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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

T3 ETVMOT history

T3 ETV is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 May 2007. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,146 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
146,146 mi
At MOT on 2 Mar 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T3 ETV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
21 May 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T3 ETV was last recorded at 146,146 miles on 2 Mar 2026, 10,359 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
135,787 miles · 28 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
10,359 miles
Average per year
7,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,146 miles
  • 2025 – 135,787 miles
  • 2024 – 120,550 miles
  • 2023 – 112,936 miles
  • 2022 – 106,684 miles
  • 2021 – 96,908 miles
  • 2020 – 95,762 miles
  • 2019 – 82,567 miles
  • 2018 – 75,527 miles
  • 2017 – 72,968 miles
  • 2016 – 70,356 miles
  • 2015 – 62,559 miles
  • 2014 – 52,856 miles
  • 2013 – 44,681 miles
  • 2012 – 36,429 miles
  • 2010 – 24,122 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,146 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Exhaust surface corroded but no gas leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 2 Jul 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,146 miles (+10,359)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    146,146 miles
    Test number
    975408495038
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass135,787 miles (+15,237)1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    135,787 miles
    Test number
    857354189604
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer slightly loose Outer Skin (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass120,550 miles (+7,614)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    120,550 miles
    Test number
    594563232771
    • MinorNearside Upper Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded All 4 Springs (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass112,936 miles (+6,252)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    112,936 miles
    Test number
    653143146218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass106,684 miles (+41)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    106,684 miles
    Test number
    370594294418

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail106,643 miles (+9,735)1 dangerous5 major1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,643 miles
    Test number
    535783010523
    • DangerousRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  7. Pass96,908 miles (+1,146)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    96,908 miles
    Test number
    936459457622
    • MinorNearside 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Fail95,762 miles (+13,195)5 major2 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,762 miles
    Test number
    613992604165
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect bulb insecure (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass82,567 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    82,567 miles
    Test number
    989739454334
    • AdvisoryExhaust surface corroded but no gas leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail82,567 miles (+7,040)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,567 miles
    Test number
    627387351888
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust surface corroded but no gas leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass75,527 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    75,527 miles
    Test number
    314342476824
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Fail75,527 miles (+2,559)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,527 miles
    Test number
    953743991107
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass72,968 miles (+2,612)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    72,968 miles
    Test number
    905641264676
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit Close To Limits (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass70,356 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    70,356 miles
    Test number
    745542311648
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail70,356 miles (+7,797)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,356 miles
    Test number
    111766168535
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass62,559 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    62,559 miles
    Test number
    827699115196
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  17. Fail62,559 miles (+9,703)1 failure3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,559 miles
    Test number
    897839515120
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

  18. Pass52,856 miles (+8,175)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    52,856 miles
    Test number
    396273514143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass44,681 miles (+8,252)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    44,681 miles
    Test number
    218875113411
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass36,429 miles (+12,307)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    36,429 miles
    Test number
    966888012194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,122 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    24,122 miles
    Test number
    390213680198
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s mirror arm secured by tape (temp repair )

  22. Fail24,122 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,122 miles
    Test number
    660723580188
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s mirror arm secured by tape (temp repair )

Questions about T3 ETV

Does T3 ETV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T3 ETV is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T3 ETV?
The MOT on T3 ETV is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T3 ETV done?
T3 ETV was recorded at 146,146 miles at its MOT on 2 Mar 2026, an average of 7,789 miles a year.
Has T3 ETV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T3 ETV has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jan 2022.
Has the mileage on T3 ETV 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 T3 ETV find?
T3 ETV passed its latest MOT on 2 Mar 2026 with 11 advisories: nearside front coil spring corroded; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 8 more.

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