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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T996 REUMOT history

T996 REU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Mar 1999. Its MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025 and it has passed 14 of 17 MOT tests, with 273,167 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Oct 2025
Mileage
273,167 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2024
MOT tests
17
14 passed · 3 failed
Per year
8,062 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T996 REU
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
3 Mar 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Oct 2025
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T996 REU was last recorded at 273,167 miles on 23 Sept 2024, 6,180 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Oct 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
266,987 miles · 4 Oct 2023
Between the last two tests
6,180 miles
Average per year
8,062 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 273,167 miles
  • 2023 – 266,987 miles
  • 2022 – 259,297 miles
  • 2021 – 253,790 miles
  • 2020 – 247,148 miles
  • 2019 – 228,956 miles
  • 2018 – 216,717 miles
  • 2017 – 207,248 miles
  • 2016 – 188,134 miles
  • 2015 – 174,250 miles
  • 2014 – 162,955 miles
  • 2013 – 162,231 miles
  • 2012 – 159,274 miles
  • 2006 – 122,583 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,167 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,167 miles (+6,180)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    273,167 miles
    Test number
    590386121616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  2. Pass266,987 miles (+7,690)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    266,987 miles
    Test number
    340525518245
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material various pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake pressure build up slow (1.1.3 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive front and back (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass259,297 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    259,297 miles
    Test number
    249638284327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail259,297 miles (+5,507)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,297 miles
    Test number
    481799629504
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass253,790 miles (+6,642)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    253,790 miles
    Test number
    156750161947
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front track rod end dust cover
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play rack end (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  6. Pass247,148 miles (+18,192)
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    247,148 miles
    Test number
    806966534881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass228,956 miles (+12,239)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    228,956 miles
    Test number
    197598104051
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass216,717 miles (+9,469)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    216,717 miles
    Test number
    848609442786
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass207,248 miles (+19,114)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    207,248 miles
    Test number
    505669000155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass188,134 miles (+13,884)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    188,134 miles
    Test number
    401506151900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass174,250 miles (+20)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    174,250 miles
    Test number
    186604235425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail174,230 miles (+11,275)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,230 miles
    Test number
    136327325419
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass162,955 miles (+724)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    162,955 miles
    Test number
    496821634083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Pass162,231 miles (+2,957)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    162,231 miles
    Test number
    285250703253
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Fail159,274 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,274 miles
    Test number
    215489352467
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass159,274 miles (+36,691)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    159,274 miles
    Test number
    405589852185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass122,583 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    122,583 miles
    Test number
    714959316003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T996 REU

Does T996 REU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T996 REU expired on 3 Oct 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T996 REU?
The MOT on T996 REU expired on 3 Oct 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T996 REU done?
T996 REU was recorded at 273,167 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2024, an average of 8,062 miles a year.
Has T996 REU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T996 REU has failed 3 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on T996 REU 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 REU find?
T996 REU passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2024 with 3 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush; nearside front upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; offside front upper anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement.

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