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White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T497 VOGMOT history

T497 VOG is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 19 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 116,204 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 19 Apr 2027
Mileage
116,204 mi
At MOT on 20 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,320 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T497 VOG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T497 VOG was last recorded at 116,204 miles on 20 Apr 2026, 496 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
115,708 miles · 6 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
496 miles
Average per year
2,320 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 116,204 miles
  • 2024 – 115,708 miles
  • 2023 – 115,344 miles
  • 2022 – 114,984 miles
  • 2018 – 113,162 miles
  • 2017 – 112,302 miles
  • 2016 – 110,232 miles
  • 2015 – 108,314 miles
  • 2014 – 106,432 miles
  • 2013 – 103,848 miles
  • 2012 – 101,957 miles
  • 2011 – 97,521 miles
  • 2010 – 94,977 miles
  • 2009 – 93,885 miles
  • 2008 – 92,324 miles
  • 2007 – 84,179 miles
  • 2006 – 70,144 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass116,204 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryFront Inner and outer Sill and inner wheel Arch Covered heavily in Sealant
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Rear (5.2.3 (d) (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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front cross member corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s/n/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass116,204 miles (+496)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    116,204 miles
    Test number
    479335029442
    • AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and Offside (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner and outer Sill and inner wheel Arch Covered heavily in Sealant
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and Rear (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush Nearside and Offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing All Rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  2. Pass115,708 miles (+5)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    115,708 miles
    Test number
    919815509243
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  3. Fail115,703 miles (+359)6 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,703 miles
    Test number
    293835627113
    • MajorCentral Prop shaft flexible coupling excessively deteriorated (6.1.7 (d) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) missing (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flitch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting chassis leg (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has slight wear in a shackle pin and/or bush o/s/n/s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  4. Pass115,344 miles (+360)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    115,344 miles
    Test number
    653197584299
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Going to both rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear axle corroded
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner and outer sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both front inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Both rear chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  5. Pass114,984 miles (+1,822)
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    114,984 miles
    Test number
    461972310755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass113,162 miles (+860)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    113,162 miles
    Test number
    827598293450
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both front side steps (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySeat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner sills (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front chassis slightly
    • AdvisoryFront discs slightly worn
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust flexi slightly leaking
    • AdvisoryFull exhaust corroded but not considered excessive
    • AdvisoryVehicle underneath has slight corrosion all over
  7. Pass112,302 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    112,302 miles
    Test number
    790846723390
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  8. Fail112,302 miles (+2,070)3 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,302 miles
    Test number
    571660818367
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPlay in propshaft centre bearing
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  9. Pass110,232 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    110,232 miles
    Test number
    142375281959
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs very poor
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner tyre flat
    • AdvisoryCentre propshaft bearing worn
  10. Fail110,232 miles (+1,918)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,232 miles
    Test number
    112432846410
    • FailureCentre Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension support bearing excessively worn Prop shaft (2.4.G.4d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs very poor
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner tyre flat
  11. Pass108,314 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    108,314 miles
    Test number
    256549895164
    • NoteFront inner arch liner area (non structural) corroded
  12. Fail108,314 miles (+1,882)9 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,314 miles
    Test number
    749427985184
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Outer Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside rear inner tyre flat + nail in tread
  13. Pass106,432 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    106,432 miles
    Test number
    148339094191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail106,432 miles (+2,584)1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,432 miles
    Test number
    919578494118
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteN/s/f inner wheel arch holed and corroded
    • NoteN/s/f suspension top corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre outer edge bald
  15. Pass103,848 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2014
    Odometer
    103,848 miles
    Test number
    389280053123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,830 miles (+1,873)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,830 miles
    Test number
    988499243121
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f arb d bush worn
  17. Pass101,957 miles (+181)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2013
    Odometer
    101,957 miles
    Test number
    805591052140
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBattery loose
  18. Fail101,776 miles (+4,255)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,776 miles
    Test number
    688164722194
    • FailureLeaf spring has excessive wear in a shackle pin and/or bush (2.4.B.2)
    • FailureVehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteAds welding n/s o/ chassie/ o/s front tyer running of
  19. Pass97,521 miles (+2,544)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    97,521 miles
    Test number
    296479321498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass94,977 miles (+1,092)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    94,977 miles
    Test number
    184213930120
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated shackle pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • NoteNearside rear outer wheel rim slightly corroded
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on outer edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre slightly worn on outer edge
  21. Pass93,885 miles (+1,561)
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2010
    Odometer
    93,885 miles
    Test number
    611005129113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,324 miles (+8,145)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    92,324 miles
    Test number
    452577618195
    • NoteAdvise rear sheos look low brake pipes greased s/rack end/s slight play front discs brake pedal rubber slight worn
  23. Pass84,179 miles (+14,035)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    84,179 miles
    Test number
    574677077121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass70,144 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    70,144 miles
    Test number
    144153566191
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Leaf spring has a slightly deteriorated anchor pin rubber bush not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.B.2)

Questions about T497 VOG

Does T497 VOG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T497 VOG is valid until 19 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T497 VOG?
The MOT on T497 VOG is valid until 19 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T497 VOG done?
T497 VOG was recorded at 116,204 miles at its MOT on 20 Apr 2026, an average of 2,320 miles a year.
Has T497 VOG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T497 VOG has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on T497 VOG 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 VOG find?
T497 VOG passed its latest MOT on 20 Apr 2026 with 9 advisories: front headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside; front inner and outer sill and inner wheel arch covered heavily in sealant; front suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened and rear, and 6 more.

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