
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T437 SMVMOT history
T437 SMV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 11 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 157,945 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 157,945 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,989 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T437 SMV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 29 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T437 SMV was last recorded at 157,945 miles on 12 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 157,945 miles · 5 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 3,989 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 157,945 miles
- 2025 – 156,719 miles
- 2024 – 155,255 miles
- 2023 – 152,580 miles
- 2022 – 150,802 miles
- 2021 – 148,437 miles
- 2020 – 147,076 miles
- 2019 – 142,294 miles
- 2018 – 138,505 miles
- 2016 – 136,527 miles
- 2015 – 132,399 miles
- 2014 – 130,093 miles
- 2013 – 126,600 miles
- 2012 – 123,011 miles
- 2011 – 116,884 miles
- 2010 – 110,610 miles
- 2009 – 103,935 miles
- 2008 – 97,592 miles
- 2007 – 85,876 miles
- 2006 – 79,586 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers stanchions corroded o/s n/sRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2016
Service brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Full MOT history
32 tests since 27 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass157,945 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 157,945 miles
- Test number
- 686504033829
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers stanchions corroded o/s n/s
Fail157,945 miles (+1,226)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,945 miles
- Test number
- 405830172413
- MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear shock absorbers stanchions corroded o/s n/s
Pass156,719 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 156,719 miles
- Test number
- 436329578049
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail156,719 miles (+1,464)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 156,719 miles
- Test number
- 857180832615
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass155,255 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 May 2025
- Odometer
- 155,255 miles
- Test number
- 710306154892
- AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
- AdvisoryUndefside of vehicle surface corrosion
Fail155,225 miles (+2,645)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,225 miles
- Test number
- 126761399927
- DangerousOffside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorCab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting N/S outer sill plus N/S inner sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer. (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper damaged (1.1.16 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both rear inner sills and around wheel arches area. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass152,580 miles (+68)14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 152,580 miles
- Test number
- 977245659329
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail152,512 miles (+1,710)9 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,512 miles
- Test number
- 546044464809
- MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Pass150,802 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 150,802 miles
- Test number
- 849276762917
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail150,780 miles (+2,343)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,780 miles
- Test number
- 533466738973
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill x2 (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
Pass148,437 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 148,437 miles
- Test number
- 223164448198
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X 2 (5.3.2 (b))
Fail148,430 miles (+1,354)2 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,430 miles
- Test number
- 976450532582
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn N/ S ANS O/S (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing X 2 (5.3.2 (b))
Pass147,076 miles (+4,782)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 147,076 miles
- Test number
- 775872962328
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisorySurface corrosion to the underside of the vehicle
Pass142,294 miles (+50)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 142,294 miles
- Test number
- 993971641638
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside front brake pipe from flexi brake hose to master cylinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail142,244 miles (+3,739)1 dangerous5 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,244 miles
- Test number
- 543412081154
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
- MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded and seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner door step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material from brake hose to master cyinder (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass138,505 miles (+1,978)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 138,505 miles
- Test number
- 204024662648
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass136,527 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 136,527 miles
- Test number
- 806641756425
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail136,526 miles (+4,127)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,526 miles
- Test number
- 377638651097
- FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass132,399 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 132,399 miles
- Test number
- 165099445137
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail132,399 miles (+2,306)1 failure1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,399 miles
- Test number
- 129958945118
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass130,093 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 130,093 miles
- Test number
- 687735774123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Fail130,093 miles (+3,493)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 130,093 miles
- Test number
- 155225474199
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass126,600 miles (+3,589)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 126,600 miles
- Test number
- 256736973103
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass123,011 miles (+6,127)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 123,011 miles
- Test number
- 318636662182
- NoteSlight play in n/s/f end of rack
Fail116,884 miles3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,884 miles
- Test number
- 185327741167
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass116,884 miles (+6,274)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 116,884 miles
- Test number
- 905307841186
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,610 miles (+6,675)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2011
- Odometer
- 110,610 miles
- Test number
- 282058340420
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass103,935 miles (+6,343)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 103,935 miles
- Test number
- 642337269172
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass97,592 miles (+11,716)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 97,592 miles
- Test number
- 283012078458
- NoteAdv exhaust centre section corroded.
- NoteAdv unable to see thickness of inner brake pads.
Pass85,876 miles (+6,290)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 85,876 miles
- Test number
- 141152357049
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass79,586 miles (+262)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 79,586 miles
- Test number
- 613665386130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail79,324 miles4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 79,324 miles
- Test number
- 543538276184
- FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Questions about T437 SMV
- Does T437 SMV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T437 SMV is valid until 11 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T437 SMV?
- The MOT on T437 SMV is valid until 11 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T437 SMV done?
- T437 SMV was recorded at 157,945 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2026, an average of 3,989 miles a year.
- Has T437 SMV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T437 SMV has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on T437 SMV 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 T437 SMV find?
- T437 SMV passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front outer brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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