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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc

P172 GPDMOT history

P172 GPD is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 182,999 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Sept 2025.

P172 GPD grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Sept 2026
Mileage
182,999 mi
At MOT on 12 Sept 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,041 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P172 GPD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P172 GPD was last recorded at 182,999 miles on 12 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,999 miles · 11 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,041 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,999 miles
  • 2024 – 182,999 miles
  • 2022 – 182,999 miles
  • 2021 – 182,049 miles
  • 2020 – 176,533 miles
  • 2019 – 172,303 miles
  • 2018 – 167,386 miles
  • 2017 – 158,354 miles
  • 2016 – 154,673 miles
  • 2015 – 151,452 miles
  • 2013 – 149,649 miles
  • 2012 – 144,569 miles
  • 2011 – 126,327 miles
  • 2010 – 103,063 miles
  • 2009 – 102,518 miles
  • 2008 – 96,755 miles
  • 2007 – 91,598 miles
  • 2006 – 86,969 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,999 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake effort low advise inspection/adjustmentRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Repairs and underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2016

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Nearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 25 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,999 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    182,999 miles
    Test number
    759149049048
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake effort low advise inspection/adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Repairs and underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Fail182,999 miles1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,999 miles
    Test number
    254344211219
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Handbrake effort low advise inspection/adjustment
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced Repairs and underseal (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass182,999 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    182,999 miles
    Test number
    144876379946
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass182,999 miles (+950)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    182,999 miles
    Test number
    116405726567
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass182,049 miles (+5,516)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    182,049 miles
    Test number
    406095934048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass176,533 miles (+4,230)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    176,533 miles
    Test number
    259478149900

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass172,303 miles (+4,917)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    172,303 miles
    Test number
    145354294016

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass167,386 miles (+9,032)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    167,386 miles
    Test number
    498718229598

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,354 miles (+3,681)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    158,354 miles
    Test number
    411178127057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass154,673 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    154,673 miles
    Test number
    905529476201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  11. Fail154,673 miles (+3,221)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,673 miles
    Test number
    468759643341
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front rack end slight play
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  12. Pass151,452 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    151,452 miles
    Test number
    108005855161
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  13. Fail151,452 miles (+1,803)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,452 miles
    Test number
    986515555179
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  14. Pass149,649 miles (+5,080)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    149,649 miles
    Test number
    935017683048
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  15. Pass144,569 miles (+18)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    144,569 miles
    Test number
    508798542080
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Fail144,551 miles (+18,224)8 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,551 miles
    Test number
    295279532051
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  17. Pass126,327 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    126,327 miles
    Test number
    625718621060
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  18. Fail126,327 miles (+23,264)4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,327 miles
    Test number
    869132621097
    • FailureNearside Direction indicator insecure (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

  19. Pass103,063 miles (+545)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    103,063 miles
    Test number
    910893820091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass102,518 miles (+5,763)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    102,518 miles
    Test number
    102140539250
    • NoteFront discs lipped
    • NoteNs washer jet not working

  21. Fail96,755 miles4 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    464890128208
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAll tyres outer sidewalls slightly worn
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  22. Pass96,755 miles (+5,157)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    96,755 miles
    Test number
    823120028293
    • NoteSuspension joint nearside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing
    • NoteAll tyres outer sidewalls slightly worn
    • NoteFront brake discs slightly worn

  23. Fail91,598 miles5 repaired5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,598 miles
    Test number
    623148027276
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteN/s outer door sill corroding
    • NoteN/s service brake fluctuating
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer sidewall very slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and worn
    • NoteRear service brake readings slightly low

  24. Pass91,598 miles (+4,629)5 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    91,598 miles
    Test number
    811748627253
    • NoteN/s outer door sill corroding
    • NoteN/s service brake fluctuating
    • NoteO/s/f tyre outer sidewall very slightly worn
    • NoteO/s/r tyre outer sidewall perished and worn
    • NoteRear service brake readings slightly low

  25. Pass86,969 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    86,969 miles
    Test number
    704387836268
    • NoteRear registration plate deteriorating slightly

Questions about P172 GPD

Does P172 GPD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P172 GPD expired on 11 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P172 GPD?
The MOT on P172 GPD expired on 11 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P172 GPD done?
P172 GPD was recorded at 182,999 miles at its MOT on 12 Sept 2025, an average of 5,041 miles a year.
Has P172 GPD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P172 GPD has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on P172 GPD 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 P172 GPD find?
P172 GPD passed its latest MOT on 12 Sept 2025 with 8 advisories: front brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside handbrake effort low advise inspection/adjustment, and 5 more.

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