
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T596 APXMOT history
T596 APX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 30 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 251,750 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 251,750 mi
- At MOT on 27 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 5,527 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T596 APX
- 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
- 26 Mar 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T596 APX was last recorded at 251,750 miles on 27 Aug 2026, 5,082 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Aug 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 246,668 miles · 31 Aug 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,082 miles
- Average per year
- 5,527 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 251,750 miles
- 2025 – 246,668 miles
- 2024 – 243,104 miles
- 2023 – 239,376 miles
- 2022 – 234,793 miles
- 2021 – 229,644 miles
- 2020 – 224,100 miles
- 2019 – 216,123 miles
- 2018 – 211,941 miles
- 2017 – 207,359 miles
- 2016 – 203,039 miles
- 2015 – 199,241 miles
- 2014 – 190,641 miles
- 2013 – 184,669 miles
- 2012 – 178,153 miles
- 2011 – 170,377 miles
- 2010 – 162,652 miles
- 2009 – 154,264 miles
- 2008 – 148,764 miles
- 2007 – 145,561 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
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 Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning
Minor3 MOTs, 2025–2026
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Front Position lamp incorrect colour
Minor2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
33 tests since 11 Jun 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass251,750 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 251,750 miles
- Test number
- 169284982229
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail251,746 miles (+5,078)1 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 251,746 miles
- Test number
- 198190787631
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass246,668 miles (+96)4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2026
- Odometer
- 246,668 miles
- Test number
- 264903553766
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail246,572 miles (+3,468)2 major4 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,572 miles
- Test number
- 721475585914
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorFront Position lamp incorrect colour (4.2.3 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (8.1.1 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass243,104 miles (+3,728)3 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 243,104 miles
- Test number
- 771102024431
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid discoloured
Pass239,376 miles (+3)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 239,376 miles
- Test number
- 669251233562
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnderside of van covered in undersealed and painted
Fail239,373 miles (+4,580)5 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,373 miles
- Test number
- 525165528012
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Electrical wiring insecure and connectors likely to become disconnected horn wiring insecure (4.11 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryUnder side of van has been under sealed and painted
Pass234,793 miles (+5,149)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 234,793 miles
- Test number
- 313750297906
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass229,644 miles (+5,544)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 229,644 miles
- Test number
- 636924374437
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass224,100 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 224,100 miles
- Test number
- 702595726346
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail224,076 miles (+7,953)2 dangerous4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,076 miles
- Test number
- 238073867246
- DangerousOffside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass216,123 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 216,123 miles
- Test number
- 992299309349
- MinorRear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail216,123 miles (+4,182)5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,123 miles
- Test number
- 592426899291
- MajorFront Position lamp not working Both (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorRear fog lamp switch insecure (4.5.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass211,941 miles (+4,582)2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 211,941 miles
- Test number
- 527806718321
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass207,359 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 207,359 miles
- Test number
- 754719097081
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all age cracking and slight de bonding (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to under side of vehicle
- AdvisoryPlay in both front steering rack inner joints
- AdvisorySurface rust to all front and rear brake discs
Fail207,357 miles (+4,318)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,357 miles
- Test number
- 442913594564
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement all age cracking and slight de bonding (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryCorrosion to under side of vehicle
- AdvisoryPlay in both front steering rack inner joints
- AdvisorySurface rust to all front and rear brake discs
Pass203,039 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 203,039 miles
- Test number
- 935915051969
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
Fail203,038 miles (+3,797)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 203,038 miles
- Test number
- 453946805264
- DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working and o/s/r (1.2.1b)
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated and o/s/f (3.6.B.4d)
Pass199,241 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 199,241 miles
- Test number
- 175553585123
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Fail199,241 miles (+8,600)3 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,241 miles
- Test number
- 525933385182
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteTow ball/hitch not fitted at time of test
Pass190,641 miles (+5,972)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 190,641 miles
- Test number
- 595966274184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass184,669 miles (+6,516)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 184,669 miles
- Test number
- 156144283138
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass178,153 miles (+7,776)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 178,153 miles
- Test number
- 627711292166
- NoteAll tyres slight wear on inner edges
Pass170,377 miles6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 170,377 miles
- Test number
- 208974091147
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs are worn !
Fail170,377 miles (+7,725)2 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,377 miles
- Test number
- 929424291121
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteFront brake discs are worn !
Pass162,652 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 162,652 miles
- Test number
- 201797190167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,652 miles (+8,388)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,652 miles
- Test number
- 821817690118
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass154,264 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 154,264 miles
- Test number
- 233297389448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,264 miles (+5,500)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,264 miles
- Test number
- 361647789184
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
Pass148,764 miles (+34)2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 148,764 miles
- Test number
- 693378398118
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteN/S front flasher lens cracked
- NoteBoth front suspension lower ball joint gaiters split
- NoteFront handbrake cable getting rusted
- NoteFront number plate cracked at both ends
Fail148,730 miles (+21)1 dangerous9 failures3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,730 miles
- Test number
- 114797078132
- DangerousOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureBonnet retaining device ineffective (8.4.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake linkage has abnormal movement of levers indicating maladjustment (3.5.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake linkage has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryFront Brake linkage corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NoteN/S door mirror glass broken
- NoteBoth front suspension lower ball joint gaiters split
- NoteFront number plate cracked at both ends
Fail148,709 miles (+3,148)1 dangerous13 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,709 miles
- Test number
- 601994968103
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureBrake cable has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- FailurePower steering pump drive system defective (2.3.6)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass145,561 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 145,561 miles
- Test number
- 774052767199
- AdvisoryNearside Parking brake lever ratchet mechanism is slightly worn (3.1.5)
- NoteAdvise wiper blades nearing end of life
Questions about T596 APX
- Does T596 APX currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T596 APX is valid until 30 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T596 APX?
- The MOT on T596 APX is valid until 30 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T596 APX done?
- T596 APX was recorded at 251,750 miles at its MOT on 27 Aug 2026, an average of 5,527 miles a year.
- Has T596 APX ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T596 APX has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on T596 APX 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 T596 APX find?
- T596 APX passed its latest MOT on 27 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust noisy; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; oil leak, but not excessive.
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