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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T396 PNCMOT history

T396 PNC is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 235,661 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Feb 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 24 Feb 2027
Mileage
235,661 mi
At MOT on 25 Feb 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,990 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T396 PNC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
16 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T396 PNC was last recorded at 235,661 miles on 25 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Feb 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 11 Sept 2009: 119,150 miles, lower than 200,593 miles on 7 Aug 2008.

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
235,661 miles · 23 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,990 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 235,661 miles
  • 2025 – 228,995 miles
  • 2024 – 222,076 miles
  • 2023 – 215,698 miles
  • 2022 – 209,180 miles
  • 2021 – 202,616 miles
  • 2020 – 196,592 miles
  • 2019 – 188,819 miles
  • 2018 – 180,856 miles
  • 2017 – 172,421 miles
  • 2016 – 164,378 miles
  • 2015 – 156,093 miles
  • 2014 – 147,539 miles
  • 2013 – 139,104 miles
  • 2012 – 131,203 miles
  • 2010 – 123,938 miles
  • 2009 – 119,150 miles
  • 2008 – 200,593 miles
  • 2007 – 181,869 miles
  • 2006 – 176,803 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,661 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis under arch corroding
  • AdvisoryNearside surface corrosion on sill
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear lower arm fixing and sill corroding
  • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear spring area

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 Rear lens cracked

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • N/s front brake imbalance high but might be todo with rear brake not working

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Slight play in steering rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside slight play in inner steering joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass235,661 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    235,661 miles
    Test number
    932565181228
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front chassis under arch corroding
    • AdvisoryNearside surface corrosion on sill
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear lower arm fixing and sill corroding
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion on rear spring area

  2. Fail235,661 miles (+6,666)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,661 miles
    Test number
    529466282226
    • MajorRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass228,995 miles (+6,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    228,995 miles
    Test number
    313110784480
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring fitting area (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass222,076 miles (+6,378)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    222,076 miles
    Test number
    360243963310
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner steering join has slight play

  5. Pass215,698 miles (+6,518)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    215,698 miles
    Test number
    881509664333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front head light cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear trailing arm fixing corroding
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass209,180 miles (+6,564)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    209,180 miles
    Test number
    176240952949
    • AdvisoryNearside head light misty pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside rear lens cracked
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear handbrake still weaker than n/s ,cable to caliper seems to be holding caliper lever over

  7. Pass202,616 miles (+6,024)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    202,616 miles
    Test number
    343890205895
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear lens cracked
    • AdvisoryNearside head light has a misty pattern
    • AdvisoryNearside middle off sill corroding were jacked
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake weaker than n/s
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass196,592 miles (+7,773)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    196,592 miles
    Test number
    289509719129
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight play

  9. Pass188,819 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    188,819 miles
    Test number
    519119138305
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s front brake imbalance high but might be todo with rear brake not working

  10. Fail188,817 miles (+7,961)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,817 miles
    Test number
    436800654981
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryN/s front brake imbalance high but might be todo with rear brake not working

  11. Pass180,856 miles (+8,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    180,856 miles
    Test number
    198352658740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre close to limit
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  12. Pass172,421 miles (+8,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    172,421 miles
    Test number
    983521405740
    • AdvisoryO/s rear and o/s front foot brakes weaker than n/s
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  13. Pass164,378 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    164,378 miles
    Test number
    511372772902
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in inner steering joint
    • AdvisoryHead lights at low marks
    • AdvisorySmall cut in o/s front tyre side wall

  14. Fail164,378 miles (+8,285)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,378 miles
    Test number
    636853023978
    • FailureNearside Rear Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside slight play in inner steering joint
    • AdvisoryHead lights at low marks
    • AdvisorySmall cut in o/s front tyre side wall

  15. Pass156,093 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    156,093 miles
    Test number
    497467925012
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCorrosion holes in n/s front wheel ach, step of slideing door
    • NoteHead lights on low marks
    • NoteSlideing door stif

  16. Fail156,093 miles (+8,554)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,093 miles
    Test number
    119347725012
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCorrosion holes in n/s front wheel ach, step of slideing door
    • NoteHead lights on low marks
    • NoteSlideing door stif

  17. Pass147,539 miles (+8,435)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    147,539 miles
    Test number
    845659624030
    • NoteCorrosion hole in n/s step neer seat belt fixing
    • NoteO/s rear spring rusty
    • NoteSlight blow on rear box
    • NoteSlight play on anti roll d bushes
    • NoteSlight play on o/s inner steering joint
    • NoteVan dirty, number plate lights dirty

  18. Pass139,104 miles (+7,901)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    139,104 miles
    Test number
    656201333043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass131,203 miles (+28)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    131,203 miles
    Test number
    589502332081
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Fail131,175 miles (+7,237)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,175 miles
    Test number
    348401832036
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  21. Pass123,938 miles (+4,788)
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    123,938 miles
    Test number
    541337350292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass119,150 miles (-81,443)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    119,150 miles
    Test number
    214044359293
    • NoteSlight play in offside front antiroll bar
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  23. Fail200,593 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,593 miles
    Test number
    391680828209
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass200,593 miles (+18,724)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    200,593 miles
    Test number
    611840328261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass181,869 miles (+5,066)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    181,869 miles
    Test number
    264141357070

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass176,803 miles (+85)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    176,803 miles
    Test number
    272065866440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail176,718 miles6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,718 miles
    Test number
    140051466162
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs look slightly lipped

Questions about T396 PNC

Does T396 PNC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T396 PNC is valid until 24 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on T396 PNC?
The MOT on T396 PNC is valid until 24 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T396 PNC done?
T396 PNC was recorded at 235,661 miles at its MOT on 25 Feb 2026, an average of 2,990 miles a year.
Has T396 PNC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T396 PNC has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on T396 PNC ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 11 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T396 PNC find?
T396 PNC passed its latest MOT on 25 Feb 2026 with 8 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge; nearside front chassis under arch corroding, and 5 more.

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