
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey and White · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc
T996 PDGMOT history
T996 PDG is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 1999. Its MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 220,714 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Jun 2025.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 Jun 2026
- Mileage
- 220,714 mi
- At MOT on 24 Jun 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,625 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T996 PDG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 1 Jul 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 Jun 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Jun 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
T996 PDG was last recorded at 220,714 miles on 24 Jun 2025, 233 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 220,481 miles · 20 Jun 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 233 miles
- Average per year
- 4,625 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 220,714 miles
- 2024 – 220,481 miles
- 2023 – 220,398 miles
- 2022 – 220,172 miles
- 2020 – 220,157 miles
- 2019 – 219,669 miles
- 2018 – 219,040 miles
- 2017 – 217,276 miles
- 2016 – 215,544 miles
- 2015 – 210,878 miles
- 2014 – 207,236 miles
- 2013 – 198,577 miles
- 2012 – 187,477 miles
- 2011 – 177,674 miles
- 2010 – 164,120 miles
- 2009 – 160,554 miles
- 2007 – 154,199 miles
- 2006 – 148,367 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low readings (1.2.1 (c))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020
Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020
Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014
Full MOT history
31 tests since 12 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass220,714 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 220,714 miles
- Test number
- 886201644430
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low readings (1.2.1 (c))
Fail220,712 miles (+231)5 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,712 miles
- Test number
- 978448052849
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low readings (1.2.1 (c))
Pass220,481 miles (+83)1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 220,481 miles
- Test number
- 605464571286
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust shield resting on exhaust
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (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))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass220,398 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 220,398 miles
- Test number
- 539853652204
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail220,397 miles (+225)8 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,397 miles
- Test number
- 748510393578
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorPower steering malfunctioning (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass220,172 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 May 2023
- Odometer
- 220,172 miles
- Test number
- 541553787335
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Fail220,170 miles (+13)2 dangerous3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,170 miles
- Test number
- 103989102339
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass220,157 miles (+3)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 220,157 miles
- Test number
- 845751217132
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner side wall splitting.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner side wall perishing.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail220,154 miles (+485)1 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 220,154 miles
- Test number
- 335949053179
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner and outer sill corroded and holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre inner side wall splitting.
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security inner sill corroded. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre inner side wall perishing.
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass219,669 miles (+3)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 219,669 miles
- Test number
- 125290384808
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
Fail219,666 miles (+626)3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,666 miles
- Test number
- 622414607671
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brake valve leaking compensator valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front
Pass219,040 miles (+1,764)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 219,040 miles
- Test number
- 540733406747
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass217,276 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 217,276 miles
- Test number
- 167736706584
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail217,276 miles (+1,732)17 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 217,276 miles
- Test number
- 126612924317
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings behind wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings front of wheel arch (6.1.B.2)
- FailureOffside Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner sill (6.1.B.2)
- FailurePower steering pump leaking from a failed component (2.3.3b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureSteering wheel locking device insecure (2.1.6)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
Pass215,544 miles (+6)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 215,544 miles
- Test number
- 567392143514
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Fail215,538 miles (+4,660)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 215,538 miles
- Test number
- 749974348304
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement parking brake (3.5.1k)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
Pass210,878 miles (+33)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 210,878 miles
- Test number
- 740961791994
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Fail210,845 miles (+3,609)6 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,845 miles
- Test number
- 617667227686
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively wiper blades splitting (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front Inner Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure side wall splitting (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureRear Upper Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps both sides (1.1.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Fail207,236 miles2 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 207,236 miles
- Test number
- 397641134479
- Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass207,236 miles (+8,659)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 207,236 miles
- Test number
- 568541534227
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass198,577 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 198,577 miles
- Test number
- 856615623286
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Fail198,577 miles (+11,100)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,577 miles
- Test number
- 459518813275
- FailureFront position lamp(s) incorrect colour (1.1.A.3e)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber insecure (2.7.2b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
- FailureOffside Outer Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
Pass187,477 miles (+9,803)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 187,477 miles
- Test number
- 838905772032
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,674 miles (+13,554)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 177,674 miles
- Test number
- 878908331023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,120 miles (+8)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 164,120 miles
- Test number
- 982086610062
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail164,112 miles (+3,558)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,112 miles
- Test number
- 164982510077
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail160,554 miles1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,554 miles
- Test number
- 190069509089
- Repaired at testHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass160,554 miles (+6,355)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 160,554 miles
- Test number
- 662259409036
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass154,199 miles (+5,832)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 154,199 miles
- Test number
- 410931327464
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass148,367 miles (+17,595)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 148,367 miles
- Test number
- 490383636466
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteN/s front outer c.v gaitor weeping grease.
- NoteO/s and n/s front inner rack joints worn.
- NoteO/s rear road spring cracked.
Pass130,772 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 130,772 miles
- Test number
- 412142216023
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T996 PDG
- Does T996 PDG currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on T996 PDG expired on 27 Jun 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on T996 PDG?
- The MOT on T996 PDG expired on 27 Jun 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has T996 PDG done?
- T996 PDG was recorded at 220,714 miles at its MOT on 24 Jun 2025, an average of 4,625 miles a year.
- Has T996 PDG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T996 PDG has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jun 2025.
- Has the mileage on T996 PDG 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 T996 PDG find?
- T996 PDG passed its latest MOT on 24 Jun 2025 with 1 advisory: rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair low readings.
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