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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1992 · 2,461 cc

997 MYMOT history

997 MY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Nov 1992. Its MOT is valid until 1 Aug 2027 and it has passed 22 of 24 MOT tests, with 267,044 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

997 MY white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Aug 2027
Mileage
267,044 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
22 passed · 2 failed
Per year
7,623 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
997 MY
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1992
First used
23 Nov 1992
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

997 MY was last recorded at 267,044 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 1,654 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
265,390 miles · 24 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,654 miles
Average per year
7,623 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 267,044 miles
  • 2025 – 265,390 miles
  • 2024 – 262,872 miles
  • 2023 – 261,014 miles
  • 2022 – 255,943 miles
  • 2021 – 252,353 miles
  • 2020 – 248,314 miles
  • 2019 – 246,380 miles
  • 2018 – 242,959 miles
  • 2017 – 239,860 miles
  • 2016 – 233,101 miles
  • 2015 – 227,944 miles
  • 2014 – 222,079 miles
  • 2013 – 215,101 miles
  • 2012 – 209,899 miles
  • 2011 – 204,770 miles
  • 2010 – 199,178 miles
  • 2009 – 131,535 miles
  • 2008 – 126,933 miles
  • 2007 – 117,174 miles
  • 2006 – 109,850 miles
  • 2005 – 106,319 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass267,044 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Front slight engine oil leak .
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate delaminating . (0.1 (b))

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.

  • Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Central Front Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing smooth .

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass267,044 miles (+1,654)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    267,044 miles
    Test number
    647093210248
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front slight engine oil leak .
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread number plate delaminating . (0.1 (b))

  2. Pass265,390 miles (+2,518)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    265,390 miles
    Test number
    975432051587
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated flexible brake hose outer casing cracking . (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  3. Pass262,872 miles (+1,858)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    262,872 miles
    Test number
    362032311205
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing smooth . (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) inner rack end has play .
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass261,014 miles (+5,071)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    261,014 miles
    Test number
    773431795860
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded rear coil springs have corrosion . (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass255,943 miles (+3,590)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    255,943 miles
    Test number
    513980485999
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pedal wearing smooth brake pedal rubber wearing smooth . (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing close to the limit 195/70r15c (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight engine oil leak . (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass252,353 miles (+4,039)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    252,353 miles
    Test number
    207464379996
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside front outer casings of flexible brake hoses cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement suspension arm forward inner bush slightly worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  7. Pass248,314 miles (+1,934)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    248,314 miles
    Test number
    538861664403
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass246,380 miles (+3,421)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    246,380 miles
    Test number
    160390138108
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated nearside and offside outer casings showing signs of deteriorations (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass242,959 miles (+3,099)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    242,959 miles
    Test number
    824283346136

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass239,860 miles (+6,759)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    239,860 miles
    Test number
    316945420341

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass233,101 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    233,101 miles
    Test number
    691749144832

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail233,101 miles (+5,157)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,101 miles
    Test number
    226435120432
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)

  13. Pass227,944 miles (+5,865)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    227,944 miles
    Test number
    797042715295
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass222,079 miles (+6,978)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    222,079 miles
    Test number
    908869414203
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass215,101 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    215,101 miles
    Test number
    339160503277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail215,101 miles (+5,202)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,101 miles
    Test number
    699390703228
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass209,899 miles (+5,129)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    209,899 miles
    Test number
    365422102410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass204,770 miles (+5,592)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    204,770 miles
    Test number
    839502601211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass199,178 miles (+67,643)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    199,178 miles
    Test number
    664524800254
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteSlight play o/s of the steering rack

  20. Pass131,535 miles (+4,602)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    131,535 miles
    Test number
    583265709285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass126,933 miles (+9,759)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    126,933 miles
    Test number
    823984398138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass117,174 miles (+7,324)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    117,174 miles
    Test number
    781322277199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass109,850 miles (+3,531)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    109,850 miles
    Test number
    342327856174

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass106,319 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    106,319 miles
    Test number
    983384775156

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 997 MY

What vehicle is registration 997 MY currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 997 MY on a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Nov 1992. 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 997 MY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 997 MY is valid until 1 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on 997 MY?
The MOT on 997 MY is valid until 1 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 997 MY done?
997 MY was recorded at 267,044 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 7,623 miles a year.
Has 997 MY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 997 MY has failed 2 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2016.
Has the mileage on 997 MY 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 997 MY find?
997 MY passed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central front slight engine oil leak .; nearside front track rod end ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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