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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T962 XDLMOT history

T962 XDL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 11 of 17 MOT tests, with 345,634 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
345,634 km
At MOT on 20 Jan 2025
MOT tests
17
11 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,866 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T962 XDL
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
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
20 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T962 XDL was last recorded at 345,634 km on 20 Jan 2025, 5,737 km more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
339,897 km · 30 Jan 2024
Between the last two tests
5,737 km
Average per year
7,866 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 345,634 km
  • 2024 – 339,897 km
  • 2023 – 339,892 km
  • 2022 – 331,684 km
  • 2020 – 317,674 km
  • 2019 – 313,574 km
  • 2018 – 298,974 km
  • 2017 – 293,167 km
  • 2016 – 275,557 km
  • 2015 – 269,397 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass345,634 kmPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2021

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 Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

17 tests since 7 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass345,634 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    345,634 km
    Test number
    748074774015
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail345,634 km (+5,737)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    345,634 km
    Test number
    840185752318
    • MajorCentral Rear Seat belt webbing significantly weakened cut from edge greater than 2mm Anchor Webbing Cut/Frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Sill Holed
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRev/Counter Not Working
  3. Pass339,897 km (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    339,897 km
    Test number
    853416144202
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in rack
  4. Fail339,892 km (+8,208)1 dangerous5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    339,892 km
    Test number
    945631103336
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative servo pipe leaking (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to fuel leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking return pipes (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative both front (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
  5. Pass331,684 km (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    331,684 km
    Test number
    370984618738
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail331,682 km6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    331,682 km
    Test number
    788214428448
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass323,930 miles (+2)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    323,930 miles
    Test number
    716669653263
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
  8. Fail323,928 miles3 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    323,928 miles
    Test number
    719622370023
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust bracket broken
  9. Pass317,674 km (+4,100)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    317,674 km
    Test number
    486583631543

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass313,574 km (+14,600)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    313,574 km
    Test number
    993043397939

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass298,974 km5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    298,974 km
    Test number
    671813628200
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  12. Fail298,974 km (+5,807)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    298,974 km
    Test number
    429537985518
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  13. Pass293,167 km (+17,610)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    293,167 km
    Test number
    939225957050
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner 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)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
  14. Pass275,557 km
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    275,557 km
    Test number
    889634446486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail275,557 km (+6,160)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,557 km
    Test number
    437699526964
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  16. Pass269,397 km (+777)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    269,397 km
    Test number
    664665047183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass268,620 km
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    268,620 km
    Test number
    138557295023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T962 XDL

Does T962 XDL currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T962 XDL expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T962 XDL?
The MOT on T962 XDL expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T962 XDL done?
T962 XDL was recorded at 345,634 km at its MOT on 20 Jan 2025, an average of 7,866 km a year.
Has T962 XDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T962 XDL has failed 6 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on T962 XDL 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 T962 XDL find?
T962 XDL passed its latest MOT on 20 Jan 2025 with 3 advisories: central rear seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed; nearside vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill; oil leak, but not excessive.

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