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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T854 KEWMOT history

T854 KEW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jan 2027 and it has passed 17 of 25 MOT tests, with 97,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jan 2027
Mileage
97,218 mi
At MOT on 15 Jan 2026
MOT tests
25
17 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T854 KEW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
4 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T854 KEW was last recorded at 97,218 miles on 15 Jan 2026, 1,305 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 24 Apr 2012: 72,811 miles, lower than 72,871 miles on 23 Apr 2012.

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
95,913 miles · 13 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,305 miles
Average per year
2,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 97,218 miles
  • 2024 – 95,913 miles
  • 2023 – 94,747 miles
  • 2022 – 93,286 miles
  • 2021 – 92,163 miles
  • 2020 – 90,058 miles
  • 2019 – 87,485 miles
  • 2018 – 85,117 miles
  • 2017 – 83,484 miles
  • 2016 – 82,203 miles
  • 2015 – 80,721 miles
  • 2014 – 78,556 miles
  • 2013 – 75,769 miles
  • 2012 – 72,811 miles
  • 2011 – 68,450 miles
  • 2010 – 63,940 miles
  • 2009 – 59,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass97,218 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Offside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Apr 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass97,218 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    97,218 miles
    Test number
    570358318530
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail97,218 miles (+1,305)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,218 miles
    Test number
    343801567816
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass95,913 miles (+1,166)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    95,913 miles
    Test number
    484299444415
    • AdvisoryFront Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass94,747 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    395390776302
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail94,747 miles (+1,461)1 dangerous2 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,747 miles
    Test number
    659277971599
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass93,286 miles (+1,123)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    93,286 miles
    Test number
    836879658598
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass92,163 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    92,163 miles
    Test number
    380598169993
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail92,161 miles (+2,103)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,161 miles
    Test number
    543594615217
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass90,058 miles (+2,573)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    90,058 miles
    Test number
    196231237260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  10. Pass87,485 miles (+2,368)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    87,485 miles
    Test number
    610601875198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass85,117 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    85,117 miles
    Test number
    395093452769

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail85,117 miles (+1,633)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,117 miles
    Test number
    479828233008
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  13. Pass83,484 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    239617351393
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Fail83,484 miles (+1,281)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,484 miles
    Test number
    180178565630
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass82,203 miles (+1,482)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    82,203 miles
    Test number
    267335504227
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases box (7.1.2)

  16. Pass80,721 miles (+68)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    80,721 miles
    Test number
    656383805170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail80,653 miles (+2,097)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,653 miles
    Test number
    856702395043
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  18. Pass78,556 miles (+2,787)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    78,556 miles
    Test number
    149762894402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass75,769 miles (+2,958)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    75,769 miles
    Test number
    699694113172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass72,811 miles (-60)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    72,811 miles
    Test number
    537755412100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail72,871 miles (+4,421)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,871 miles
    Test number
    216684112429
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass68,450 miles (+4,510)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    68,450 miles
    Test number
    725831111117
    • Note1) N/S/F lower suspension ball joint dust cover split.

  23. Pass63,940 miles (+4,032)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    63,940 miles
    Test number
    510243410121
    • Note1) N/S/F bottom bottom steering ball joint ( dust cover split ).

  24. Pass59,908 miles (+36)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    59,908 miles
    Test number
    122991229157
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail59,872 miles4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,872 miles
    Test number
    622297519102
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T854 KEW

Does T854 KEW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T854 KEW is valid until 14 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T854 KEW?
The MOT on T854 KEW is valid until 14 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T854 KEW done?
T854 KEW was recorded at 97,218 miles at its MOT on 15 Jan 2026, an average of 2,234 miles a year.
Has T854 KEW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T854 KEW has failed 8 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on T854 KEW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Apr 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T854 KEW find?
T854 KEW passed its latest MOT on 15 Jan 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 6 more.

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