
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T497 HBDMOT history
T497 HBD is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 225,869 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Sept 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 3 Sept 2025
- Mileage
- 225,869 mi
- At MOT on 4 Sept 2024
- MOT tests
- 31
- 18 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 7,720 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T497 HBD
- 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
- 1 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 3 Sept 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Sept 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
T497 HBD was last recorded at 225,869 miles on 4 Sept 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Sept 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 225,869 miles · 3 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 7,720 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 225,869 miles
- 2023 – 224,183 miles
- 2022 – 219,534 miles
- 2021 – 210,403 miles
- 2020 – 204,009 miles
- 2019 – 194,843 miles
- 2018 – 184,926 miles
- 2017 – 175,490 miles
- 2016 – 164,418 miles
- 2014 – 151,792 miles
- 2013 – 144,239 miles
- 2012 – 136,776 miles
- 2011 – 132,572 miles
- 2010 – 127,003 miles
- 2009 – 115,280 miles
- 2008 – 105,330 miles
- 2007 – 96,350 miles
- 2006 – 83,834 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryBrake servo corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear springs are corroded
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Various Underside Corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
31 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass225,869 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 225,869 miles
- Test number
- 451826977586
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
Fail225,869 miles (+1,686)2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,869 miles
- Test number
- 296133656210
- MajorBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryBrake servo corroded
Pass224,183 miles (+9)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 224,183 miles
- Test number
- 536994997160
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVarious Underside Corrosion
Fail224,174 miles (+4,640)6 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,174 miles
- Test number
- 570828580410
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Perished (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryVarious Underside Corrosion
Pass219,534 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 219,534 miles
- Test number
- 354872888616
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail219,534 miles (+9,131)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,534 miles
- Test number
- 150484590635
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
Pass210,403 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 210,403 miles
- Test number
- 655847388376
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc has slight corrosion
Fail210,403 miles (+6,394)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,403 miles
- Test number
- 627023764575
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength near strut mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre exhaust section (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc has slight corrosion
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc has slight corrosion
Pass204,009 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 204,009 miles
- Test number
- 616345015014
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is wearing on edges and outer side wall is damaged
- AdvisoryNearside under sill is corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc is heavily pitted
- AdvisoryRear springs are corroded
Fail204,008 miles (+9,165)2 dangerous3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,008 miles
- Test number
- 995402993578
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative on bump stop (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension component modified so the suspension is inoperative on bump stop (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside rear tyre is wearing on edges and outer side wall is damaged
- AdvisoryNearside under sill is corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc is heavily pitted
- AdvisoryRear springs are corroded
Pass194,843 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 194,843 miles
- Test number
- 700906350655
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside under sill is corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is wearing on edges
- AdvisoryOffside reveres light is not working
- AdvisoryRear brake discs are pitted
- AdvisoryRear springs are corroded
Fail194,843 miles (+9,917)2 dangerous2 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,843 miles
- Test number
- 263836518255
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative on bump stop (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm modified so the suspension is inoperative on bump stop (5.3.3 (c) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside under sill is corroded
- AdvisoryOffside rear tyre is wearing on edges
- AdvisoryOffside reveres light is not working
- AdvisoryRear brake discs are pitted
- AdvisoryRear springs are corroded
Pass184,926 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2019
- Odometer
- 184,926 miles
- Test number
- 233549219617
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside front
- AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear brake discs are slightly pitted
- AdvisoryRear springs are corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays are fitted
Fail184,926 miles (+9,436)4 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,926 miles
- Test number
- 838480597655
- FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureBrake pedal creeps down under servo assistance and touches the floor (3.3.C.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryChild seat fitted to nearside front
- AdvisoryEngine has a oil leak
- AdvisoryNearside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside front tyre is wearing on inner edge
- AdvisoryRear brake discs are slightly pitted
- AdvisoryRear springs are corroded
- AdvisoryUnder trays are fitted
Pass175,490 miles (+902)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2018
- Odometer
- 175,490 miles
- Test number
- 534199885628
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail174,588 miles (+10,170)2 dangerous6 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 174,588 miles
- Test number
- 196191066210
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureFront front brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass164,418 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2017
- Odometer
- 164,418 miles
- Test number
- 664928829336
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low on tread & worn on inner edge
- AdvisorySome suspension & track rod boots perished
Fail164,418 miles (+12,626)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,418 miles
- Test number
- 550922708701
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- AdvisoryN/s/f tyre low on tread & worn on inner edge
- AdvisorySome suspension & track rod boots perished
Pass151,792 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2015
- Odometer
- 151,792 miles
- Test number
- 708134024324
- NoteChild seat fitted
Fail151,792 miles (+7,553)10 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,792 miles
- Test number
- 287684824344
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
- NoteChild seat fitted
Fail144,239 miles1 repaired6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,239 miles
- Test number
- 157146733306
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteOil leaking from engine
Pass144,239 miles (+7,463)6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Dec 2014
- Odometer
- 144,239 miles
- Test number
- 516086533386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
- NoteOffside and nearside front tyres worn on inner edges
- NoteOil leaking from engine
Pass136,776 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 136,776 miles
- Test number
- 258568222356
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail136,776 miles (+4,204)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,776 miles
- Test number
- 177396322325
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass132,572 miles (+5,569)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2012
- Odometer
- 132,572 miles
- Test number
- 208980241378
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,003 miles (+11,723)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2011
- Odometer
- 127,003 miles
- Test number
- 780877840348
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass115,280 miles (+9,950)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 115,280 miles
- Test number
- 991404869307
- 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)
Pass105,330 miles (+8,980)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 105,330 miles
- Test number
- 152330748317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass96,350 miles (+12,516)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 96,350 miles
- Test number
- 724905887208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass83,834 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2007
- Odometer
- 83,834 miles
- Test number
- 251333206401
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail83,834 miles1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 83,834 miles
- Test number
- 184002206133
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
Questions about T497 HBD
- Does T497 HBD currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T497 HBD expired on 3 Sept 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T497 HBD?
- The MOT on T497 HBD expired on 3 Sept 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T497 HBD done?
- T497 HBD was recorded at 225,869 miles at its MOT on 4 Sept 2024, an average of 7,720 miles a year.
- Has T497 HBD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T497 HBD has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Sept 2024.
- Has the mileage on T497 HBD 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 T497 HBD find?
- T497 HBD passed its latest MOT on 4 Sept 2024 with 9 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear inner sill corroded, and 6 more.
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