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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T712 DBWMOT history

T712 DBW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 139,936 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
139,936 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
4,110 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T712 DBW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T712 DBW was last recorded at 139,936 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 2,279 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
137,657 miles · 2 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
2,279 miles
Average per year
4,110 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 139,936 miles
  • 2024 – 137,657 miles
  • 2023 – 134,493 miles
  • 2022 – 130,416 miles
  • 2021 – 125,955 miles
  • 2020 – 119,703 miles
  • 2019 – 115,033 miles
  • 2018 – 113,095 miles
  • 2017 – 111,796 miles
  • 2016 – 110,732 miles
  • 2015 – 108,979 miles
  • 2014 – 108,094 miles
  • 2013 – 106,949 miles
  • 2012 – 104,449 miles
  • 2011 – 98,924 miles
  • 2010 – 86,658 miles
  • 2009 – 74,914 miles
  • 2008 – 65,400 miles
  • 2007 – 62,338 miles
  • 2006 – 58,482 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass139,936 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryDiesel leak
  • 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Exhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

    Failure4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Offside Headlamp aim too low

    Failure3 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

29 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass139,936 miles (+2,279)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    139,936 miles
    Test number
    612360751212
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiesel leak
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass137,657 miles (+3,164)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    137,657 miles
    Test number
    147483624162
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  3. Pass134,493 miles (+4,077)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    134,493 miles
    Test number
    131461758181
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass130,416 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    130,416 miles
    Test number
    182477778373
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail130,416 miles (+4,461)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,416 miles
    Test number
    696508156123
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass125,955 miles (+6,252)2 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    125,955 miles
    Test number
    626344450370
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on n/s/rear wish bone and o/s/rear wish bone (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs n/s/front and o/s/front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner upper wing (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Exuast rubber mount broken o silencer
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Inner upper weel arch (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both brake discs n/s/rear and o/s/rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass119,703 miles (+4,670)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    119,703 miles
    Test number
    572368614095
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass115,033 miles (+1,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    115,033 miles
    Test number
    128300208972
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass113,095 miles (+1,299)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    113,095 miles
    Test number
    305568270310
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Towbar slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting X-member (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  10. Pass111,796 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    111,796 miles
    Test number
    812601413895
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake efforts only just meet requirements

  11. Fail111,792 miles (+1,060)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,792 miles
    Test number
    366497374722
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded Sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear foot brake efforts only just meet requirements

  12. Pass110,732 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    110,732 miles
    Test number
    665095252659
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring corroded

  13. Fail110,732 miles (+1,753)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,732 miles
    Test number
    239590735360
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside steering rack inner tie rods have slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside rear coil spring corroded

  14. Pass108,979 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    108,979 miles
    Test number
    933825861713
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play axial arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Fail108,979 miles (+885)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,979 miles
    Test number
    276632989305
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play axial arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass108,094 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,094 miles
    Test number
    656961074165
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Fail108,094 miles (+1,145)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,094 miles
    Test number
    815841774159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  18. Pass106,949 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    106,949 miles
    Test number
    246695383198
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s outer sill slight corrosion

  19. Fail106,940 miles (+2,491)4 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,940 miles
    Test number
    867995583176
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s outer sill slight corrosion

  20. Pass104,449 miles (+5,525)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    104,449 miles
    Test number
    916167272166
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  21. Pass98,924 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,924 miles
    Test number
    968949871137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail98,923 miles (+12,265)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,923 miles
    Test number
    148958071157
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  23. Pass86,658 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    992524770146
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  24. Fail86,658 miles (+11,744)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,658 miles
    Test number
    860154870104
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteBoth front discs slightly worn.

  25. Pass74,914 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,914 miles
    Test number
    782380749152
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  26. Fail74,910 miles (+9,510)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,910 miles
    Test number
    414350849134
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass65,400 miles (+3,062)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    743142728192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass62,338 miles (+3,856)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    62,338 miles
    Test number
    270155237138

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass58,482 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    58,482 miles
    Test number
    163584866108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T712 DBW

Does T712 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T712 DBW is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T712 DBW?
The MOT on T712 DBW is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T712 DBW done?
T712 DBW was recorded at 139,936 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 4,110 miles a year.
Has T712 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T712 DBW has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2022.
Has the mileage on T712 DBW 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 T712 DBW find?
T712 DBW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; diesel leak; oil leak, but not excessive.

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