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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

T978 GPPMOT history

T978 GPP is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Jul 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Mar 2027 and it has passed 22 of 27 MOT tests, with 85,057 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 4 Mar 2027
Mileage
85,057 mi
At MOT on 5 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
22 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,825 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T978 GPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
9 Jul 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T978 GPP was last recorded at 85,057 miles on 5 Mar 2026, 3,859 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,198 miles · 28 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
3,859 miles
Average per year
2,825 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 85,057 miles
  • 2025 – 81,198 miles
  • 2024 – 76,478 miles
  • 2023 – 72,274 miles
  • 2022 – 65,803 miles
  • 2021 – 60,802 miles
  • 2020 – 56,925 miles
  • 2018 – 56,603 miles
  • 2017 – 56,054 miles
  • 2016 – 55,018 miles
  • 2015 – 54,301 miles
  • 2014 – 52,903 miles
  • 2013 – 51,599 miles
  • 2012 – 49,496 miles
  • 2011 – 47,129 miles
  • 2010 – 45,225 miles
  • 2009 – 42,378 miles
  • 2008 – 38,451 miles
  • 2007 – 33,076 miles
  • 2006 – 29,979 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass85,057 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between calliper and hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between calliper and hose (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Under covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Both front tyre walls are cracked and perished

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass85,057 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    805214520146
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between calliper and hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between calliper and hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))

  2. Fail85,057 miles (+3,859)2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,057 miles
    Test number
    280047461561
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between calliper and hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between calliper and hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • 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))

  3. Pass81,198 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    81,198 miles
    Test number
    175140240840
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between calliper and hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between calliper and hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail81,197 miles (+4,719)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,197 miles
    Test number
    956326023084
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between calliper and hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Between calliper and hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass76,478 miles (+297)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    76,478 miles
    Test number
    687479544200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass76,181 miles (+3,907)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    76,181 miles
    Test number
    586153090069
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass72,274 miles (+6,471)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    72,274 miles
    Test number
    734109500722
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  8. Pass65,803 miles (+5,001)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    65,803 miles
    Test number
    291040842134
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass60,802 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    60,802 miles
    Test number
    941664610643
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  10. Fail60,793 miles (+3,868)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,793 miles
    Test number
    229160610443
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  11. Pass56,925 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    56,925 miles
    Test number
    601237329304
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  12. Fail56,923 miles (+320)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,923 miles
    Test number
    819628760513
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre near cat (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted

  13. Pass56,603 miles (+549)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    56,603 miles
    Test number
    995110150881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass56,054 miles (+1,036)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    56,054 miles
    Test number
    430927984202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,018 miles (+717)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    55,018 miles
    Test number
    666334271893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass54,301 miles (+1,398)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    54,301 miles
    Test number
    439071663393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass52,903 miles (+1,304)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    52,903 miles
    Test number
    528576394210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass51,599 miles (+2,103)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    51,599 miles
    Test number
    436887093220

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass49,496 miles (+2,367)
    MOT expiry
    14 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    49,496 miles
    Test number
    336339582475

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass47,129 miles (+1)1 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    47,129 miles
    Test number
    869735701336
    • DangerousBoth front tyre walls are cracked and perished

  21. Fail47,128 miles (+1,903)1 dangerous2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,128 miles
    Test number
    856464501362
    • DangerousBoth front tyre walls are cracked and perished
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)

  22. Pass45,225 miles (+2,847)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,225 miles
    Test number
    383595790409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,378 miles (+3,927)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,378 miles
    Test number
    462683509470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass38,451 miles (+5,375)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    38,451 miles
    Test number
    911112528325

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass33,076 miles (+671)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    33,076 miles
    Test number
    103340527357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass32,405 miles (+2,426)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    32,405 miles
    Test number
    433380027273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass29,979 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    29,979 miles
    Test number
    993108246288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T978 GPP

Does T978 GPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T978 GPP is valid until 4 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T978 GPP?
The MOT on T978 GPP is valid until 4 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T978 GPP done?
T978 GPP was recorded at 85,057 miles at its MOT on 5 Mar 2026, an average of 2,825 miles a year.
Has T978 GPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T978 GPP has failed 5 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T978 GPP 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 T978 GPP find?
T978 GPP passed its latest MOT on 5 Mar 2026 with 9 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material between calliper and hose; nearside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 6 more.

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