
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc
863 MPPMOT history
863 MPP is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 153,757 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 9 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 9 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 153,757 mi
- At MOT on 9 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,632 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 863 MPP
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 9 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
863 MPP was last recorded at 153,757 miles on 9 Jun 2026, 3,315 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 May 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 150,442 miles · 28 May 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,315 miles
- Average per year
- 4,632 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 153,757 miles
- 2025 – 150,442 miles
- 2024 – 148,732 miles
- 2023 – 146,701 miles
- 2022 – 144,944 miles
- 2021 – 144,932 miles
- 2020 – 142,151 miles
- 2019 – 137,283 miles
- 2018 – 137,235 miles
- 2017 – 135,340 miles
- 2015 – 126,615 miles
- 2014 – 125,655 miles
- 2013 – 118,176 miles
- 2009 – 113,652 miles
- 2008 – 95,065 miles
- 2006 – 70,773 miles
- 2005 – 58,564 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisorySuperficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess
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.
Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides
Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2017
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2021
Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Failure3 MOTs, 2013–2017
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears / rear sections
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass153,757 miles (+3,315)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 153,757 miles
- Test number
- 289571515331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisorySuperficial corrosion on underside / suspension but not to excess
Pass150,442 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 150,442 miles
- Test number
- 467959164058
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears / rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
Fail150,440 miles (+1,708)4 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,440 miles
- Test number
- 584889179359
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rears / rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryHeat shield loose
Pass148,732 miles (+2,031)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 148,732 miles
- Test number
- 926969815236
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security under sliding door (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass146,701 miles (+18)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 146,701 miles
- Test number
- 662335890473
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Fail146,683 miles (+1,739)1 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,683 miles
- Test number
- 676923058956
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides (1.1.11 (c))
Pass144,944 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 144,944 miles
- Test number
- 453259138316
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,932 miles (+2,781)5 dangerous3 major2 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,932 miles
- Test number
- 923205109616
- DangerousFuel system component leaking excessively or a risk of fire Engine bay. (6.1.3 (b) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousNearside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Integral body structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering (6.1.1 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorEmissions not tested Fuel leak. (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MinorAir/vacuum reservoir has minor corrosion (1.1.9 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass142,151 miles (+4,868)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 142,151 miles
- Test number
- 672676317478
- AdvisoryFront Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front rubber flexy hose deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated Front rubber flexy hose deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass137,283 miles (+9)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 137,283 miles
- Test number
- 943721596310
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn to limits on edges and perished in tread ADVISE NEW (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake cables poor condition
Fail137,274 miles (+39)2 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,274 miles
- Test number
- 165853089713
- DangerousRear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousService brake has no recorded effort at a wheel both rear (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorAll direction indicators not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorEmissions not tested engine overheating (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorHeadlamp aim too low both (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorSuspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s/r sill at rear (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all 4 tyres worn to limits on edges and perished in tread ADVISE NEW (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHandbrake cables poor condition
Fail137,235 miles (+1,895)1 dangerous8 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,235 miles
- Test number
- 291448784140
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorEmissions not tested Due to visible smoke (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill marked in yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above the tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryCoolant level low
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge And is also perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Also is perished (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both front (5.2.3 (e))
Pass135,340 miles (+2)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 135,340 miles
- Test number
- 462331128473
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryVehicle smokes on start up
Fail135,338 miles (+88)8 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,338 miles
- Test number
- 555209973601
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail135,250 miles (+8,635)11 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,250 miles
- Test number
- 569644943604
- FailureFront Front suspension has excessive movement at a tie bar joint BOTH SIDES (2.5.A.1c)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play BO TH SIDES (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (3.5.1i)
Pass126,615 miles (+960)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2016
- Odometer
- 126,615 miles
- Test number
- 907308131880
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass125,655 miles (+1)2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Nov 2015
- Odometer
- 125,655 miles
- Test number
- 856490614331
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Fail125,654 miles (+7,478)2 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,654 miles
- Test number
- 277039204341
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteSpare tyre defective
Pass118,176 miles (+4,356)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 118,176 miles
- Test number
- 378080893246
- NoteBoth front tyres have low tread depth/uneven wear across tread area
- NoteSlight deterioration to rear number plate
- NoteSlight wear to both steering arms
Pass113,820 miles (+10)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Jan 2014
- Odometer
- 113,820 miles
- Test number
- 186895913444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,810 miles (+158)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,810 miles
- Test number
- 408945203074
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Horn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass113,652 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 29 May 2010
- Odometer
- 113,652 miles
- Test number
- 270220259456
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail113,637 miles (+18,572)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,637 miles
- Test number
- 241315339458
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureCentre Front registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Pass95,065 miles (+24,292)
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2009
- Odometer
- 95,065 miles
- Test number
- 630387528183
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass70,773 miles (+501)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 70,773 miles
- Test number
- 961802646369
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail70,272 miles (+11,708)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 70,272 miles
- Test number
- 744198726383
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass58,564 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2006
- Odometer
- 58,564 miles
- Test number
- 544013125322
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about 863 MPP
- What vehicle is registration 863 MPP currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 863 MPP on a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Dec 1996. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 863 MPP currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 863 MPP is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 863 MPP?
- The MOT on 863 MPP is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 863 MPP done?
- 863 MPP was recorded at 153,757 miles at its MOT on 9 Jun 2026, an average of 4,632 miles a year.
- Has 863 MPP ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 863 MPP has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 27 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on 863 MPP 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 863 MPP find?
- 863 MPP passed its latest MOT on 9 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 1 more.
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