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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T597 SEVMOT history

T597 SEV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 231,143 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Jun 2023
Mileage
231,143 mi
At MOT on 7 Jun 2022
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T597 SEV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
7 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
7 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T597 SEV was last recorded at 231,143 miles on 7 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,143 miles · 28 May 2022
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 231,143 miles
  • 2020 – 219,258 miles
  • 2019 – 210,451 miles
  • 2018 – 203,043 miles
  • 2017 – 193,087 miles
  • 2016 – 179,775 miles
  • 2015 – 167,441 miles
  • 2014 – 163,306 miles
  • 2013 – 156,936 miles
  • 2012 – 151,352 miles
  • 2011 – 148,606 miles
  • 2009 – 139,782 miles
  • 2008 – 115,178 miles
  • 2007 – 107,312 miles
  • 2006 – 100,729 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,143 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear #2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Offside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Floor slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,143 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    231,143 miles
    Test number
    575325221134
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear #2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail231,143 miles (+11,885)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,143 miles
    Test number
    810438103817
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sil (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear #2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass219,258 miles (+469)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    219,258 miles
    Test number
    724128898102
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail218,789 miles (+8,338)5 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,789 miles
    Test number
    163574060107
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass210,451 miles (+2,141)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    210,451 miles
    Test number
    471348960747
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass208,310 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    208,310 miles
    Test number
    577998370243
    • AdvisoryNearside Floor slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail208,295 miles (+5,252)3 major3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,295 miles
    Test number
    602717546369
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sil (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Floor slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass203,043 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    203,043 miles
    Test number
    701239759643
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryCondition both rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryCondition o/s/f outer CV boot
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s outer sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes
    • AdvisoryMain hand brake cable fraying
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOperation of n/s washer jet
    • AdvisoryPlay in top steering column bush
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump/belt noisey

  9. Fail203,043 miles (+9,956)10 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,043 miles
    Test number
    408372295990
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill/step sill by seat belt mounting (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill(yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength centre outer sill(yellow chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses perishing
    • AdvisoryCondition both rear brake discs
    • AdvisoryCondition o/s/f outer CV boot
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s outer sill
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s/r and o/s/r brake pipes
    • AdvisoryMain hand brake cable fraying
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryOperation of n/s washer jet
    • AdvisoryPlay in top steering column bush
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump/belt noisey

  10. Pass193,087 miles (+162)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    193,087 miles
    Test number
    248313945733
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin last quarters (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  11. Fail192,925 miles (+13,150)9 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,925 miles
    Test number
    975347369315
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt locking mechanism does not secure or release (5.2.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin last quarters (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass179,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    179,775 miles
    Test number
    493947151214
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  13. Fail179,775 miles (+12,334)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,775 miles
    Test number
    237920959204
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)

  14. Pass167,441 miles (+4,135)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    167,441 miles
    Test number
    535359265153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass163,306 miles (+6,370)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    163,306 miles
    Test number
    668583964102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass156,936 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    156,936 miles
    Test number
    197311873190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail156,902 miles (+5,550)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,902 miles
    Test number
    998570773117
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  18. Pass151,352 miles (+56)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    151,352 miles
    Test number
    406194772185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail151,296 miles (+2,690)2 dangerous9 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,296 miles
    Test number
    496780472128
    • DangerousNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass148,606 miles (+8,824)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    148,606 miles
    Test number
    209578071465

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass139,782 miles (+15,478)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    139,782 miles
    Test number
    701912859341
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r wheel bearing slightly rough

  22. Pass124,304 miles (+9,126)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    124,304 miles
    Test number
    502422319093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass115,178 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    115,178 miles
    Test number
    783692528035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail115,178 miles (+7,866)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,178 miles
    Test number
    124992428483
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  25. Pass107,312 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    107,312 miles
    Test number
    110802917496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail107,308 miles (+6,579)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,308 miles
    Test number
    954461917031
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNearside inner cv boot split

  27. Pass100,729 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    100,729 miles
    Test number
    471665806052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T597 SEV

Does T597 SEV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T597 SEV expired on 6 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T597 SEV?
The MOT on T597 SEV expired on 6 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T597 SEV done?
T597 SEV was recorded at 231,143 miles at its MOT on 7 Jun 2022, an average of 7,943 miles a year.
Has T597 SEV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T597 SEV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 May 2022.
Has the mileage on T597 SEV 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 T597 SEV find?
T597 SEV passed its latest MOT on 7 Jun 2022 with 5 advisories: nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear #2; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front - rear; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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