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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,900 cc

T596 NWLMOT history

T596 NWL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022 and it has passed 5 of 7 MOT tests, with 191,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2021.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Nov 2022
Mileage
191,112 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2021
MOT tests
7
5 passed · 2 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
T596 NWL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,900 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Nov 2022
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2021 (Pass)

Mileage history

T596 NWL was last recorded at 191,112 miles on 17 Nov 2021, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Nov 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 22 Sept 2018: 172,018 miles, lower than 202,056 miles on 5 Oct 2017.

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
191,100 miles · 12 Nov 2021
Between the last two tests
12 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 191,112 miles
  • 2020 – 190,143 miles
  • 2019 – 183,742 miles
  • 2018 – 172,018 miles
  • 2017 – 202,056 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass191,112 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult beltRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Offside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • All vehicle underside has been heavily painted with primer inc all brake pipes etc

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

7 tests since 22 Sept 2017, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass191,112 miles (+12)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    191,112 miles
    Test number
    141383652917
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail191,100 miles (+957)3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,100 miles
    Test number
    171970317202
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner and outer cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass190,143 miles (+6,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    190,143 miles
    Test number
    311716474893
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Pass183,742 miles (+11,724)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    183,742 miles
    Test number
    510188384851
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  5. Pass172,018 miles (-30,038)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    172,018 miles
    Test number
    718424663869
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAll vehicle under body covered heavily with sealants inc all brake pipes etc
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass202,056 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    202,056 miles
    Test number
    326537856160
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryAll vehicle underside has been heavily painted with primer inc all brake pipes etc

  7. Fail202,055 miles3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,055 miles
    Test number
    321124042799
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings underside close to seat mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryAll vehicle underside has been heavily painted with primer inc all brake pipes etc

Questions about T596 NWL

Does T596 NWL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T596 NWL expired on 16 Nov 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T596 NWL?
The MOT on T596 NWL expired on 16 Nov 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T596 NWL done?
T596 NWL was recorded at 191,112 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2021.
Has T596 NWL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T596 NWL has failed 2 of its 7 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T596 NWL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 22 Sept 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T596 NWL find?
T596 NWL passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2021 with 3 advisories: central front child seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.

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