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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T973 PDGMOT history

T973 PDG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024 and it has passed 18 of 28 MOT tests, with 188,788 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Oct 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 26 Oct 2024
Mileage
188,788 mi
At MOT on 11 Oct 2023
MOT tests
28
18 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T973 PDG
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
1 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 26 Oct 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Oct 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

T973 PDG was last recorded at 188,788 miles on 11 Oct 2023, 1,894 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Oct 2022.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 7 Mar 2007: 75,463 miles, lower than 114,695 miles on 13 Jun 2006.

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
186,894 miles · 27 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
1,894 miles
Average per year
4,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 188,788 miles
  • 2022 – 186,894 miles
  • 2021 – 183,785 miles
  • 2020 – 178,515 miles
  • 2019 – 168,501 miles
  • 2018 – 157,860 miles
  • 2017 – 146,672 miles
  • 2016 – 135,953 miles
  • 2015 – 128,921 miles
  • 2014 – 123,485 miles
  • 2013 – 119,938 miles
  • 2012 – 112,328 miles
  • 2011 – 103,584 miles
  • 2010 – 97,962 miles
  • 2009 – 89,355 miles
  • 2008 – 80,834 miles
  • 2007 – 75,511 miles
  • 2006 – 114,695 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,788 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2011

  • Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable under body

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,788 miles (+1,894)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    188,788 miles
    Test number
    415566121126
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively both (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass186,894 miles (+3,109)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    186,894 miles
    Test number
    615149789169
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass183,785 miles (+74)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    183,785 miles
    Test number
    296747672237
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable under body (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail183,711 miles (+5,196)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,711 miles
    Test number
    868929810867
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake cable under body (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass178,515 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    178,515 miles
    Test number
    198441467712
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail178,515 miles (+10,014)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,515 miles
    Test number
    243191660668
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired pivot arm seized (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both outer link bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess corroded (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material 2x front to rear corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass168,501 miles (+13)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,501 miles
    Test number
    178907142179

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail168,488 miles (+10,628)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,488 miles
    Test number
    393005613927
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Pass157,860 miles (+11,188)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    157,860 miles
    Test number
    202581323547
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass146,672 miles (+10,719)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    146,672 miles
    Test number
    439453141381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass135,953 miles (+7,032)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,953 miles
    Test number
    481033036253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass128,921 miles (+5,436)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    128,921 miles
    Test number
    469884285141
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail123,485 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,485 miles
    Test number
    569971164132
    • Repaired at testRear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass123,485 miles (+3,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    123,485 miles
    Test number
    596581464134
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Fail119,938 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,938 miles
    Test number
    466950653181
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass119,938 miles (+7,610)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    119,938 miles
    Test number
    665820053173
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass112,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    112,328 miles
    Test number
    348319052108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail112,328 miles (+8,744)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,328 miles
    Test number
    845499552119
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass103,584 miles (+5,622)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    103,584 miles
    Test number
    695881561177
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  20. Pass97,962 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    97,962 miles
    Test number
    512826190015
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack ends

  21. Fail97,962 miles (+8,607)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,962 miles
    Test number
    582006590009
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteSlight play in both steering rack ends

  22. Fail89,355 miles2 repaired3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,355 miles
    Test number
    440879599081
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteO/s wiper blade split on end, but still clears drivers view

  23. Pass89,355 miles (+8,521)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    89,355 miles
    Test number
    940669599047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteBattery insecure
    • NoteO/s wiper blade split on end, but still clears drivers view

  24. Pass80,834 miles (+10)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    80,834 miles
    Test number
    111592078033
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  25. Fail80,824 miles (+5,313)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,824 miles
    Test number
    224270978001
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  26. Pass75,511 miles (+48)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    75,511 miles
    Test number
    380918467057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail75,463 miles (-39,232)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,463 miles
    Test number
    164466267479
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  28. Pass114,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    114,695 miles
    Test number
    984764966180

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T973 PDG

Does T973 PDG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T973 PDG expired on 26 Oct 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T973 PDG?
The MOT on T973 PDG expired on 26 Oct 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T973 PDG done?
T973 PDG was recorded at 188,788 miles at its MOT on 11 Oct 2023, an average of 4,276 miles a year.
Has T973 PDG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T973 PDG has failed 10 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on T973 PDG ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 7 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T973 PDG find?
T973 PDG passed its latest MOT on 11 Oct 2023 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside track rod end ball joint has slight play; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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