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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T957 HSOMOT history

T957 HSO is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 1999. Its MOT is valid until 20 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 214,059 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 20 Mar 2027
Mileage
214,059 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
5,806 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T957 HSO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T957 HSO was last recorded at 214,059 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 5,865 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Mar 2017: 172,195 miles, lower than 177,193 miles on 13 Mar 2017.

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
208,194 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,865 miles
Average per year
5,806 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 214,059 miles
  • 2025 – 208,194 miles
  • 2023 – 205,511 miles
  • 2022 – 200,022 miles
  • 2021 – 197,031 miles
  • 2020 – 195,498 miles
  • 2019 – 192,438 miles
  • 2018 – 187,289 miles
  • 2017 – 172,195 miles
  • 2016 – 169,555 miles
  • 2015 – 163,800 miles
  • 2014 – 155,231 miles
  • 2013 – 148,136 miles
  • 2012 – 138,987 miles
  • 2011 – 124,483 miles
  • 2010 – 109,338 miles
  • 2009 – 107,608 miles
  • 2008 – 104,879 miles
  • 2007 – 101,488 miles
  • 2006 – 97,898 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,059 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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2008–2014

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

30 tests since 18 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass214,059 miles (+5,865)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    214,059 miles
    Test number
    704304180197

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass208,194 miles (+2,683)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    208,194 miles
    Test number
    519957159971
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all brake hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  3. Pass205,511 miles (+5,489)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    205,511 miles
    Test number
    579865345789
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))

  4. Pass200,022 miles (+2,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    200,022 miles
    Test number
    436401329918
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  5. Pass197,031 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    197,031 miles
    Test number
    797539049315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail197,027 miles (+12)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,027 miles
    Test number
    742819223202
    • DangerousNearside Rear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail197,015 miles (+1,517)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,015 miles
    Test number
    229202634583
    • DangerousRear Exhaust fumes causing a danger to health of persons on board back box pipes broken (6.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength up behind sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded all brake pipes from compensator valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass195,498 miles (+3,060)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    195,498 miles
    Test number
    402462392594
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass192,438 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    192,438 miles
    Test number
    944267403760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail192,431 miles (+5,142)2 dangerous6 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,431 miles
    Test number
    495036425299
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill various (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeat shield insecure

  11. Pass187,289 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    187,289 miles
    Test number
    545126906907
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail187,289 miles (+15,094)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,289 miles
    Test number
    182145986871
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass172,195 miles (-4,998)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    172,195 miles
    Test number
    185368931699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail177,193 miles (+7,638)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,193 miles
    Test number
    322470119276
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded caliper pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve defective but function not impaired (3.6.E.3)

  15. Pass169,555 miles (+5,755)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    169,555 miles
    Test number
    537787016062
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases join from front to centre (7.1.2)

  16. Pass163,800 miles (+8,569)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    163,800 miles
    Test number
    305086475013

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass155,231 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    155,231 miles
    Test number
    617627374087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail155,231 miles (+7,095)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,231 miles
    Test number
    997416174006
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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 Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  19. Pass148,136 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    148,136 miles
    Test number
    139075783094

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail148,136 miles (+9,149)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,136 miles
    Test number
    488514083054
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass138,987 miles (+14,504)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    138,987 miles
    Test number
    855390682099
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass124,483 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    124,483 miles
    Test number
    827028261006
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Fail124,480 miles (+15,142)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,480 miles
    Test number
    849727361038
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  24. Pass109,338 miles (+1,730)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    109,338 miles
    Test number
    813758580029
    • AdvisoryCentre Lower Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Upper Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  25. Pass107,608 miles (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    107,608 miles
    Test number
    710106089024
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  26. Fail107,597 miles (+2,718)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,597 miles
    Test number
    980943589029
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  27. Pass104,879 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    104,879 miles
    Test number
    871930988047
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBothraer tyres perished on sidewalls ! advise replacement .

  28. Fail104,879 miles (+3,391)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,879 miles
    Test number
    680649078037
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBothraer tyres perished on sidewalls ! advise replacement .

  29. Pass101,488 miles (+3,590)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    101,488 miles
    Test number
    780170387032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass97,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    97,898 miles
    Test number
    722437376038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T957 HSO

Does T957 HSO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T957 HSO is valid until 20 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T957 HSO?
The MOT on T957 HSO is valid until 20 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T957 HSO done?
T957 HSO was recorded at 214,059 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 5,806 miles a year.
Has T957 HSO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T957 HSO has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on T957 HSO ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Mar 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T957 HSO find?
T957 HSO passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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