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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

F7 DUTMOT history

F7 DUT is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Oct 1997. Its MOT is valid until 24 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 288,390 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.

F7 DUT red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Jul 2027
Mileage
288,390 mi
At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,667 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
F7 DUT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
13 Oct 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

F7 DUT was last recorded at 288,390 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 8,685 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jul 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2018: 97,479 miles, lower than 210,746 miles on 23 Mar 2017.

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
279,705 miles · 22 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
8,685 miles
Average per year
6,667 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 288,390 miles
  • 2025 – 279,705 miles
  • 2024 – 271,288 miles
  • 2023 – 262,764 miles
  • 2022 – 249,327 miles
  • 2021 – 243,035 miles
  • 2020 – 224,661 miles
  • 2019 – 220,923 miles
  • 2018 – 97,485 miles
  • 2017 – 210,746 miles
  • 2016 – 208,048 miles
  • 2013 – 204,756 miles
  • 2012 – 202,245 miles
  • 2011 – 197,421 miles
  • 2010 – 191,481 miles
  • 2009 – 182,217 miles
  • 2008 – 174,695 miles
  • 2007 – 162,403 miles
  • 2006 – 152,481 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass288,390 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2025

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2010

Full MOT history

26 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass288,390 miles (+8,685)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    288,390 miles
    Test number
    501704979352
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel fractured at bridge over valve (5.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass279,705 miles (+8,417)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    279,705 miles
    Test number
    683156473786
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass271,288 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    271,288 miles
    Test number
    336245889123
    • 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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail271,287 miles (+8,523)2 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    271,287 miles
    Test number
    793807099303
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass262,764 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    262,764 miles
    Test number
    169417538341
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Fail262,764 miles (+13,437)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,764 miles
    Test number
    720975663030
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass249,327 miles (+6,292)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    249,327 miles
    Test number
    108595014139
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass243,035 miles (+18,374)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    243,035 miles
    Test number
    470949528129

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass224,661 miles (+3,738)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    224,661 miles
    Test number
    100152412927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  10. Pass220,923 miles (+123,438)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    220,923 miles
    Test number
    338006169468
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass97,485 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    97,485 miles
    Test number
    689872445935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail97,479 miles (-113,267)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,479 miles
    Test number
    808587971423
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pipe excessively corroded comp to flexi (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  13. Pass210,746 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    210,746 miles
    Test number
    538593904493
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  14. Fail210,746 miles (+2,698)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,746 miles
    Test number
    348832498487
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  15. Pass208,048 miles (+3,292)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    208,048 miles
    Test number
    848044512158
    • AdvisoryAll brake discs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot slightly deteriated
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn close to wear bars
    • AdvisorySlight fluctuation on rear brakes
    • AdvisoryVerious brake pipes slightly corroded

  16. Pass204,756 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    204,756 miles
    Test number
    765680993247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail204,738 miles (+2,493)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,738 miles
    Test number
    918179783214
    • FailureFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  18. Pass202,245 miles (+4,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    202,245 miles
    Test number
    299988552285
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Pass197,421 miles (+5,940)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    197,421 miles
    Test number
    446833221238
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteN/s/f inner sill is holed!
    • NoteO/s/f inner sill is corroded!

  20. Pass191,481 miles (+9,264)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    191,481 miles
    Test number
    792969410261
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • NoteN/s inner sill is corroded and holed, o/s is corroded!

  21. Pass182,217 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    182,217 miles
    Test number
    732263329289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail182,217 miles (+7,522)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,217 miles
    Test number
    784513129246
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass174,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    174,695 miles
    Test number
    590261728202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail174,695 miles (+12,292)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,695 miles
    Test number
    951371128210
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  25. Pass162,403 miles (+9,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    162,403 miles
    Test number
    382697267002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Pass152,481 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    152,481 miles
    Test number
    221751566005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about F7 DUT

Does F7 DUT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on F7 DUT is valid until 24 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on F7 DUT?
The MOT on F7 DUT is valid until 24 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has F7 DUT done?
F7 DUT was recorded at 288,390 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 6,667 miles a year.
Has F7 DUT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. F7 DUT has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on F7 DUT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on F7 DUT find?
F7 DUT passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front road wheel fractured at bridge over valve; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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