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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T97 MLLMOT history

T97 MLL is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Jun 1999. Its MOT is valid until 17 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 114,735 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Oct 2027
Mileage
114,735 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
3,529 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T97 MLL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
3 Jun 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T97 MLL was last recorded at 114,735 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 18 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
114,717 miles · 28 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
18 miles
Average per year
3,529 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,735 miles
  • 2025 – 111,235 miles
  • 2024 – 108,318 miles
  • 2023 – 105,351 miles
  • 2022 – 101,821 miles
  • 2021 – 97,489 miles
  • 2020 – 94,987 miles
  • 2019 – 91,519 miles
  • 2018 – 86,155 miles
  • 2017 – 80,215 miles
  • 2016 – 72,400 miles
  • 2015 – 70,346 miles
  • 2014 – 70,333 miles
  • 2012 – 69,401 miles
  • 2011 – 61,520 miles
  • 2010 – 57,177 miles
  • 2009 – 51,299 miles
  • 2008 – 47,276 miles
  • 2007 – 45,275 miles
  • 2006 – 43,234 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,735 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense fadedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Rear Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Position lamp incorrect colour both lenses faded

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front seat belt slow returning

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

32 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,735 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    114,735 miles
    Test number
    841189555354
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense faded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail114,717 miles (+3,482)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,717 miles
    Test number
    552217763291
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced dim (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear light lense faded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass111,235 miles (+2,917)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    111,235 miles
    Test number
    155247551814
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both worn on the inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside headlight dim
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint has slight play top and bottom has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases tail pipe (6.1.2 (a))

  4. Pass108,318 miles (+32)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    108,318 miles
    Test number
    602326777406
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail108,286 miles (+2,935)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,286 miles
    Test number
    340009128874
    • DangerousNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass105,351 miles (+139)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    105,351 miles
    Test number
    812006923171
    • MinorRear Position lamp incorrect colour both lenses faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Fail105,212 miles (+3,391)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,212 miles
    Test number
    654018657770
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorRear Position lamp incorrect colour both lenses faded (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords side wall damaged (5.2.3 (d) (i))

  8. Pass101,821 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    101,821 miles
    Test number
    115282484869
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow returning
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear light lenses faded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  9. Fail101,816 miles (+4,327)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,816 miles
    Test number
    108541471560
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch/end of the sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt slow returning
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear light lenses faded
    • AdvisoryUnder tray fitted

  10. Pass97,489 miles (+2,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    97,489 miles
    Test number
    498041549530
    • AdvisoryFront Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  11. Pass94,987 miles (+3,468)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    94,987 miles
    Test number
    606933353190
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass91,519 miles (+5,364)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    91,519 miles
    Test number
    238532540710
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass86,155 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    86,155 miles
    Test number
    444214869866
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail86,153 miles (+5,938)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,153 miles
    Test number
    380605719557
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass80,215 miles (+19)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    80,215 miles
    Test number
    575615920004
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake discs worn

  16. Fail80,196 miles (+7,796)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,196 miles
    Test number
    719761044834
    • FailureNearside Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryAdvise front brake discs worn

  17. Pass72,400 miles (+2,054)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    72,400 miles
    Test number
    555038311593
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)

  18. Pass70,346 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    70,346 miles
    Test number
    422468126786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail70,346 miles (+13)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,346 miles
    Test number
    516929354365
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail70,333 miles1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,333 miles
    Test number
    258558614318
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass70,333 miles (+932)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,333 miles
    Test number
    489608914399
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass69,401 miles (+1)4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    69,401 miles
    Test number
    947757772160
    • NoteBlue smoke close to excess
    • NoteNsr and nsf and osf tyres perishing
    • NoteOil level close to min mark
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

  23. Fail69,400 miles (+7,880)5 failures4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,400 miles
    Test number
    219924572133
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteBlue smoke close to excess
    • NoteNsr and nsf and osf tyres perishing
    • NoteOil level close to min mark
    • NoteSlight play in steering column

  24. Pass61,520 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    61,520 miles
    Test number
    477434871128

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail61,519 miles (+4,342)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,519 miles
    Test number
    628704071140
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNsf tyre perishing
    • NoteOsf brake disc slightly pited

  26. Pass57,177 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,177 miles
    Test number
    651948480294
    • NoteBoth front tyres and n/s/r tyre starting to tear around tread to outer side wall fronts near to limit
    • NoteUnder engine metal cover rear mounting nuts missing cover lose at that end

  27. Fail57,176 miles (+5,877)5 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,176 miles
    Test number
    962446080207
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel hub spigot mounting excessively worn (4.2.B.5)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres and n/s/r tyre starting to tear around tread to outer side wall fronts near to limit
    • NoteUnder engine metal cover rear mounting nuts missing cover lose at that end

  28. Pass51,299 miles (+4,023)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    51,299 miles
    Test number
    370543499242
    • NoteNo spare wheel fitted at time of test

  29. Pass47,276 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    47,276 miles
    Test number
    973560098296

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail47,271 miles (+1,996)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,271 miles
    Test number
    942637188282
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureOffside Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  31. Pass45,275 miles (+2,041)
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,275 miles
    Test number
    300541697432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass43,234 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    43,234 miles
    Test number
    671905886121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T97 MLL

Does T97 MLL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T97 MLL is valid until 17 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on T97 MLL?
The MOT on T97 MLL is valid until 17 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T97 MLL done?
T97 MLL was recorded at 114,735 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 3,529 miles a year.
Has T97 MLL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T97 MLL has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T97 MLL 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 T97 MLL find?
T97 MLL passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with 3 advisories: offside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play both; offside rear light lense faded; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both.

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