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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T987 DNNMOT history

T987 DNN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Nov 2026 and it has passed 20 of 29 MOT tests, with 103,574 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Nov 2026
Mileage
103,574 mi
At MOT on 6 Nov 2025
MOT tests
29
20 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,064 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T987 DNN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
6 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T987 DNN was last recorded at 103,574 miles on 6 Nov 2025, 1,275 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Nov 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Jun 2018: 96,700 miles, lower than 96,881 miles on 27 Jun 2017.

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
102,299 miles · 11 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,275 miles
Average per year
2,064 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 103,574 miles
  • 2024 – 102,299 miles
  • 2023 – 101,069 miles
  • 2022 – 100,017 miles
  • 2021 – 99,288 miles
  • 2020 – 97,798 miles
  • 2019 – 96,700 miles
  • 2018 – 96,700 miles
  • 2017 – 96,881 miles
  • 2016 – 95,509 miles
  • 2015 – 93,721 miles
  • 2014 – 92,477 miles
  • 2013 – 90,399 miles
  • 2012 – 87,929 miles
  • 2011 – 84,257 miles
  • 2010 – 82,255 miles
  • 2009 – 81,188 miles
  • 2008 – 78,586 miles
  • 2007 – 72,731 miles
  • 2006 – 63,127 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,574 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area inner corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Rear brake back plates corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2017

Full MOT history

29 tests since 1 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,574 miles (+1,275)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    103,574 miles
    Test number
    519099194801
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area inner corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords 195/70/15 (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive lower arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass102,299 miles (+1,230)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    102,299 miles
    Test number
    836989040058
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass101,069 miles (+1,052)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    101,069 miles
    Test number
    673929194718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass100,017 miles (+729)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    100,017 miles
    Test number
    553969318944
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass99,288 miles (+1,490)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    99,288 miles
    Test number
    627642553707
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass97,798 miles (+23)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    97,798 miles
    Test number
    481409086965
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail97,775 miles (+1,075)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,775 miles
    Test number
    592704452682
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure is fractured and structural rigidity is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Inner Wheel Arch Corroded And Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass96,700 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    96,700 miles
    Test number
    252714798652
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive offside and nearside inner wings (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass96,700 miles3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    96,700 miles
    Test number
    115952036693
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre also deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under nearside rear side door runner

  10. Fail96,700 miles (-181)1 repaired3 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,700 miles
    Test number
    305530440583
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge also deteriorated (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre also deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryCorrosion under nearside rear side door runner

  11. Pass96,881 miles (+1,372)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    96,881 miles
    Test number
    824066016841
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre deteriorated and tread low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside tyres are deteriorated
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake back plates corroded
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPlay evident in both inner track rods

  12. Pass95,509 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    95,509 miles
    Test number
    416443280918
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak (cambelt contaminated)
    • AdvisorySlight binding o/s rear brake

  13. Fail95,509 miles (+1,788)1 repaired9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,509 miles
    Test number
    545842488967
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak (cambelt contaminated)
    • AdvisorySlight binding o/s rear brake

  14. Pass93,721 miles (+3)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    93,721 miles
    Test number
    605378745197
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail93,718 miles (+1,241)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,718 miles
    Test number
    556329935180
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake pedal creep

  16. Fail92,477 miles1 repaired4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,477 miles
    Test number
    458462364183
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass92,477 miles (+2,078)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    92,477 miles
    Test number
    715072464110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass90,399 miles (+2,470)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    90,399 miles
    Test number
    607214163189
    • NoteEngine oil leak

  19. Pass87,929 miles (+3,672)1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    87,929 miles
    Test number
    169814562125
    • NoteO/s/f disc pad getting low

  20. Pass84,257 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    84,257 miles
    Test number
    287776241147

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail84,257 miles (+2,002)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,257 miles
    Test number
    108206941111
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)

  22. Pass82,255 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    82,255 miles
    Test number
    751194850101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,249 miles (+1,061)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,249 miles
    Test number
    413295240187
    • FailureBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  24. Pass81,188 miles (+2,602)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    81,188 miles
    Test number
    244420119171
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  25. Pass78,586 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    78,586 miles
    Test number
    322401808125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail78,586 miles (+5,855)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,586 miles
    Test number
    750880408149
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  27. Pass72,731 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    72,731 miles
    Test number
    874046077049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail72,729 miles (+9,602)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,729 miles
    Test number
    690895777033
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  29. Pass63,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    63,127 miles
    Test number
    343841796052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T987 DNN

Does T987 DNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T987 DNN is valid until 22 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T987 DNN?
The MOT on T987 DNN is valid until 22 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T987 DNN done?
T987 DNN was recorded at 103,574 miles at its MOT on 6 Nov 2025, an average of 2,064 miles a year.
Has T987 DNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T987 DNN has failed 9 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Nov 2020.
Has the mileage on T987 DNN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jun 2018. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T987 DNN find?
T987 DNN passed its latest MOT on 6 Nov 2025 with 9 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes covered; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside front lower suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive step area inner corroded, and 6 more.

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