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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T601 DFCMOT history

T601 DFC is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 219,896 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2024
Mileage
219,896 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
6,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T601 DFC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
19 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T601 DFC was last recorded at 219,896 miles on 26 Apr 2023, 8,464 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Feb 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
211,432 miles · 1 Feb 2022
Between the last two tests
8,464 miles
Average per year
6,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 219,896 miles
  • 2022 – 211,432 miles
  • 2021 – 206,815 miles
  • 2019 – 199,925 miles
  • 2018 – 195,084 miles
  • 2017 – 189,416 miles
  • 2016 – 183,941 miles
  • 2015 – 179,298 miles
  • 2014 – 173,491 miles
  • 2013 – 166,892 miles
  • 2012 – 160,255 miles
  • 2011 – 153,636 miles
  • 2010 – 146,754 miles
  • 2009 – 140,628 miles
  • 2008 – 133,959 miles
  • 2007 – 125,485 miles
  • 2006 – 116,717 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass219,896 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

24 tests since 17 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass219,896 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    219,896 miles
    Test number
    886265635935
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail219,896 miles (+8,464)1 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,896 miles
    Test number
    813424409991
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass211,432 miles (+62)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    211,432 miles
    Test number
    864244292209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail211,370 miles (+4,555)2 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,370 miles
    Test number
    180971316275
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Pass206,815 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    206,815 miles
    Test number
    822562410622
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside over fuel tank covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  6. Fail206,803 miles (+6,878)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,803 miles
    Test number
    369634470763
    • DangerousRear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded both brake pipes over fuel tank corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

  7. Pass199,925 miles (+4,841)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    199,925 miles
    Test number
    508281507516
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass195,084 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    195,084 miles
    Test number
    917460150898
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail195,071 miles (+5,655)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,071 miles
    Test number
    540431318674
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass189,416 miles (+5,475)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    189,416 miles
    Test number
    550599348572
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Pass183,941 miles (+4,643)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    183,941 miles
    Test number
    912014898437

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass179,298 miles (+126)
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    179,298 miles
    Test number
    417352866819

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail179,172 miles (+5,681)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,172 miles
    Test number
    722893526020
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  14. Pass173,491 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    173,491 miles
    Test number
    256390304286
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail173,491 miles (+6,599)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,491 miles
    Test number
    899640304205
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass166,892 miles (+6,637)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    166,892 miles
    Test number
    335131603214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass160,255 miles (+6,619)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    160,255 miles
    Test number
    298226692491
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Pass153,636 miles (+6,882)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    153,636 miles
    Test number
    457887191112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass146,754 miles (+6,126)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    146,754 miles
    Test number
    671288690148
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  20. Pass140,628 miles (+6,669)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    140,628 miles
    Test number
    900693819281
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass133,959 miles (+8,474)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    133,959 miles
    Test number
    884720608274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail125,485 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,485 miles
    Test number
    634704777199
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  23. Pass125,485 miles (+8,768)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    125,485 miles
    Test number
    942654677189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass116,717 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    116,717 miles
    Test number
    740788066103

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T601 DFC

Does T601 DFC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T601 DFC expired on 25 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T601 DFC?
The MOT on T601 DFC expired on 25 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T601 DFC done?
T601 DFC was recorded at 219,896 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2023, an average of 6,121 miles a year.
Has T601 DFC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T601 DFC has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T601 DFC 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 T601 DFC find?
T601 DFC passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2023 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: offside obligatory mirror slightly loose; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.

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