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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V53 EVOMOT history

V53 EVO is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Oct 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 223,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

V53 EVO blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 10 Nov 2026
Mileage
223,348 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
8,891 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V53 EVO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Oct 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

V53 EVO was last recorded at 223,348 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 6,773 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Nov 2012: 104,893 miles, lower than 954,999 miles on 2 Nov 2011.

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
216,575 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
6,773 miles
Average per year
8,891 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 223,348 miles
  • 2024 – 216,575 miles
  • 2023 – 209,426 miles
  • 2022 – 202,222 miles
  • 2021 – 192,783 miles
  • 2020 – 183,873 miles
  • 2019 – 178,143 miles
  • 2018 – 169,986 miles
  • 2017 – 159,936 miles
  • 2016 – 150,227 miles
  • 2015 – 138,084 miles
  • 2014 – 127,357 miles
  • 2013 – 116,943 miles
  • 2012 – 104,893 miles
  • 2011 – 954,999 miles
  • 2010 – 86,145 miles
  • 2009 – 76,854 miles
  • 2008 – 69,040 miles
  • 2007 – 61,815 miles
  • 2006 – 54,126 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail223,348 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryN/s brake hoses split
  • AdvisoryN/s brake hoses split middle 1 oil leak
  • AdvisoryN/s/f outer c.v gaitor split
  • AdvisoryN/s/f upper arm ball joint dust cover split
  • AdvisoryN/s/r tyer low outer edge
  • AdvisoryO/s/f c.v inner gaitor split
  • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack gaitor split
  • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel has play
  • AdvisoryVery bad oil leak under vehicle
  • AdvisoryWater leak housing thermostat

What MOT failures 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, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

31 tests since 25 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail223,348 miles4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,348 miles
    Test number
    171764883557
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake servo defective or ineffective (1.1.10 (a) (i))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle or inside (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryN/s brake hoses split
    • AdvisoryN/s brake hoses split middle 1 oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer c.v gaitor split
    • AdvisoryN/s/f upper arm ball joint dust cover split
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyer low outer edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/f c.v inner gaitor split
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack gaitor split
    • AdvisoryO/s/f wheel has play
    • AdvisoryVery bad oil leak under vehicle
    • AdvisoryWater leak housing thermostat

  2. Pass223,348 miles (+6,773)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    223,348 miles
    Test number
    267954505636
    • AdvisoryBad oilleak from engine under vehcle
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning lamp on dash
    • AdvisoryN/s/brake hoses split middle 1 oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f upper arm ball joint dust cover split
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre low outer edge
    • AdvisoryNo brake servo n/w
    • AdvisoryO/s.f wheel has play in it
    • AdvisoryO/s/f door does not open from out side or inside
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner c.v gaitor split and n/s/f outer c.v gaitor split
    • AdvisoryO/s/f steering rack gaitor split
    • AdvisoryWater leak housing thermostat

  3. Pass216,575 miles (+7,149)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    216,575 miles
    Test number
    533068237777

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass209,426 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    209,426 miles
    Test number
    683832592017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail209,426 miles (+7,204)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,426 miles
    Test number
    364014173814
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass202,222 miles (+9,439)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    202,222 miles
    Test number
    870992787935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass192,783 miles (+8,910)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    192,783 miles
    Test number
    180443234584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass183,873 miles (+5,730)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    183,873 miles
    Test number
    819370821104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass178,143 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,143 miles
    Test number
    322981821761
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wear warning lamp staying on

  10. Fail178,136 miles (+8,150)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,136 miles
    Test number
    616403832032
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wear warning lamp staying on

  11. Pass169,986 miles (+6)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    169,986 miles
    Test number
    854454265922
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on wire broken
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sill damaged

  12. Fail169,980 miles (+10,044)1 dangerous4 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,980 miles
    Test number
    103543643768
    • DangerousOffside Rear Coil spring mounting insecure to the extent that relative movement is visible (5.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on wire broken
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal rubber worn
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy
    • AdvisoryExhaust noisy and rattling
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sill damaged

  13. Pass159,936 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    159,936 miles
    Test number
    550056379116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and deteriorated

  14. Fail159,930 miles (+9,703)1 failure10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,930 miles
    Test number
    904652161873
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 3mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded and deteriorated

  15. Pass150,227 miles (+12,143)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    150,227 miles
    Test number
    812661430689
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light on
    • AdvisoryExhaust repaired

  16. Pass138,084 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    138,084 miles
    Test number
    131087934419
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light showing on dash

  17. Fail138,078 miles (+10,721)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,078 miles
    Test number
    273470378221
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt lower (2.4.G.2)
    • FailurePower steering component(s) leaking steering rack area (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light showing on dash

  18. Pass127,357 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    127,357 miles
    Test number
    329767804327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail127,347 miles (+10,404)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,347 miles
    Test number
    536114804321
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass116,943 miles (+2)12 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    116,943 miles
    Test number
    487645603443
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  21. Fail116,941 miles (+12,048)1 failure12 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,941 miles
    Test number
    686234703386
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront exhaust mount broken
    • NoteNearside front tyre perished
    • NoteOffside rear tyre perished

  22. Pass104,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    104,893 miles
    Test number
    688296702316

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,893 miles (-850,106)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,893 miles
    Test number
    427806802386
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Brake pedal pad not secure to the pedal (3.3.A.1c)
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass954,999 miles (+859,500)
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    954,999 miles
    Test number
    207226101319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail95,499 miles (+9,354)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,499 miles
    Test number
    795125401367
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass86,145 miles (+9,291)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    86,145 miles
    Test number
    920090000307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass76,854 miles (+7,814)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    76,854 miles
    Test number
    763562809385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass69,040 miles (+7,225)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    69,040 miles
    Test number
    444935008478
    • NoteEngine smoking slightly [ blue smoke ]

  29. Pass61,815 miles (+7,689)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    61,815 miles
    Test number
    493705707419
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  30. Pass54,126 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    54,126 miles
    Test number
    654559396208

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail54,126 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,126 miles
    Test number
    733528196291
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

Questions about V53 EVO

Does V53 EVO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V53 EVO is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V53 EVO?
The MOT on V53 EVO is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V53 EVO done?
V53 EVO was recorded at 223,348 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 8,891 miles a year.
Has V53 EVO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V53 EVO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on V53 EVO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Nov 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on V53 EVO find?
V53 EVO failed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 4 major defects and 10 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested; brake servo defective or ineffective; driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle, and 11 more.

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