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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1995 · 2,370 cc

M799 PRXMOT history

M799 PRX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jan 1995. Its MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026 and it has passed 15 of 26 MOT tests, with 265,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2025.

M799 PRX blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Mar 2026
Mileage
265,834 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2025
MOT tests
26
15 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,103 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
M799 PRX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1995
First used
18 Jan 1995
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Mar 2026
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

M799 PRX was last recorded at 265,834 miles on 18 Mar 2025, 17 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
265,817 miles · 3 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
17 miles
Average per year
5,103 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 265,834 miles
  • 2024 – 265,817 miles
  • 2023 – 262,841 miles
  • 2022 – 251,152 miles
  • 2021 – 240,024 miles
  • 2020 – 227,961 miles
  • 2019 – 221,212 miles
  • 2015 – 214,337 miles
  • 2014 – 213,630 miles
  • 2013 – 205,702 miles
  • 2012 – 203,516 miles
  • 2011 – 197,898 miles
  • 2010 – 190,838 miles
  • 2009 – 185,136 miles
  • 2008 – 179,804 miles
  • 2007 – 173,223 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass265,834 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2014

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2013

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Minor exhaust leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 23 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass265,834 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    265,834 miles
    Test number
    246748012495
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  2. Fail265,817 miles (+2,976)16 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,817 miles
    Test number
    145758763343
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged Handbrake cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged Fouling on suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch above Jack in point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Sill /wheel arch area (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Wheel arch above jacking point (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
  3. Pass262,841 miles (+11,689)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    262,841 miles
    Test number
    798614496930
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion on front to rear brake pipes
    • AdvisorySlight play in outer track rod ends
  4. Pass251,152 miles (+11,128)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    251,152 miles
    Test number
    161578672575
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to near side step inner arch
  5. Pass240,024 miles (+12,063)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    240,024 miles
    Test number
    716944966008
    • AdvisoryMinor exhaust leak
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Pass227,961 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    227,961 miles
    Test number
    825875274358
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Fail227,954 miles (+6,742)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,954 miles
    Test number
    184601074832
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring insecure (5.3.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front of inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Pass221,212 miles (+6,875)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    221,212 miles
    Test number
    792683626720
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass214,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    214,337 miles
    Test number
    790429804951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail214,337 miles (+707)6 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,337 miles
    Test number
    998405125274
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking from a joint (2.3.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteN/s/f wiper poor
  11. Pass213,630 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2015
    Odometer
    213,630 miles
    Test number
    326495634150
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  12. Fail213,630 miles (+7,928)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,630 miles
    Test number
    407333834104
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
  13. Pass205,702 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    205,702 miles
    Test number
    179626213140
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in near side steering 'drum stick'
    • NoteSlight play in off side steering 'drum stick'
  14. Fail205,702 miles (+2,186)8 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,702 miles
    Test number
    719594313169
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in near side steering 'drum stick'
    • NoteSlight play in off side steering 'drum stick'
  15. Fail203,516 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,516 miles
    Test number
    357252222132
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  16. Pass203,516 miles (+5,618)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    203,516 miles
    Test number
    657122822184
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass197,898 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    197,898 miles
    Test number
    767493031196

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail197,898 miles (+7,060)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,898 miles
    Test number
    405184421142
    • FailureFront Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)
    • FailureFront Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
  19. Pass190,838 miles (+5,702)
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    190,838 miles
    Test number
    992719890048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass185,136 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    185,136 miles
    Test number
    204826999047
    • 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)
  21. Fail185,134 miles (+5,330)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,134 miles
    Test number
    951256399072
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • 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)
  22. Pass179,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    179,804 miles
    Test number
    472359918152

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail179,804 miles (+133)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,804 miles
    Test number
    950929518196
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
  24. Fail179,671 miles (+6,448)10 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,671 miles
    Test number
    463405198062
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • FailureNearside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
  25. Pass173,223 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    173,223 miles
    Test number
    620242637091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail173,223 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,223 miles
    Test number
    660003027080
    • FailureFront registration plate letter/figure incomplete (6.3.1c)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about M799 PRX

Does M799 PRX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on M799 PRX expired on 17 Mar 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on M799 PRX?
The MOT on M799 PRX expired on 17 Mar 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has M799 PRX done?
M799 PRX was recorded at 265,834 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2025, an average of 5,103 miles a year.
Has M799 PRX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. M799 PRX has failed 11 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2024.
Has the mileage on M799 PRX 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 M799 PRX find?
M799 PRX passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pedal wearing smooth.

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