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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

T997 DBWMOT history

T997 DBW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Apr 1999. Its MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 255,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Jul 2024.

MOT
Expired
On 19 Jul 2025
Mileage
255,977 mi
At MOT on 20 Jul 2024
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
5,113 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T997 DBW
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
13 Apr 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 19 Jul 2025
Latest MOT test
20 Jul 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

T997 DBW was last recorded at 255,977 miles on 20 Jul 2024, 250 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,727 miles · 9 Jul 2024
Between the last two tests
250 miles
Average per year
5,113 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 255,977 miles
  • 2023 – 255,133 miles
  • 2022 – 254,416 miles
  • 2021 – 252,172 miles
  • 2018 – 252,054 miles
  • 2017 – 251,360 miles
  • 2016 – 250,019 miles
  • 2015 – 249,226 miles
  • 2014 – 246,797 miles
  • 2013 – 244,439 miles
  • 2012 – 241,828 miles
  • 2011 – 230,702 miles
  • 2010 – 215,406 miles
  • 2009 – 198,953 miles
  • 2008 – 186,632 miles
  • 2007 – 175,607 miles
  • 2006 – 162,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,977 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (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.

  • Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake fluid close to minimum mark

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake hose slightly deteriorated n s f and o s f

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n s r o s r o s f to caliper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

26 tests since 3 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,977 miles (+250)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    255,977 miles
    Test number
    396557466890
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  2. Fail255,727 miles (+594)1 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,727 miles
    Test number
    651162569920
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Axle area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront radiator support bracket corroded
  3. Pass255,133 miles (+1)2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    255,133 miles
    Test number
    755193707789
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n s f and o s f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n s r o s r o s f to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  4. Fail255,132 miles (+716)2 dangerous5 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,132 miles
    Test number
    298522371384
    • DangerousNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Driver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn lower arm front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (4.5.4 (a))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake fluid close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated n s f and o s f (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n s r o s r o s f to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
  5. Pass254,416 miles (+2,244)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    254,416 miles
    Test number
    301193034077
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated Lower (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule All (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  6. Pass252,172 miles (+118)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    252,172 miles
    Test number
    541151453690
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has a reduced damping effect ALL (5.3.2 (d))
  7. Pass252,054 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    252,054 miles
    Test number
    719048149168
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both sides of vehicle and rear both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle to caliper and to hoses both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front horn connection corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts perished and cracked
  8. Fail252,054 miles (+694)2 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,054 miles
    Test number
    301892197727
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Brake hose slightly damaged both sides of vehicle and rear both sides of vehicle (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides of vehicle to caliper and to hoses both sides of vehicle (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front horn connection corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides of vehicle (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust mounts perished and cracked
  9. Pass251,360 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    251,360 miles
    Test number
    722270224262
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Fail251,360 miles (+1,341)2 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    251,360 miles
    Test number
    737872531100
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  11. Pass250,019 miles (+38)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    250,019 miles
    Test number
    798990408389
    • AdvisoryBoth inner ball joints steering arms worn
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  12. Fail249,981 miles (+755)7 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    249,981 miles
    Test number
    779352371729
    • FailureDirection indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe broken off from front pipe (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working Driving light (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported Back box (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner steering arm ball joints worn both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
  13. Pass249,226 miles (+2,429)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    249,226 miles
    Test number
    499784906525

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass246,797 miles (+2,358)4 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    246,797 miles
    Test number
    989022234250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front sidelight dim
  15. Pass244,439 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    244,439 miles
    Test number
    328587303416
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  16. Fail244,439 miles (+2,611)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,439 miles
    Test number
    448877383181
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  17. Fail241,828 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    241,828 miles
    Test number
    475364492169
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  18. Pass241,828 miles (+11,126)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    241,828 miles
    Test number
    628824792178
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass230,702 miles (+15,296)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2012
    Odometer
    230,702 miles
    Test number
    699652031188
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
  20. Pass215,406 miles (+16,453)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2011
    Odometer
    215,406 miles
    Test number
    333830540157
    • NoteEngine slight rattle
    • NoteSlight noise from suspension joints
  21. Pass198,953 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2010
    Odometer
    198,953 miles
    Test number
    653498539145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail198,953 miles (+12,321)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,953 miles
    Test number
    101308939121
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  23. Pass186,632 miles (+11,025)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2009
    Odometer
    186,632 miles
    Test number
    321397838116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass175,607 miles (+21)
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2008
    Odometer
    175,607 miles
    Test number
    560982447106

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail175,586 miles (+12,748)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,586 miles
    Test number
    202548337118
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside upper dust cover split/missing
  26. Pass162,838 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2007
    Odometer
    162,838 miles
    Test number
    703133426166
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about T997 DBW

Does T997 DBW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on T997 DBW expired on 19 Jul 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on T997 DBW?
The MOT on T997 DBW expired on 19 Jul 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has T997 DBW done?
T997 DBW was recorded at 255,977 miles at its MOT on 20 Jul 2024, an average of 5,113 miles a year.
Has T997 DBW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T997 DBW has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2024.
Has the mileage on T997 DBW 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 T997 DBW find?
T997 DBW passed its latest MOT on 20 Jul 2024 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule; offside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule.

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