Volkswagen LT
Green · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T970 BRSMOT history
T970 BRS is a green diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 30 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 198,425 km recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 198,425 km
- At MOT on 8 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 3,817 km
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T970 BRS
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- LT
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 30 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T970 BRS was last recorded at 198,425 km on 8 Aug 2026, 33 km more than at the previous MOT on 9 Aug 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 17 Mar 2008: 13,960 km, lower than 123,861 km on 25 Jan 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 198,392 km · 9 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 33 km
- Average per year
- 3,817 km
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 198,425 km
- 2025 – 198,392 km
- 2024 – 194,022 km
- 2023 – 193,930 km
- 2022 – 193,851 km
- 2019 – 190,844 km
- 2018 – 182,919 km
- 2017 – 177,678 km
- 2016 – 172,277 km
- 2014 – 168,824 km
- 2013 – 167,577 km
- 2012 – 166,639 km
- 2011 – 159,232 km
- 2009 – 148,404 km
- 2008 – 13,960 km
- 2007 – 123,861 km
What the latest MOT found
Pass198,425 km
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Nearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 27 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass198,425 km (+33)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 198,425 km
- Test number
- 106289562737
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass198,392 km (+4,370)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 198,392 km
- Test number
- 483390809329
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass194,022 km (+92)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 194,022 km
- Test number
- 242868427678
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass193,930 km (+79)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2024
- Odometer
- 193,930 km
- Test number
- 556358444147
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass193,851 km (+3,007)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 193,851 km
- Test number
- 999868295496
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play x2 (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass190,844 km (+7,925)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 190,844 km
- Test number
- 469645746131
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass182,919 km (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2019
- Odometer
- 182,919 km
- Test number
- 192480110769
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail182,911 km (+5,233)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,911 km
- Test number
- 937787595974
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings sill and inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass177,678 km (+5,401)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2018
- Odometer
- 177,678 km
- Test number
- 174817565042
- AdvisoryExhaust heavily pasted
- AdvisoryGearbox noisy
Pass172,277 km
- MOT expiry
- 20 May 2017
- Odometer
- 172,277 km
- Test number
- 281513406891
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass170,488 miles (+1,660)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 170,488 miles
- Test number
- 198200415280
- NoteN/s/f brake bind
Pass168,828 miles6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 168,828 miles
- Test number
- 868791844292
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
- NoteNearside front tyre perished
- NoteOffside rear inner tyre cracked & perished
Fail168,824 km (+1,247)4 failures11 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,824 km
- Test number
- 569600434209
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside front brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteOffside rear inner tyre cracked & perished
Pass167,577 km (+938)10 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 167,577 km
- Test number
- 765064913207
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryRear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- NoteNearside front tyre starting to crack & perish on sidewall
Pass166,639 km (+7,407)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 166,639 km
- Test number
- 509641242230
- NotePlease note ; this vehicle mot inspection comes up with wrong seat belt information ? has only three seatbelts not fourteen ;
Pass159,232 km (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 159,232 km
- Test number
- 267492481164
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail159,231 km2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,231 km
- Test number
- 378491481177
- FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass150,371 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 150,371 miles
- Test number
- 202504350137
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,404 km (+134,444)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 148,404 km
- Test number
- 553352669194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass13,960 km (-109,901)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 13,960 km
- Test number
- 610187078002
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.3)
Pass123,861 km
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 123,861 km
- Test number
- 400035627010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,000 miles (+203)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 110,000 miles
- Test number
- 641230436014
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,797 miles2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,797 miles
- Test number
- 493077126021
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Questions about T970 BRS
- Does T970 BRS currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T970 BRS is valid until 23 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T970 BRS?
- The MOT on T970 BRS is valid until 23 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T970 BRS done?
- T970 BRS was recorded at 198,425 km at its MOT on 8 Aug 2026, an average of 3,817 km a year.
- Has T970 BRS ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T970 BRS has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Apr 2018.
- Has the mileage on T970 BRS ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Mar 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on T970 BRS find?
- T970 BRS passed its latest MOT on 8 Aug 2026 with 5 advisories: coolant leak; front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play x2; nearside rear inner vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security sill, and 2 more.
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