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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T478 CNNMOT history

T478 CNN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 152,934 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 1 Oct 2026
Mileage
152,934 mi
At MOT on 2 Oct 2025
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,966 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T478 CNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 1 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
2 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T478 CNN was last recorded at 152,934 miles on 2 Oct 2025, 383 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
152,551 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
383 miles
Average per year
2,966 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 152,934 miles
  • 2024 – 152,551 miles
  • 2023 – 152,059 miles
  • 2022 – 151,381 miles
  • 2021 – 150,350 miles
  • 2020 – 149,700 miles
  • 2019 – 148,575 miles
  • 2018 – 148,495 miles
  • 2017 – 147,250 miles
  • 2016 – 144,830 miles
  • 2015 – 142,980 miles
  • 2014 – 141,451 miles
  • 2013 – 135,561 miles
  • 2012 – 130,081 miles
  • 2011 – 123,586 miles
  • 2010 – 118,928 miles
  • 2009 – 112,413 miles
  • 2008 – 106,272 miles
  • 2007 – 101,735 miles
  • 2006 – 95,148 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass152,934 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Items removed from driver's view prior to test

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass152,934 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    152,934 miles
    Test number
    506141892372
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail152,934 miles (+383)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,934 miles
    Test number
    594660653806
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass152,551 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    152,551 miles
    Test number
    960325143180
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail152,544 miles (+485)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,544 miles
    Test number
    274108739966
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper not working (3.4 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass152,059 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    152,059 miles
    Test number
    466639029658

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass151,381 miles (+1,031)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    151,381 miles
    Test number
    544402554203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Fluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass150,350 miles (+650)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    150,350 miles
    Test number
    710354484303
    • AdvisoryNearside Front noise from shock absorber
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front noise from front shock absorber

  8. Pass149,700 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    149,700 miles
    Test number
    707391979426
    • AdvisoryHole in exhaust middle box.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail149,700 miles (+1,125)1 dangerous7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,700 miles
    Test number
    848966366604
    • DangerousOil leaking continuously from engine posing a serious risk to road safety (8.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryHole in exhaust middle box.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass148,575 miles (+80)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,575 miles
    Test number
    483950479652
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass148,495 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2019
    Odometer
    148,495 miles
    Test number
    317373075158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Fail148,495 miles (+1,245)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,495 miles
    Test number
    378930539711
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror insecure (8.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass147,250 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    147,250 miles
    Test number
    577621293107
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail147,250 miles (+2,420)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,250 miles
    Test number
    127035872489
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass144,830 miles (+1,850)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    144,830 miles
    Test number
    516351512241
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  16. Pass142,980 miles (+1,529)
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    142,980 miles
    Test number
    836521115163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass141,451 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    141,451 miles
    Test number
    107820004107
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail141,451 miles (+5,890)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,451 miles
    Test number
    639070604146
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Pass135,561 miles (+5,480)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2014
    Odometer
    135,561 miles
    Test number
    448724833173
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass130,081 miles (+6,495)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2013
    Odometer
    130,081 miles
    Test number
    849602642104
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  21. Pass123,586 miles (+4,658)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    123,586 miles
    Test number
    767765491002
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteN/s/f inner driveshaft gaiter split

  22. Pass118,928 miles (+6,515)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    118,928 miles
    Test number
    134646990466
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass112,413 miles (+6,141)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    112,413 miles
    Test number
    670036099062
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  24. Pass106,272 miles (+4,537)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    106,272 miles
    Test number
    554272808157
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  25. Pass101,735 miles (+6,587)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    101,735 miles
    Test number
    293097197041
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing

  26. Pass95,148 miles (+57)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    95,148 miles
    Test number
    112555996003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail95,091 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,091 miles
    Test number
    574651196037
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about T478 CNN

Does T478 CNN currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T478 CNN expired on 1 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T478 CNN?
The MOT on T478 CNN expired on 1 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T478 CNN done?
T478 CNN was recorded at 152,934 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2025, an average of 2,966 miles a year.
Has T478 CNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T478 CNN has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on T478 CNN 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 T478 CNN find?
T478 CNN passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front road wheel slightly distorted; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded badly.

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