compensator, from compensator to flexi hoses, and along rear suspension arms (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake application slightly uneven, Nearside slightly lazy
- AdvisoryMetered Smoke Level very high at Idle. Metered Smoke Level above Manufacturers maximum as stated on VIN Plate
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm approx (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Direction indicator slightly discoloured Nearside and Offside (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Suspension arm mount inner sills (Nearside and Offside) (6.1.B.2)
Pass171,297 miles (+1)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2018
- Odometer
- 171,297 miles
- Test number
- 607176326369
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Slight corrosion at sills and wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside 4mm approx (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Lower rubber bush deteriorating (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear underside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Fail171,296 miles (+7,128)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,296 miles
- Test number
- 342191208721
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings Nearside and Offside inner sills near Trailing arm mount points (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Slight corrosion at sills and wheel arches (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin Nearside and Offside 4mm approx (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion Inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rearmost (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing Lower rubber bush deteriorating (2.7.2a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Rear underside of vehicle (3.6.B.2c)
Pass164,168 miles (+5,709)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2017
- Odometer
- 164,168 miles
- Test number
- 176341109901
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion Nearside and offside sills (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass158,459 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2016
- Odometer
- 158,459 miles
- Test number
- 847132745180
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside and offside front body sill corrosion
Fail158,459 miles (+5,382)1 failure6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,459 miles
- Test number
- 347482445148
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteNearside and offside front body sill corrosion
Pass153,077 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2015
- Odometer
- 153,077 miles
- Test number
- 258709944169
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUneven Tyre wear on offside front
Fail153,077 miles (+6,608)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,077 miles
- Test number
- 925959244140
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteUneven Tyre wear on offside front
Pass146,469 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 146,469 miles
- Test number
- 316619643137
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail146,469 miles (+98)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,469 miles
- Test number
- 236248243112
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail146,371 miles (+6,621)1 dangerous5 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,371 miles
- Test number
- 438007433112
- DangerousOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake valve inappropriately repaired (3.6.A.3)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
- Note(1)Both rear tyres wearing inner edge.(2)Offside sill damaged and corroding.(3)wheels slightly buckaled.
Pass139,750 miles (+6,665)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2013
- Odometer
- 139,750 miles
- Test number
- 269952942435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass133,085 miles (+7,986)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2012
- Odometer
- 133,085 miles
- Test number
- 118536241115
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,099 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2011
- Odometer
- 125,099 miles
- Test number
- 250736820131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,084 miles (+10,259)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,084 miles
- Test number
- 742479810181
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
Pass114,825 miles (+9,296)
- MOT expiry
- 25 May 2010
- Odometer
- 114,825 miles
- Test number
- 671276949180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,529 miles (+11,590)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2009
- Odometer
- 105,529 miles
- Test number
- 910711528147
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass93,939 miles (+12,110)
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2008
- Odometer
- 93,939 miles
- Test number
- 943264237172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,829 miles3 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,829 miles
- Test number
- 260248036425
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- NoteREAR BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING THIN ADVISE
Pass81,829 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2007
- Odometer
- 81,829 miles
- Test number
- 833278436114
- NoteREAR BRAKE PADS MAY BE GETTING THIN ADVISE
Questions about T73 UWX
- Does T73 UWX currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T73 UWX expired on 19 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T73 UWX?
- The MOT on T73 UWX expired on 19 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T73 UWX done?
- T73 UWX was recorded at 218,786 miles at its MOT on 20 Jan 2025, an average of 7,333 miles a year.
- Has T73 UWX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T73 UWX has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jan 2025.
- Has the mileage on T73 UWX 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 T73 UWX find?
- T73 UWX passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; both outer sills corroded.
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