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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T147 DPPMOT history

T147 DPP is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Mar 2022 and it has passed 16 of 24 MOT tests, with 123,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jul 2026.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Mar 2022
Mileage
123,027 mi
At MOT on 24 Jul 2026
MOT tests
24
16 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,049 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T147 DPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Mar 2022
Latest MOT test
24 Jul 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

T147 DPP was last recorded at 123,027 miles on 24 Jul 2026, 378 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Mar 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Mar 2014: 95,377 miles, lower than 98,320 miles on 4 Mar 2014.

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
122,649 miles · 6 Mar 2021
Between the last two tests
378 miles
Average per year
3,049 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 123,027 miles
  • 2021 – 122,649 miles
  • 2020 – 121,448 miles
  • 2019 – 117,082 miles
  • 2018 – 112,685 miles
  • 2017 – 107,556 miles
  • 2016 – 102,581 miles
  • 2015 – 99,216 miles
  • 2014 – 95,377 miles
  • 2013 – 91,485 miles
  • 2012 – 87,295 miles
  • 2011 – 82,404 miles
  • 2010 – 77,038 miles
  • 2009 – 71,985 miles
  • 2008 – 67,116 miles
  • 2007 – 62,901 miles
  • 2006 – 60,473 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail123,027 miles
  • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
  • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
  • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated fouling on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sliding door channels badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged fouled on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))
  • AdvisoryScreen damaged

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail123,027 miles (+378)1 dangerous24 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,027 miles
    Test number
    975080726736
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated fouling on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sliding door channels badly corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged fouled on wheel (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill/floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area fractured significantly reducing structural strength wishbone mounting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light lens broken (4.5.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryScreen damaged

  2. Pass122,649 miles3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    122,649 miles
    Test number
    319846313723
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail122,649 miles (+1,201)1 repaired3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,649 miles
    Test number
    613151383430
    • Repaired at testDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorFront Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass121,448 miles (+4,366)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    121,448 miles
    Test number
    279995674194
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass117,082 miles (+4,397)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,082 miles
    Test number
    323530218692
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass112,685 miles (+5,129)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    112,685 miles
    Test number
    930749049926
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  7. Pass107,556 miles (+4,975)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    107,556 miles
    Test number
    500659617036
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  8. Pass102,581 miles (+3,365)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    102,581 miles
    Test number
    511810385617
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  9. Pass99,216 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,216 miles
    Test number
    366831575028
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail99,216 miles (+3,839)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,216 miles
    Test number
    748059665066
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass95,377 miles (-2,943)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    95,377 miles
    Test number
    838600774009
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail98,320 miles (+6,835)1 dangerous5 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,320 miles
    Test number
    396453164012
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror deteriorated, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass91,485 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    91,485 miles
    Test number
    249686463006
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)

  14. Fail91,485 miles (+4,190)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,485 miles
    Test number
    559129553033
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear fog lamp damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.3.2d)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  15. Pass87,295 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    87,295 miles
    Test number
    178681462496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail87,294 miles (+4,890)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,294 miles
    Test number
    886594352013
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass82,404 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    82,404 miles
    Test number
    786940941042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail82,404 miles (+5,366)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,404 miles
    Test number
    348832831075
    • FailureNearside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front drive shaft coupling is excessively worn (2.5.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Pass77,038 miles (+5,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    77,038 miles
    Test number
    130308040007
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass71,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    71,985 miles
    Test number
    391820759059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail71,985 miles (+4,869)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,985 miles
    Test number
    674830059019
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass67,116 miles (+4,215)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    67,116 miles
    Test number
    934364528082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,901 miles (+2,428)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    62,901 miles
    Test number
    274904127093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,473 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    60,473 miles
    Test number
    484617916084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T147 DPP

Does T147 DPP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T147 DPP expired on 16 Mar 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T147 DPP?
The MOT on T147 DPP expired on 16 Mar 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T147 DPP done?
T147 DPP was recorded at 123,027 miles at its MOT on 24 Jul 2026, an average of 3,049 miles a year.
Has T147 DPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T147 DPP has failed 8 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T147 DPP ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Mar 2014. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T147 DPP find?
T147 DPP failed its latest MOT on 24 Jul 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 24 major defects and 1 advisory: nearside rear tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm; front registration plate inscription illegible; nearside front brake hose excessively deteriorated fouling on wheel, and 23 more.

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