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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T596 EBDMOT history

T596 EBD is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 169,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Feb 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 24 Feb 2023
Mileage
169,043 mi
At MOT on 22 Feb 2022
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,025 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T596 EBD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 24 Feb 2023
Latest MOT test
22 Feb 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T596 EBD was last recorded at 169,043 miles on 22 Feb 2022, 10,697 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
158,346 miles · 25 Feb 2021
Between the last two tests
10,697 miles
Average per year
5,025 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 169,043 miles
  • 2021 – 158,346 miles
  • 2019 – 152,316 miles
  • 2018 – 144,573 miles
  • 2017 – 143,460 miles
  • 2015 – 139,566 miles
  • 2014 – 137,407 miles
  • 2013 – 130,729 miles
  • 2012 – 121,567 miles
  • 2011 – 111,527 miles
  • 2010 – 105,856 miles
  • 2008 – 102,201 miles
  • 2007 – 97,716 miles
  • 2006 – 93,420 miles
  • 2005 – 87,040 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,043 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

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 Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,043 miles (+10,697)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    169,043 miles
    Test number
    282746952409
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass158,346 miles (+1)12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    158,346 miles
    Test number
    371905026065
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  3. Fail158,345 miles (+6,029)4 major12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,345 miles
    Test number
    968731974013
    • MajorBrake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MajorFront passenger door catch insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • 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 Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass152,316 miles2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    152,316 miles
    Test number
    469371789499
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Fail152,316 miles (+7,743)1 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,316 miles
    Test number
    352443388312
    • MajorExhaust gas recirculation valve obviously modified (8.2.2.1 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  6. Pass144,573 miles (+1,113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    144,573 miles
    Test number
    227363964419
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass143,460 miles (+4)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    143,460 miles
    Test number
    435632616259
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNo passenger seats at time of test

  8. Fail143,456 miles (+3,890)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,456 miles
    Test number
    957091581890
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded main, front to rear BOTH (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working BOTH (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake hose slightly deteriorated BOTH (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNo passenger seats at time of test

  9. Pass139,566 miles (+2,159)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    139,566 miles
    Test number
    228443315149

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass137,407 miles (+6,678)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    137,407 miles
    Test number
    466170614342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass130,729 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    130,729 miles
    Test number
    348369803338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail130,715 miles (+9,148)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,715 miles
    Test number
    999318703346
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  13. Pass121,567 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2013
    Odometer
    121,567 miles
    Test number
    536666242127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail121,564 miles (+10,037)3 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,564 miles
    Test number
    297396842442
    • DangerousNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • DangerousOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  15. Pass111,527 miles (+5,671)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    111,527 miles
    Test number
    766837141034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass105,856 miles (+3,655)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    105,856 miles
    Test number
    993867240084
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass102,201 miles (+4,485)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    102,201 miles
    Test number
    352110018326
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  18. Pass97,716 miles (+4,296)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    97,716 miles
    Test number
    980625207399

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass93,420 miles (+6,380)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    93,420 miles
    Test number
    432994206401
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  20. Fail87,040 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,040 miles
    Test number
    110471205300
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass87,040 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    87,040 miles
    Test number
    121461205330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T596 EBD

Does T596 EBD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T596 EBD expired on 24 Feb 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T596 EBD?
The MOT on T596 EBD expired on 24 Feb 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T596 EBD done?
T596 EBD was recorded at 169,043 miles at its MOT on 22 Feb 2022, an average of 5,025 miles a year.
Has T596 EBD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T596 EBD has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Feb 2021.
Has the mileage on T596 EBD 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 EBD find?
T596 EBD passed its latest MOT on 22 Feb 2022 with 2 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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