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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T797 XTAMOT history

T797 XTA is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Aug 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 201,438 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
201,438 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,353 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T797 XTA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
17 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T797 XTA was last recorded at 201,438 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,427 miles · 6 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
6,353 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 201,438 miles
  • 2025 – 200,449 miles
  • 2024 – 198,925 miles
  • 2023 – 194,822 miles
  • 2022 – 193,487 miles
  • 2021 – 187,605 miles
  • 2020 – 184,042 miles
  • 2019 – 173,828 miles
  • 2018 – 161,463 miles
  • 2017 – 149,558 miles
  • 2016 – 143,653 miles
  • 2015 – 136,549 miles
  • 2014 – 130,801 miles
  • 2013 – 127,184 miles
  • 2012 – 120,163 miles
  • 2011 – 116,695 miles
  • 2010 – 110,921 miles
  • 2009 – 104,528 miles
  • 2008 – 96,413 miles
  • 2007 – 84,801 miles
  • 2006 – 73,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass201,438 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Offside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass201,438 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    201,438 miles
    Test number
    402867601040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail201,427 miles (+978)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,427 miles
    Test number
    409237439421
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass200,449 miles (+1,524)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    200,449 miles
    Test number
    319646244379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass198,925 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    198,925 miles
    Test number
    124236631251
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail198,914 miles (+4,092)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,914 miles
    Test number
    313273240649
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass194,822 miles (+1,335)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    194,822 miles
    Test number
    460842304089
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened Chassis (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass193,487 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    193,487 miles
    Test number
    721279580744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail193,439 miles (+5,834)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,439 miles
    Test number
    505068527118
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wheel arch jagged (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Chassis and sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass187,605 miles (+3,563)
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    187,605 miles
    Test number
    947536473370

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass184,042 miles (+10,214)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    184,042 miles
    Test number
    203791225184
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass173,828 miles (+12,365)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    173,828 miles
    Test number
    784523401402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass161,463 miles (+11,905)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    161,463 miles
    Test number
    676280716407
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass149,558 miles (+5,905)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    149,558 miles
    Test number
    524524441050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass143,653 miles (+7,104)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    143,653 miles
    Test number
    812372787494

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass136,549 miles (+5,748)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    136,549 miles
    Test number
    866123075060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass130,801 miles (+27)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    130,801 miles
    Test number
    106629964474
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine smokes on idle

  17. Fail130,774 miles (+3,590)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,774 miles
    Test number
    177886964488
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • NoteEngine smokes on idle

  18. Pass127,184 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    127,184 miles
    Test number
    635810783043

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail127,184 miles (+7,021)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,184 miles
    Test number
    399450383082
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)

  20. Pass120,163 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    120,163 miles
    Test number
    267462582040
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail120,163 miles (+3,468)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,163 miles
    Test number
    685501382059
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass116,695 miles (+5,774)
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    116,695 miles
    Test number
    186211281415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass110,921 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2011
    Odometer
    110,921 miles
    Test number
    241895040146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail110,920 miles (+6,392)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,920 miles
    Test number
    291010840469
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  25. Fail104,528 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,528 miles
    Test number
    383478829132
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  26. Pass104,528 miles (+8,115)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    104,528 miles
    Test number
    490478629148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass96,413 miles (+11,612)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2009
    Odometer
    96,413 miles
    Test number
    760890028114
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteExhaust emits slight grey smoke at idle
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  28. Fail84,801 miles1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,801 miles
    Test number
    170782827141
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSlight white/grey smoke from exhaust when engine revved.

  29. Pass84,801 miles (+11,695)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2008
    Odometer
    84,801 miles
    Test number
    394582727199
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteSlight white/grey smoke from exhaust when engine revved.

  30. Pass73,106 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2007
    Odometer
    73,106 miles
    Test number
    511824526154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail73,106 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,106 miles
    Test number
    611133426131
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about T797 XTA

Does T797 XTA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T797 XTA is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T797 XTA?
The MOT on T797 XTA is valid until 14 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T797 XTA done?
T797 XTA was recorded at 201,438 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 6,353 miles a year.
Has T797 XTA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T797 XTA has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on T797 XTA 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 XTA find?
T797 XTA passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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