
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
T7 DMEMOT history
T7 DME is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023 and it has passed 15 of 29 MOT tests, with 246,455 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 7 Aug 2023
- Mileage
- 246,455 mi
- At MOT on 31 Jul 2024
- MOT tests
- 29
- 15 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 7,742 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T7 DME
- 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
- 24 Apr 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 7 Aug 2023
- Latest MOT test
- 31 Jul 2024 (Fail)
Mileage history
T7 DME was last recorded at 246,455 miles on 31 Jul 2024, 75 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 246,380 miles · 17 Jul 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 75 miles
- Average per year
- 7,742 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 246,455 miles
- 2022 – 237,489 miles
- 2021 – 235,155 miles
- 2019 – 227,692 miles
- 2018 – 213,381 miles
- 2017 – 196,540 miles
- 2016 – 182,691 miles
- 2015 – 173,015 miles
- 2014 – 164,657 miles
- 2013 – 159,000 miles
- 2012 – 155,969 miles
- 2011 – 152,441 miles
- 2010 – 147,705 miles
- 2009 – 140,005 miles
- 2007 – 123,037 miles
- 2006 – 106,938 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
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 Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017
Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Rear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024
Offside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed
Dangerous2 MOTs, 2019–2024
Offside Front Outer sill rusting
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Full MOT history
29 tests since 24 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Fail246,455 miles (+75)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,455 miles
- Test number
- 855503877374
- MajorFront Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail246,380 miles (+8,891)1 dangerous5 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 246,380 miles
- Test number
- 916436906134
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements Faulty horn (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorTowbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
- MinorOffside Indicator switch faulty (4.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass237,489 miles (+2,334)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 237,489 miles
- Test number
- 712918660497
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass235,155 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 235,155 miles
- Test number
- 195479652327
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill rusting
Fail235,148 miles (+7,456)2 dangerous1 major1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 235,148 miles
- Test number
- 483807446406
- DangerousNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers likely to become detached washer missing (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment insecure (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone chip (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill rusting
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
Pass227,692 miles1 dangerous2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 227,692 miles
- Test number
- 945410763157
- DangerousON RE TEST OFFSIDE FRONT WHEEL VERY CORRODED /SUSPECT SPARE/SUGGEST CHECK WHEEL BOLT TAPERS CANNOT ACCESS
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail227,692 miles (+14,311)2 dangerous4 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,692 miles
- Test number
- 969480548111
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass213,381 miles (+16,841)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 213,381 miles
- Test number
- 381953039672
- MinorOffside Stop lamp(s) light intensity obviously reduced (4.3.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear inner valance corroded
Pass196,540 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 196,540 miles
- Test number
- 358757085202
- AdvisorySlight deterioration in front and rear number plates
Fail196,540 miles (+880)5 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,540 miles
- Test number
- 782314430538
- FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail195,660 miles (+12,969)6 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,660 miles
- Test number
- 219651145934
- FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass182,691 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 182,691 miles
- Test number
- 590997454806
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheels inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight damage to outer side walls but not exposing structural material.
- AdvisoryBoth sides front, steering rack arms inner ball joints have slight play.
Fail182,691 miles (+9,676)2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,691 miles
- Test number
- 363104401077
- FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- 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)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both sides front flexible hoses. (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryRoad wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim all wheels inner bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryBoth rear tyres have slight damage to outer side walls but not exposing structural material.
- AdvisoryBoth sides front, steering rack arms inner ball joints have slight play.
Pass173,015 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 173,015 miles
- Test number
- 536327755155
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteSlight free play in steering rack ends
Fail173,015 miles (+8,358)3 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,015 miles
- Test number
- 427926955180
- FailureNearside Rear Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- NoteSlight free play in steering rack ends
Pass164,657 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 164,657 miles
- Test number
- 469237954162
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Fail164,657 miles (+5,657)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,657 miles
- Test number
- 245274554114
- FailureNearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureSpeedometer cannot be illuminated. (6.7.3)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass159,000 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2014
- Odometer
- 159,000 miles
- Test number
- 438040633153
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limit and slightly cracking on walls
Fail159,000 miles (+3,031)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,000 miles
- Test number
- 118150633169
- FailureNearside Electrical wiring insecure (1.9.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket insecure (1.9.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limit and slightly cracking on walls
Pass155,969 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 16 May 2013
- Odometer
- 155,969 miles
- Test number
- 828338032164
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteSlight free play in o/s and n/s steering rack ends
Fail155,969 miles (+3,528)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,969 miles
- Test number
- 629237132144
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
- NoteSlight free play in o/s and n/s steering rack ends
Pass152,441 miles (+4,736)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 152,441 miles
- Test number
- 479060091046
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,705 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 147,705 miles
- Test number
- 610554180013
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail147,705 miles (+7,700)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 147,705 miles
- Test number
- 912034380093
- FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- NoteExhaust heat sheild insecure on front pipe
- NoteN/s/f cv boot slightly insecure
Pass140,005 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 140,005 miles
- Test number
- 754847559028
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Fail140,005 miles (+16,968)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,005 miles
- Test number
- 264975959044
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Pass123,037 miles (+16,099)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 123,037 miles
- Test number
- 984422907201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,938 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 106,938 miles
- Test number
- 280095506250
- NoteVery slight play in power steering rack.
Fail106,938 miles2 repaired1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 106,938 miles
- Test number
- 980115306232
- Repaired at testCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteVery slight play in power steering rack.
Questions about T7 DME
- Does T7 DME currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T7 DME expired on 7 Aug 2023, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T7 DME?
- The MOT on T7 DME expired on 7 Aug 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T7 DME done?
- T7 DME was recorded at 246,455 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2024, an average of 7,742 miles a year.
- Has T7 DME ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T7 DME has failed 14 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on T7 DME 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 T7 DME find?
- T7 DME failed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2024 with 6 major defects and 2 advisories: front brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear x2; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength floor; nearside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch, and 5 more.
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