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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T979 DNNMOT history

T979 DNN is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 10 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 57,734 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
57,734 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,906 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T979 DNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
LT
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
10 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T979 DNN was last recorded at 57,734 miles on 4 Apr 2026, 2,503 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
55,231 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,503 miles
Average per year
1,906 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 57,734 miles
  • 2025 – 55,231 miles
  • 2024 – 54,308 miles
  • 2023 – 53,306 miles
  • 2022 – 50,288 miles
  • 2021 – 49,219 miles
  • 2020 – 49,000 miles
  • 2019 – 48,586 miles
  • 2018 – 47,475 miles
  • 2017 – 46,107 miles
  • 2016 – 43,857 miles
  • 2015 – 41,160 miles
  • 2014 – 38,465 miles
  • 2013 – 35,071 miles
  • 2012 – 32,710 miles
  • 2011 – 30,370 miles
  • 2010 – 27,525 miles
  • 2009 – 25,416 miles
  • 2008 – 23,554 miles
  • 2007 – 21,576 miles
  • 2006 – 19,709 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass57,734 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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 Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2014–2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test minibus fitted with only 2 x front passenger seats

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 24 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass57,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    57,734 miles
    Test number
    362584612513

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail57,734 miles (+2,503)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,734 miles
    Test number
    118193712359
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass55,231 miles (+923)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    55,231 miles
    Test number
    574480964276
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass54,308 miles (+1,002)
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2025
    Odometer
    54,308 miles
    Test number
    733076315522

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,306 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2024
    Odometer
    53,306 miles
    Test number
    806687159945
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail53,306 miles (+3,018)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,306 miles
    Test number
    687299044760
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass50,288 miles (+1,069)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2023
    Odometer
    50,288 miles
    Test number
    362021729789
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass49,219 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    49,219 miles
    Test number
    928857114304
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test minibus fitted with only 2 x front passenger seats

  9. Fail49,219 miles (+219)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,219 miles
    Test number
    942360912969
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test minibus fitted with only 2 x front passenger seats

  10. Pass49,000 miles (+414)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    49,000 miles
    Test number
    965793785890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension rod pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass48,586 miles (+1,111)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    48,586 miles
    Test number
    860283808605
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass47,475 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    47,475 miles
    Test number
    639961454333
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  13. Fail47,460 miles (+1,353)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,460 miles
    Test number
    405102904045
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass46,107 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2018
    Odometer
    46,107 miles
    Test number
    900076394242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

  15. Fail46,088 miles (+2,231)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,088 miles
    Test number
    687347878060
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

  16. Pass43,857 miles (+21)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2017
    Odometer
    43,857 miles
    Test number
    864369211118
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear tyre slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryBrakes passed on lock out

  17. Fail43,836 miles (+2,676)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,836 miles
    Test number
    845203388269
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCentre Rear tyre slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre slightly deteriorated

  18. Pass41,160 miles (+19)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2016
    Odometer
    41,160 miles
    Test number
    557733505147
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Fail41,141 miles (+2,676)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,141 miles
    Test number
    325752895006
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting fractured (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass38,465 miles (+3,394)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2015
    Odometer
    38,465 miles
    Test number
    207822524152
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteN/s front tyre slight damage outter sidewall

  21. Pass35,071 miles (+2,361)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    35,071 miles
    Test number
    378218993040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass32,710 miles (+2,340)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    32,710 miles
    Test number
    386912302170
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded..

  23. Pass30,370 miles (+2,845)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    30,370 miles
    Test number
    769520411151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass27,525 miles (+2,109)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    27,525 miles
    Test number
    370442900117
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass25,416 miles (+1,862)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    25,416 miles
    Test number
    302075009105
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBonnet stay unsafe....

  26. Pass23,554 miles (+1,978)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    23,554 miles
    Test number
    671528108147
    • NoteBonnet stay unsafe..
    • NoteSome rear seatbelts twisted...

  27. Pass21,576 miles (+1,867)
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    21,576 miles
    Test number
    280701827188

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass19,709 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    19,709 miles
    Test number
    360064916171
    • NoteVery little reserve travel on hand brake..

Questions about T979 DNN

Does T979 DNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T979 DNN is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T979 DNN?
The MOT on T979 DNN is valid until 3 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T979 DNN done?
T979 DNN was recorded at 57,734 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2026, an average of 1,906 miles a year.
Has T979 DNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T979 DNN has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T979 DNN 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 T979 DNN find?
T979 DNN passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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