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Fiat Ducato

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,800 cc

T956 VVWMOT history

T956 VVW is a blue diesel Fiat Ducato first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 5 Jul 2027 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 169,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 5 Jul 2027
Mileage
169,981 mi
At MOT on 6 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,451 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T956 VVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Fiat
Model
Ducato
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,800 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 5 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T956 VVW was last recorded at 169,981 miles on 6 Jul 2026, 95 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 20 Oct 2008: 128,006 miles, lower than 713,960 miles on 4 Oct 2007.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
169,886 miles · 22 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
95 miles
Average per year
4,451 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 169,981 miles
  • 2025 – 158,229 miles
  • 2024 – 147,830 miles
  • 2023 – 146,714 miles
  • 2022 – 145,478 miles
  • 2015 – 145,388 miles
  • 2014 – 145,083 miles
  • 2013 – 144,113 miles
  • 2012 – 138,904 miles
  • 2011 – 134,980 miles
  • 2009 – 128,764 miles
  • 2008 – 128,006 miles
  • 2007 – 713,960 miles
  • 2006 – 121,397 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass169,981 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Nearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Offside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2008–2009

Full MOT history

25 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass169,981 miles (+95)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    169,981 miles
    Test number
    259988922642
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail169,886 miles (+11,657)1 dangerous1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,886 miles
    Test number
    311866377105
    • DangerousNearside Vehicle structure is fractured and so weakened within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass158,229 miles (+27)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    158,229 miles
    Test number
    688376093844

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail158,202 miles (+10,372)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,202 miles
    Test number
    696635435285
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))

  5. Pass147,830 miles (+1,116)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    147,830 miles
    Test number
    712120789647
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass146,714 miles (+1,236)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    146,714 miles
    Test number
    965212963090
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass145,478 miles (+90)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    145,478 miles
    Test number
    805806657344
    • 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 Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass145,388 miles (+305)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    145,388 miles
    Test number
    785883345096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass145,083 miles (+970)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    145,083 miles
    Test number
    547212754072
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteFront brake discs slight corroded

  10. Pass144,113 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    144,113 miles
    Test number
    258489083432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail144,105 miles (+5,201)2 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,105 miles
    Test number
    155443183185
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCorrosion on n/s inner and outer sill
    • NoteCorrosion on o/s inner and outer sill
    • NoteCorrosion on rear cross member
    • NoteSlight play in n/s/f steering arm at fixing

  12. Pass138,904 miles (+10)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    138,904 miles
    Test number
    908958202113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight splitting on o/s/f wiper blade

  13. Fail138,894 miles (+3,914)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,894 miles
    Test number
    348787002168
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight splitting on o/s/f wiper blade

  14. Pass134,980 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    134,980 miles
    Test number
    617105801179
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront crossmember heavily corroded
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on exhaust system

  15. Fail134,980 miles (+6,216)6 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,980 miles
    Test number
    519238691095
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteFront crossmember heavily corroded
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on exhaust system
    • NoteNearside sill corroded and holed, not within prescribed areas

  16. Pass128,764 miles (+39)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    128,764 miles
    Test number
    353571119212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail128,725 miles (+719)16 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,725 miles
    Test number
    994063309267
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Parking brake mechanism/associated mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (3.1.9)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSurface corrosion on handbrake cable

  18. Pass128,006 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    128,006 miles
    Test number
    681315898272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail128,006 miles (-585,954)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,006 miles
    Test number
    844744998283
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass713,960 miles (+590,068)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    713,960 miles
    Test number
    374457977256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail123,892 miles (+2,495)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,892 miles
    Test number
    320852177445
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass121,397 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    121,397 miles
    Test number
    232978366293
    • NoteMotorhome conversion

  23. Fail121,397 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,397 miles
    Test number
    533388866259
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteBoth rear axle bump stops broken †above normal play both front wheel bearings

  24. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    380626616071
    • NoteMotor home conversion

  25. Fail78,829 miles2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,829 miles
    Test number
    883352316014
    • FailureAll position lamps not in good working order (function impaired) (1.1.A.2a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
    • NoteN/s/r suspension bump stop damaged

Questions about T956 VVW

Does T956 VVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T956 VVW is valid until 5 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T956 VVW?
The MOT on T956 VVW is valid until 5 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T956 VVW done?
T956 VVW was recorded at 169,981 miles at its MOT on 6 Jul 2026, an average of 4,451 miles a year.
Has T956 VVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T956 VVW has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on T956 VVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 20 Oct 2008. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T956 VVW find?
T956 VVW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside front wheel bearing has slight play; nearside rear wheel bearing has slight play, and 3 more.

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