Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T797 VHOMOT history
T797 VHO is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 10 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 246,941 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 10 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 246,941 mi
- At MOT on 11 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 30
- 20 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 4,207 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T797 VHO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 31 Dec 1999
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 10 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 11 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T797 VHO was last recorded at 246,941 miles on 11 Nov 2025, 436 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 246,505 miles · 1 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 436 miles
- Average per year
- 4,207 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 246,941 miles
- 2024 – 242,324 miles
- 2023 – 239,399 miles
- 2022 – 236,815 miles
- 2021 – 235,387 miles
- 2020 – 234,003 miles
- 2019 – 231,268 miles
- 2018 – 225,961 miles
- 2017 – 223,495 miles
- 2016 – 222,596 miles
- 2015 – 221,030 miles
- 2014 – 218,181 miles
- 2013 – 213,188 miles
- 2012 – 206,822 miles
- 2011 – 202,626 miles
- 2010 – 201,319 miles
- 2009 – 199,288 miles
- 2008 – 194,395 miles
- 2007 – 181,860 miles
- 2006 – 163,773 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass246,941 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
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
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources
Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
30 tests since 3 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass246,941 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 246,941 miles
- Test number
- 133981663826
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail246,941 miles (+436)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,941 miles
- Test number
- 666538366612
- Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Fail246,505 miles (+4,181)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,505 miles
- Test number
- 193687612742
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill inner (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill outer (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass242,324 miles (+2,925)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 242,324 miles
- Test number
- 619952949468
- AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front D s (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass239,399 miles (+2,584)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2024
- Odometer
- 239,399 miles
- Test number
- 223903598414
- AdvisoryUnable to ling dga with vehicle smoke opacity too fine to register a reading
Pass236,815 miles (+97)
- MOT expiry
- 3 May 2023
- Odometer
- 236,815 miles
- Test number
- 345757929739
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail236,718 miles (+1,331)2 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,718 miles
- Test number
- 741887194315
- MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass235,387 miles (+1,384)2 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 235,387 miles
- Test number
- 495997029190
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated slight (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both slightly (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass234,003 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 234,003 miles
- Test number
- 801979124328
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail233,999 miles (+2,731)4 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,999 miles
- Test number
- 615553731404
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass231,268 miles3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 231,268 miles
- Test number
- 999850525987
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail231,268 miles (+5,307)2 dangerous1 major3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,268 miles
- Test number
- 362620992636
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorOffside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside 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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass225,961 miles (+2,466)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jan 2019
- Odometer
- 225,961 miles
- Test number
- 659336229746
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass223,495 miles (+899)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 223,495 miles
- Test number
- 814576763452
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass222,596 miles (+41)
- MOT expiry
- 26 May 2017
- Odometer
- 222,596 miles
- Test number
- 580997541804
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail222,555 miles (+1,525)1 dangerous1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 222,555 miles
- Test number
- 406017897804
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
Pass221,030 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 221,030 miles
- Test number
- 686133304411
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRepresented without rear seat fitted.
Fail221,030 miles (+2,849)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,030 miles
- Test number
- 512971451621
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass218,181 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 218,181 miles
- Test number
- 867602254299
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail218,181 miles (+4,993)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 218,181 miles
- Test number
- 879792654241
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Pass213,188 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2014
- Odometer
- 213,188 miles
- Test number
- 456737023126
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail213,188 miles (+6,366)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,188 miles
- Test number
- 255947023160
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailurePower steering inoperative (2.3.3a)
Pass206,822 miles (+4,196)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2013
- Odometer
- 206,822 miles
- Test number
- 298921722459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,626 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,626 miles
- Test number
- 566289121181
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass202,626 miles (+1,307)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2012
- Odometer
- 202,626 miles
- Test number
- 846139921164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass201,319 miles (+2,031)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 201,319 miles
- Test number
- 481807230067
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteSlight play in both inner rack joints
Pass199,288 miles (+4,893)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 199,288 miles
- Test number
- 184198939448
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass194,395 miles (+12,535)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 194,395 miles
- Test number
- 972261538085
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass181,860 miles (+18,087)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2008
- Odometer
- 181,860 miles
- Test number
- 621250437028
- AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteWipers smearing slightly †front and rear number plates slightly deteriated †nearside door mirror loose †nearside front door opens int from inside
Pass163,773 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 163,773 miles
- Test number
- 163724836053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T797 VHO
- Does T797 VHO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T797 VHO is valid until 10 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on T797 VHO?
- The MOT on T797 VHO is valid until 10 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T797 VHO done?
- T797 VHO was recorded at 246,941 miles at its MOT on 11 Nov 2025, an average of 4,207 miles a year.
- Has T797 VHO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T797 VHO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on T797 VHO 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 VHO find?
- T797 VHO passed its latest MOT on 11 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear; nearside rear direction indicator slightly discoloured.
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