The road tax status for T178 ABV is recorded as available on IsItAGoodCar.

When is the MOT due for T178 ABV?

The MOT for T178 ABV is valid and due for renewal on or before 17 May 2026.

What is the recorded mileage of T178 ABV?

The recorded mileage for T178 ABV is 197,405 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is T178 ABV ULEZ compliant?

No, T178 ABV does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

1999 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · T178 ABV

T178 ABV

1999 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 30/07/1999. Recorded mileage 197,405 miles. MOT status: Expired.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1999
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 17/05/2026
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 197,405 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

MOT Status

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Valid until 17/05/2026

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Mileage: 197,405 mi
Fuel Type: Diesel
Year: 1999
Engine: 1896cc

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T178 ABV Key Findings

5 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT failed on 12/05/2026
197,405 miles recorded at latest MOT
2 historical MOT failures
8 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (11 mentions)

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MOT Roadworthiness Analysis

/ 100 · Poor

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MOT Roadworthiness: Poor

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✗ MOT Expired or Failed

! Tax Status Unknown

! Average MOT pass rate (60%)

✗ 2 dangerous defects found recently

! Older vehicle

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T178 ABV Mileage History

09/05/2022186,987 mi
18/05/2023189,461 mi+2,474 mi
19/05/2023189,461 mi
19/05/2025190,242 mi+781 mi
12/05/2026197,405 mi+7,163 mi

Average of roughly 2,599 miles per year across 5 recorded odometer readings.

T178 ABV MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 28 Sept 2026, 17:46

MOT Analysis

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5 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Transporter (T178 ABV) between May 2022 and May 2026.

The record contains 3 passes and 2 failures.

The most recent test on 12 May 2026 was a fail; the vehicle has not passed its last recorded MOT.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (11 issues), Suspension (2 issues), Tyres (1 issue), Steering (1 issue). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 18 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Nearside Front Road wheel fractured inner rim (5.2.2 (a))”; “Offside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))”; “Nearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))”.

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