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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T496 WWTMOT history

T496 WWT is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 258,231 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Jul 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 17 Jul 2023
Mileage
258,231 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2021
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
2,291 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T496 WWT
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
30 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Jul 2023
Latest MOT test
18 Jul 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T496 WWT was last recorded at 258,231 miles on 14 May 2021, 257,973 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 May 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Mar 2009: 237,818 miles, lower than 245,072 miles on 29 Mar 2008.
  • 13 May 2021: 258 miles, lower than 256,655 miles on 9 Apr 2019.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
258 miles · 13 May 2021
Between the last two tests
257,973 miles
Average per year
2,291 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 258,231 miles
  • 2019 – 256,655 miles
  • 2018 – 256,445 miles
  • 2017 – 255,211 miles
  • 2016 – 253,809 miles
  • 2015 – 252,213 miles
  • 2014 – 250,245 miles
  • 2013 – 248,262 miles
  • 2012 – 245,611 miles
  • 2011 – 243,133 miles
  • 2010 – 240,653 miles
  • 2009 – 237,818 miles
  • 2008 – 245,072 miles
  • 2006 – 223,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (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.

  • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arches

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

21 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    936076431997
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass258,231 miles (+257,973)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2022
    Odometer
    258,231 miles
    Test number
    374411483641
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Fail258 miles (-256,397)1 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258 miles
    Test number
    525663101726
    • DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security floor (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner arches (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  4. Pass256,655 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    256,655 miles
    Test number
    984872464512
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail256,655 miles (+210)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,655 miles
    Test number
    689075492662
    • MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass256,445 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    256,445 miles
    Test number
    314327619712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail256,445 miles (+1,234)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,445 miles
    Test number
    174785075275
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  8. Pass255,211 miles (+1,402)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    255,211 miles
    Test number
    509587859981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass253,809 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    253,809 miles
    Test number
    294950652967

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail253,800 miles (+1,587)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,800 miles
    Test number
    839700292576
    • 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)
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Pass252,213 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    252,213 miles
    Test number
    449049085054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail252,133 miles (+1,888)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,133 miles
    Test number
    177126985404
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass250,245 miles (+1,983)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    250,245 miles
    Test number
    438746384069
    • AdvisoryFront Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  14. Pass248,262 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    248,262 miles
    Test number
    545044783020
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail248,262 miles (+2,651)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    248,262 miles
    Test number
    677274083093
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass245,611 miles (+2,478)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    245,611 miles
    Test number
    675877962092

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass243,133 miles (+2,480)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    243,133 miles
    Test number
    117719661096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass240,653 miles (+2,835)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    240,653 miles
    Test number
    313032880079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass237,818 miles (-7,254)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    237,818 miles
    Test number
    693022279062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass245,072 miles (+21,422)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    245,072 miles
    Test number
    600309288095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass223,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    223,650 miles
    Test number
    772921006189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T496 WWT

Does T496 WWT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T496 WWT expired on 17 Jul 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T496 WWT?
The MOT on T496 WWT expired on 17 Jul 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T496 WWT done?
T496 WWT was recorded at 258,231 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2021, an average of 2,291 miles a year.
Has T496 WWT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T496 WWT has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 13 May 2021.
Has the mileage on T496 WWT ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 13 Mar 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T496 WWT find?
T496 WWT passed its latest MOT on 18 Jul 2022 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 1 more.

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