
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1991 · 1,900 cc
H946 DTYMOT history
H946 DTY is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Apr 1991. Its MOT is valid until 27 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 33 MOT tests, with 193,150 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 27 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 193,150 mi
- At MOT on 17 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 19 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 5,485 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- H946 DTY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,900 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1991
- First used
- 25 Apr 1991
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 27 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
H946 DTY was last recorded at 193,150 miles on 17 Apr 2026, 7,408 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 185,742 miles · 28 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 7,408 miles
- Average per year
- 5,485 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 193,150 miles
- 2025 – 185,742 miles
- 2024 – 180,832 miles
- 2023 – 176,257 miles
- 2022 – 171,231 miles
- 2021 – 167,165 miles
- 2020 – 163,449 miles
- 2019 – 155,439 miles
- 2018 – 147,189 miles
- 2017 – 139,308 miles
- 2016 – 132,660 miles
- 2015 – 126,588 miles
- 2014 – 119,839 miles
- 2013 – 114,071 miles
- 2012 – 106,799 miles
- 2011 – 103,898 miles
- 2008 – 97,983 miles
- 2007 – 87,912 miles
- 2006 – 82,120 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
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.
Play in front anti roll bar D bushes
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015
Corrosion to handbrake rods
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Play in n/s/f top ball joint
Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint on front to rear brake pipe by back of fuel tank
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively
Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022
Full MOT history
33 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,150 miles (+7,408)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 193,150 miles
- Test number
- 926260743348
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass185,742 miles (+4,910)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 185,742 miles
- Test number
- 391210525585
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass180,832 miles (+102)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 180,832 miles
- Test number
- 558836453944
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,730 miles (+4,473)9 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,730 miles
- Test number
- 645666010206
- MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass176,257 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 176,257 miles
- Test number
- 306296086370
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken but exhaust is supported (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear sills, o/s/f jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail176,257 miles (+5,026)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,257 miles
- Test number
- 189711290231
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective mounting broken but exhaust is supported (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s & o/s rear sills, o/s/f jacking point (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass171,231 miles (+106)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 171,231 miles
- Test number
- 772144224087
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint on front to rear brake pipe by back of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Fail171,125 miles (+3,960)13 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,125 miles
- Test number
- 728880508071
- MajorCentral Exhaust system insecure rubber mounting split (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Upper Shock absorbers insecurely attached mounting bolt insecure (5.3.2 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material joint on front to rear brake pipe by back of fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
Pass167,165 miles1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 167,165 miles
- Test number
- 570584089815
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail167,165 miles (+3,716)1 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,165 miles
- Test number
- 984923955152
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass163,449 miles (+387)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 163,449 miles
- Test number
- 278251009019
- AdvisoryCorrosion to handbrake rods
- AdvisoryCorrosion to n\s\r and o\s\r outer wheel arches
- AdvisoryN\s\r tyre going out of shape
- AdvisoryPlay in n\s track rod end
- AdvisoryPlay in n\s\f upper ball joint
Fail163,062 miles (+7,623)16 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 163,062 miles
- Test number
- 599279935909
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit x 2 (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis next to rear suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength shock absorber top mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis next to front tow bar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired compensator spring broken (1.1.17 (a))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Towbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting cross member next to tow bar mounts (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to handbrake rods
- AdvisoryCorrosion to n/s/r outer wheel arch, o/s/r outer sill, n/s/r outer sill, o/s inner sill, o/s jacking point
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass155,439 miles (+8,250)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 155,439 miles
- Test number
- 694492587932
- AdvisoryCorrosion next to n/s/r shock absorber top mounting
- AdvisoryCorrosion to handbrake rods
- AdvisoryPlay in o/s/f top ball joint
Pass147,189 miles (+74)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 147,189 miles
- Test number
- 626265631528
- AdvisoryCorrosion to tow bar & tow bar mountings
- AdvisoryPlay in front anti roll bar D bushes
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f lower arm rear bush
Fail147,115 miles (+7,807)8 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,115 miles
- Test number
- 983858171345
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped suspension arm (3.6.B.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to tow bar & tow bar mountings
- AdvisoryPlay in front anti roll bar D bushes
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f lower arm rear bush
Pass139,308 miles (+210)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 139,308 miles
- Test number
- 965219762542
- AdvisoryPlay in front anti roll bar D bushes
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f top ball joint
Fail139,098 miles (+6,438)8 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,098 miles
- Test number
- 726134451740
- FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by corrosion door (6.1.C.1)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront brake pads worn
- AdvisoryPlay in front anti roll bar D bushes
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f suspension lower arm rear bush
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f top ball joint
Pass132,660 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 132,660 miles
- Test number
- 193427842073
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both sills
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f top ball joint
Fail132,660 miles (+6,072)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,660 miles
- Test number
- 875837212159
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to both sills
- AdvisoryPlay in n/s/f top ball joint
Pass126,588 miles1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 126,588 miles
- Test number
- 677862495077
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteN/s/r & o/s/r shock absorbers damp
- NotePlay in n/s/f top ball joint
- NoteRoughness in o/s/r wheel bearing
Fail126,588 miles (+6,749)1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,588 miles
- Test number
- 686202295059
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteN/s/r & o/s/r shock absorbers damp
- NotePlay in n/s/f top ball joint
- NoteRoughness in o/s/r wheel bearing
Fail119,839 miles2 repaired1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,839 miles
- Test number
- 195049494025
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Note2nd battery insecure
- NoteCorrosion to o/s/f inner & outer sills
- NotePlay in n/s/f top ball joint
- NoteWiring insecure around accelerator pedal
Pass119,839 miles (+5,768)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 119,839 miles
- Test number
- 457129894070
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- Note2nd battery insecure
- NoteCorrosion to o/s/f inner & outer sills
- NotePlay in n/s/f top ball joint
- NoteWiring insecure around accelerator pedal
Pass114,071 miles (+57)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 114,071 miles
- Test number
- 615023813153
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCorrosion to both front brake discs
- NoteCorrosion to both front inner sills
- NoteCorrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch
- NoteImbalance on front brakes
- NoteRear shock absorbers in poor condition
Fail114,014 miles (+7,215)4 failures2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,014 miles
- Test number
- 386509793046
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteCorrosion to both front brake discs
- NoteCorrosion to both front inner sills
- NoteCorrosion to o/s/f inner wheel arch
- NoteImbalance on front brakes
- NoteRear shock absorbers in poor condition
Pass106,799 miles (+148)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 106,799 miles
- Test number
- 656041612197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail106,651 miles (+2,753)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,651 miles
- Test number
- 665912402197
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass103,898 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 103,898 miles
- Test number
- 717085901170
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Fail103,898 miles (+5,915)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,898 miles
- Test number
- 196655101178
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
Pass97,983 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 97,983 miles
- Test number
- 120142328122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail97,983 miles (+10,071)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,983 miles
- Test number
- 111226118144
- FailureBrake valve corroded and excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
Pass87,912 miles (+5,792)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 87,912 miles
- Test number
- 500687147046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass82,120 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 82,120 miles
- Test number
- 302969116038
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about H946 DTY
- Does H946 DTY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on H946 DTY is valid until 27 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on H946 DTY?
- The MOT on H946 DTY is valid until 27 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has H946 DTY done?
- H946 DTY was recorded at 193,150 miles at its MOT on 17 Apr 2026, an average of 5,485 miles a year.
- Has H946 DTY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. H946 DTY has failed 14 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 17 May 2024.
- Has the mileage on H946 DTY 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 H946 DTY find?
- H946 DTY passed its latest MOT on 17 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.
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