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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T395 DFMMOT history

T395 DFM is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 234,961 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Jan 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Jan 2027
Mileage
234,961 mi
At MOT on 5 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,632 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T395 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
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T395 DFM was last recorded at 234,961 miles on 5 Jan 2026, 8,607 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Nov 2013: 93,831 miles, lower than 169,998 miles on 11 Apr 2013.

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
226,354 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,607 miles
Average per year
5,632 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,961 miles
  • 2024 – 226,354 miles
  • 2023 – 221,823 miles
  • 2022 – 217,607 miles
  • 2021 – 214,115 miles
  • 2020 – 206,301 miles
  • 2019 – 203,759 miles
  • 2018 – 201,480 miles
  • 2017 – 197,565 miles
  • 2016 – 195,202 miles
  • 2015 – 187,735 miles
  • 2014 – 184,071 miles
  • 2013 – 93,834 miles
  • 2012 – 156,339 miles
  • 2011 – 148,645 miles
  • 2008 – 145,567 miles
  • 2007 – 136,776 miles
  • 2006 – 124,924 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,961 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside front step slight corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Parking brake only just met limit 16%

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,961 miles (+8,607)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    234,961 miles
    Test number
    515923868616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass226,354 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    226,354 miles
    Test number
    862428597373

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail226,346 miles (+4,523)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,346 miles
    Test number
    974417581424
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  4. Pass221,823 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    221,823 miles
    Test number
    819588035980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail221,823 miles (+4,216)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,823 miles
    Test number
    719455118276
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass217,607 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    217,607 miles
    Test number
    622154688512
    • AdvisoryOffside front step slight corroded

  7. Fail217,605 miles (+3,490)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    217,605 miles
    Test number
    917860648906
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside front step slight corroded

  8. Pass214,115 miles (+7,814)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    214,115 miles
    Test number
    962570601815
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing inner wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass206,301 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    206,301 miles
    Test number
    549618880184
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met limit 16%

  10. Fail206,299 miles (+2,540)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,299 miles
    Test number
    642367457996
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryParking brake only just met limit 16%

  11. Pass203,759 miles (+7)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    203,759 miles
    Test number
    321324033652
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH REAR (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail203,752 miles (+2,272)5 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,752 miles
    Test number
    108007290175
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass201,480 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    201,480 miles
    Test number
    657390442862
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail201,480 miles (+3,915)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,480 miles
    Test number
    204216106082
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Wheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch both
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  15. Pass197,565 miles (+2,363)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    197,565 miles
    Test number
    617920308745
    • AdvisorySills corroded
    • AdvisoryV.slight exhaust blow

  16. Pass195,202 miles (+7,467)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    195,202 miles
    Test number
    194890195813
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass187,735 miles (+3,664)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    187,735 miles
    Test number
    704791037424

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass184,071 miles (+90,237)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    184,071 miles
    Test number
    609050614348
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass93,834 miles (+3)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    93,834 miles
    Test number
    908926323349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCam belt cover missing

  20. Fail93,831 miles (-76,167)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,831 miles
    Test number
    487044623475
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.A.3)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCam belt cover missing

  21. Pass169,998 miles (+13,659)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    169,998 miles
    Test number
    246381503420
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteN/s/r wheel rim damaged

  22. Pass156,339 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    156,339 miles
    Test number
    165340512171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. FailMileage not read3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    909748302169
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass148,645 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    148,645 miles
    Test number
    138732601175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. FailMileage not read1 dangerous7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    706741891027
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • FailureSeat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)

  26. Pass145,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    145,567 miles
    Test number
    261463178257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail145,566 miles (+8,790)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,566 miles
    Test number
    362673178472
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteOil leak

  28. Pass136,776 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    136,776 miles
    Test number
    944363687185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail136,775 miles (+11,851)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,775 miles
    Test number
    722563587122
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  30. Pass124,924 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    124,924 miles
    Test number
    574164976180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T395 DFM

Does T395 DFM currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T395 DFM is valid until 4 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on T395 DFM?
The MOT on T395 DFM is valid until 4 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T395 DFM done?
T395 DFM was recorded at 234,961 miles at its MOT on 5 Jan 2026, an average of 5,632 miles a year.
Has T395 DFM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T395 DFM has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on T395 DFM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Nov 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T395 DFM find?
T395 DFM passed its latest MOT on 5 Jan 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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