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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T477 VFLMOT history

T477 VFL is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 271,335 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2024
Mileage
271,335 mi
At MOT on 15 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
10,311 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T477 VFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
15 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T477 VFL was last recorded at 271,335 miles on 15 Sept 2023, 9,190 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
262,145 miles · 23 Sept 2022
Between the last two tests
9,190 miles
Average per year
10,311 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 271,335 miles
  • 2022 – 262,145 miles
  • 2021 – 257,433 miles
  • 2020 – 251,450 miles
  • 2019 – 244,981 miles
  • 2018 – 240,638 miles
  • 2017 – 235,895 miles
  • 2016 – 232,577 miles
  • 2015 – 228,123 miles
  • 2014 – 219,492 miles
  • 2013 – 210,975 miles
  • 2012 – 194,087 miles
  • 2011 – 177,699 miles
  • 2010 – 162,301 miles
  • 2009 – 143,817 miles
  • 2008 – 131,147 miles
  • 2007 – 107,474 miles
  • 2006 – 94,538 miles
  • 2005 – 84,398 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass271,335 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Hazard warning switch faulty

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Sliding door step holed

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

27 tests since 29 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass271,335 miles (+9,190)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    271,335 miles
    Test number
    385926365388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass262,145 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    262,145 miles
    Test number
    318447146354
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake low
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
    • AdvisorySliding door step holed

  3. Fail262,142 miles (+4,709)2 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    262,142 miles
    Test number
    787000392392
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake low
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded
    • AdvisorySliding door step holed

  4. Pass257,433 miles (+5)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    257,433 miles
    Test number
    991457489271
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers step/inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember/panel corroded
    • AdvisorySliding door step holed

  5. Fail257,428 miles (+5,978)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,428 miles
    Test number
    542546364559
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorHazard warning switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDrivers step/inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember/panel corroded
    • AdvisorySliding door step holed

  6. Pass251,450 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    251,450 miles
    Test number
    807003025506
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber perished , rear bumper bar corroded, osf bottom joint dust cover split

  7. Fail251,450 miles (+6,469)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,450 miles
    Test number
    915192329007
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubber perished , rear bumper bar corroded, osf bottom joint dust cover split

  8. Pass244,981 miles (+4,343)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    244,981 miles
    Test number
    546028629066
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSuspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated all 4 (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings small hole not prescribed area, rear brake pipes slightly corroded,

  9. Pass240,638 miles (+4,743)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    240,638 miles
    Test number
    706531863551

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass235,895 miles (+3,318)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    235,895 miles
    Test number
    810313303541

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass232,577 miles (+4,454)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    232,577 miles
    Test number
    406269634460
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion slight corrosion front to rear inner sills (6.1.B.2)

  12. Pass228,123 miles (+8,631)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    228,123 miles
    Test number
    478051395174
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass219,492 miles (+8,517)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    219,492 miles
    Test number
    398318094164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass210,975 miles (+16,888)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    210,975 miles
    Test number
    355495923472
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass194,087 miles (+16,388)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    194,087 miles
    Test number
    257277562427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass177,699 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    177,699 miles
    Test number
    226494971411
    • AdvisoryFront position lamp(s) slightly discoloured (1.1.A.3e)
    • AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Fail177,687 miles (+15,386)5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,687 miles
    Test number
    569583471130
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBoth number plates slightly incorrectly spaced but still legible
    • NoteOSF seat belt slightly damaged
    • NoteSuspension appears to have been lowered which would affect headlight aim and load sensing valve

  18. Pass162,301 miles (+18,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    162,301 miles
    Test number
    682387700290
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is distorted but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  19. Fail143,817 miles2 repaired6 advisories11 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,817 miles
    Test number
    384300419259
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front arches starting to corrode
    • NoteBoth rear discs lipped and corroded
    • NoteEvidence of coolant leak down front of engine
    • NoteFront number plate cracked and starting to seperate
    • NoteHand brake cables starting to wear the outter cable
    • NoteNear side sliding door damaged
    • NoteOff side front head light aim close to bottom limit
    • NoteOil level not regeresting requires 2.5 litres to put it on min to carry out test
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate and characters are starting to deform still readable
    • NoteRear wiper blade split and smeering

  20. Pass143,817 miles (+12,670)6 advisories11 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    143,817 miles
    Test number
    563960519240
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteBoth front arches starting to corrode
    • NoteBoth rear discs lipped and corroded
    • NoteEvidence of coolant leak down front of engine
    • NoteFront number plate cracked and starting to seperate
    • NoteHand brake cables starting to wear the outter cable
    • NoteNear side sliding door damaged
    • NoteOff side front head light aim close to bottom limit
    • NoteOil level not regeresting requires 2.5 litres to put it on min to carry out test
    • NoteRear number plate starting to seperate and characters are starting to deform still readable
    • NoteRear wiper blade split and smeering

  21. Pass131,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    131,147 miles
    Test number
    321972418252

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail131,147 miles (+23,673)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,147 miles
    Test number
    884471718295
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)

  23. Pass107,474 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    107,474 miles
    Test number
    510603397163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail107,474 miles (+12,936)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,474 miles
    Test number
    424453697194
    • FailureExhaust noise is clearly in excess of that emitted by a similar vehicle fitted with a standard silencer in average condition (7.1.4)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass94,538 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    94,538 miles
    Test number
    571769906219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail94,538 miles (+10,140)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,538 miles
    Test number
    551231006205
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass84,398 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    84,398 miles
    Test number
    202350515241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T477 VFL

Does T477 VFL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T477 VFL expired on 22 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T477 VFL?
The MOT on T477 VFL expired on 22 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T477 VFL done?
T477 VFL was recorded at 271,335 miles at its MOT on 15 Sept 2023, an average of 10,311 miles a year.
Has T477 VFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T477 VFL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T477 VFL 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 T477 VFL find?
T477 VFL passed its latest MOT on 15 Sept 2023 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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