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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T78 KEOMOT history

T78 KEO is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 269,054 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jul 2027
Mileage
269,054 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
7,371 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T78 KEO
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
10 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T78 KEO was last recorded at 269,054 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
269,053 miles · 29 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
7,371 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 269,054 miles
  • 2025 – 263,895 miles
  • 2024 – 258,679 miles
  • 2023 – 252,310 miles
  • 2022 – 247,620 miles
  • 2021 – 240,909 miles
  • 2020 – 235,052 miles
  • 2019 – 229,905 miles
  • 2018 – 223,716 miles
  • 2017 – 218,628 miles
  • 2016 – 214,282 miles
  • 2015 – 210,246 miles
  • 2014 – 209,236 miles
  • 2012 – 202,505 miles
  • 2011 – 189,872 miles
  • 2010 – 178,079 miles
  • 2008 – 161,492 miles
  • 2007 – 143,200 miles
  • 2006 – 121,895 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass269,054 miles
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) bothRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and outer at rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front heat sheild insecure

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear reverse lamp not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 20 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass269,054 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    269,054 miles
    Test number
    479663344183
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail269,053 miles (+5,158)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,053 miles
    Test number
    997578094006
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength axle mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass263,895 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    263,895 miles
    Test number
    949009158311
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and outer at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail263,895 miles (+5,216)1 dangerous3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,895 miles
    Test number
    896749661415
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sills and outer at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass258,679 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    258,679 miles
    Test number
    567287609602
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail258,679 miles (+6,369)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,679 miles
    Test number
    956904688164
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass252,310 miles (+4,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    252,310 miles
    Test number
    297729443960
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAxle mounts surface corrosion

  8. Pass247,620 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    247,620 miles
    Test number
    484978706324
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail247,619 miles (+6,710)1 major1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,619 miles
    Test number
    748941279391
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength door step and inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated slight weep (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive axle mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass240,909 miles (+5,857)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    240,909 miles
    Test number
    143805096071
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass235,052 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    235,052 miles
    Test number
    498487930684
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel spill off pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust split leaking gasses and not fully supported
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail235,052 miles (+5,147)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,052 miles
    Test number
    674639171709
    • Repaired at testRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive fuel spill off pipes (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust split leaking gasses and not fully supported
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component pin or bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass229,905 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    229,905 miles
    Test number
    483491469453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front heat sheild insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reverse lamp not working

  14. Fail229,904 miles (+6,188)1 dangerous8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,904 miles
    Test number
    226787748504
    • DangerousOffside Front Exhaust silencer likely to become detached (8.1.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt buckle missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front heat sheild insecure
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reverse lamp not working

  15. Pass223,716 miles (+5,088)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    223,716 miles
    Test number
    629679002047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass218,628 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    218,628 miles
    Test number
    573263981187
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Fail218,628 miles (+4,346)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,628 miles
    Test number
    632121632978
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour both (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass214,282 miles (+4,036)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    214,282 miles
    Test number
    437970013820

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass210,246 miles (+1,010)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    210,246 miles
    Test number
    947192025245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail209,236 miles1 repaired5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,236 miles
    Test number
    488180774160
    • Repaired at testRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSteering rack ends are slightly worn

  21. Pass209,236 miles (+6,731)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    209,236 miles
    Test number
    926130874138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSteering rack ends are slightly worn

  22. Pass202,505 miles (+12,633)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    202,505 miles
    Test number
    969127852362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)

  23. Pass189,872 miles (+11,793)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    189,872 miles
    Test number
    288096731325
    • 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)

  24. Pass178,079 miles (+16,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    178,079 miles
    Test number
    272325510340
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  25. Pass161,492 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    161,492 miles
    Test number
    263257398191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail161,492 miles (+18,292)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,492 miles
    Test number
    493843898123
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  27. Pass143,200 miles (+21,305)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    143,200 miles
    Test number
    231378097189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass121,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    121,895 miles
    Test number
    912041306202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T78 KEO

Does T78 KEO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T78 KEO is valid until 10 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T78 KEO?
The MOT on T78 KEO is valid until 10 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T78 KEO done?
T78 KEO was recorded at 269,054 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 7,371 miles a year.
Has T78 KEO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T78 KEO has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T78 KEO 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 T78 KEO find?
T78 KEO passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: play in steering rack inner joint(s) both; rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sills.

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