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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T37 HBDMOT history

T37 HBD is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Oct 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 194,729 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Oct 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Oct 2026
Mileage
194,729 mi
At MOT on 17 Oct 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
6,009 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T37 HBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T37 HBD was last recorded at 194,729 miles on 17 Oct 2025, 971 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Oct 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,758 miles · 21 Oct 2024
Between the last two tests
971 miles
Average per year
6,009 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 194,729 miles
  • 2024 – 193,758 miles
  • 2023 – 192,811 miles
  • 2022 – 191,898 miles
  • 2021 – 190,822 miles
  • 2020 – 190,010 miles
  • 2019 – 188,292 miles
  • 2018 – 186,551 miles
  • 2017 – 165,809 miles
  • 2015 – 165,799 miles
  • 2013 – 154,626 miles
  • 2012 – 143,211 miles
  • 2011 – 136,064 miles
  • 2010 – 129,541 miles
  • 2009 – 117,822 miles
  • 2008 – 104,000 miles
  • 2007 – 90,275 miles
  • 2006 – 77,151 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass194,729 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (Vacuum pump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sill panels

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass194,729 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    194,729 miles
    Test number
    521499806345
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (Vacuum pump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail194,729 miles (+971)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,729 miles
    Test number
    123257296621
    • Repaired at testExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both outer and inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both inner and outer sill panels (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (Vacuum pump) (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass193,758 miles (+18)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    193,758 miles
    Test number
    577183564176
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail193,740 miles (+929)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,740 miles
    Test number
    826445365166
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (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 Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Both sill panels (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass192,811 miles (+913)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    192,811 miles
    Test number
    256266151084
    • 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 Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass191,898 miles (+14)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    191,898 miles
    Test number
    981341754596
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Fail191,884 miles (+1,062)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,884 miles
    Test number
    639007145241
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass190,822 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    190,822 miles
    Test number
    854456258898
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak

  9. Fail190,822 miles (+812)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,822 miles
    Test number
    504770958740
    • Repaired at testFuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Sill panel corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight coolant leak

  10. Pass190,010 miles (+1,718)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    190,010 miles
    Test number
    453589029472
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill/step area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass188,292 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    188,292 miles
    Test number
    791166522296
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  12. Fail188,284 miles (+1,733)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,284 miles
    Test number
    635677290797
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  13. Pass186,551 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    186,551 miles
    Test number
    779101922905

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail186,546 miles (+20,737)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,546 miles
    Test number
    467420408243
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

  15. Pass165,809 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    165,809 miles
    Test number
    433574558675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail165,799 miles7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,799 miles
    Test number
    671587391090
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake performance not tested (3.7.A.1)
    • FailureCentral Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Fail165,799 miles (+418)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,799 miles
    Test number
    756906245217
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass165,381 miles (+10,755)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    165,381 miles
    Test number
    667138425055
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass154,626 miles (+11,415)
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    154,626 miles
    Test number
    809074933364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass143,211 miles (+7,147)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    143,211 miles
    Test number
    949530102395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass136,064 miles (+6,523)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    136,064 miles
    Test number
    726810051226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass129,541 miles (+11,719)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    129,541 miles
    Test number
    921074960268

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass117,822 miles (+13,822)
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    117,822 miles
    Test number
    743243559293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,000 miles (+13,725)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    104,000 miles
    Test number
    351107908264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass90,275 miles (+13,124)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    90,275 miles
    Test number
    943131927140

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,151 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    77,151 miles
    Test number
    493203386006

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T37 HBD

Does T37 HBD currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T37 HBD is valid until 23 Oct 2026.
When is the MOT due on T37 HBD?
The MOT on T37 HBD is valid until 23 Oct 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T37 HBD done?
T37 HBD was recorded at 194,729 miles at its MOT on 17 Oct 2025, an average of 6,009 miles a year.
Has T37 HBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T37 HBD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T37 HBD 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 T37 HBD find?
T37 HBD passed its latest MOT on 17 Oct 2025 with 9 advisories: front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both outer and inner sills, and 6 more.

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