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When is the MOT due for T597 EBD?

The MOT for T597 EBD is valid and due for renewal on or before 20 July 2027.

What is the recorded mileage of T597 EBD?

The recorded mileage for T597 EBD is 180,378 miles, recorded at its most recent DVSA MOT test.

Is T597 EBD ULEZ compliant?

No, T597 EBD does not meet standard ULEZ emissions requirements and would incur a daily charge when driven within the London Ultra Low Emission Zone.

Official DVLA Record

MOT Valid

1999 Volkswagen Transporter 1.9L Diesel · T597 EBD

T597 EBD

1999 Volkswagen Transporter (1.9L, diesel). First registered 01 Mar 1999. Recorded mileage 180,378 miles. MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027.

Make & Model: VOLKSWAGEN TRANSPORTER
Year / Origin: 1999
Safety Recall: Unknown
MOT Status: Valid until 20 Jul 2027
Road Tax: —
Recorded Mileage: 180,378 mi
ULEZ Compliance: Non-Compliant (Pre-Euro 6 Diesel)
Fuel & Engine: Diesel · 1.9L
Reliability Guide: Common Faults

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Year

1999

Engine

1896cc

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T597 EBD Key Findings

32 MOT tests recorded
Latest MOT passed on 15/07/2026
180,378 miles recorded at latest MOT
11 historical MOT failures
4 defects noted at the latest MOT
Recurring brakes items (32 mentions)

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T597 EBD MOT History

Vehicle record last updated: 4 Nov 2026, 09:59

MOT Analysis

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32 MOT tests are recorded for this 1999 Volkswagen Transporter (T597 EBD) between December 2005 and July 2026.

The record contains 21 passes and 11 failures.

The most recent test on 15 July 2026 was a pass, although the earlier record includes 11 failures that buyers may want to investigate.

Across all tests, the most frequently flagged areas are: Brakes (32 issues), Lighting (15 issues), Suspension (9 issues), Tyres (8 issues), Exhaust & Emissions (5 issues). Repeated mentions in one area can indicate an ongoing pattern worth checking in person.

In total 73 advisory notices are recorded. Advisories flag items that passed but may need attention before the next test; they are not evidence of how well the vehicle has been serviced.

Recorded failure items include: “Rear Bumper insecure (6.1.4 (a) (i))”; “Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”; “Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))”.

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T597 EBD Mileage History

23/12/2005104,672 mi
05/01/2006104,692 mi+20 mi
04/01/2007112,256 mi+7,564 mi
03/01/2008118,829 mi+6,573 mi
03/01/2008118,842 mi+13 mi
07/01/2009123,585 mi+4,743 mi
04/01/2010129,399 mi+5,814 mi
05/01/2011133,332 mi+3,933 mi
04/01/2012136,588 mi+3,256 mi
30/05/2013138,297 mi+1,709 mi
07/06/2013138,297 mi
05/06/2014143,297 mi+5,000 mi
07/06/2014143,305 mi+8 mi
27/05/2015149,073 mi+5,768 mi
27/05/2015149,073 mi
19/07/2016154,442 mi+5,369 mi
22/07/2016154,442 mi
20/07/2017157,805 mi+3,363 mi
16/07/2018163,254 mi+5,449 mi
17/07/2018163,258 mi+4 mi
10/07/2019165,603 mi+2,345 mi
16/07/2019165,605 mi+2 mi
07/07/2020168,704 mi+3,099 mi
30/06/2021170,202 mi+1,498 mi
13/07/2022172,449 mi+2,247 mi
21/07/2023174,797 mi+2,348 mi
10/07/2024177,081 mi+2,284 mi
11/07/2024177,086 mi+5 mi
09/07/2025178,496 mi+1,410 mi
11/07/2025178,499 mi+3 mi
14/07/2026180,375 mi+1,876 mi
15/07/2026180,378 mi+3 mi

Average of roughly 3,683 miles per year across 32 recorded odometer readings.

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MOT Roadworthiness: Average

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