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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,895 cc

T597 VAJMOT history

T597 VAJ is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 5 of 9 MOT tests, with 111,644 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
111,644 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
9
5 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,701 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T597 VAJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T597 VAJ was last recorded at 111,644 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 13 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jun 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
111,631 miles · 24 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
13 miles
Average per year
3,701 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 111,644 miles
  • 2023 – 106,207 miles
  • 2021 – 98,702 miles
  • 2020 – 88,451 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass111,644 miles
  • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 main supplies (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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 Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

9 tests since 31 Mar 2020, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass111,644 miles (+13)2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    111,644 miles
    Test number
    807054345839
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 main supplies (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail111,631 miles (+5,424)7 major2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,631 miles
    Test number
    938898267130
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 main supplies (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Power steering component has slight seepage from a component rack area (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on arm (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass106,207 miles3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,207 miles
    Test number
    112897722304
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail106,207 miles (+7,505)1 major3 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,207 miles
    Test number
    966508114228
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass98,702 miles (+9,315)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    98,702 miles
    Test number
    289714704534
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass89,387 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    89,387 miles
    Test number
    320592085253
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail89,386 miles (+935)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,386 miles
    Test number
    984396374238
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases To rear pipe (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Outside edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass88,451 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    88,451 miles
    Test number
    151918031218
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material ALL (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryManufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody slightly corroded

  9. Fail88,451 miles2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,451 miles
    Test number
    845302352765
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryManufactures body under trays fitted restricting inspection of components
    • AdvisoryVehicle underbody slightly corroded

Questions about T597 VAJ

Does T597 VAJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T597 VAJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T597 VAJ?
The MOT on T597 VAJ is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T597 VAJ done?
T597 VAJ was recorded at 111,644 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 3,701 miles a year.
Has T597 VAJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T597 VAJ has failed 4 of its 9 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T597 VAJ 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 VAJ find?
T597 VAJ passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 9 advisories: offside rear rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface; offside rear stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material x2 main supplies, and 8 more.

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