
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T196 ASMMOT history
T196 ASM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 210,353 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Dec 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Nov 2024
- Mileage
- 210,353 mi
- At MOT on 5 Dec 2024
- MOT tests
- 25
- 18 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 7,513 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T196 ASM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 May 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Nov 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Dec 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T196 ASM was last recorded at 210,353 miles on 5 Dec 2024, 3,615 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 206,738 miles · 7 Nov 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 3,615 miles
- Average per year
- 7,513 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 210,353 miles
- 2023 – 206,738 miles
- 2022 – 188,710 miles
- 2021 – 174,574 miles
- 2020 – 162,629 miles
- 2019 – 145,786 miles
- 2018 – 137,866 miles
- 2017 – 133,468 miles
- 2016 – 128,999 miles
- 2015 – 126,448 miles
- 2014 – 121,728 miles
- 2013 – 119,936 miles
- 2012 – 117,274 miles
- 2011 – 113,829 miles
- 2010 – 104,812 miles
- 2009 – 86,572 miles
- 2008 – 81,033 miles
- 2007 – 76,350 miles
- 2006 – 70,417 miles
What the latest MOT found
- DangerousFront Crash bar mounts excessively corroded.
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill soft under sliding door frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill completely corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill inner and outer completely corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft badly damaged Sheared off at rear, part of it fully missing. (6.1.7 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Welds on centre box. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant overheating light flashing.
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Welds on backbox. (6.1.2 (a))
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2023
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory5 MOTs, 2019–2021
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going from calliper to flexi hose
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
25 tests since 21 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail210,353 miles (+3,615)3 dangerous12 major1 minor18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,353 miles
- Test number
- 388212554628
- DangerousFront Crash bar mounts excessively corroded.
- DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousVehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner sill soft under sliding door frame. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill completely corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill inner and outer completely corroded through. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Prop shaft badly damaged Sheared off at rear, part of it fully missing. (6.1.7 (e))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Welds on centre box. (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryCoolant overheating light flashing.
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On caliper. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Welds on backbox. (6.1.2 (a))
Pass206,738 miles (+18,028)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 206,738 miles
- Test number
- 707294781520
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Some brake pipes corroded keep checked. (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Power steering ram has slight seepage from a joint (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
Pass188,710 miles (+14,136)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 188,710 miles
- Test number
- 371748791799
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened BOTH N/S AND O/S PITTED (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH N/S AND O/S CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing CRACKING (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH N/S AND O/S CORRODED (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySub-frame pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement BOTH REAR BUSHES WORN (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass174,574 miles (+11,945)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 174,574 miles
- Test number
- 748105657944
- MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Other passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Slide door rear catch. (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush. (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Slight corrosion to ferrules both rear. (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass162,629 miles (+410)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 162,629 miles
- Test number
- 667307405222
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Fail162,219 miles (+16,433)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,219 miles
- Test number
- 274172614950
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- 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))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
Pass145,786 miles (+2,009)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 145,786 miles
- Test number
- 862674364990
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going from calliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going from calliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail143,777 miles (+5,911)1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,777 miles
- Test number
- 357737153544
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going from calliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material going from calliper to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass137,866 miles (+4,398)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 137,866 miles
- Test number
- 392892857036
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass133,468 miles (+4,469)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 133,468 miles
- Test number
- 880813504678
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,999 miles (+2,551)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 128,999 miles
- Test number
- 144689141442
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,448 miles (+4,720)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 126,448 miles
- Test number
- 118207495067
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,728 miles (+1,792)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 121,728 miles
- Test number
- 488145014182
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,936 miles (+2,662)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 119,936 miles
- Test number
- 308996803198
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,274 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 117,274 miles
- Test number
- 205231622197
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail117,274 miles (+3,445)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 117,274 miles
- Test number
- 815331322172
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass113,829 miles (+9,017)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 113,829 miles
- Test number
- 979863701152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,812 miles (+18,240)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 104,812 miles
- Test number
- 924901390089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,572 miles (+22)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 86,572 miles
- Test number
- 361370499019
- NotePropshaft component defective
Fail86,550 miles (+5,517)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 86,550 miles
- Test number
- 641609089083
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- NotePropshaft component defective
Pass81,033 miles (+144)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 81,033 miles
- Test number
- 441382318110
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail80,889 miles (+4,539)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 80,889 miles
- Test number
- 742867488059
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass76,350 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2008
- Odometer
- 76,350 miles
- Test number
- 360615317123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail76,350 miles (+5,933)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 76,350 miles
- Test number
- 371464017113
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass70,417 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 70,417 miles
- Test number
- 714291116169
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T196 ASM
- Does T196 ASM currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T196 ASM expired on 7 Nov 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T196 ASM?
- The MOT on T196 ASM expired on 7 Nov 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T196 ASM done?
- T196 ASM was recorded at 210,353 miles at its MOT on 5 Dec 2024, an average of 7,513 miles a year.
- Has T196 ASM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T196 ASM has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2024.
- Has the mileage on T196 ASM 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 T196 ASM find?
- T196 ASM failed its latest MOT on 5 Dec 2024 with 3 dangerous defects, 12 major defects, 1 minor defect and 18 advisories: front crash bar mounts excessively corroded.; parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired, and 31 more.
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