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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T896 TGFMOT history

T896 TGF is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 14 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 250,589 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Jul 2027
Mileage
250,589 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,250 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T896 TGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T896 TGF was last recorded at 250,589 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 9,875 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
240,714 miles · 9 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
9,875 miles
Average per year
7,250 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 250,589 miles
  • 2025 – 240,714 miles
  • 2024 – 229,036 miles
  • 2023 – 227,728 miles
  • 2022 – 225,467 miles
  • 2021 – 219,367 miles
  • 2020 – 215,202 miles
  • 2019 – 214,696 miles
  • 2018 – 212,287 miles
  • 2015 – 210,852 miles
  • 2014 – 193,200 miles
  • 2013 – 175,569 miles
  • 2012 – 145,638 miles
  • 2011 – 140,010 miles
  • 2010 – 133,376 miles
  • 2009 – 127,742 miles
  • 2008 – 119,464 miles
  • 2007 – 115,974 miles
  • 2006 – 104,971 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass250,589 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2018

Full MOT history

25 tests since 14 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass250,589 miles (+9,875)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    250,589 miles
    Test number
    859609109690
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass240,714 miles (+11,678)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    240,714 miles
    Test number
    236195060262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryHead lights changed as h/d fitted.

  3. Pass229,036 miles (+1,308)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    229,036 miles
    Test number
    705137538249
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass227,728 miles (+2,261)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    227,728 miles
    Test number
    396638894431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass225,467 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    225,467 miles
    Test number
    904788008314
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  6. Fail225,464 miles (+6,097)1 dangerous1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,464 miles
    Test number
    731880499890
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system front to rear (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust clamp broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush both (5.3.2 (c))

  7. Pass219,367 miles (+4,165)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    219,367 miles
    Test number
    277893598536
    • MinorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Both front outer (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear upper pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) Both

  8. Pass215,202 miles (+506)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    215,202 miles
    Test number
    408676712032
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back, at fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass214,696 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    214,696 miles
    Test number
    666147740683
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail214,692 miles (+2,405)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,692 miles
    Test number
    935217749720
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass212,287 miles (+1,435)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2019
    Odometer
    212,287 miles
    Test number
    629092398268
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper 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)

  12. Pass210,852 miles (+62)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    210,852 miles
    Test number
    916349653383
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance

  13. Fail210,790 miles (+17,590)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    210,790 miles
    Test number
    856986695561
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight engine oil leak
    • AdvisorySlight front brake imbalance

  14. Pass193,200 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    193,200 miles
    Test number
    127906484270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail193,199 miles (+17,630)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,199 miles
    Test number
    927012184297
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  16. Pass175,569 miles (+29,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    175,569 miles
    Test number
    409525813393
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass145,638 miles (+5,628)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    145,638 miles
    Test number
    765366962107
    • NoteMinor Engine Oil Leak.
    • NoteMinor Play in the Steering Rack.
    • NoteRear Seats folded flat at the time of MOT.

  18. Pass140,010 miles (+6,634)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    140,010 miles
    Test number
    498654771173

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass133,376 miles (+5,634)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    133,376 miles
    Test number
    393361280193

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass127,742 miles (+8,278)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    127,742 miles
    Test number
    703212789155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass119,464 miles (+3,490)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    119,464 miles
    Test number
    482338238100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail115,974 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,974 miles
    Test number
    233084067478
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  23. Pass115,974 miles (+11,003)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    115,974 miles
    Test number
    612974867132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass104,971 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    104,971 miles
    Test number
    131515666158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail104,971 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,971 miles
    Test number
    570115966192
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about T896 TGF

Does T896 TGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T896 TGF is valid until 14 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T896 TGF?
The MOT on T896 TGF 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 T896 TGF done?
T896 TGF was recorded at 250,589 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 7,250 miles a year.
Has T896 TGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T896 TGF has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2022.
Has the mileage on T896 TGF 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 TGF find?
T896 TGF passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various; nearside front suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal; nearside rear integral body structure is repaired but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced, and 6 more.

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