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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

V43 SVVMOT history

V43 SVV is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 14 Sept 1999. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 137,695 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 21 Jan 2027
Mileage
137,695 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,950 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V43 SVV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V43 SVV was last recorded at 137,695 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 1,594 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
136,101 miles · 22 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,594 miles
Average per year
2,950 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 137,695 miles
  • 2025 – 136,101 miles
  • 2024 – 133,409 miles
  • 2023 – 129,860 miles
  • 2022 – 126,520 miles
  • 2021 – 123,848 miles
  • 2020 – 119,403 miles
  • 2019 – 116,765 miles
  • 2018 – 113,925 miles
  • 2017 – 112,253 miles
  • 2016 – 111,025 miles
  • 2014 – 104,093 miles
  • 2013 – 101,003 miles
  • 2012 – 97,069 miles
  • 2011 – 95,167 miles
  • 2010 – 91,925 miles
  • 2009 – 88,188 miles
  • 2008 – 84,833 miles
  • 2007 – 82,550 miles
  • 2006 – 79,178 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass137,695 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

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.

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower wishbone front mounts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

28 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass137,695 miles (+1,594)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    137,695 miles
    Test number
    951639532562
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  2. Pass136,101 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    136,101 miles
    Test number
    426765842776
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail136,100 miles (+2,691)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,100 miles
    Test number
    880805089477
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorSteering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Both (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material All rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass133,409 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    133,409 miles
    Test number
    314445970137
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills are corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and both rear cross (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail133,408 miles (+3,548)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,408 miles
    Test number
    755887769530
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills are corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear and both rear cross (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass129,860 miles (+3,340)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    129,860 miles
    Test number
    182199921398
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears and rears covered in grease (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking and worn on outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Cracking (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion

  7. Pass126,520 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    126,520 miles
    Test number
    694397152019
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower wishbone front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Fail126,519 miles (+2,671)1 dangerous3 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,519 miles
    Test number
    490518924697
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting missing (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure centre section slides off and rear pipe not in hanger (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Rears from load valve to flexi`s (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFuel tank damp
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s) rack arm
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring hanger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front lower wishbone front mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords Both rears (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  9. Pass123,848 miles (+4,445)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    123,848 miles
    Test number
    594602241810
    • MinorOffside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass119,403 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    119,403 miles
    Test number
    573112109069
    • AdvisoryDamp around fuel tank, but no physical leak at time of test......
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system at rear deteriorated/corroded, and slightly blowing in places....

  11. Fail119,403 miles (+2,638)1 dangerous1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,403 miles
    Test number
    878034683043
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryDamp around fuel tank, but no physical leak at time of test......
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust system at rear deteriorated/corroded, and slightly blowing in places....

  12. Pass116,765 miles (+2,840)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    116,765 miles
    Test number
    615861652066
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake discs, inner faces corroded...
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer 1/4 panel... (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases and rear section deteriorated. (6.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass113,925 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    113,925 miles
    Test number
    745108498846

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail113,925 miles (+1,672)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,925 miles
    Test number
    665316012871
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  15. Pass112,253 miles (+1,228)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    112,253 miles
    Test number
    713681961736

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass111,025 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    111,025 miles
    Test number
    362916522835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail111,020 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,020 miles
    Test number
    251443711770
    • FailureCentre Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front anti-roll bar end link fitted upside down
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    967754385019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass104,093 miles (+3,090)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    104,093 miles
    Test number
    436922764018
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass101,003 miles (+3,934)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    101,003 miles
    Test number
    888920383063
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass97,069 miles (+1,902)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    97,069 miles
    Test number
    805045942005
    • NoteBoth rear brake pipes to flexys corroding n/side worst
    • NoteO/side front tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteO/side rear tyre getting low
    • NoteSpare tyre illegal

  22. Pass95,167 miles (+3,242)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    95,167 miles
    Test number
    457162451085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,925 miles (+5)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    91,925 miles
    Test number
    433704560035
    • NoteBlue smoke from exhaust
    • NoteSlight play in both front bottom suspension ball joints
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  24. Fail91,920 miles (+3,732)5 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,920 miles
    Test number
    424892960017
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteBlue smoke from exhaust
    • NoteFront brake disc`s corroded\pitted
    • NoteRear brake disc`s corroded\ pitted
    • NoteSlight play in both front bottom suspension ball joints
    • NoteWindscreen chipped

  25. Pass88,188 miles (+3,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    88,188 miles
    Test number
    110671579083
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Pass84,833 miles (+2,283)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    84,833 miles
    Test number
    123401658479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass82,550 miles (+3,372)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    82,550 miles
    Test number
    231160187010
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass79,178 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    79,178 miles
    Test number
    492300986085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

Questions about V43 SVV

Does V43 SVV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V43 SVV is valid until 21 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V43 SVV?
The MOT on V43 SVV is valid until 21 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V43 SVV done?
V43 SVV was recorded at 137,695 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 2,950 miles a year.
Has V43 SVV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V43 SVV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V43 SVV 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 V43 SVV find?
V43 SVV passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 3 advisories: offside play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; rear service brake binding but not excessively.

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