Volkswagen Transporter
Purple · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T953 AODMOT history
T953 AOD is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 175,780 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 175,780 mi
- At MOT on 16 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 24
- 20 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 6,516 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T953 AOD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Purple
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T953 AOD was last recorded at 175,780 miles on 16 Jan 2026, 5,824 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 169,956 miles · 9 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,824 miles
- Average per year
- 6,516 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 175,780 miles
- 2025 – 169,956 miles
- 2024 – 166,436 miles
- 2023 – 162,146 miles
- 2022 – 159,962 miles
- 2021 – 159,013 miles
- 2019 – 157,239 miles
- 2018 – 154,405 miles
- 2017 – 151,328 miles
- 2016 – 143,986 miles
- 2015 – 137,229 miles
- 2014 – 134,536 miles
- 2013 – 124,129 miles
- 2012 – 115,941 miles
- 2011 – 110,142 miles
- 2010 – 100,463 miles
- 2009 – 90,539 miles
- 2008 – 75,559 miles
- 2007 – 66,088 miles
- 2006 – 48,631 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass175,780 miles
- AdvisoryCentral handbrake cable corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2014
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009
Full MOT history
24 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass175,780 miles (+5,824)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 175,780 miles
- Test number
- 937754787700
- AdvisoryCentral handbrake cable corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,956 miles (+3,520)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 169,956 miles
- Test number
- 946441986915
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass166,436 miles (+4,290)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 166,436 miles
- Test number
- 837731226904
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,146 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 162,146 miles
- Test number
- 982837954269
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,146 miles (+2,184)2 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,146 miles
- Test number
- 428803746387
- DangerousFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass159,962 miles (+949)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 159,962 miles
- Test number
- 276185682889
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass159,013 miles (+1,774)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 159,013 miles
- Test number
- 104599798424
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass157,239 miles (+2,834)2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 157,239 miles
- Test number
- 922661140089
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass154,405 miles (+3,077)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2019
- Odometer
- 154,405 miles
- Test number
- 855245185573
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Tie rod has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Tie rod has slight play
Pass151,328 miles (+7,342)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 151,328 miles
- Test number
- 130188917442
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOS and NS rear road springs corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass143,986 miles (+6,757)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 143,986 miles
- Test number
- 919990913260
- AdvisoryNS and OS rear road springs corroded
Pass137,229 miles (+2,693)3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 137,229 miles
- Test number
- 565010045257
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteNS and OS front tyres wearing on inner edges
- NoteRear road springs rusty
Pass134,536 miles (+10,407)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 134,536 miles
- Test number
- 708283634249
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass124,129 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 20 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 124,129 miles
- Test number
- 389193533228
- AdvisoryOffside Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteAfter market tail pipe fitted (noise)
- NoteIotems removed from screen
- NoteStickers larger than 40mm outside swept area nearside
Fail124,113 miles (+8,172)3 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,113 miles
- Test number
- 715713233215
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront tyres wearing inner edge
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass115,941 miles (+5,799)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 115,941 miles
- Test number
- 515474622284
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,142 miles (+9,679)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 110,142 miles
- Test number
- 307486281157
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
Pass100,463 miles (+9,924)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 100,463 miles
- Test number
- 871814080144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,539 miles (+6)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 90,539 miles
- Test number
- 181291399153
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail90,533 miles (+14,974)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,533 miles
- Test number
- 204075389464
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass75,559 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 75,559 miles
- Test number
- 231293098469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,557 miles (+9,469)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,557 miles
- Test number
- 953425388184
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
Pass66,088 miles (+17,457)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 66,088 miles
- Test number
- 982413097175
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass48,631 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 48,631 miles
- Test number
- 234124296467
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T953 AOD
- Does T953 AOD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T953 AOD is valid until 15 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T953 AOD?
- The MOT on T953 AOD is valid until 15 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T953 AOD done?
- T953 AOD was recorded at 175,780 miles at its MOT on 16 Jan 2026, an average of 6,516 miles a year.
- Has T953 AOD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T953 AOD has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jan 2023.
- Has the mileage on T953 AOD 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 T953 AOD find?
- T953 AOD passed its latest MOT on 16 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: central handbrake cable corroded; nearside rear nail in tyre; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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