
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc
P258 FSRMOT history
P258 FSR is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Sept 1996. Its MOT is valid until 28 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 218,457 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Dec 2025.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 28 Dec 2026
- Mileage
- 218,457 mi
- At MOT on 29 Dec 2025
- MOT tests
- 32
- 18 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 2,906 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P258 FSR
- 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
- 12 Sept 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 28 Dec 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Dec 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
P258 FSR was last recorded at 218,457 miles on 29 Dec 2025, 2,430 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Sept 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 2 Mar 2007: 144,490 miles, lower than 160,774 miles on 22 Feb 2006.
- 20 Mar 2008: 151 miles, lower than 144,490 miles on 3 Mar 2007.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 216,027 miles · 27 Sept 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 2,430 miles
- Average per year
- 2,906 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 218,457 miles
- 2024 – 216,027 miles
- 2023 – 213,923 miles
- 2022 – 212,855 miles
- 2021 – 211,234 miles
- 2018 – 202,752 miles
- 2017 – 198,441 miles
- 2016 – 192,878 miles
- 2015 – 185,719 miles
- 2014 – 180,007 miles
- 2013 – 176,330 miles
- 2012 – 169,230 miles
- 2011 – 164,608 miles
- 2010 – 159,086 miles
- 2009 – 154,253 miles
- 2008 – 151,267 miles
- 2007 – 144,490 miles
- 2006 – 160,774 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (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.
Extensive welding repair carried out and heavily undersealed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Wheel bearing has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front outrigger corroded not affecting steering or braking
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
32 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass218,457 miles (+2,430)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Dec 2026
- Odometer
- 218,457 miles
- Test number
- 227498685306
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
Pass216,027 miles (+2,104)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 216,027 miles
- Test number
- 818122496670
- AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.2.2 (b))
Pass213,923 miles (+5)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 213,923 miles
- Test number
- 910182150733
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail213,918 miles (+1,063)5 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 213,918 miles
- Test number
- 757066950324
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded uniun (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded uniun (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass212,855 miles (+8)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 212,855 miles
- Test number
- 816543103465
- AdvisoryExtensive welding repair carried out and heavily undersealed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail212,847 miles (+1,613)2 dangerous3 major2 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 212,847 miles
- Test number
- 816308288923
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pipe at imminent risk of failure or fracture Flexi to caliper (1.1.11 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch to floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Brake pipe inadequately clipped or supported (1.1.11 (d) (i))
- AdvisoryExtensive welding repair carried out and heavily undersealed
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass211,234 miles (+8,482)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 211,234 miles
- Test number
- 174539276343
- AdvisoryAll welded repairs covered in under seal
Pass202,752 miles (+4)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 202,752 miles
- Test number
- 771606170386
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail202,748 miles (+708)1 dangerous9 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,748 miles
- Test number
- 428339317789
- DangerousOffside Rear Passenger's seat insecure floor corroded (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside 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 inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Floor excessively deteriorated (6.2.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced rear chasis and slam panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail202,040 miles (+3,599)4 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,040 miles
- Test number
- 434608116962
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis nr wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer cill in seatbelt prescribed area (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength front chassis nr wishbone (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass198,441 miles (+30)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 198,441 miles
- Test number
- 444111351200
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger corroded not affecting steering or braking
Fail198,411 miles (+5,533)3 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 198,411 miles
- Test number
- 715738317587
- FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureNearside Front Sub-frame corroded and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger corroded not affecting steering or braking
Pass192,878 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 192,878 miles
- Test number
- 975839731792
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail192,876 miles (+7,157)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 192,876 miles
- Test number
- 107540324488
- FailureFuel pipe leaking leak off (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
Fail185,719 miles2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,719 miles
- Test number
- 207319355474
- Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass185,719 miles (+5,712)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 185,719 miles
- Test number
- 248029155462
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
Pass180,007 miles (+27)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 180,007 miles
- Test number
- 939642664182
- NoteVehicle chassis section and streel brakepipes are underseald
Fail179,980 miles (+3,650)1 dangerous3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,980 miles
- Test number
- 175660564181
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
Pass176,330 miles (+7,100)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 176,330 miles
- Test number
- 388647203483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass169,230 miles (+129)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 169,230 miles
- Test number
- 529561902229
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail169,101 miles (+4,493)9 failures5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,101 miles
- Test number
- 195784492184
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureHorn is a siren (1.6.2c)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- NoteBoth front and rear brake discs are badly corroded and worn advise replacement
- NoteCorrosion too brake pipes
- NoteHeavy corrosion too underside of vechile witch will need attention in future but not now
- NoteO/s rear tyre worn
- NoteWear in steering column
Pass164,608 miles (+111)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 164,608 miles
- Test number
- 748231301212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail164,497 miles (+5,411)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,497 miles
- Test number
- 509205291115
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteFront brake discs in poor condision
- NoteN/s/f tyre has cut in side wall not showing cords
Pass159,086 miles (+105)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 159,086 miles
- Test number
- 544040000252
- NoteBoth front outer sills corroded. N/S front outer brake pipe slighty corroded.
Fail158,981 miles (+4,728)10 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,981 miles
- Test number
- 311389580189
- FailureBrake pipe inadequately clipped (3.6.B.1)
- FailureFront Fuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) insecure (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
- NoteBoth front outer sills corroded. N/S front outer brake pipe slighty corroded.
Pass154,253 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 154,253 miles
- Test number
- 932243609253
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteSteel wheels fitted
Fail154,253 miles (+2,986)5 failures2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,253 miles
- Test number
- 662795299126
- FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteSteel wheels fitted
Pass151,267 miles (+151,116)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 151,267 miles
- Test number
- 492203398000
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Fail151 miles (-144,339)17 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151 miles
- Test number
- 933290988098
- FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- FailureExhaust tailpipe not capable of allowing the emission probe to be inserted (7.4.B.1)
- FailureFront Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureFront registration plate delaminated (6.3.1d)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass144,490 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 144,490 miles
- Test number
- 231042767057
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail144,490 miles (-16,284)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,490 miles
- Test number
- 144331967497
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass160,774 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Feb 2007
- Odometer
- 160,774 miles
- Test number
- 321443356029
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P258 FSR
- Does P258 FSR currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P258 FSR is valid until 28 Dec 2026.
- When is the MOT due on P258 FSR?
- The MOT on P258 FSR is valid until 28 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P258 FSR done?
- P258 FSR was recorded at 218,457 miles at its MOT on 29 Dec 2025, an average of 2,906 miles a year.
- Has P258 FSR ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P258 FSR has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2023.
- Has the mileage on P258 FSR ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 2 Mar 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P258 FSR find?
- P258 FSR passed its latest MOT on 29 Dec 2025 with 6 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 3 more.
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