
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey and White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,459 cc
P199 BWNMOT history
P199 BWN is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 24 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 199,751 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 24 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 199,751 mi
- At MOT on 25 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 20 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 3,700 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P199 BWN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 24 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P199 BWN was last recorded at 199,751 miles on 25 Aug 2026, 2,535 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 197,216 miles · 15 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,535 miles
- Average per year
- 3,700 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 199,751 miles
- 2024 – 197,216 miles
- 2023 – 193,598 miles
- 2022 – 182,335 miles
- 2021 – 177,942 miles
- 2020 – 175,355 miles
- 2019 – 173,361 miles
- 2018 – 171,060 miles
- 2017 – 167,929 miles
- 2016 – 165,612 miles
- 2014 – 162,536 miles
- 2013 – 159,078 miles
- 2011 – 155,975 miles
- 2010 – 148,743 miles
- 2009 – 142,483 miles
- 2008 – 137,644 miles
- 2007 – 133,326 miles
- 2006 – 128,073 miles
- 2005 – 122,563 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023
Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2010
Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2008
Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023
Full MOT history
32 tests since 20 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,751 miles (+2,535)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 199,751 miles
- Test number
- 560936064955
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass197,216 miles (+3,618)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 197,216 miles
- Test number
- 869908672155
- MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass193,598 miles (+16)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 193,598 miles
- Test number
- 853869942532
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail193,582 miles (+11,247)1 dangerous8 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,582 miles
- Test number
- 127586528697
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 245/45/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass182,335 miles (+14)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 182,335 miles
- Test number
- 203350041110
- AdvisoryFront x member corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in driveshaft\wheel bearing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing corroded
- AdvisoryRear vallance corroded
- AdvisoryOs and ns sill surface corrosion
Fail182,321 miles (+4,379)3 major1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,321 miles
- Test number
- 407391408994
- MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront x member corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front slight play in driveshaft\wheel bearing
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner wing corroded
- AdvisoryRear vallance corroded
- AdvisoryOs and ns sill surface corrosion
Pass177,942 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 177,942 miles
- Test number
- 758552003056
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vallance (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering wheel
Fail177,942 miles (+730)3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,942 miles
- Test number
- 281702282583
- MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vallance (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySlight play in steering wheel
Pass177,212 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 177,212 miles
- Test number
- 979330766288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail177,212 miles (+1,857)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,212 miles
- Test number
- 916861786152
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOsf crossmember n/s/f outer sill o/s/f outer sill n/s/f inner wheel arch all corroded
Pass175,355 miles (+1,994)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2021
- Odometer
- 175,355 miles
- Test number
- 217001147610
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle rusty
Pass173,361 miles (+2,301)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2020
- Odometer
- 173,361 miles
- Test number
- 265664875382
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,060 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2019
- Odometer
- 171,060 miles
- Test number
- 747997091133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail171,060 miles (+3,131)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,060 miles
- Test number
- 713635213432
- FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
Pass167,929 miles (+2,317)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2018
- Odometer
- 167,929 miles
- Test number
- 895327332118
- AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass165,612 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 165,612 miles
- Test number
- 868585850522
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (3.5.1i)
Fail165,160 miles (+2,624)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,160 miles
- Test number
- 898613947610
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all corroded (3.5.1i)
Pass162,536 miles (+172)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 162,536 miles
- Test number
- 438120424116
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail162,364 miles (+3,286)6 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,364 miles
- Test number
- 939062394032
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass159,078 miles (+3,103)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 159,078 miles
- Test number
- 137283833442
- NoteBoth front shock absorbers damp
- NoteBoth sills starting to corrode
- NoteN/s/r tyre starting to perish
Pass155,975 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 155,975 miles
- Test number
- 278373321381
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,975 miles (+637)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,975 miles
- Test number
- 466323821403
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
Fail155,338 miles (+6,595)2 failures10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,338 miles
- Test number
- 996067771248
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass148,743 miles (+360)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 148,743 miles
- Test number
- 630912210378
- AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Fail148,383 miles (+5,900)7 failures7 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,383 miles
- Test number
- 824908080276
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteO/s and N/s steering arms have free play
Pass142,483 miles (+4,839)3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 142,483 miles
- Test number
- 214346209317
- NoteO/s door mirror glass cracked
- NoteVery slight leak from rear exhaust box
- NoteVery slight play in both steering arms
Pass137,644 miles (+4,318)2 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2009
- Odometer
- 137,644 miles
- Test number
- 414178308424
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
- NoteDamage to o/s/r outer sill
- NoteGreas loss o/s c/v boot
- NotePlay in o/s steering rack
- NoteWindscreen damage
Pass133,326 miles (+57)1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 133,326 miles
- Test number
- 700916697214
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteBoth front flexi brake hoses perished
- NoteBoth front outer anti roll bar links worn
- NoteSlight play in top steering column
- NoteWinscreen damage
Fail133,269 miles (+5,196)1 failure1 advisory4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 133,269 miles
- Test number
- 953261497297
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- NoteBoth front flexi brake hoses perished
- NoteBoth front outer anti roll bar links worn
- NoteSlight play in top steering column
- NoteWinscreen damage
Pass128,073 miles (+5,510)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 128,073 miles
- Test number
- 904203486222
- NoteHandbrake cable
- NotePlay in steering rack
Pass122,563 miles (+254)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 122,563 miles
- Test number
- 311210285267
- NoteBoth front anti roll bar links worn
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limit
- NotePlay in steering rack
- NoteWindscreen damage
Fail122,309 miles8 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 122,309 miles
- Test number
- 540633465280
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureCentre Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteBoth front anti roll bar links worn badley
- NoteBoth front tyres worn close to limit
- NoteOffside rrear brake disc warped
- NotePlay in steering rack
- NoteWindscreen damage
Questions about P199 BWN
- Does P199 BWN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P199 BWN is valid until 24 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P199 BWN?
- The MOT on P199 BWN is valid until 24 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P199 BWN done?
- P199 BWN was recorded at 199,751 miles at its MOT on 25 Aug 2026, an average of 3,700 miles a year.
- Has P199 BWN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P199 BWN has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on P199 BWN 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 P199 BWN find?
- P199 BWN passed its latest MOT on 25 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive; central front steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel.
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