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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T972 AFJMOT history

T972 AFJ is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 20 May 2025 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 233,807 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 May 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 20 May 2025
Mileage
233,807 mi
At MOT on 21 May 2024
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
9,380 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T972 AFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 May 2025
Latest MOT test
21 May 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T972 AFJ was last recorded at 233,807 miles on 21 May 2024, 1,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Jun 2019: 220,242 miles, lower than 220,333 miles on 11 Jun 2019.

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
231,816 miles · 2 May 2023
Between the last two tests
1,991 miles
Average per year
9,380 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 233,807 miles
  • 2023 – 231,816 miles
  • 2022 – 225,484 miles
  • 2021 – 221,817 miles
  • 2019 – 220,242 miles
  • 2018 – 219,008 miles
  • 2016 – 218,874 miles
  • 2015 – 202,356 miles
  • 2013 – 177,202 miles
  • 2012 – 151,577 miles
  • 2011 – 118,664 miles
  • 2010 – 85,549 miles
  • 2009 – 78,157 miles
  • 2007 – 69,546 miles
  • 2006 – 62,908 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,807 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.

  • Servo rusty

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Front Seat belt slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 2 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,807 miles (+1,991)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    233,807 miles
    Test number
    684395619645

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass231,816 miles (+6,332)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2024
    Odometer
    231,816 miles
    Test number
    478057203796
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass225,484 miles (+7)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    225,484 miles
    Test number
    935460152506
    • AdvisoryServo rusty

  4. Fail225,477 miles (+3,660)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,477 miles
    Test number
    805370190289
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryServo rusty

  5. Pass221,817 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    221,817 miles
    Test number
    894139610153
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Fail221,805 miles (+1,563)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,805 miles
    Test number
    185337381841
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Pass220,242 miles (-91)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    220,242 miles
    Test number
    431765646172
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper corroded

  8. Fail220,333 miles (+1,325)1 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,333 miles
    Test number
    793774810129
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing wheel (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake linkage excessively corroded park brake spring (1.1.15 (b))
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged park brake (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper corroded

  9. Pass219,008 miles (+12)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    219,008 miles
    Test number
    252907097627
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Fail218,996 miles (+122)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,996 miles
    Test number
    530825627178
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake effort inadequate at a wheel both rear footbrakes (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryBattery warning light on

  11. Pass218,874 miles (+16,518)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    218,874 miles
    Test number
    457185127314
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounting split

  12. Pass202,356 miles (+25,154)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    202,356 miles
    Test number
    846176315078
    • AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  13. Pass177,202 miles (+223)8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    177,202 miles
    Test number
    409286353220
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight wear and splitting to steering rack bushes

  14. Fail176,979 miles (+25,402)4 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,979 miles
    Test number
    608903453251
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Coil spring mounting loose (2.4.C.3a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryDrag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight wear and splitting to steering rack bushes

  15. Fail151,577 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,577 miles
    Test number
    319635712100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteFront wipers split

  16. Pass151,577 miles (+526)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    151,577 miles
    Test number
    719185412181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • NoteFront wipers split

  17. Fail151,051 miles (+32,387)13 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,051 miles
    Test number
    935013592052
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass118,664 miles (+33,115)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    118,664 miles
    Test number
    176388061048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOffside mirror damaged
    • NoteSlight noise offside front wheel

  19. Pass85,549 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    85,549 miles
    Test number
    104483450054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,549 miles (+7,392)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,549 miles
    Test number
    141683950476
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  21. Pass78,157 miles (+8,611)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    78,157 miles
    Test number
    614716559093
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside headlight glass damaged
    • NoteRear tyre sidewalls perrishing

  22. Pass69,546 miles (+6,638)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    69,546 miles
    Test number
    120743977163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass62,908 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    62,908 miles
    Test number
    693981366047

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T972 AFJ

Does T972 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T972 AFJ expired on 20 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T972 AFJ?
The MOT on T972 AFJ expired on 20 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T972 AFJ done?
T972 AFJ was recorded at 233,807 miles at its MOT on 21 May 2024, an average of 9,380 miles a year.
Has T972 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T972 AFJ has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Apr 2022.
Has the mileage on T972 AFJ ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Jun 2019. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T972 AFJ find?
T972 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 21 May 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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