
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc
P236 GFLMOT history
P236 GFL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 16 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 194,884 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Mar 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 16 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 194,884 mi
- At MOT on 17 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 18 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 3,430 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P236 GFL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 30 Dec 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 16 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 17 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P236 GFL was last recorded at 194,884 miles on 17 Mar 2026, 186 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 194,698 miles · 26 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 186 miles
- Average per year
- 3,430 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 194,884 miles
- 2025 – 194,698 miles
- 2024 – 193,693 miles
- 2023 – 193,575 miles
- 2022 – 192,160 miles
- 2021 – 188,600 miles
- 2019 – 185,134 miles
- 2018 – 183,052 miles
- 2017 – 178,521 miles
- 2016 – 170,678 miles
- 2015 – 164,950 miles
- 2014 – 159,963 miles
- 2013 – 154,180 miles
- 2012 – 148,826 miles
- 2011 – 140,504 miles
- 2009 – 139,249 miles
- 2008 – 136,035 miles
- 2007 – 131,465 miles
- 2006 – 126,061 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2022
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.
Rear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside
Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024
Nearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012
Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012
Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2011–2012
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Horn not working
Major3 MOTs, 2022–2025
Full MOT history
29 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass194,884 miles (+186)3 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 194,884 miles
- Test number
- 733482076831
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail194,698 miles (+1,005)9 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,698 miles
- Test number
- 843973605957
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced closing panel to inner arch and chassis supports MARKED YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch has several holes MARKED YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill to door step location MARKED YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced plate has been glued in to corroded area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced front of inner arch to bumper supports MARKED YELLOW (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure inadequately repaired such that structural rigidity is significantly reduced fibre glass panelling has been formed to corroded area (6.1.1 (d) (i))
- MajorRear Bumper insecure bolts missing from rear panel that secures bumper and panel corroded excessively (6.1.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside and offside rear coil springs corroded
Pass193,693 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 193,693 miles
- Test number
- 835107642253
- MinorNearside Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear cross member heavily corroded
- AdvisoryVehicle has been welded
Fail193,688 miles (+113)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,688 miles
- Test number
- 993004552414
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorIntegral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced offside front inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear towing eye corroded panel behind bumper
- AdvisorySurface corrosion under side
Pass193,575 miles (+1,415)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 193,575 miles
- Test number
- 277947875592
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened nearside and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on wear bars on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySlight oil leak
- AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle corroded
Pass192,160 miles (+5)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 192,160 miles
- Test number
- 268019089931
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Fail192,155 miles (+3,555)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,155 miles
- Test number
- 701347949134
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/40/18 (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded nearside and offside (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corroded
Pass188,600 miles (+3,466)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 188,600 miles
- Test number
- 906954377389
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySpare tyre defective
- AdvisoryUnderside generally corroded
Pass185,134 miles (+2,082)
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 185,134 miles
- Test number
- 814432018308
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass183,052 miles (+69)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 183,052 miles
- Test number
- 482981700160
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail182,983 miles (+4,462)1 dangerous3 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 182,983 miles
- Test number
- 277134660035
- DangerousNearside Towbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear panel (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- 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 Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass178,521 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 178,521 miles
- Test number
- 974415753979
- AdvisorySome corrosion forming underside
Fail178,516 miles (+7,838)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,516 miles
- Test number
- 896141237935
- FailureHazard warning switch faulty not working (1.4.B.1d)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisorySome corrosion forming underside
Pass170,678 miles (+10)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 170,678 miles
- Test number
- 130601497814
- AdvisoryFront step area corroded both side's.
- AdvisoryOil leak.
Fail170,668 miles (+5,718)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,668 miles
- Test number
- 598105715498
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
- AdvisoryFront step area corroded both side's.
- AdvisoryOil leak.
Fail164,950 miles2 repaired3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,950 miles
- Test number
- 527817205168
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteMetal pipes corroding
- NoteSlight play steering / suspension general wear
- NoteSome corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas
Pass164,950 miles (+4,987)3 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 16 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 164,950 miles
- Test number
- 918517405154
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteMetal pipes corroding
- NoteSlight play steering / suspension general wear
- NoteSome corrosion forming underside on and near prescribed areas
Pass159,963 miles (+5,783)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 159,963 miles
- Test number
- 437267874091
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteSome corrosion forming on and near prescribed areas
Pass154,180 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 154,180 miles
- Test number
- 559644543065
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,133 miles (+5,307)2 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,133 miles
- Test number
- 916332443052
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureHorn not a continuous or uniform sound (1.6.2e)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass148,826 miles (+13)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 148,826 miles
- Test number
- 276980342003
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteHorn poor
Fail148,813 miles (+8,309)2 failures6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,813 miles
- Test number
- 927248632029
- FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteHorn poor
Pass140,504 miles (+9)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 140,504 miles
- Test number
- 478583831089
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Fail140,495 miles (+1,246)3 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,495 miles
- Test number
- 808972131007
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRegistration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a joint (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
Pass139,249 miles (+3,214)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 139,249 miles
- Test number
- 582259049301
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteRust forming underside on and near perscribed areas
Pass136,035 miles (+53)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 14 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 136,035 miles
- Test number
- 690310258314
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Fail135,982 miles (+4,517)9 failures3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,982 miles
- Test number
- 682601848308
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim not tested (1.8.A.1c)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
Pass131,465 miles (+5,404)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 131,465 miles
- Test number
- 654851957244
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,061 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 126,061 miles
- Test number
- 403253456028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P236 GFL
- Does P236 GFL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P236 GFL is valid until 16 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P236 GFL?
- The MOT on P236 GFL is valid until 16 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P236 GFL done?
- P236 GFL was recorded at 194,884 miles at its MOT on 17 Mar 2026, an average of 3,430 miles a year.
- Has P236 GFL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P236 GFL has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Jul 2025.
- Has the mileage on P236 GFL 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 P236 GFL find?
- P236 GFL passed its latest MOT on 17 Mar 2026 with 3 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; offside front lower suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt, and 1 more.
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