
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 1,896 cc
X796 HBYMOT history
X796 HBY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Nov 2000. Its MOT expired on 27 May 2026 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 242,310 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 May 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 27 May 2026
- Mileage
- 242,310 mi
- At MOT on 15 May 2025
- MOT tests
- 24
- 18 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 9,877 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- X796 HBY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2000
- First used
- 21 Nov 2000
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 27 May 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 15 May 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
X796 HBY was last recorded at 242,310 miles on 15 May 2025, 11,775 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 230,535 miles · 28 May 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 11,775 miles
- Average per year
- 9,877 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 242,310 miles
- 2024 – 230,535 miles
- 2023 – 217,215 miles
- 2022 – 205,833 miles
- 2021 – 193,946 miles
- 2019 – 180,779 miles
- 2017 – 161,307 miles
- 2016 – 147,087 miles
- 2015 – 134,114 miles
- 2014 – 122,327 miles
- 2013 – 111,791 miles
- 2012 – 101,815 miles
- 2011 – 92,274 miles
- 2010 – 83,618 miles
- 2008 – 72,696 miles
- 2007 – 63,936 miles
- 2006 – 56,197 miles
- 2005 – 48,809 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad low warning wire broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch and lower outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre showing age related cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch and lower outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre showing age related cracking DOT marked 43/18
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various dampness areas engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component dampness around nearside and offside steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield deteriorated and slightly loose on mounting fixings
- AdvisoryPower steering heavy and noise from pump area but functioning
- AdvisorySteering rack contains slight free play
- AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes deteriorated and contain slight play
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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle
Major3 MOTs, 2021–2025
Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Front exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front brake pad warning wire broken
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
24 tests since 11 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass242,310 miles17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2026
- Odometer
- 242,310 miles
- Test number
- 552863239283
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad low warning wire broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch and lower outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre showing age related cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch and lower outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre showing age related cracking DOT marked 43/18
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various dampness areas engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component dampness around nearside and offside steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield deteriorated and slightly loose on mounting fixings
- AdvisoryPower steering heavy and noise from pump area but functioning
- AdvisorySteering rack contains slight free play
- AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes deteriorated and contain slight play
Fail242,310 miles (+11,775)6 major17 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,310 miles
- Test number
- 161163933414
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad low warning wire broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch and lower outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre showing age related cracking
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.5mm tread remaining (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch and lower outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre showing age related cracking DOT marked 43/18
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive various dampness areas engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component dampness around nearside and offside steering rack gaiters (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield deteriorated and slightly loose on mounting fixings
- AdvisoryPower steering heavy and noise from pump area but functioning
- AdvisorySteering rack contains slight free play
- AdvisorySteering rack mounting bushes deteriorated and contain slight play
Pass230,535 miles (+2)1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 May 2025
- Odometer
- 230,535 miles
- Test number
- 769727050942
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning wire broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch and lower sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp lense slightly deteriorated cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre showing age related deterioration DOT marked 49/04 advise attention
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch and lower sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area lower area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing the screen
- AdvisoryNoise from power steering system suspect pump and slightly heavy in operation
Fail230,533 miles (+13,318)1 dangerous9 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,533 miles
- Test number
- 451429906822
- DangerousNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached securing bracket snapped (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases and mounting bracket snapped (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front pipe near area of mounting bracket (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to above headlight defect listed (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose but not likely to fall
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad warning wire broken
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel arch and lower sill corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Position lamp lense slightly deteriorated cracked
- AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre showing age related deterioration DOT marked 49/04 advise attention
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel arch and lower sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine area lower area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside wiper blades deteriorated but still clearing the screen
- AdvisoryNoise from power steering system suspect pump and slightly heavy in operation
Pass217,215 miles (+11,382)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 217,215 miles
- Test number
- 370924549856
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass205,833 miles (+5)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 205,833 miles
- Test number
- 126114432996
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail205,828 miles (+11,882)6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,828 miles
- Test number
- 944334700970
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure aim not tested (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure aim not tested (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass193,946 miles (+4)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 193,946 miles
- Test number
- 381008447966
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s step sills have corrosion.
Fail193,942 miles (+13,163)1 dangerous9 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,942 miles
- Test number
- 527963628455
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested to smokey to test and temperature gauge started to rise. (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront roll bar d bushes are worn.
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s step sills have corrosion.
Pass180,779 miles (+19,472)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 180,779 miles
- Test number
- 919565020634
- AdvisoryO/s/f drop link bush poor
Pass161,307 miles (+14,220)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 161,307 miles
- Test number
- 305418689059
- AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition
Pass147,087 miles (+12,973)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 147,087 miles
- Test number
- 583448544539
- AdvisoryCentre exhaust in poor condition
- AdvisoryNearside front bottom ball joint cover perishing
Pass134,114 miles (+11,787)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 134,114 miles
- Test number
- 150812896093
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,327 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 122,327 miles
- Test number
- 395034744496
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail122,326 miles (+10,535)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,326 miles
- Test number
- 215898034297
- DangerousNearside Inner Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteExhaust corroding
Pass111,791 miles (+9,976)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 111,791 miles
- Test number
- 985007193145
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside rear tyre perishing
- NoteWelding repairs to exhaust
Pass101,815 miles (+9,541)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 101,815 miles
- Test number
- 416629952101
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBrake warning lamp on
- NoteNearside rear tyre scuffing on sidewall
- NoteTemp repair to offside door mirror
Pass92,274 miles (+8,656)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 May 2012
- Odometer
- 92,274 miles
- Test number
- 985678931145
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteDamage to rear loading doors
- NoteTape repair offside front indicator lens
- NoteWelding repairs carried out to exhaust
Pass83,618 miles (+10,922)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2011
- Odometer
- 83,618 miles
- Test number
- 712871620149
- 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)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail72,696 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,696 miles
- Test number
- 411731248322
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass72,696 miles (+8,760)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 72,696 miles
- Test number
- 954261248384
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass63,936 miles (+7,739)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2008
- Odometer
- 63,936 miles
- Test number
- 233946907311
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteBoth rear tyres heavily cut,scuffed and perished
- NoteOffside front bottom ball joint grease boot split
- NoteOffside rear wing damaged
Pass56,197 miles (+7,388)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2007
- Odometer
- 56,197 miles
- Test number
- 422857106379
- 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)
Pass48,809 miles
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 48,809 miles
- Test number
- 170744585214
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about X796 HBY
- Does X796 HBY currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on X796 HBY expired on 27 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on X796 HBY?
- The MOT on X796 HBY expired on 27 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has X796 HBY done?
- X796 HBY was recorded at 242,310 miles at its MOT on 15 May 2025, an average of 9,877 miles a year.
- Has X796 HBY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. X796 HBY has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on X796 HBY 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 HBY find?
- X796 HBY passed its latest MOT on 15 May 2025 with 17 advisories: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; nearside front brake pad low warning wire broken; nearside front wheel arch and lower outer sill corroded, and 14 more.
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