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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T796 YBLMOT history

T796 YBL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 187,637 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 20 Jun 2024
Mileage
187,637 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2023
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,074 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T796 YBL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Jun 2024
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T796 YBL was last recorded at 187,637 miles on 21 Jun 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 21 Jun 2023: 187,637 miles, lower than 188,506 miles on 28 Jan 2022.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
188,506 miles · 28 Jan 2022
Average per year
6,074 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 187,637 miles
  • 2022 – 188,506 miles
  • 2021 – 183,686 miles
  • 2020 – 183,003 miles
  • 2019 – 179,471 miles
  • 2017 – 173,008 miles
  • 2016 – 167,371 miles
  • 2015 – 163,826 miles
  • 2014 – 158,000 miles
  • 2013 – 151,497 miles
  • 2012 – 139,211 miles
  • 2011 – 129,879 miles
  • 2010 – 122,260 miles
  • 2009 – 112,905 miles
  • 2008 – 104,404 miles
  • 2007 – 96,840 miles
  • 2006 – 85,227 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,637 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 11 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,637 miles (-869)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    187,637 miles
    Test number
    105636236358
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  2. Pass188,506 miles (+4,820)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    188,506 miles
    Test number
    460354028334
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass183,686 miles (+4)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    183,686 miles
    Test number
    481729526105
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail183,682 miles (+679)3 major3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,682 miles
    Test number
    452286178517
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass183,003 miles3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    183,003 miles
    Test number
    829486187823
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail183,003 miles (+3,532)1 dangerous1 major3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,003 miles
    Test number
    187115250527
    • DangerousBrake operation has insufficient reserve pressure/vacuum to provide assistance for at least two more brake applications after the warning device has operated (or gauge shows an unsafe reading) (1.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (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))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass179,471 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    179,471 miles
    Test number
    716199502879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail179,471 miles (+6,463)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,471 miles
    Test number
    146017677371
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass173,008 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    173,008 miles
    Test number
    350959416486
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn bald at edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to nearside inner and outer sill

  10. Fail173,003 miles (+5,632)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,003 miles
    Test number
    419666526748
    • FailureNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre worn bald at edges
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to nearside inner and outer sill

  11. Pass167,371 miles (+3,545)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    167,371 miles
    Test number
    595196101630
    • AdvisoryFront Ball joint has slight play both sides inner steering joints (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass163,826 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    163,826 miles
    Test number
    151992870941

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail163,826 miles (+5,826)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,826 miles
    Test number
    596297106951
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases silencer broken away (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testTrailer electrical socket deteriorated so that lead cannot be securely connected (1.9.3b)

  14. Pass158,000 miles (+6,503)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    158,000 miles
    Test number
    606523654362
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • NoteElectrical trailer socket corroded

  15. Pass151,497 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    151,497 miles
    Test number
    727377553305
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust / catalitic converter heatshield lose

  16. Fail151,497 miles (+12,286)6 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,497 miles
    Test number
    428743753317
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteExhaust / catalitic converter heatshield lose

  17. Pass139,211 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    139,211 miles
    Test number
    337352142336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,211 miles (+9,332)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,211 miles
    Test number
    746531742393
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  19. Pass129,879 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    129,879 miles
    Test number
    339696251389
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Fail129,879 miles (+7,619)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,879 miles
    Test number
    569725251345
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureSeat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  21. Pass122,260 miles (+9,355)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    122,260 miles
    Test number
    124266350328
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass112,905 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    112,905 miles
    Test number
    432078549431
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail112,905 miles (+8,501)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,905 miles
    Test number
    793098749363
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Fail104,404 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,404 miles
    Test number
    842629168220
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  25. Pass104,404 miles (+7,564)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    104,404 miles
    Test number
    974169868253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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)

  26. Pass96,840 miles (+11,613)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    96,840 miles
    Test number
    183366407240
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass85,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    85,227 miles
    Test number
    614443826246

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail85,227 miles3 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,227 miles
    Test number
    313283526270
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • DangerousNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • DangerousWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

Questions about T796 YBL

Does T796 YBL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T796 YBL expired on 20 Jun 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T796 YBL?
The MOT on T796 YBL expired on 20 Jun 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T796 YBL done?
T796 YBL was recorded at 187,637 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2023, an average of 6,074 miles a year.
Has T796 YBL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T796 YBL has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jan 2021.
Has the mileage on T796 YBL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 21 Jun 2023. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T796 YBL find?
T796 YBL passed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2023 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.

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