Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc
P199 DAOMOT history
P199 DAO is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Oct 1996. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 168,215 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Nov 2026
- Mileage
- 168,215 mi
- At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 3,588 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P199 DAO
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 11 Oct 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Nov 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P199 DAO was last recorded at 168,215 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 100 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2024.
- Previous MOT
- 168,115 miles · 27 Aug 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 100 miles
- Average per year
- 3,588 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 168,215 miles
- 2024 – 168,115 miles
- 2023 – 168,023 miles
- 2022 – 167,466 miles
- 2015 – 167,402 miles
- 2014 – 158,422 miles
- 2013 – 153,102 miles
- 2012 – 142,471 miles
- 2011 – 131,162 miles
- 2010 – 121,574 miles
- 2009 – 114,137 miles
- 2008 – 110,017 miles
- 2007 – 104,432 miles
- 2006 – 99,585 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass168,215 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCorrosion chassis sections and under body
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2024
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
19 tests since 20 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass168,215 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Nov 2026
- Odometer
- 168,215 miles
- Test number
- 849231458349
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCorrosion chassis sections and under body
Fail168,213 miles (+98)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,213 miles
- Test number
- 653050906587
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
- MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCorrosion chassis sections and under body
Pass168,115 miles (+92)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 168,115 miles
- Test number
- 544333029304
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both sides (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryCorrosion on chassis sections and under body panels
Pass168,023 miles (+557)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2024
- Odometer
- 168,023 miles
- Test number
- 293101416867
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCorrotion to chassis and under body
Pass167,466 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 May 2023
- Odometer
- 167,466 miles
- Test number
- 685495803305
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCorrotion to chassis and under body sections
Fail167,466 miles (+64)2 major2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,466 miles
- Test number
- 297577682825
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps nearside and offside (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryCorrotion to chassis and under body sections
Pass167,402 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 167,402 miles
- Test number
- 819684060136
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,402 miles (+8,980)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,402 miles
- Test number
- 734918891606
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass158,422 miles (+5,320)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 158,422 miles
- Test number
- 437422264239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass153,102 miles (+10,631)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 153,102 miles
- Test number
- 535346263207
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,471 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2013
- Odometer
- 142,471 miles
- Test number
- 307849552489
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail142,471 miles (+11,309)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 142,471 miles
- Test number
- 348437852493
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass131,162 miles (+9,588)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2012
- Odometer
- 131,162 miles
- Test number
- 265873361285
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass121,574 miles (+7,437)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 121,574 miles
- Test number
- 140556060278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,137 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 114,137 miles
- Test number
- 954818469240
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail114,137 miles (+4,120)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 114,137 miles
- Test number
- 470887869261
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass110,017 miles (+5,585)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 110,017 miles
- Test number
- 924555258241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,432 miles (+4,847)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 104,432 miles
- Test number
- 350817757472
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,585 miles
- MOT expiry
- 19 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 99,585 miles
- Test number
- 103843766266
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P199 DAO
- Does P199 DAO currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P199 DAO is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
- When is the MOT due on P199 DAO?
- The MOT on P199 DAO is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P199 DAO done?
- P199 DAO was recorded at 168,215 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 3,588 miles a year.
- Has P199 DAO ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P199 DAO has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
- Has the mileage on P199 DAO 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 DAO find?
- P199 DAO passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.
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