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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T797 DUBMOT history

T797 DUB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 23 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 30 MOT tests, with 209,848 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 23 Apr 2027
Mileage
209,848 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
21 passed · 9 failed
Per year
3,943 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 DUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 23 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T797 DUB was last recorded at 209,848 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 9,935 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,913 miles · 24 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
9,935 miles
Average per year
3,943 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 209,848 miles
  • 2025 – 199,913 miles
  • 2024 – 194,600 miles
  • 2023 – 193,071 miles
  • 2021 – 191,853 miles
  • 2020 – 187,712 miles
  • 2019 – 180,452 miles
  • 2018 – 174,227 miles
  • 2017 – 168,776 miles
  • 2016 – 168,062 miles
  • 2015 – 167,819 miles
  • 2014 – 165,875 miles
  • 2013 – 163,306 miles
  • 2012 – 160,957 miles
  • 2011 – 158,845 miles
  • 2010 – 154,976 miles
  • 2009 – 150,837 miles
  • 2008 – 145,719 miles
  • 2007 – 139,678 miles
  • 2006 – 134,096 miles
  • 2005 – 128,159 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,848 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

30 tests since 2 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,848 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    209,848 miles
    Test number
    358095086738
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail209,848 miles (+9,935)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,848 miles
    Test number
    234953904355
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass199,913 miles2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    199,913 miles
    Test number
    593575053383
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad un- bonding
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Fail199,913 miles (+5,313)2 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,913 miles
    Test number
    681539505020
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad un- bonding
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass194,600 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    194,600 miles
    Test number
    578316619112
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail194,597 miles (+1,526)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,597 miles
    Test number
    915885756589
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front steering rack end has slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass193,071 miles (+1,218)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    193,071 miles
    Test number
    515998784468
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all tyres (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded

  8. Pass191,853 miles (+4,141)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    191,853 miles
    Test number
    381339183100
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass187,712 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    187,712 miles
    Test number
    146347618086
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Fail187,712 miles (+7,260)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,712 miles
    Test number
    929608715588
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  11. Pass180,452 miles (+6,225)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    180,452 miles
    Test number
    610571652898

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass174,227 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    174,227 miles
    Test number
    677325982953
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Fail174,223 miles (+5,447)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,223 miles
    Test number
    626770863898
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  14. Pass168,776 miles (+714)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    168,776 miles
    Test number
    843639706725
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Pass168,062 miles (+243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    168,062 miles
    Test number
    752084819022
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play track rod (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass167,819 miles (+1,944)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    167,819 miles
    Test number
    230921212417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass165,875 miles (+2,569)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    165,875 miles
    Test number
    805442174270
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Pass163,306 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    163,306 miles
    Test number
    397567613236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail163,306 miles (+2,349)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,306 miles
    Test number
    677747813233
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  20. Fail160,957 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,957 miles
    Test number
    428225512214
    • Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass160,957 miles (+2,112)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    160,957 miles
    Test number
    829065012287

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass158,845 miles (+3,869)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    158,845 miles
    Test number
    526230621258
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Fail154,976 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,976 miles
    Test number
    122668910229
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  24. Pass154,976 miles (+4,139)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    154,976 miles
    Test number
    690548010230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass150,837 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    150,837 miles
    Test number
    690765919226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail150,837 miles (+5,118)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,837 miles
    Test number
    741805119280
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass145,719 miles (+6,041)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    145,719 miles
    Test number
    490638418278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass139,678 miles (+5,582)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    139,678 miles
    Test number
    114135817218

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass134,096 miles (+5,937)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    134,096 miles
    Test number
    574250026289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass128,159 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    128,159 miles
    Test number
    974384515259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T797 DUB

Does T797 DUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T797 DUB is valid until 23 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T797 DUB?
The MOT on T797 DUB is valid until 23 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T797 DUB done?
T797 DUB was recorded at 209,848 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 3,943 miles a year.
Has T797 DUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 DUB has failed 9 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T797 DUB 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 T797 DUB find?
T797 DUB passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: front oil leak, but not excessive.

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