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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

V71 DCGMOT history

V71 DCG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Sept 1999. Its MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026 and it has passed 17 of 29 MOT tests, with 231,329 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2025.

V71 DCG blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Sept 2026
Mileage
231,329 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2025
MOT tests
29
17 passed · 12 failed
Per year
6,497 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V71 DCG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Sept 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V71 DCG was last recorded at 231,329 miles on 10 Sept 2025, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,322 miles · 6 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
6,497 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 231,329 miles
  • 2024 – 230,401 miles
  • 2023 – 227,683 miles
  • 2022 – 224,799 miles
  • 2021 – 218,687 miles
  • 2020 – 211,713 miles
  • 2019 – 205,757 miles
  • 2018 – 198,065 miles
  • 2017 – 187,825 miles
  • 2016 – 179,705 miles
  • 2015 – 170,066 miles
  • 2014 – 166,705 miles
  • 2010 – 166,218 miles
  • 2009 – 150,836 miles
  • 2008 – 135,526 miles
  • 2007 – 121,885 miles
  • 2006 – 107,783 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,329 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 4 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,329 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    231,329 miles
    Test number
    539010404730
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Outer Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail231,322 miles (+921)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,322 miles
    Test number
    149043919918
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass230,401 miles (+2,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    230,401 miles
    Test number
    214344175678
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass227,683 miles (+2,884)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    227,683 miles
    Test number
    280791512287
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass224,799 miles2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    224,799 miles
    Test number
    804353820160
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail224,799 miles (+6,112)1 repaired2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,799 miles
    Test number
    350016071771
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass218,687 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    218,687 miles
    Test number
    148227390365
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail218,684 miles (+6,971)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,684 miles
    Test number
    655327771315
    • MajorCentral Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases exhaust pipe broken off (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested due exhaust broken off (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt spilt open (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass211,713 miles (+5)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    211,713 miles
    Test number
    425356578562
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  10. Fail211,708 miles (+5,951)7 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,708 miles
    Test number
    890242624887
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  11. Pass205,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    205,757 miles
    Test number
    978556861146
    • AdvisoryEML doesnt illuminate and with ignition turned on

  12. Fail205,744 miles (+7,679)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,744 miles
    Test number
    444502256372
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEML doesnt illuminate and with ignition turned on

  13. Pass198,065 miles (+208)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    198,065 miles
    Test number
    195046533545
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail197,857 miles (+10,032)3 dangerous7 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,857 miles
    Test number
    238169518306
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Passenger's seat insecure bolt loose and need doubler plates (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both rear (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass187,825 miles (+8,120)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    187,825 miles
    Test number
    438489600785
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres bald on inner edges
    • AdvisoryCut in sidewall of nearside front tyre
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Pass179,705 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2017
    Odometer
    179,705 miles
    Test number
    267803581879
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail179,702 miles (+9,636)6 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,702 miles
    Test number
    257491489117
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre outer wall slight damage
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front oil leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass170,066 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2016
    Odometer
    170,066 miles
    Test number
    136033005164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail170,066 miles (+3,361)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,066 miles
    Test number
    326313805195
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  20. Pass166,705 miles (+487)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2015
    Odometer
    166,705 miles
    Test number
    389078424108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass166,218 miles4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    166,218 miles
    Test number
    824393950296
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering rack bushes slightly worn
    • NoteEngine management light on indicating a fault
    • NoteNearside non-obligatory mirror damaged

  22. Fail166,218 miles (+15,382)4 failures4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,218 miles
    Test number
    641202250217
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSteering rack bushes slightly worn
    • NoteEngine management light on indicating a fault
    • NoteNearside non-obligatory mirror damaged

  23. Pass150,836 miles (+66)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    150,836 miles
    Test number
    332533859203
    • NoteCondensation & stone chip in nearside headlamp
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  24. Fail150,770 miles (+15,244)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,770 miles
    Test number
    593130559262
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteCondensation & stone chip in nearside headlamp
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  25. Pass135,526 miles (+13,641)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    135,526 miles
    Test number
    360733248473
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSlight cracking on inner side wall of offside front tyre

  26. Pass121,885 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    121,885 miles
    Test number
    662801957211
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  27. Fail121,885 miles (+14,102)3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,885 miles
    Test number
    872341557259
    • Repaired at testFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteFront tyres wearing on edges

  28. Pass107,783 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    107,783 miles
    Test number
    340559846297
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on
    • NoteSlight blow around cat

  29. Fail107,783 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,783 miles
    Test number
    453017146292
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteNearside rear indicator lens smaheds †
    • NoteSlight exhaust blow around cat

Questions about V71 DCG

Does V71 DCG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on V71 DCG expired on 9 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on V71 DCG?
The MOT on V71 DCG expired on 9 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has V71 DCG done?
V71 DCG was recorded at 231,329 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2025, an average of 6,497 miles a year.
Has V71 DCG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V71 DCG has failed 12 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on V71 DCG 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 V71 DCG find?
V71 DCG passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2025 with 4 advisories: exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; oil leak, but not excessive, and 1 more.

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