Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1994 · 1,896 cc
M396 XOTMOT history
M396 XOT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1994. Its MOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 99,127 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 18 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 99,127 mi
- At MOT on 8 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 18 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 1,239 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- M396 XOT
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1994
- First used
- 1 Aug 1994
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 18 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
M396 XOT was last recorded at 99,127 miles on 8 Apr 2026, 1,880 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 97,247 miles · 17 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,880 miles
- Average per year
- 1,239 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 99,127 miles
- 2025 – 97,247 miles
- 2024 – 96,324 miles
- 2023 – 95,317 miles
- 2022 – 93,964 miles
- 2021 – 91,354 miles
- 2020 – 90,820 miles
- 2019 – 88,752 miles
- 2018 – 87,120 miles
- 2017 – 85,559 miles
- 2016 – 83,610 miles
- 2015 – 80,822 miles
- 2014 – 78,585 miles
- 2012 – 77,411 miles
- 2010 – 76,712 miles
- 2009 – 76,675 miles
- 2007 – 75,564 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass99,127 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2021
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.
Windscreen chipped
Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025
Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Under covers fitted
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2016
Full MOT history
28 tests since 30 Mar 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass99,127 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 99,127 miles
- Test number
- 353306453556
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail99,127 miles (+1,880)1 dangerous1 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,127 miles
- Test number
- 948206407934
- DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass97,247 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 97,247 miles
- Test number
- 739651836631
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Fail97,247 miles (+923)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 97,247 miles
- Test number
- 733641777188
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass96,324 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 96,324 miles
- Test number
- 955661076474
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Fail96,323 miles (+1,006)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,323 miles
- Test number
- 372444284790
- MajorFuel pipe leaking no1 to 2 and no 3 to 4 injector spill (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryWindscreen chipped
Pass95,317 miles (+1,353)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 95,317 miles
- Test number
- 182888130441
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass93,964 miles (+2,610)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 93,964 miles
- Test number
- 276514070859
- MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass91,354 miles1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 91,354 miles
- Test number
- 193104190190
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill arears (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail91,354 miles (+534)1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 91,354 miles
- Test number
- 810731341284
- MajorCentral Front Fuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sill arears (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass90,820 miles (+1)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 90,820 miles
- Test number
- 128272859293
- 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))
Fail90,819 miles (+2,067)3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 90,819 miles
- Test number
- 239116556231
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (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))
Pass88,752 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2020
- Odometer
- 88,752 miles
- Test number
- 671425303739
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Fail88,747 miles (+1,627)1 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,747 miles
- Test number
- 290247494308
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- AdvisoryUnder covers fitted
Pass87,120 miles (+1,561)
- MOT expiry
- 13 May 2019
- Odometer
- 87,120 miles
- Test number
- 428340434796
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass85,559 miles (+1,949)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 85,559 miles
- Test number
- 230233869640
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,610 miles (+733)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 83,610 miles
- Test number
- 261439842692
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass82,877 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 82,877 miles
- Test number
- 215857445326
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,877 miles (+2,055)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,877 miles
- Test number
- 840301464208
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
Pass80,822 miles (+2,237)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 80,822 miles
- Test number
- 737284055065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass78,585 miles (+1,174)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 78,585 miles
- Test number
- 917389364071
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear rear parking (secondary) brake grabbing slightly (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass77,411 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 77,411 miles
- Test number
- 145329652290
- NoteBoth front brake disks rusty
- NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall perishing
Fail77,411 miles (+699)1 failure2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 77,411 miles
- Test number
- 866738652209
- FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- NoteBoth front brake disks rusty
- NoteO/s/f tyre sidewall perishing
Pass76,712 miles (+37)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 76,712 miles
- Test number
- 661155100319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass76,675 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 May 2010
- Odometer
- 76,675 miles
- Test number
- 281692329417
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail76,675 miles (+1,111)5 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,675 miles
- Test number
- 834982629115
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass75,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 75,564 miles
- Test number
- 142602897445
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail75,564 miles1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,564 miles
- Test number
- 452359187095
- DangerousSmoke emitting from steering columne when ignition switched on
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front passenger seat insecure (6.2.3)
Questions about M396 XOT
- Does M396 XOT currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on M396 XOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on M396 XOT?
- The MOT on M396 XOT is valid until 18 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has M396 XOT done?
- M396 XOT was recorded at 99,127 miles at its MOT on 8 Apr 2026, an average of 1,239 miles a year.
- Has M396 XOT ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. M396 XOT has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on M396 XOT 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 M396 XOT find?
- M396 XOT passed its latest MOT on 8 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view.
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