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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T896 BONMOT history

T896 BON is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Jun 1999. Its MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 368,097 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Jun 2022.

MOT
Expired
On 16 Jun 2023
Mileage
368,097 mi
At MOT on 17 Jun 2022
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
8,354 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T896 BON
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
17 Jun 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

T896 BON was last recorded at 368,097 miles on 17 Jun 2022, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
368,097 miles · 2 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
8,354 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 368,097 miles
  • 2021 – 368,097 miles
  • 2020 – 360,131 miles
  • 2019 – 350,972 miles
  • 2018 – 340,135 miles
  • 2017 – 331,612 miles
  • 2016 – 326,368 miles
  • 2015 – 318,552 miles
  • 2014 – 312,265 miles
  • 2013 – 302,502 miles
  • 2012 – 295,069 miles
  • 2011 – 289,284 miles
  • 2010 – 280,123 miles
  • 2009 – 267,702 miles
  • 2008 – 256,110 miles
  • 2007 – 245,082 miles
  • 2006 – 234,027 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass368,097 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
  • MinorNearside Rear 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))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both nearside & offside (5.3.6 (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.

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2014–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2012–2015

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

Full MOT history

21 tests since 30 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass368,097 miles3 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    368,097 miles
    Test number
    601658622293
    • MinorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear 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))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both nearside & offside (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both nearside & offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Driver's door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also perishing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both nearside & offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sills, both nearside & offside (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail368,097 miles (+7,966)3 dangerous7 major2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    368,097 miles
    Test number
    978406195889
    • DangerousNearside Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion to the extent that overall security or stability of the body is impaired structure in multiple places (6.2.2 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pressure/vacuum build up too slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MinorBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose
    • AdvisoryFront inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill and arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside outer sills and arches corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass360,131 miles (+9,159)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    360,131 miles
    Test number
    767527341398
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass350,972 miles (+10,837)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    350,972 miles
    Test number
    657106926763
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to componants
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Pass340,135 miles (+8,523)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    340,135 miles
    Test number
    824868298810
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass331,612 miles (+5,244)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    331,612 miles
    Test number
    774684193623
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  7. Pass326,368 miles (+164)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    326,368 miles
    Test number
    868039220774
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

  8. Fail326,204 miles (+7,652)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    326,204 miles
    Test number
    617169307642
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes deteriorated

  9. Pass318,552 miles (+36)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    318,552 miles
    Test number
    496744755173
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  10. Fail318,516 miles (+6,251)4 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    318,516 miles
    Test number
    387770155177
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  11. Pass312,265 miles (+9,763)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2015
    Odometer
    312,265 miles
    Test number
    235270454181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  12. Pass302,502 miles (+7,433)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2014
    Odometer
    302,502 miles
    Test number
    168564233145
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass295,069 miles (+5,785)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2013
    Odometer
    295,069 miles
    Test number
    955647142157
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass289,284 miles (+9,161)
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2012
    Odometer
    289,284 miles
    Test number
    379572951147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass280,123 miles (+12,421)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2011
    Odometer
    280,123 miles
    Test number
    184421840189
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass267,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2010
    Odometer
    267,702 miles
    Test number
    700879649192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail267,693 miles (+11,583)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,693 miles
    Test number
    774029349137
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  18. Pass256,110 miles (+11,028)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2009
    Odometer
    256,110 miles
    Test number
    294259448140
    • NoteFRONT TYRES WEARING

  19. Pass245,082 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2008
    Odometer
    245,082 miles
    Test number
    203471757121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail244,904 miles (+10,877)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,904 miles
    Test number
    422975547177
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  21. Pass234,027 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2007
    Odometer
    234,027 miles
    Test number
    414270556190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T896 BON

Does T896 BON currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T896 BON expired on 16 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T896 BON?
The MOT on T896 BON expired on 16 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T896 BON done?
T896 BON was recorded at 368,097 miles at its MOT on 17 Jun 2022, an average of 8,354 miles a year.
Has T896 BON ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T896 BON has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2021.
Has the mileage on T896 BON 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 T896 BON find?
T896 BON passed its latest MOT on 17 Jun 2022 with 3 minor defects and 9 advisories: nearside rear direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light; nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view, and 9 more.

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