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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T657 MVRMOT history

T657 MVR is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 4 May 2024 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 499,569 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 4 May 2024
Mileage
499,569 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2023
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
17,461 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T657 MVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
14 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 4 May 2024
Latest MOT test
5 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T657 MVR was last recorded at 499,569 miles on 5 May 2023, 478 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
499,091 miles · 29 Apr 2023
Between the last two tests
478 miles
Average per year
17,461 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 499,569 miles
  • 2022 – 489,443 miles
  • 2021 – 480,778 miles
  • 2020 – 472,427 miles
  • 2019 – 463,124 miles
  • 2018 – 451,634 miles
  • 2017 – 438,867 miles
  • 2016 – 422,262 miles
  • 2015 – 406,862 miles
  • 2014 – 386,101 miles
  • 2013 – 365,331 miles
  • 2012 – 345,873 miles
  • 2011 – 325,883 miles
  • 2010 – 306,857 miles
  • 2009 – 282,468 miles
  • 2008 – 255,956 miles
  • 2007 – 229,694 miles
  • 2006 – 201,644 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass499,569 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyreRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 12 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass499,569 miles (+478)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2024
    Odometer
    499,569 miles
    Test number
    586810473770
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail499,091 miles (+9,648)1 dangerous4 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    499,091 miles
    Test number
    679913334180
    • DangerousRear Stop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass489,443 miles (+8,665)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    489,443 miles
    Test number
    327006671066
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass480,778 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    480,778 miles
    Test number
    351954836923
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  5. Fail480,778 miles (+8,351)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    480,778 miles
    Test number
    843525472714
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  6. Pass472,427 miles (+9,303)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    472,427 miles
    Test number
    862363304926
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass463,124 miles (+11,490)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    463,124 miles
    Test number
    831946999615
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVarious brake pipes corroded/covered in grease

  8. Pass451,634 miles (+12,767)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    451,634 miles
    Test number
    945552733382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass438,867 miles (+16,605)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    438,867 miles
    Test number
    364589517055
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass422,262 miles (+15,400)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    422,262 miles
    Test number
    652891362875
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  11. Pass406,862 miles (+20,761)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    406,862 miles
    Test number
    606360105180
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass386,101 miles (+20,770)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    386,101 miles
    Test number
    885591504159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass365,331 miles (+19,458)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    365,331 miles
    Test number
    437451903198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  14. Pass345,873 miles (+19,990)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    345,873 miles
    Test number
    798643102123
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass325,883 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    325,883 miles
    Test number
    806620591016
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail325,883 miles (+19,026)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    325,883 miles
    Test number
    878540191052
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Pass306,857 miles (+24,389)
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    306,857 miles
    Test number
    261290220143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass282,468 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    282,468 miles
    Test number
    543006309174
    • AdvisoryInner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak

  19. Fail282,468 miles (+26,512)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,468 miles
    Test number
    673649499087
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryInner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass255,956 miles (+26,262)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    255,956 miles
    Test number
    181005098497
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOffside front brake back plate deteriated

  21. Fail229,694 miles2 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,694 miles
    Test number
    390692407130
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  22. Pass229,694 miles (+28,050)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    229,694 miles
    Test number
    854582607131
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition but not affecting beam image (1.2.4a)

  23. Fail201,644 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,644 miles
    Test number
    272962106139
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  24. Pass201,644 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    201,644 miles
    Test number
    341012906189

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T657 MVR

Does T657 MVR currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T657 MVR expired on 4 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T657 MVR?
The MOT on T657 MVR expired on 4 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T657 MVR done?
T657 MVR was recorded at 499,569 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2023, an average of 17,461 miles a year.
Has T657 MVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T657 MVR has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2023.
Has the mileage on T657 MVR 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 T657 MVR find?
T657 MVR passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2023 with 2 minor defects and 3 advisories: nearside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.

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