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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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Fail246,455 miles
  • 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

What MOT failures 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 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.

  1. 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))
  2. 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))
  3. 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))
  4. Pass235,155 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    235,155 miles
    Test number
    195479652327
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer sill rusting
  5. 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
  6. 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))
  7. 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))
  8. 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
  9. Pass196,540 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    196,540 miles
    Test number
    358757085202
    • AdvisorySlight deterioration in front and rear number plates
  10. 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)
  11. 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)
  12. 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.
  13. 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.
  14. 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
  15. 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
  16. 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)
  17. 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)
  18. 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
  19. 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
  20. 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
  21. 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
  22. Pass152,441 miles (+4,736)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    152,441 miles
    Test number
    479060091046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass147,705 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    147,705 miles
    Test number
    610554180013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. 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
  25. 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)
  26. 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)
  27. Pass123,037 miles (+16,099)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    123,037 miles
    Test number
    984422907201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass106,938 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    106,938 miles
    Test number
    280095506250
    • NoteVery slight play in power steering rack.
  29. 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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