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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T73 VUMMOT history

T73 VUM is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 32 MOT tests, with 76,575 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Sept 2027
Mileage
76,575 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
19 passed · 13 failed
Per year
1,589 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T73 VUM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T73 VUM was last recorded at 76,575 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 19 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Aug 2015: 65,445 miles, lower than 65,544 miles on 16 Jul 2015.

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
76,556 miles · 2 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
19 miles
Average per year
1,589 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 76,575 miles
  • 2025 – 74,823 miles
  • 2024 – 73,669 miles
  • 2023 – 71,773 miles
  • 2022 – 71,053 miles
  • 2021 – 70,059 miles
  • 2020 – 69,484 miles
  • 2019 – 68,868 miles
  • 2018 – 68,088 miles
  • 2017 – 66,678 miles
  • 2016 – 66,143 miles
  • 2015 – 65,445 miles
  • 2014 – 64,745 miles
  • 2013 – 63,752 miles
  • 2012 – 63,478 miles
  • 2011 – 61,207 miles
  • 2008 – 59,019 miles
  • 2007 – 51,702 miles
  • 2006 – 44,279 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass76,575 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2006–2017

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear valance

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Rear cross member heavily corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Handbrake cable return spring broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Night heater exhaust insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

32 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass76,575 miles (+19)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    76,575 miles
    Test number
    401866569542
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail76,556 miles (+1,733)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,556 miles
    Test number
    977290777935
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass74,823 miles (+1,154)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    74,823 miles
    Test number
    454014228909
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Pass73,669 miles (+1,896)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    73,669 miles
    Test number
    370078831564

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass71,773 miles (+116)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    71,773 miles
    Test number
    306684015805

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail71,657 miles (+604)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,657 miles
    Test number
    960858665588
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass71,053 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    71,053 miles
    Test number
    280680187585
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail71,035 miles (+976)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,035 miles
    Test number
    924631257762
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively chafed rubbing on tyre (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass70,059 miles (+575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    70,059 miles
    Test number
    134527359463
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer side (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass69,484 miles (+20)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    69,484 miles
    Test number
    273601576900
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  11. Fail69,464 miles (+596)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,464 miles
    Test number
    558674931345
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Pass68,868 miles (+780)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    68,868 miles
    Test number
    217096337998

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass68,088 miles (+1,410)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    68,088 miles
    Test number
    130885642881
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output lense condensated (4.1.4 (b))

  14. Pass66,678 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    66,678 miles
    Test number
    142279344161
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear cross member heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable return spring broken
    • AdvisoryNight heater exhaust insecure

  15. Fail66,678 miles (+535)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,678 miles
    Test number
    585111072688
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear cross member heavily corroded
    • AdvisoryHandbrake cable return spring broken
    • AdvisoryNight heater exhaust insecure

  16. Pass66,143 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    66,143 miles
    Test number
    312075092542

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,143 miles (+698)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,143 miles
    Test number
    670607841199
    • Repaired at testOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)

  18. Pass65,445 miles (-99)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    65,445 miles
    Test number
    681430026204
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly damaged within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  19. Fail65,544 miles (+799)6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,544 miles
    Test number
    976037495129
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureBrake hydraulic reservoir leaking hydraulic fluid (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Upper Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • NoteNearside front seat has been removed.
    • NoteNearside wiper blade split.

  20. Pass64,745 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    64,745 miles
    Test number
    137662114119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail64,745 miles (+993)6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,745 miles
    Test number
    297057304160
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside front tyre pershing and cracking at time of test

  22. Pass63,752 miles (+274)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,752 miles
    Test number
    376940103126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass63,478 miles (+9)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    63,478 miles
    Test number
    799363752058
    • NoteBoth front brake back plates starting to corrode
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing on side walls
    • NoteWireing cable tied up underneath vehile/routed very close to steering column

  24. Fail63,469 miles (+2,262)2 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    63,469 miles
    Test number
    605167942080
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • NoteBoth front brake back plates starting to corrode
    • NoteNearside front tyre perishing on side walls
    • NoteRear brake pads/discs look in poor condition
    • NoteWireing cable tied up underneath vehile/routed very close to steering column

  25. Pass61,207 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    61,207 miles
    Test number
    127512941446
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  26. Fail61,207 miles (+2,188)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,207 miles
    Test number
    488750341011
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteFront brake pads look low
    • NoteRear brake discs corroded

  27. Pass59,019 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    59,019 miles
    Test number
    590107988124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail59,018 miles (+7,316)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,018 miles
    Test number
    981476288135
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  29. Pass51,702 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    111255347160
    • NoteN/s front brake disc corred

  30. Fail51,702 miles (+7,423)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,702 miles
    Test number
    352295547105
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteNearside door mirror glass cracked
    • NoteNearside front brake disc corroded.

  31. Pass44,279 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2007
    Odometer
    44,279 miles
    Test number
    954340036149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail44,279 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,279 miles
    Test number
    634969026175
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T73 VUM

Does T73 VUM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T73 VUM is valid until 13 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T73 VUM?
The MOT on T73 VUM is valid until 13 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T73 VUM done?
T73 VUM was recorded at 76,575 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,589 miles a year.
Has T73 VUM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T73 VUM has failed 13 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T73 VUM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T73 VUM find?
T73 VUM passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 1 advisory: rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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