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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,370 cc

T397 DNNMOT history

T397 DNN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 13 Apr 2027 and it has passed 23 of 28 MOT tests, with 90,488 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 13 Apr 2027
Mileage
90,488 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
28
23 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T397 DNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T397 DNN was last recorded at 90,488 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 199 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
90,289 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
199 miles
Average per year
2,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,488 miles
  • 2025 – 90,289 miles
  • 2024 – 89,552 miles
  • 2023 – 89,064 miles
  • 2022 – 88,891 miles
  • 2021 – 86,925 miles
  • 2020 – 86,555 miles
  • 2019 – 85,381 miles
  • 2018 – 80,081 miles
  • 2016 – 79,635 miles
  • 2015 – 79,475 miles
  • 2014 – 76,220 miles
  • 2013 – 70,628 miles
  • 2012 – 69,066 miles
  • 2011 – 65,197 miles
  • 2010 – 62,101 miles
  • 2009 – 57,269 miles
  • 2008 – 53,948 miles
  • 2007 – 50,554 miles
  • 2006 – 48,226 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,488 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (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.

  • Offside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,488 miles (+199)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    90,488 miles
    Test number
    541580016505
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Pass90,289 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    90,289 miles
    Test number
    934995626850
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail90,287 miles (+735)4 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,287 miles
    Test number
    652959378314
    • MajorFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively Both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened Both sides (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass89,552 miles (+488)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    89,552 miles
    Test number
    336271310725
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass89,064 miles (+173)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    89,064 miles
    Test number
    875022118044
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All Hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On Brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock Mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass88,891 miles (+1,966)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    88,891 miles
    Test number
    840649220940
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Advise renewal (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material On brake caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Advise renewal (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisorySeveral steering and suspension components corroding

  7. Pass86,925 miles (+370)
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    86,925 miles
    Test number
    639353530227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass86,555 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    86,555 miles
    Test number
    575154337215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass85,381 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    85,381 miles
    Test number
    738475384605

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass83,165 miles (+592)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    83,165 miles
    Test number
    903662043515

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass82,573 miles (+2,492)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2020
    Odometer
    82,573 miles
    Test number
    749628330233
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront sill areas and rear wheel areas thin in places
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  12. Pass80,081 miles (+446)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    80,081 miles
    Test number
    790389600750
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryCorrosion visible around n/s rear shock absorber
    • AdvisoryCorrosion visible around o/s rear shock absorber

  13. Pass79,635 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    346837704422

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail79,635 miles (+160)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,635 miles
    Test number
    228986660911
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass79,475 miles (+3,255)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    79,475 miles
    Test number
    765176629777
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded N/s front flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded O/s front flex to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  16. Pass76,220 miles (+5,592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    76,220 miles
    Test number
    439747024266
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  17. Pass70,628 miles (+1,562)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    70,628 miles
    Test number
    946690123200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  18. Pass69,066 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    69,066 miles
    Test number
    479931542275
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  19. Fail69,065 miles (+3,868)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,065 miles
    Test number
    369461242430
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  20. Pass65,197 miles (+75)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    65,197 miles
    Test number
    735145531277

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass65,122 miles (+3,021)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 May 2012
    Odometer
    65,122 miles
    Test number
    339333841108
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass62,101 miles (+4,832)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2011
    Odometer
    62,101 miles
    Test number
    903408510123
    • NoteNearside rear body damage

  23. Pass57,269 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2010
    Odometer
    57,269 miles
    Test number
    463939339151
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  24. Fail57,265 miles (+3,317)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,265 miles
    Test number
    860619839138
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Fail53,948 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,948 miles
    Test number
    440153638172
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWater leaking from water tank supply pipe.

  26. Pass53,948 miles (+3,394)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2009
    Odometer
    53,948 miles
    Test number
    443033638130
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteWater leaking from water tank supply pipe.

  27. Pass50,554 miles (+2,328)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2008
    Odometer
    50,554 miles
    Test number
    603765337172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,226 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2007
    Odometer
    48,226 miles
    Test number
    430087136194
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about T397 DNN

Does T397 DNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T397 DNN is valid until 13 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T397 DNN?
The MOT on T397 DNN is valid until 13 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T397 DNN done?
T397 DNN was recorded at 90,488 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 2,129 miles a year.
Has T397 DNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T397 DNN has failed 5 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T397 DNN 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 T397 DNN find?
T397 DNN passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with 8 advisories: front lower suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; front upper suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened both sides; nearside rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 5 more.

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