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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc

X796 AJBMOT history

X796 AJB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Oct 2000. Its MOT is valid until 15 May 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 183,997 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

X796 AJB white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 May 2027
Mileage
183,997 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
6,100 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
X796 AJB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
27 Oct 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

X796 AJB was last recorded at 183,997 miles on 14 May 2026, 3,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,513 miles · 16 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,484 miles
Average per year
6,100 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,997 miles
  • 2025 – 180,513 miles
  • 2024 – 176,633 miles
  • 2023 – 173,379 miles
  • 2022 – 169,935 miles
  • 2021 – 165,692 miles
  • 2020 – 161,316 miles
  • 2019 – 155,821 miles
  • 2018 – 150,557 miles
  • 2017 – 143,712 miles
  • 2016 – 136,244 miles
  • 2015 – 129,144 miles
  • 2014 – 123,783 miles
  • 2013 – 116,560 miles
  • 2012 – 112,180 miles
  • 2010 – 107,155 miles
  • 2009 – 96,542 miles
  • 2008 – 81,271 miles
  • 2007 – 69,560 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,997 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Dented on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
  • AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside front inner wing

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor5 MOTs, 2019–2024

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Surface corrosion offside front inner wing / underside &c..

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

29 tests since 10 Aug 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,997 miles (+3,484)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2027
    Odometer
    183,997 miles
    Test number
    967604859862
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted Dented on inner rim (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside front inner wing

  2. Pass180,513 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2026
    Odometer
    180,513 miles
    Test number
    918262131575
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion offside front inner wing / underside &c..

  3. Fail180,509 miles (+3,876)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,509 miles
    Test number
    342601776710
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced INNER FRONT OUTRIGGER / INNER WING (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER & OUTER SILLS [ REAR END] (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion offside front inner wing / underside &c..

  4. Pass176,633 miles (+16)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2025
    Odometer
    176,633 miles
    Test number
    136433641111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside outer sills / Nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail176,617 miles (+3,238)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,617 miles
    Test number
    345988178582
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn inner edge & perished (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Nearside & offside outer sills / Nearside inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass173,379 miles (+3,444)
    MOT expiry
    11 May 2024
    Odometer
    173,379 miles
    Test number
    309352575689

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,935 miles (+4,243)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    169,935 miles
    Test number
    915781997433
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  8. Pass165,692 miles (+7)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    165,692 miles
    Test number
    432277482698
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  9. Fail165,685 miles (+4,369)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,685 miles
    Test number
    521745164603
    • MajorNearside Front Brake insecure CALIPER BOLT MISSING / SHEARED OFF [TOP] (1.1.21 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  10. Pass161,316 miles (+60)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    161,316 miles
    Test number
    458393753692
    • 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. Fail161,256 miles (+5,435)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,256 miles
    Test number
    210833498837
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength TRAILING ARM MOUNTING AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced OUTER SILL / SLIDING DOOR RUNNER AREA (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass155,821 miles (+6)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    155,821 miles
    Test number
    257164044791
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside front inner wing [ front section]

  13. Fail155,815 miles (+5,258)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,815 miles
    Test number
    800218409167
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion nearside front inner wing [ front section]

  14. Pass150,557 miles (+6,845)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    150,557 miles
    Test number
    538410029251
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion rear of nearside sill

  15. Pass143,712 miles (+177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    143,712 miles
    Test number
    536543243087
    • AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar link rods & main D-bushes slight play - n/s & o/s

  16. Fail143,535 miles (+7,291)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,535 miles
    Test number
    507795310315
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball pin shank loose (2.2.B.1c)
    • AdvisoryFront anti-roll bar link rods & main D-bushes slight play - n/s & o/s

  17. Pass136,244 miles (+100)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    136,244 miles
    Test number
    659242369572
    • AdvisoryFront No. Plate slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade beginning to split on ends

  18. Fail136,144 miles (+7,000)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,144 miles
    Test number
    644567069944
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryFront No. Plate slightly deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside wiper blade beginning to split on ends

  19. Pass129,144 miles (+5,361)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    129,144 miles
    Test number
    295938865005
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  20. Pass123,783 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    123,783 miles
    Test number
    715637584040
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront number plate fading

  21. Fail123,783 miles (+7,223)5 failures6 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,783 miles
    Test number
    467965184088
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteFront number plate fading

  22. Pass116,560 miles (+4,380)6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    116,560 miles
    Test number
    716656263019
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake grabbing slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on inner edge
    • NoteSmall cracks in offside rear tyre inner side wall

  23. Fail112,180 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,180 miles
    Test number
    345824352060
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass112,180 miles (+5,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    112,180 miles
    Test number
    909694352016
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass107,155 miles (+10,613)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    107,155 miles
    Test number
    983467840386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFootbrake has slight travel
    • NoteRear brake brake discs rusty esp offside rear

  26. Pass96,542 miles (+15,271)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    96,542 miles
    Test number
    391680289468
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass81,271 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    81,271 miles
    Test number
    550419818298
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges

  28. Fail81,271 miles (+11,711)2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,271 miles
    Test number
    993669418276
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing low on edges

  29. Pass69,560 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,560 miles
    Test number
    801332727263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about X796 AJB

Does X796 AJB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on X796 AJB is valid until 15 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on X796 AJB?
The MOT on X796 AJB is valid until 15 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has X796 AJB done?
X796 AJB was recorded at 183,997 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 6,100 miles a year.
Has X796 AJB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. X796 AJB has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 8 May 2025.
Has the mileage on X796 AJB 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 X796 AJB find?
X796 AJB passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front road wheel slightly distorted dented on inner rim; slight corrosion nearside front inner wing.

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