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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T978 LHBMOT history

T978 LHB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 186,853 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Dec 2026
Mileage
186,853 mi
At MOT on 9 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,095 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 LHB
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
9 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 LHB was last recorded at 186,853 miles on 9 Dec 2025, 3,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 28 May 2015: 165,725 miles, lower than 167,711 miles on 22 May 2015.

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
183,765 miles · 10 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
3,088 miles
Average per year
5,095 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 186,853 miles
  • 2024 – 183,765 miles
  • 2023 – 180,815 miles
  • 2022 – 177,921 miles
  • 2021 – 177,537 miles
  • 2020 – 176,034 miles
  • 2017 – 176,021 miles
  • 2016 – 170,374 miles
  • 2015 – 165,725 miles
  • 2014 – 158,453 miles
  • 2013 – 147,471 miles
  • 2012 – 137,721 miles
  • 2011 – 125,814 miles
  • 2010 – 117,704 miles
  • 2009 – 109,506 miles
  • 2008 – 101,851 miles
  • 2007 – 94,549 miles
  • 2006 – 86,897 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,853 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

26 tests since 27 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,853 miles (+3,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    186,853 miles
    Test number
    143704090080
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass183,765 miles (+2,950)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    183,765 miles
    Test number
    621122656784
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass180,815 miles (+2,894)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    180,815 miles
    Test number
    877004811691

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass177,921 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    177,921 miles
    Test number
    148050924588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail177,917 miles (+380)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,917 miles
    Test number
    652410110091
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect both headlamps have defective beam patterns (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass177,537 miles (+1,503)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,537 miles
    Test number
    420119871500
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass176,034 miles (+13)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    176,034 miles
    Test number
    672973784090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass176,021 miles (+5,647)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    176,021 miles
    Test number
    104353239941
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Pass170,374 miles (+4,649)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2017
    Odometer
    170,374 miles
    Test number
    788383935563
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  10. Pass165,725 miles (-1,986)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 May 2016
    Odometer
    165,725 miles
    Test number
    247298745176
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteOsf wiper split

  11. Fail167,711 miles (+9,258)2 failures1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,711 miles
    Test number
    935662445185
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront no plate cracked
    • NoteOsf wiper split

  12. Pass158,453 miles (+13)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2015
    Odometer
    158,453 miles
    Test number
    207578424498
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on tread (stepped type tyres)
    • NoteBoth rear foot brake efforts low
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked

  13. Fail158,440 miles (+10,969)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,440 miles
    Test number
    249287124191
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres low on tread (stepped type tyres)
    • NoteBoth rear foot brake efforts low
    • NoteOffside door mirror glass cracked

  14. Pass147,471 miles (+324)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2014
    Odometer
    147,471 miles
    Test number
    888854833140
    • NoteFront brake discs badly lipped
    • NoteOffside door mirror broken
    • NoteOffside front bumper loose
    • NoteWindscreen badly damaged outside zone A

  15. Fail147,147 miles (+9,426)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,147 miles
    Test number
    115383823118
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs badly lipped
    • NoteOffside door mirror broken
    • NotePffside front bumper loose
    • NoteWindscreen badly damaged outside zone A

  16. Pass137,721 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2013
    Odometer
    137,721 miles
    Test number
    898506332101
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail137,721 miles (+11,907)1 failure2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,721 miles
    Test number
    377125732191
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass125,814 miles (+8,110)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2012
    Odometer
    125,814 miles
    Test number
    106467731160
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Pass117,704 miles (+8,198)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2011
    Odometer
    117,704 miles
    Test number
    191434320184
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass109,506 miles (+7,655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2010
    Odometer
    109,506 miles
    Test number
    144851739141
    • NoteSlight play in n/s of steering rack

  21. Pass101,851 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2009
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    453003538166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail101,851 miles (+7,302)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,851 miles
    Test number
    614893338139
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp emits other than a steady red light (1.2.1e)

  23. Pass94,549 miles (+77)
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2008
    Odometer
    94,549 miles
    Test number
    283890837103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail94,472 miles (+7,575)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,472 miles
    Test number
    834095327199
    • DangerousPower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteHandbrake cable starting to fray

  25. Pass86,897 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    86,897 miles
    Test number
    714264726113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail86,897 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,897 miles
    Test number
    930207616185
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T978 LHB

Does T978 LHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T978 LHB is valid until 13 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T978 LHB?
The MOT on T978 LHB is valid until 13 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T978 LHB done?
T978 LHB was recorded at 186,853 miles at its MOT on 9 Dec 2025, an average of 5,095 miles a year.
Has T978 LHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 LHB has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Dec 2022.
Has the mileage on T978 LHB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 28 May 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T978 LHB find?
T978 LHB passed its latest MOT on 9 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive engine; tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both rears.

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