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White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,496 cc

T796 VNUMOT history

T796 VNU is a white diesel Ford Transit first used on 21 Apr 1999. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 103,715 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Mar 2027
Mileage
103,715 mi
At MOT on 13 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T796 VNU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Ford
Model
Transit
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,496 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
21 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T796 VNU was last recorded at 103,715 miles on 13 Mar 2026, 1,090 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
102,625 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
1,090 miles
Average per year
3,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,715 miles
  • 2025 – 102,625 miles
  • 2024 – 102,294 miles
  • 2022 – 96,130 miles
  • 2021 – 94,950 miles
  • 2020 – 93,695 miles
  • 2019 – 91,898 miles
  • 2018 – 90,041 miles
  • 2017 – 88,453 miles
  • 2016 – 87,401 miles
  • 2015 – 86,623 miles
  • 2014 – 81,586 miles
  • 2013 – 78,211 miles
  • 2012 – 73,188 miles
  • 2010 – 72,048 miles
  • 2009 – 66,180 miles
  • 2008 – 57,707 miles
  • 2007 – 51,033 miles
  • 2006 – 44,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,715 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside front lower ball joint is worn
  • AdvisoryOffside front upper marker light inoperative
  • AdvisoryOil seepageRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear upper marker lights inoperative
  • AdvisorySpare tyre is 11 years old

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, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Oil leak engine area

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2024–2026

  • Underside corrosion present.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

27 tests since 9 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,715 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    103,715 miles
    Test number
    936738823469
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower ball joint is worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front upper marker light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil seepage
    • AdvisoryRear upper marker lights inoperative
    • AdvisorySpare tyre is 11 years old

  2. Fail103,715 miles (+1,090)5 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,715 miles
    Test number
    569725346429
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses poor
    • AdvisoryOffside front lower ball joint is worn
    • AdvisoryOffside front upper marker light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil seepage
    • AdvisoryRear upper marker lights inoperative
    • AdvisorySpare tyre is 11 years old

  3. Pass102,625 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    102,625 miles
    Test number
    466762173598
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses and beam images poor
    • AdvisoryNearside rear upper marker light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil seepage
    • AdvisorySlight lift in offside front lower ball joint

  4. Fail102,620 miles (+326)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,620 miles
    Test number
    191097543922
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryHeadlight lenses and beam images poor
    • AdvisoryNearside rear upper marker light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOil seepage
    • AdvisorySlight lift in offside front lower ball joint

  5. Pass102,294 miles10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    102,294 miles
    Test number
    295176708454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily corroded

  6. Fail102,294 miles (+6,164)3 major10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,294 miles
    Test number
    465484197853
    • MajorNearside Front Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Shock mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Part of flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside heavily corroded

  7. Pass96,130 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    96,130 miles
    Test number
    753799165462

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail96,122 miles (+1,172)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,122 miles
    Test number
    967606080321
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass94,950 miles (+1,255)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    94,950 miles
    Test number
    455531835560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass93,695 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    93,695 miles
    Test number
    471553698046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass91,898 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    91,898 miles
    Test number
    977816715434
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion present.

  12. Fail91,894 miles (+1,853)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,894 miles
    Test number
    932358956446
    • DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnderside corrosion present.

  13. Pass90,041 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    90,041 miles
    Test number
    672413816859
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cab step slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear light mounts damaged
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  14. Fail90,041 miles (+1,588)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,041 miles
    Test number
    776318917034
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp lens seriously defective (4.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust slight deterioration
    • AdvisoryOffside Front cab step slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear light mounts damaged
    • AdvisoryWheel bearing has slight play both front (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering drive belt loose

  15. Pass88,453 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    140893559147
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper cab marker light damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear small cut in tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside corrosion under cab step
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryDamage along both rear light mountings

  16. Fail88,453 miles (+1,052)1 failure7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    724419215513
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper cab marker light damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear small cut in tyre sidewall
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside corrosion under cab step
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryDamage along both rear light mountings

  17. Pass87,401 miles (+778)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    87,401 miles
    Test number
    401711164089
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on offside cab under step
    • AdvisoryDamage on rear light mounts
    • AdvisorySmall cut in nearside rear tyre

  18. Pass86,623 miles (+5,037)2 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    86,623 miles
    Test number
    329191285185
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDamage to rear light mounting
    • NoteSlight corrosion on underside of offside front step
    • NoteSmall cut on nearside rear tyre`s sidewall

  19. Pass81,586 miles (+3,375)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    81,586 miles
    Test number
    349803864151
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth front roof marker light lenses missing
    • NoteCut in nearside rear tyre`s sidewall
    • NoteDamage along rear lighting mounts

  20. Pass78,211 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    78,211 miles
    Test number
    335418973111
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside cab marker lens missing

  21. Fail78,211 miles (+5,023)1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,211 miles
    Test number
    567578273109
    • Repaired at testHazard warning lamps not flashing in phase, with ignition on (1.4.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteNearside cab marker lens missing

  22. Pass73,188 miles (+1,140)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    73,188 miles
    Test number
    275281482142

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass72,048 miles (+5,868)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    72,048 miles
    Test number
    183535280247
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNearside front roof marker light, lens missing
    • NoteSlight damage to offside rear lower body corner

  24. Pass66,180 miles (+8,473)1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    66,180 miles
    Test number
    884952489238
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside front roof marker light lens missing
    • NoteParking brake travel becoming excessive
    • NoteRear light mount flexing

  25. Pass57,707 miles (+6,674)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    57,707 miles
    Test number
    323076768439
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside front roof marker light lens missing
    • NoteSlight flexing on both rear lights mount

  26. Pass51,033 miles (+6,229)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    51,033 miles
    Test number
    330075587455
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass44,804 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    44,804 miles
    Test number
    384612586221
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a seal (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteNearside front roof light damaged
    • NoteNearside rear light divider missing

Questions about T796 VNU

Does T796 VNU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T796 VNU is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T796 VNU?
The MOT on T796 VNU is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T796 VNU done?
T796 VNU was recorded at 103,715 miles at its MOT on 13 Mar 2026, an average of 3,033 miles a year.
Has T796 VNU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T796 VNU has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T796 VNU 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 T796 VNU find?
T796 VNU passed its latest MOT on 13 Mar 2026 with 6 advisories: front brake discs corroded; offside front lower ball joint is worn; offside front upper marker light inoperative, and 3 more.

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