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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1996 · 2,370 cc

P26 DVNMOT history

P26 DVN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 2 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 75,834 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Sept 2026.

P26 DVN white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Sept 2027
Mileage
75,834 mi
At MOT on 3 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,604 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P26 DVN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
3 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P26 DVN was last recorded at 75,834 miles on 3 Sept 2026, 164 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Sept 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Aug 2021: 69,661 miles, lower than 87,941 miles on 7 Aug 2020.

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
75,670 miles · 2 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
164 miles
Average per year
1,604 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 75,834 miles
  • 2025 – 75,670 miles
  • 2024 – 75,165 miles
  • 2023 – 74,115 miles
  • 2022 – 71,773 miles
  • 2021 – 69,661 miles
  • 2020 – 87,941 miles
  • 2019 – 67,417 miles
  • 2018 – 66,247 miles
  • 2017 – 64,700 miles
  • 2016 – 62,749 miles
  • 2015 – 61,970 miles
  • 2014 – 60,394 miles
  • 2013 – 59,574 miles
  • 2012 – 57,880 miles
  • 2011 – 55,578 miles
  • 2010 – 50,679 miles
  • 2009 – 48,645 miles
  • 2008 – 47,090 miles
  • 2007 – 44,462 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass75,834 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

What MOT advisories mean

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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Undersealed in parts

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Various suspension components corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 9 Feb 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass75,834 miles (+164)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    75,834 miles
    Test number
    130704333310
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  2. Pass75,670 miles (+505)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    75,670 miles
    Test number
    511730000506
    • AdvisoryFront inner wheel arch areas corroded
  3. Pass75,165 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    75,165 miles
    Test number
    753112675027
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  4. Fail75,164 miles (+1,049)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,164 miles
    Test number
    275484845430
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  5. Pass74,115 miles (+2,342)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    74,115 miles
    Test number
    474782912738

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass71,773 miles (+2,112)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    71,773 miles
    Test number
    167479982155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass69,661 miles (-18,280)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    69,661 miles
    Test number
    332633053697
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured both (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general corrosion to underside (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle been undersealed
  8. Pass87,941 miles (+20,524)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    87,941 miles
    Test number
    332491101330
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive near shocker mounts both sides (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mount defective
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryVehicle has been undersealed
  9. Pass67,417 miles (+2)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    67,417 miles
    Test number
    824007707074
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber attachments - both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed in parts
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general corrosion
  10. Fail67,415 miles (+1,168)1 dangerous2 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,415 miles
    Test number
    604249081893
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn d - bushh - both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing sidewall - both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber attachments - both (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryGearbox mounting defective
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndersealed in parts
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
    • AdvisoryVehicle has general corrosion
  11. Pass66,247 miles (+2)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    66,247 miles
    Test number
    968277557426
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower both sides - shock absorbers bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorroded in places
    • AdvisoryUndersealed in parts
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
  12. Fail66,245 miles (+1,545)1 dangerous3 major13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,245 miles
    Test number
    684910900757
    • DangerousFront Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorFront Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Outline marker lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower both sides - shock absorbers bushes worn but not resulting in excessive movement
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides - rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine and gearbox area (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded steering rack area (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Wheel bearing slightly noisy both (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorroded in places
    • AdvisoryUndersealed in parts
    • AdvisoryVarious suspension components corroded
  13. Pass64,700 miles (+1,951)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    64,700 miles
    Test number
    994983982311
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded To rears (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrsion on underside of vehicle
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded Both on rear arms (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
  14. Pass62,749 miles (+779)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    62,749 miles
    Test number
    651034004384

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass61,970 miles (+6)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    61,970 miles
    Test number
    358980295133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  16. Fail61,964 miles (+1,570)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,964 miles
    Test number
    498668785151
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  17. Pass60,394 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    60,394 miles
    Test number
    509934874179
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
  18. Fail60,392 miles (+818)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,392 miles
    Test number
    819232874101
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
  19. Pass59,574 miles (+83)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    59,574 miles
    Test number
    339831073180
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly lipped and corrodded
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine
    • NoteUnder side of engine bay partly covered restricting inspection
  20. Fail59,491 miles (+1,611)1 dangerous1 failure3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,491 miles
    Test number
    876122963138
    • DangerousExhaust system tail pipe short of vechicle body
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteBoth front brake discs slightly lipped and corrodded
    • NoteSlight oil leak on engine
    • NoteUnder side of engine bay partly covered restricting inspection
  21. Pass57,880 miles (+2,302)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    57,880 miles
    Test number
    708902592132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass55,578 miles (+4,899)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    55,578 miles
    Test number
    166158241082
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
  23. Fail50,679 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    430352840087
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
  24. Pass50,679 miles (+2,034)
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    50,679 miles
    Test number
    821312340015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass48,645 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    48,645 miles
    Test number
    323603049048
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  26. Fail48,645 miles (+1,555)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    48,645 miles
    Test number
    194252149489
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
  27. Pass47,090 miles (+2,628)
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    47,090 miles
    Test number
    632629438021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass44,462 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    44,462 miles
    Test number
    393340247052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P26 DVN

Does P26 DVN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P26 DVN is valid until 2 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P26 DVN?
The MOT on P26 DVN is valid until 2 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P26 DVN done?
P26 DVN was recorded at 75,834 miles at its MOT on 3 Sept 2026, an average of 1,604 miles a year.
Has P26 DVN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P26 DVN has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on P26 DVN ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Aug 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P26 DVN find?
P26 DVN passed its latest MOT on 3 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner wheel arch area; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened.

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