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Volkswagen T3 Motorhome

White · Diesel · 1990 · 1,598 cc

GFE 297MOT history

GFE 297 is a white diesel Volkswagen T3 Motorhome first used on 31 Dec 1990. Its MOT is valid until 3 Sept 2027 and it has passed 16 of 18 MOT tests, with 50,327 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Sept 2027
Mileage
50,327 mi
At MOT on 4 Sept 2026
MOT tests
18
16 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,682 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
GFE 297
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
T3 Motorhome
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,598 cc
Year of manufacture
1990
First used
31 Dec 1990
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

GFE 297 was last recorded at 50,327 miles on 4 Sept 2026, 1,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
48,945 miles · 13 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
1,382 miles
Average per year
1,682 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 50,327 miles
  • 2025 – 48,945 miles
  • 2024 – 47,032 miles
  • 2023 – 44,624 miles
  • 2022 – 40,688 miles
  • 2021 – 36,482 miles
  • 2019 – 33,220 miles
  • 2018 – 31,246 miles
  • 2017 – 29,920 miles
  • 2016 – 29,725 miles
  • 2015 – 29,725 miles
  • 2014 – 27,880 miles
  • 2013 – 26,910 miles
  • 2012 – 26,910 miles
  • 2011 – 24,700 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass50,327 miles
  • AdvisoryAll brake disc surfaces corroded
  • AdvisoryMetal brakes to the front flexible hoses and on the front calipers showing sings of corrosionRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread worn slightly out of shapeRecorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySlight play in the rear wheel bearingsRecorded at 8 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Headlamp masks fitted to the headlamps

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • N/s spot light not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

18 tests since 10 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass50,327 miles (+1,382)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    50,327 miles
    Test number
    816381599572
    • AdvisoryAll brake disc surfaces corroded
    • AdvisoryMetal brakes to the front flexible hoses and on the front calipers showing sings of corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread worn slightly out of shape
    • AdvisorySlight play in the rear wheel bearings

  2. Pass48,945 miles (+1,913)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    48,945 miles
    Test number
    752708601806
    • AdvisoryMetal brakes to the front flexible hoses and on the front calipers showing sings of corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread worn slightly out of shape
    • AdvisorySlight play in the rear wheel bearings

  3. Pass47,032 miles (+2,408)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    47,032 miles
    Test number
    170638469048
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryMetal brakes to the front flexible hoses and on the front calipers showing sings of corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s/f tyre tread worn slightly out of shape
    • AdvisorySlight play in the rear wheel bearings

  4. Pass44,624 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    44,624 miles
    Test number
    154074761870
    • AdvisoryN/s top marker light not working
    • AdvisorySlight play in the rear wheel bearings

  5. Fail44,624 miles (+3,936)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,624 miles
    Test number
    565586730296
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryN/s top marker light not working
    • AdvisorySlight play in the rear wheel bearings

  6. Pass40,688 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    40,688 miles
    Test number
    760417393181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass36,482 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    36,482 miles
    Test number
    552064497589
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks fitted to the headlamps
    • AdvisoryN/s spot light not working
    • AdvisorySlight play in the rear wheel bearings

  8. Pass35,018 km1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    35,018 km
    Test number
    990664586799
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks fitted to the headlamps
    • AdvisoryN/s spot light not working
    • AdvisorySlight play in the rear wheel bearings

  9. Pass33,220 miles (+1,974)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    33,220 miles
    Test number
    273738619028
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks fitted to the headlamps
    • AdvisoryRear brake imbalance close to 30% limit
    • AdvisorySlight play in the rear wheel bearings

  10. Pass31,246 miles (+1,326)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    31,246 miles
    Test number
    508251992656
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp masks fitted to the headlamps
    • AdvisoryO/s reverse light not working
    • AdvisorySlight play in the rear wheel bearings

  11. Pass29,920 miles (+195)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    29,920 miles
    Test number
    356742147076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass29,725 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    29,725 miles
    Test number
    991085538530
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear wheel bearing has slight play Both (2.6.2)

  13. Pass29,725 miles (+1,845)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    29,725 miles
    Test number
    706922967121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass27,880 miles (+970)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    27,880 miles
    Test number
    956209454224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass26,910 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    26,910 miles
    Test number
    227113063289
    • NoteAll road tyre are slighty perished.

  16. Pass26,910 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    26,910 miles
    Test number
    898777352297
    • NoteN/s front tyre cracked on outer sidewall
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s front tyre cracked between treads and on outer sidewall
    • NoteSteering rack mounting bushes worn

  17. Fail26,910 miles (+2,210)4 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,910 miles
    Test number
    578127352280
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s front tyre cracked on outer sidewall
    • NoteN/s front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteO/s front tyre cracked between treads and on outer sidewall
    • NoteSteering rack mounting bushes worn

  18. Pass24,700 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    24,700 miles
    Test number
    115311061119
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about GFE 297

What vehicle is registration GFE 297 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show GFE 297 on a white diesel Volkswagen T3 Motorhome first used on 31 Dec 1990. 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 GFE 297 currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on GFE 297 is valid until 3 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on GFE 297?
The MOT on GFE 297 is valid until 3 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has GFE 297 done?
GFE 297 was recorded at 50,327 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2026, an average of 1,682 miles a year.
Has GFE 297 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. GFE 297 has failed 2 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on GFE 297 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 GFE 297 find?
GFE 297 passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: all brake disc surfaces corroded; metal brakes to the front flexible hoses and on the front calipers showing sings of corrosion; n/s/f tyre tread worn slightly out of shape, and 1 more.

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