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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T952 AFJMOT history

T952 AFJ is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 29 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 280,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Jul 2027
Mileage
280,284 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,870 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T952 AFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
5 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T952 AFJ was last recorded at 280,284 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 3,726 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
276,558 miles · 1 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,726 miles
Average per year
7,870 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 280,284 miles
  • 2025 – 276,558 miles
  • 2024 – 272,619 miles
  • 2023 – 269,605 miles
  • 2022 – 266,727 miles
  • 2021 – 263,858 miles
  • 2020 – 261,289 miles
  • 2019 – 256,729 miles
  • 2018 – 250,911 miles
  • 2017 – 244,019 miles
  • 2016 – 238,661 miles
  • 2015 – 228,386 miles
  • 2014 – 215,153 miles
  • 2013 – 203,221 miles
  • 2012 – 190,185 miles
  • 2011 – 182,083 miles
  • 2010 – 174,931 miles
  • 2009 – 168,664 miles
  • 2008 – 156,378 miles
  • 2007 – 137,796 miles
  • 2006 – 119,967 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,284 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.

  • Slight corrosion front brake pipes

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Corrosion rear wishbones

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil weep

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight corrosion outer sill and inner o/s

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

34 tests since 1 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,284 miles (+3,726)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    280,284 miles
    Test number
    863887548058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass276,558 miles (+3,939)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    276,558 miles
    Test number
    977662843707
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material along floor both both front (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  3. Pass272,619 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    272,619 miles
    Test number
    942024565449
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear wishbones
    • AdvisoryOil weep
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion outer sill and inner o/s

  4. Fail272,619 miles (+3,014)1 dangerous4 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    272,619 miles
    Test number
    657805618989
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner pad looking low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroding (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear wishbones
    • AdvisoryOil weep
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion outer sill and inner o/s

  5. Pass269,605 miles (+7)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    269,605 miles
    Test number
    516303043421
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot slight perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside corrosion inner and outer sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front brake pipes on ends and rear brake pipes in places
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear suspension

  6. Fail269,598 miles (+2,871)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,598 miles
    Test number
    426819267690
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively damaged significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front cv boot slight perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside corrosion inner and outer sill
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion front brake pipes on ends and rear brake pipes in places
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear suspension

  7. Pass266,727 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    266,727 miles
    Test number
    124563282573
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion brake pipes in places

  8. Fail266,727 miles (+2,869)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    266,727 miles
    Test number
    317568527208
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion brake pipes in places

  9. Pass263,858 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    263,858 miles
    Test number
    676864668889
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low on tread

  10. Fail263,858 miles (+2,569)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,858 miles
    Test number
    552778996628
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pipe corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d rubber (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake pipe
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres low on tread

  11. Pass261,289 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    261,289 miles
    Test number
    685873245132
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear brake pipe o/s/f and centre
    • AdvisoryOil leak not excesive
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion front brake pipes

  12. Fail261,285 miles (+4,556)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    261,285 miles
    Test number
    597265785118
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill holes (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear brake pipe o/s/f and ceter brake pipes
    • AdvisoryOil leak not excessive
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion front brake pipes

  13. Pass256,729 miles (+5,818)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    256,729 miles
    Test number
    561053176314
    • AdvisoryChildseat fitted o/s/r adult belt
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s outer sill
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion front brake pipes

  14. Pass250,911 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    250,911 miles
    Test number
    570313917796
    • AdvisorySmall amounts of corrosion in places on brake pipes

  15. Fail250,911 miles (+6,892)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,911 miles
    Test number
    562204505337
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisorySmall amounts of corrosion in places on brake pipes

  16. Pass244,019 miles (+5,358)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    244,019 miles
    Test number
    411911083482
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate detiorated
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear chassis spring tops

  17. Pass238,661 miles (+110)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    238,661 miles
    Test number
    893065359765
    • AdvisoryCentre corrosion rear brake pipes in places
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear shock mounts
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edge and cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate detiorateing

  18. Fail238,551 miles (+10,165)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    238,551 miles
    Test number
    925494706947
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre corrosion rear brake pipes in places
    • AdvisoryCorrosion rear shock mounts
    • AdvisoryFront tyres wearing inner edge and cracking and perishing
    • AdvisoryRear reg plate detiorateing

  19. Pass228,386 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    228,386 miles
    Test number
    266768265013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail228,386 miles (+13,233)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,386 miles
    Test number
    329218365092
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass215,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    215,153 miles
    Test number
    196976174057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail215,153 miles (+11,932)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    215,153 miles
    Test number
    628766374005
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass203,221 miles (+171)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    203,221 miles
    Test number
    516287783005
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSide & rear windows tinted

  24. Fail203,050 miles (+12,865)9 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,050 miles
    Test number
    247799173041
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteSide & rear windows tinted

  25. Pass190,185 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    190,185 miles
    Test number
    169903282055
    • NoteN/s/f w/bearing slight noise

  26. Fail190,185 miles (+8,102)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,185 miles
    Test number
    689442582008
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteN/s/f w/bearing slight noise

  27. Pass182,083 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    182,083 miles
    Test number
    628248361068
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s inner cv boot

  28. Fail182,083 miles (+7,152)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,083 miles
    Test number
    716888961066
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteN/s inner cv boot

  29. Pass174,931 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    174,931 miles
    Test number
    994752570051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail174,922 miles (+6,258)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,922 miles
    Test number
    213031770055
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)

  31. Pass168,664 miles (+12,286)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    168,664 miles
    Test number
    912662699008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass156,378 miles (+18,582)
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    156,378 miles
    Test number
    881034698085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Pass137,796 miles (+17,829)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    137,796 miles
    Test number
    762854767095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Pass119,967 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    119,967 miles
    Test number
    642750466099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T952 AFJ

Does T952 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T952 AFJ is valid until 29 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T952 AFJ?
The MOT on T952 AFJ is valid until 29 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T952 AFJ done?
T952 AFJ was recorded at 280,284 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 7,870 miles a year.
Has T952 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T952 AFJ has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T952 AFJ 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 T952 AFJ find?
T952 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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