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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1995 · 2,370 cc

M296 TBAMOT history

M296 TBA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1995. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 148,799 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jun 2026.

M296 TBA white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jun 2027
Mileage
148,799 mi
At MOT on 19 Jun 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,148 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M296 TBA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
31 Dec 1995
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

M296 TBA was last recorded at 148,799 miles on 19 Jun 2026, 287 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jun 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Mar 2015: 70,703 miles, lower than 137,036 miles on 26 Jul 2013.

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
148,512 miles · 11 Jun 2021
Between the last two tests
287 miles
Average per year
2,148 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 148,799 miles
  • 2021 – 148,512 miles
  • 2020 – 147,739 miles
  • 2019 – 146,849 miles
  • 2018 – 145,338 miles
  • 2017 – 144,674 miles
  • 2016 – 143,439 miles
  • 2015 – 70,703 miles
  • 2013 – 137,036 miles
  • 2012 – 129,062 miles
  • 2011 – 120,871 miles
  • 2010 – 113,308 miles
  • 2009 – 111,531 miles
  • 2008 – 110,463 miles
  • 2007 – 109,165 miles
  • 2006 – 105,231 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass148,799 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Headlamp insecure

    Failure2 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass148,799 miles (+287)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    148,799 miles
    Test number
    868696068845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass148,512 miles (+773)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    148,512 miles
    Test number
    597776444087
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass147,739 miles (+890)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    147,739 miles
    Test number
    661264954278
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass146,849 miles (+1,511)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    146,849 miles
    Test number
    863276010568

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass145,338 miles (+664)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    145,338 miles
    Test number
    894942558718
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass144,674 miles (+1,235)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    144,674 miles
    Test number
    307395471584

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,439 miles (+72,736)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    143,439 miles
    Test number
    722564263032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass70,703 miles (-66,333)
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    70,703 miles
    Test number
    177897675472

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass137,036 miles (+116)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    137,036 miles
    Test number
    169487003239
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall is damaged

  10. Fail136,920 miles (+7,858)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,920 miles
    Test number
    147837493145
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryLower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre outer wall is damaged

  11. Pass129,062 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    129,062 miles
    Test number
    238890302201
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  12. Fail129,062 miles (+8,191)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,062 miles
    Test number
    665849792136
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp remains on when the brakes are released (1.2.1e)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  13. Pass120,871 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    120,871 miles
    Test number
    998810801282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail120,871 miles (+7,563)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,871 miles
    Test number
    618194291184
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Pass113,308 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    113,308 miles
    Test number
    490202000247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail113,308 miles (+1,777)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,308 miles
    Test number
    143869380178
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  17. Pass111,531 miles (+1,068)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    111,531 miles
    Test number
    124829289199
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  18. Pass110,463 miles (+1,298)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    110,463 miles
    Test number
    504518168189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,165 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    109,165 miles
    Test number
    273038837191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. FailMileage not read6 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    974682837134
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass105,231 miles (+66)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    105,231 miles
    Test number
    450156966008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail105,165 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,165 miles
    Test number
    573494656043
    • FailureAll position lamps adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

Questions about M296 TBA

Does M296 TBA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M296 TBA is valid until 18 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on M296 TBA?
The MOT on M296 TBA is valid until 18 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has M296 TBA done?
M296 TBA was recorded at 148,799 miles at its MOT on 19 Jun 2026, an average of 2,148 miles a year.
Has M296 TBA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M296 TBA has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on M296 TBA ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Mar 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on M296 TBA find?
M296 TBA passed its latest MOT on 19 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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