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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

596 VEHMOT history

596 VEH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Nov 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 198,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jun 2026.

596 VEH blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Jun 2027
Mileage
198,834 mi
At MOT on 5 Jun 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,921 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
596 VEH
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Nov 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

596 VEH was last recorded at 198,834 miles on 5 Jun 2026, 2,363 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
196,471 miles · 11 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,363 miles
Average per year
4,921 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,834 miles
  • 2025 – 196,471 miles
  • 2024 – 193,502 miles
  • 2023 – 189,042 miles
  • 2022 – 183,407 miles
  • 2021 – 178,325 miles
  • 2020 – 168,877 miles
  • 2019 – 161,903 miles
  • 2018 – 158,314 miles
  • 2017 – 155,220 miles
  • 2016 – 149,560 miles
  • 2015 – 141,652 miles
  • 2014 – 131,253 miles
  • 2013 – 127,818 miles
  • 2012 – 126,219 miles
  • 2011 – 123,755 miles
  • 2010 – 119,818 miles
  • 2009 – 116,784 miles
  • 2008 – 112,790 miles
  • 2007 – 105,025 miles
  • 2006 – 99,313 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,834 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Steering rack mounts slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

28 tests since 15 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,834 miles (+2,363)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    198,834 miles
    Test number
    751210140034
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased/undersealed (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass196,471 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    196,471 miles
    Test number
    767095154080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail196,469 miles (+2,967)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,469 miles
    Test number
    531641904645
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch corroded (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass193,502 miles (+4,460)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    193,502 miles
    Test number
    890481976424
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass189,042 miles (+5,635)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    189,042 miles
    Test number
    523260774664
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass183,407 miles (+5,082)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    183,407 miles
    Test number
    965052178278
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass178,325 miles (+9,448)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    178,325 miles
    Test number
    819908994311
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL pipes greased (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass168,877 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    168,877 miles
    Test number
    908615831975
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail168,877 miles (+6,974)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,877 miles
    Test number
    363171196995
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass161,903 miles (+3,589)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    161,903 miles
    Test number
    402774159517

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass158,314 miles (+3,094)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    158,314 miles
    Test number
    403140854504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass155,220 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    155,220 miles
    Test number
    807742159920
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounts slight play

  13. Fail155,196 miles (+5,636)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,196 miles
    Test number
    145109386652
    • FailureCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounts slight play

  14. Pass149,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    149,560 miles
    Test number
    754661110029

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail149,558 miles (+7,906)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,558 miles
    Test number
    576111733118
    • DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass141,652 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    141,652 miles
    Test number
    479693655154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail141,639 miles (+10,386)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,639 miles
    Test number
    727722455159
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass131,253 miles (+3,435)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    131,253 miles
    Test number
    706534454107
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass127,818 miles (+1,599)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    127,818 miles
    Test number
    757697153196
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass126,219 miles (+31)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    126,219 miles
    Test number
    107851862167
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner tread cut

  21. Fail126,188 miles (+2,433)2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,188 miles
    Test number
    509870162163
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/f tyre inner tread cut

  22. Pass123,755 miles (+3,937)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    123,755 miles
    Test number
    148097641174
    • NoteBoth front tyres have deterioration to sidewalls

  23. Pass119,818 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    119,818 miles
    Test number
    232001330459

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail119,818 miles (+3,034)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,818 miles
    Test number
    290601830106
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)

  25. Pass116,784 miles (+3,994)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2010
    Odometer
    116,784 miles
    Test number
    913292559137
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/s/r tyre sidewall deteriorated

  26. Pass112,790 miles (+7,765)
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2009
    Odometer
    112,790 miles
    Test number
    522308028174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass105,025 miles (+5,712)1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    105,025 miles
    Test number
    144623477042
    • NoteO/s front wing mirror damaged but does not affect rear view

  28. Pass99,313 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    99,313 miles
    Test number
    312094776090

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 596 VEH

What vehicle is registration 596 VEH currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 596 VEH on a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Nov 1999. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does 596 VEH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 596 VEH is valid until 10 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on 596 VEH?
The MOT on 596 VEH is valid until 10 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 596 VEH done?
596 VEH was recorded at 198,834 miles at its MOT on 5 Jun 2026, an average of 4,921 miles a year.
Has 596 VEH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 596 VEH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on 596 VEH 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 596 VEH find?
596 VEH passed its latest MOT on 5 Jun 2026 with 1 advisory: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all greased/undersealed.

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