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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T394 DFMMOT history

T394 DFM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 25 MOT tests, with 197,604 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Mar 2027
Mileage
197,604 mi
At MOT on 3 Mar 2026
MOT tests
25
20 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,252 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T394 DFM
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
17 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T394 DFM was last recorded at 197,604 miles on 3 Mar 2026, 6,424 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
191,180 miles · 26 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,424 miles
Average per year
4,252 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,604 miles
  • 2025 – 191,180 miles
  • 2024 – 185,520 miles
  • 2023 – 183,239 miles
  • 2022 – 181,292 miles
  • 2021 – 180,425 miles
  • 2020 – 180,419 miles
  • 2019 – 178,041 miles
  • 2018 – 172,026 miles
  • 2017 – 170,441 miles
  • 2016 – 169,025 miles
  • 2015 – 158,758 miles
  • 2014 – 152,092 miles
  • 2013 – 150,052 miles
  • 2012 – 144,585 miles
  • 2011 – 140,187 miles
  • 2010 – 136,488 miles
  • 2009 – 130,667 miles
  • 2008 – 125,845 miles
  • 2007 – 117,800 miles
  • 2006 – 114,365 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,604 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

25 tests since 5 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,604 miles (+6,424)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    197,604 miles
    Test number
    780394528024
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Lower Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass191,180 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    191,180 miles
    Test number
    236797615996
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail191,180 miles (+5,660)2 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,180 miles
    Test number
    601762279783
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting corroded hole (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass185,520 miles (+2,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    185,520 miles
    Test number
    223751506016
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass183,239 miles (+1,947)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    183,239 miles
    Test number
    380932972465
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))

  6. Pass181,292 miles (+867)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    181,292 miles
    Test number
    744287213253

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass180,425 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    180,425 miles
    Test number
    288099478731
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryUnder car rusted

  8. Fail180,419 miles (+2,378)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,419 miles
    Test number
    634903469961
    • MajorIntegral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting n\s and o\s front under wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint excessively worn n\s front bottom arm ball joint (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o\s front (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass178,041 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    178,041 miles
    Test number
    980819725148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail178,040 miles (+6,014)9 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,040 miles
    Test number
    334107691390
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded offside front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass172,026 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    172,026 miles
    Test number
    262495934295
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  12. Fail172,024 miles (+1,583)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,024 miles
    Test number
    387437060451
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort both (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

  13. Pass170,441 miles (+1,416)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2018
    Odometer
    170,441 miles
    Test number
    978460898511
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded rear ends of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass169,025 miles (+10,267)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2017
    Odometer
    169,025 miles
    Test number
    738770397018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass158,758 miles (+6,666)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2016
    Odometer
    158,758 miles
    Test number
    245158745133
    • 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)

  16. Pass152,092 miles (+2,040)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    152,092 miles
    Test number
    256541344479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass150,052 miles (+5,467)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2014
    Odometer
    150,052 miles
    Test number
    477776533193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass144,585 miles (+4,398)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2013
    Odometer
    144,585 miles
    Test number
    529942832169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass140,187 miles (+3,699)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2012
    Odometer
    140,187 miles
    Test number
    387255741118
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass136,488 miles (+5,821)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2011
    Odometer
    136,488 miles
    Test number
    771736440186
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass130,667 miles (+4,822)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2010
    Odometer
    130,667 miles
    Test number
    800968649147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass125,845 miles (+8,045)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2009
    Odometer
    125,845 miles
    Test number
    264219748467
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass117,800 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    117,800 miles
    Test number
    940779747154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail117,796 miles (+3,431)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,796 miles
    Test number
    920945547168
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass114,365 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    114,365 miles
    Test number
    701427816239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T394 DFM

Does T394 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T394 DFM is valid until 6 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T394 DFM?
The MOT on T394 DFM is valid until 6 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T394 DFM done?
T394 DFM was recorded at 197,604 miles at its MOT on 3 Mar 2026, an average of 4,252 miles a year.
Has T394 DFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T394 DFM has failed 5 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on T394 DFM 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 T394 DFM find?
T394 DFM passed its latest MOT on 3 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: central front lower anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened; central rear lower brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; nearside front inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 5 more.

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