Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T81 VUKMOT history
T81 VUK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 379,928 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 379,928 mi
- At MOT on 18 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 9,073 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T81 VUK
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T81 VUK was last recorded at 379,928 miles on 18 Nov 2025, 4,039 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 375,889 miles · 6 Nov 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 4,039 miles
- Average per year
- 9,073 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 379,928 miles
- 2024 – 375,889 miles
- 2023 – 369,050 miles
- 2022 – 365,475 miles
- 2021 – 360,904 miles
- 2020 – 357,385 miles
- 2019 – 353,892 miles
- 2018 – 344,162 miles
- 2017 – 334,491 miles
- 2016 – 324,685 miles
- 2015 – 316,700 miles
- 2014 – 306,929 miles
- 2013 – 293,361 miles
- 2012 – 282,933 miles
- 2011 – 272,329 miles
- 2010 – 258,916 miles
- 2009 – 245,112 miles
- 2008 – 230,943 miles
- 2007 – 217,977 miles
- 2006 – 202,960 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass379,928 miles
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2020
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Nearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2024
Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2023
Full MOT history
28 tests since 18 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass379,928 miles (+4,039)2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 379,928 miles
- Test number
- 114037237392
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass375,889 miles5 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 375,889 miles
- Test number
- 622722047068
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Fail375,889 miles (+6,839)2 major5 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 375,889 miles
- Test number
- 934428623304
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both sides (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
Pass369,050 miles (+3,575)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 369,050 miles
- Test number
- 942567628955
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass365,475 miles (+4,571)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 365,475 miles
- Test number
- 590414629765
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
Pass360,904 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 360,904 miles
- Test number
- 170903536228
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail360,901 miles (+3,516)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 360,901 miles
- Test number
- 541136393762
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass357,385 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 357,385 miles
- Test number
- 759244348590
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight play in both front steering arms
Fail357,385 miles (+3,493)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 357,385 miles
- Test number
- 351292252173
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySlight play in both front steering arms
Pass353,892 miles (+9,730)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 353,892 miles
- Test number
- 352708898631
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on trailing arm (1.1.11 (c))
Pass344,162 miles (+9,671)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 344,162 miles
- Test number
- 599455443530
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer cracked (6.1.2 (a))
Pass334,491 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 334,491 miles
- Test number
- 212696019408
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail334,491 miles (+9,806)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 334,491 miles
- Test number
- 727630454240
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
Pass324,685 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 324,685 miles
- Test number
- 824691767994
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail324,684 miles (+7,984)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 324,684 miles
- Test number
- 444002573083
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass316,700 miles (+9,771)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 316,700 miles
- Test number
- 936596425144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass306,929 miles2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 306,929 miles
- Test number
- 295315934412
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteRear brake disks poor/corroded
- NoteRear tyres worn on edges
- NoteSlight play at o/s/f inner steering arm balljoint
- NoteSteering rack has slight oil seepage at steering arm gattors n/s and o/s
Fail306,929 miles (+13,568)2 failures3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 306,929 miles
- Test number
- 557505334108
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteRear brake disks poor/corroded
- NoteRear tyres worn on edges
- NoteSlight play at o/s/f inner steering arm balljoint
- NoteSteering rack has slight oil seepage at steering arm gattors n/s and o/s
Pass293,361 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 293,361 miles
- Test number
- 876826833148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail293,361 miles (+10,428)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 293,361 miles
- Test number
- 619406733180
- FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
Pass282,933 miles (+10,604)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 282,933 miles
- Test number
- 446271632128
- NoteSlight play at o/s t/rod end
Pass272,329 miles3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 272,329 miles
- Test number
- 105646321107
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Fail272,329 miles (+13,413)2 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 272,329 miles
- Test number
- 809886521168
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteOil leak
Pass258,916 miles (+13,804)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 258,916 miles
- Test number
- 542543230112
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass245,112 miles (+14,169)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 245,112 miles
- Test number
- 283526629458
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass230,943 miles (+12,966)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 230,943 miles
- Test number
- 704608228153
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteSlight play in nearside and offside steering arms
Pass217,977 miles (+15,017)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 217,977 miles
- Test number
- 901657337160
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass202,960 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 202,960 miles
- Test number
- 790398236137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T81 VUK
- Does T81 VUK currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T81 VUK is valid until 24 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T81 VUK?
- The MOT on T81 VUK is valid until 24 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T81 VUK done?
- T81 VUK was recorded at 379,928 miles at its MOT on 18 Nov 2025, an average of 9,073 miles a year.
- Has T81 VUK ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T81 VUK has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2024.
- Has the mileage on T81 VUK 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 T81 VUK find?
- T81 VUK passed its latest MOT on 18 Nov 2025 with 2 minor defects and 5 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.
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