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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T859 KPUMOT history

T859 KPU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 16 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 220,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Aug 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 Aug 2027
Mileage
220,364 mi
At MOT on 17 Aug 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,666 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T859 KPU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T859 KPU was last recorded at 220,364 miles on 17 Aug 2026, 725 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
219,639 miles · 14 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
725 miles
Average per year
5,666 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,364 miles
  • 2025 – 219,639 miles
  • 2024 – 219,376 miles
  • 2023 – 219,018 miles
  • 2022 – 216,675 miles
  • 2021 – 213,607 miles
  • 2020 – 212,375 miles
  • 2019 – 211,416 miles
  • 2018 – 203,441 miles
  • 2017 – 196,643 miles
  • 2016 – 186,599 miles
  • 2015 – 175,940 miles
  • 2014 – 172,189 miles
  • 2013 – 168,258 miles
  • 2012 – 162,737 miles
  • 2011 – 154,907 miles
  • 2010 – 143,466 miles
  • 2009 – 137,014 miles
  • 2008 – 130,372 miles
  • 2006 – 113,399 miles
  • 2005 – 102,881 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,364 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp to flex

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2017–2018

Full MOT history

28 tests since 22 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,364 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    220,364 miles
    Test number
    738747691037
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail220,364 miles (+725)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,364 miles
    Test number
    352461921041
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorTrack rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass219,639 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    219,639 miles
    Test number
    979421438243
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp to flex (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail219,638 miles (+262)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,638 miles
    Test number
    667431255171
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flex (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material comp to flex (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass219,376 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    219,376 miles
    Test number
    423804177365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail219,376 miles (+358)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,376 miles
    Test number
    325965052096
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass219,018 miles (+2,343)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    219,018 miles
    Test number
    356331834954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass216,675 miles (+3,068)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    216,675 miles
    Test number
    758687815566

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass213,607 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    213,607 miles
    Test number
    699501189244
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail213,607 miles (+1,232)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,607 miles
    Test number
    786958635034
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded to flexy (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass212,375 miles (+959)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    212,375 miles
    Test number
    537746046165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass211,416 miles (+7,975)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    211,416 miles
    Test number
    180849104142
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass203,441 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    203,441 miles
    Test number
    944130561427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail203,421 miles (+6,778)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,421 miles
    Test number
    856822594108
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  15. Pass196,643 miles (+98)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    196,643 miles
    Test number
    984402756937
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail196,545 miles (+9,946)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,545 miles
    Test number
    983325652063
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureCentral Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • 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 Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  17. Pass186,599 miles (+10,659)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    186,599 miles
    Test number
    221439035717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass175,940 miles (+3,751)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    175,940 miles
    Test number
    219163415042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteFront d bushes slight wear

  19. Pass172,189 miles (+3,931)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    172,189 miles
    Test number
    635639494076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass168,258 miles (+5,521)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    168,258 miles
    Test number
    566282103135

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass162,737 miles (+7,830)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    162,737 miles
    Test number
    205747312126

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass154,907 miles (+11,441)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    154,907 miles
    Test number
    967657081049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass143,466 miles (+6,452)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    143,466 miles
    Test number
    764068090088

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass137,014 miles (+168)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    137,014 miles
    Test number
    403375509167

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail136,846 miles (+6,474)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,846 miles
    Test number
    521527999009
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass130,372 miles (+16,973)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    130,372 miles
    Test number
    354107618146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass113,399 miles (+10,518)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    113,399 miles
    Test number
    901808096292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass102,881 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    102,881 miles
    Test number
    641966525312
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about T859 KPU

Does T859 KPU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T859 KPU is valid until 16 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on T859 KPU?
The MOT on T859 KPU is valid until 16 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T859 KPU done?
T859 KPU was recorded at 220,364 miles at its MOT on 17 Aug 2026, an average of 5,666 miles a year.
Has T859 KPU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T859 KPU has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on T859 KPU 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 T859 KPU find?
T859 KPU passed its latest MOT on 17 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect: track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both.

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