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Volkswagen Transpoter

Green · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc

P208 BTHMOT history

P208 BTH is a green diesel Volkswagen Transpoter first used on 12 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 143,383 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Jan 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 29 Jan 2026
Mileage
143,383 mi
At MOT on 30 Jan 2025
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
838 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P208 BTH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transpoter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
12 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P208 BTH was last recorded at 143,383 miles on 30 Jan 2025, 2,945 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Feb 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Dec 2009: 120,177 miles, lower than 140,567 miles on 19 Dec 2008.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
140,438 miles · 28 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
2,945 miles
Average per year
838 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 143,383 miles
  • 2024 – 140,438 miles
  • 2023 – 138,491 miles
  • 2019 – 138,304 miles
  • 2018 – 136,615 miles
  • 2013 – 135,381 miles
  • 2012 – 130,632 miles
  • 2011 – 124,216 miles
  • 2009 – 120,180 miles
  • 2008 – 140,567 miles
  • 2007 – 130,974 miles
  • 2006 – 127,697 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass143,383 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

16 tests since 15 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass143,383 miles (+2,945)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    143,383 miles
    Test number
    832750091498
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  2. Pass140,438 miles (+1,947)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    140,438 miles
    Test number
    333740108197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass138,491 miles (+187)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    138,491 miles
    Test number
    509178291268
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper crossmember corroded

  4. Pass138,304 miles (+1,689)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    138,304 miles
    Test number
    737680120590
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass136,615 miles (+1,234)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2019
    Odometer
    136,615 miles
    Test number
    205094320399
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass135,381 miles (+4,749)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    135,381 miles
    Test number
    397712923467
    • AdvisoryNearside brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass130,632 miles (+6,416)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    130,632 miles
    Test number
    897576832261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass124,216 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    124,216 miles
    Test number
    185748621266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail124,215 miles (+4,035)4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,215 miles
    Test number
    229433821251
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass120,180 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    120,180 miles
    Test number
    751787259362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail120,177 miles (-20,390)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,177 miles
    Test number
    432491159352
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  12. Pass140,567 miles (+9,593)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    140,567 miles
    Test number
    310074558382
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  13. Pass130,974 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2008
    Odometer
    130,974 miles
    Test number
    891122637120

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail130,974 miles (+3,277)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,974 miles
    Test number
    540632037158
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)

  15. Pass127,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2007
    Odometer
    127,697 miles
    Test number
    693126736160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail127,697 miles6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,697 miles
    Test number
    411025036105
    • FailureFront Headlamp not in good working order (not working) (1.2.4a)
    • FailureFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)
    • FailureRear registration plate faded (6.3.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about P208 BTH

Does P208 BTH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P208 BTH expired on 29 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P208 BTH?
The MOT on P208 BTH expired on 29 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P208 BTH done?
P208 BTH was recorded at 143,383 miles at its MOT on 30 Jan 2025, an average of 838 miles a year.
Has P208 BTH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P208 BTH has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Aug 2011.
Has the mileage on P208 BTH ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Dec 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P208 BTH find?
P208 BTH passed its latest MOT on 30 Jan 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: nearside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 4 more.

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