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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

V696 DSNMOT history

V696 DSN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 160,568 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.

V696 DSN white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 3 Aug 2027
Mileage
160,568 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
4,189 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V696 DSN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V696 DSN was last recorded at 160,568 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 3,043 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,525 miles · 16 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
3,043 miles
Average per year
4,189 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 160,568 miles
  • 2025 – 157,525 miles
  • 2024 – 155,318 miles
  • 2023 – 154,067 miles
  • 2022 – 153,087 miles
  • 2021 – 146,374 miles
  • 2020 – 143,609 miles
  • 2019 – 141,344 miles
  • 2018 – 140,136 miles
  • 2016 – 135,500 miles
  • 2015 – 130,929 miles
  • 2014 – 124,322 miles
  • 2013 – 124,268 miles
  • 2012 – 118,189 miles
  • 2011 – 110,951 miles
  • 2010 – 103,313 miles
  • 2009 – 95,868 miles
  • 2008 – 90,456 miles
  • 2007 – 80,600 miles
  • 2006 – 75,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass160,568 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2018

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2013

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2015

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Nearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 27 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass160,568 miles (+3,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    160,568 miles
    Test number
    315807628086
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass157,525 miles (+2,207)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    157,525 miles
    Test number
    686819895992
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  3. Pass155,318 miles (+1,251)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    155,318 miles
    Test number
    201144973313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass154,067 miles (+980)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    154,067 miles
    Test number
    964534472176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass153,087 miles (+6,713)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    153,087 miles
    Test number
    407871320509
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass146,374 miles (+2,765)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    146,374 miles
    Test number
    560025681717

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass143,609 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    143,609 miles
    Test number
    293919197279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail143,595 miles (+2,251)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,595 miles
    Test number
    792288834191
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass141,344 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    141,344 miles
    Test number
    573297043679
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Fail141,344 miles (+1,208)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,344 miles
    Test number
    975631998320
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass140,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    140,136 miles
    Test number
    832210634456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail140,136 miles (+4,636)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,136 miles
    Test number
    556898412936
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded rear of sill (5.2.6)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper not operating automatically when switched on (8.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass135,500 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    135,500 miles
    Test number
    658905469727

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail135,500 miles (+4,571)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,500 miles
    Test number
    394952018120
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported mount rotted off (7.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)

  15. Pass130,929 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    130,929 miles
    Test number
    767428305264
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail130,925 miles (+6,603)2 dangerous8 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,925 miles
    Test number
    528744705260
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (4.1.D.2)
    • FailureLower Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureUpper Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass124,322 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    124,322 miles
    Test number
    575719594121
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Fail124,318 miles (+50)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,318 miles
    Test number
    269849194459
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Fail124,268 miles (+6,079)3 dangerous2 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,268 miles
    Test number
    117468203338
    • DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass118,189 miles (+331)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    118,189 miles
    Test number
    298921722349
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Fail117,858 miles (+6,907)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,858 miles
    Test number
    466451612430
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureTyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass110,951 miles (+124)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    110,951 miles
    Test number
    808772221311
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside wing mirror cracked

  23. Fail110,827 miles (+7,514)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,827 miles
    Test number
    397982311326
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureSteering column movement between the shaft and steering wheel (2.1.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNearside wing mirror cracked

  24. Pass103,313 miles (+93)
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    103,313 miles
    Test number
    562739620385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail103,220 miles (+7,352)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,220 miles
    Test number
    892012120304
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  26. Pass95,868 miles (+81)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    95,868 miles
    Test number
    662788009390

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail95,787 miles (+5,331)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,787 miles
    Test number
    633493709343
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  28. Pass90,456 miles (+9,856)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    90,456 miles
    Test number
    350269908338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass80,600 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    80,600 miles
    Test number
    111374477032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass75,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    75,291 miles
    Test number
    763696486045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail75,288 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,288 miles
    Test number
    271336486000
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

Questions about V696 DSN

Does V696 DSN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V696 DSN is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on V696 DSN?
The MOT on V696 DSN is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V696 DSN done?
V696 DSN was recorded at 160,568 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,189 miles a year.
Has V696 DSN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V696 DSN has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Jun 2020.
Has the mileage on V696 DSN 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 V696 DSN find?
V696 DSN passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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