
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
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.
- 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
- 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))
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.
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))
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
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))
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))
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))
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))
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
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
Pass249,226 miles (+2,429)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 249,226 miles
- Test number
- 499784906525
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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)
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)
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)
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)
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)
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
Pass198,953 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2010
- Odometer
- 198,953 miles
- Test number
- 653498539145
No defects or advisories recorded.
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)
Pass186,632 miles (+11,025)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2009
- Odometer
- 186,632 miles
- Test number
- 321397838116
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass175,607 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2008
- Odometer
- 175,607 miles
- Test number
- 560982447106
No defects or advisories recorded.
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
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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