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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T447 AFCMOT history

T447 AFC is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 40 MOT tests, with 198,125 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Apr 2027
Mileage
198,125 mi
At MOT on 30 Mar 2026
MOT tests
40
21 passed · 19 failed
Per year
5,384 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T447 AFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T447 AFC was last recorded at 198,125 miles on 30 Mar 2026, 2,702 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
195,423 miles · 30 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,702 miles
Average per year
5,384 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 198,125 miles
  • 2025 – 195,423 miles
  • 2024 – 192,083 miles
  • 2023 – 190,038 miles
  • 2022 – 185,671 miles
  • 2021 – 177,498 miles
  • 2020 – 174,744 miles
  • 2019 – 172,730 miles
  • 2018 – 171,158 miles
  • 2017 – 168,342 miles
  • 2016 – 163,245 miles
  • 2015 – 160,144 miles
  • 2014 – 154,687 miles
  • 2013 – 147,542 miles
  • 2012 – 140,304 miles
  • 2011 – 131,346 miles
  • 2010 – 121,893 miles
  • 2009 – 119,919 miles
  • 2008 – 107,901 miles
  • 2007 – 100,738 miles
  • 2006 – 90,045 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass198,125 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split around joint at cat (6.1.2 (a))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

40 tests since 3 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass198,125 miles (+2,702)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    198,125 miles
    Test number
    806072811025
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split around joint at cat (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass195,423 miles (+80)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    195,423 miles
    Test number
    259058489954
    • AdvisoryCoolant level low
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leaks

  3. Fail195,343 miles (+3,260)2 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,343 miles
    Test number
    402613925365
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass192,083 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    192,083 miles
    Test number
    742075482405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded

  5. Fail192,078 miles (+2,040)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,078 miles
    Test number
    521188963779
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded

  6. Pass190,038 miles1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    190,038 miles
    Test number
    269321557000
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront rear suspension arm bushes becoming worn n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber lower bush deteriorated n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in both steering arms
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower sill badly corroded but outside mounting and other prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer very small hole in constant velocity joint gaiter
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake pad becoming worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes becoming badly corroded n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid reservoir damp
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
    • AdvisoryVarious steering rack pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  7. Fail190,038 miles (+4,367)2 major1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,038 miles
    Test number
    744421057077
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront rear suspension arm bushes becoming worn n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryFront shock absorber lower bush deteriorated n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryFront slight play in both steering arms
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower sill badly corroded but outside mounting and other prescribed areas
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer very small hole in constant velocity joint gaiter
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake pad becoming worn
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes becoming badly corroded n/s and o/s
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not seriously weakened
    • AdvisoryPower steering fluid reservoir damp
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes becoming corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious oil leaks
    • AdvisoryVarious steering rack pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded

  8. Pass185,671 miles (+24)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    185,671 miles
    Test number
    696374817975
    • AdvisoryJudder from the steering.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are corroding.

  9. Fail185,647 miles (+8,149)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,647 miles
    Test number
    505350931207
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryJudder from the steering.
    • AdvisoryRear brake pipes are corroding.

  10. Pass177,498 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    177,498 miles
    Test number
    957424104639
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper sill has a hole but not within suspension or steering areas

  11. Fail177,498 miles (+2,754)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,498 miles
    Test number
    174548841055
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords outer wall (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper sill has a hole but not within suspension or steering areas

  12. Pass174,744 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    174,744 miles
    Test number
    442108343667
    • AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f disc slight worn/corroded
    • AdvisoryRear power steering pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front inner rack arms

  13. Fail174,744 miles (+2,014)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,744 miles
    Test number
    969327362805
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryEngine has a slight oil leak
    • AdvisoryN/s/f disc slight worn/corroded
    • AdvisoryRear power steering pipe slightly corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in both front inner rack arms

  14. Pass172,730 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    172,730 miles
    Test number
    307566173808

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail172,730 miles (+1,572)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,730 miles
    Test number
    667910870664
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.3.3 (b))

  16. Pass171,158 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    171,158 miles
    Test number
    845517824354
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail171,158 miles (+2,816)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,158 miles
    Test number
    766583875409
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass168,342 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    168,342 miles
    Test number
    245639523326
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail168,342 miles (+5,097)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,342 miles
    Test number
    576798199854
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 38% (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 29% (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear position lamp(s) deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass163,245 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    163,245 miles
    Test number
    109586782835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail163,245 miles (+3,101)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,245 miles
    Test number
    280706780673
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass160,144 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    160,144 miles
    Test number
    699907805106
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  23. Fail160,144 miles (+5,457)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,144 miles
    Test number
    936946105166
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  24. Pass154,687 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    154,687 miles
    Test number
    415128314131
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  25. Fail154,687 miles (+7,145)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,687 miles
    Test number
    539798614132
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  26. Pass147,542 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    147,542 miles
    Test number
    479485943045
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  27. Fail147,542 miles (+7,238)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,542 miles
    Test number
    527775843020
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  28. Pass140,304 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    140,304 miles
    Test number
    358791662016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  29. Fail140,304 miles (+8,958)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,304 miles
    Test number
    477260062024
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  30. Pass131,346 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    131,346 miles
    Test number
    167633261478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  31. Fail131,346 miles (+9,453)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,346 miles
    Test number
    197972061459
    • 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 Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  32. Pass121,893 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    121,893 miles
    Test number
    662564950052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail121,891 miles (+1,972)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,891 miles
    Test number
    912794150042
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  34. Pass119,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    119,919 miles
    Test number
    204017959063

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  35. Fail119,918 miles (+12,017)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,918 miles
    Test number
    813907659066
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  36. Pass107,901 miles (+7,163)
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    107,901 miles
    Test number
    203613778074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Pass100,738 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    100,738 miles
    Test number
    221391167015
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust rattle from heat shield on downpipe

  38. Fail100,727 miles (+10,682)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,727 miles
    Test number
    120091967481
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust rattle from heat shield

  39. Fail90,045 miles4 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,045 miles
    Test number
    640612766091
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  40. Pass90,045 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    90,045 miles
    Test number
    954412366084
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

Questions about T447 AFC

Does T447 AFC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T447 AFC is valid until 29 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T447 AFC?
The MOT on T447 AFC is valid until 29 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T447 AFC done?
T447 AFC was recorded at 198,125 miles at its MOT on 30 Mar 2026, an average of 5,384 miles a year.
Has T447 AFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T447 AFC has failed 19 of its 40 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on T447 AFC 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 T447 AFC find?
T447 AFC passed its latest MOT on 30 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases split around joint at cat.

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