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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T988 DNNMOT history

T988 DNN is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 22 Sept 2027 and it has passed 18 of 23 MOT tests, with 73,134 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 22 Sept 2027
Mileage
73,134 mi
At MOT on 14 Sept 2026
MOT tests
23
18 passed · 5 failed
Per year
2,401 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T988 DNN
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
1 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T988 DNN was last recorded at 73,134 miles on 14 Sept 2026, 3,152 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
69,982 miles · 12 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,152 miles
Average per year
2,401 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 73,134 miles
  • 2025 – 69,982 miles
  • 2024 – 64,486 miles
  • 2022 – 53,403 miles
  • 2021 – 46,934 miles
  • 2020 – 40,432 miles
  • 2019 – 37,413 miles
  • 2018 – 33,947 miles
  • 2017 – 31,731 miles
  • 2016 – 27,813 miles
  • 2014 – 27,800 miles
  • 2012 – 27,308 miles
  • 2011 – 26,458 miles
  • 2010 – 26,331 miles
  • 2009 – 25,334 miles
  • 2008 – 24,824 miles
  • 2007 – 24,500 miles
  • 2006 – 24,147 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass73,134 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Innersill/floor (7.1.1 (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.

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

23 tests since 20 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass73,134 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    472843489492
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Innersill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail73,134 miles (+3,152)2 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,134 miles
    Test number
    401869836337
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Innersill/floor (7.1.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass69,982 miles (+5,496)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    69,982 miles
    Test number
    780815461529
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Condensation in headlamp.

  4. Pass64,486 miles (+11,083)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    64,486 miles
    Test number
    322393944935

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass53,403 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    53,403 miles
    Test number
    507699324267
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

  6. Fail53,403 miles (+6,469)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,403 miles
    Test number
    647108934679
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner edge worn. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged Casing missing. (7.1.2 (d))

  7. Pass46,934 miles (+3)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    46,934 miles
    Test number
    662944566127
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD. (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail46,931 miles (+6,499)2 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    46,931 miles
    Test number
    619730877424
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Inner shoulder bald TO THE MINIMUM STANDARD. (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass40,432 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    40,432 miles
    Test number
    561656020450
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  10. Fail40,432 miles (+3,019)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,432 miles
    Test number
    909284665650
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))

  11. Pass37,413 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    37,413 miles
    Test number
    225245358732
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Fail37,413 miles (+3,466)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    37,413 miles
    Test number
    706959834351
    • MajorCentral Parking brake lever pivot worn to the extent that the brake may inadvertently release spring boken (1.1.6 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorTyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass33,947 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    33,947 miles
    Test number
    631579780512

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass31,731 miles (+3,918)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    31,731 miles
    Test number
    940711725617

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass27,813 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    27,813 miles
    Test number
    374547648048
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box slightly corroded

  16. Pass27,800 miles (+492)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    27,800 miles
    Test number
    946684514003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass27,308 miles (+850)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    27,308 miles
    Test number
    939813422261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,458 miles (+127)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    26,458 miles
    Test number
    547613721299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass26,331 miles (+997)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    26,331 miles
    Test number
    952229980132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,334 miles (+510)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    25,334 miles
    Test number
    274426069158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass24,824 miles (+324)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    24,824 miles
    Test number
    903735968105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass24,500 miles (+353)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2008
    Odometer
    24,500 miles
    Test number
    542145647127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass24,147 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    24,147 miles
    Test number
    262290316115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T988 DNN

Does T988 DNN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T988 DNN is valid until 22 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on T988 DNN?
The MOT on T988 DNN is valid until 22 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T988 DNN done?
T988 DNN was recorded at 73,134 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2026, an average of 2,401 miles a year.
Has T988 DNN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T988 DNN has failed 5 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on T988 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 T988 DNN find?
T988 DNN passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: offside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive innersill/floor.

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