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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 2,370 cc

P290 HKPMOT history

P290 HKP is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 26 Sept 1996. Its MOT is valid until 18 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 24 MOT tests, with 172,919 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Jan 2026.

P290 HKP red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 18 Jan 2027
Mileage
172,919 mi
At MOT on 19 Jan 2026
MOT tests
24
18 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,357 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P290 HKP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
26 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P290 HKP was last recorded at 172,919 miles on 19 Jan 2026, 9,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,980 miles · 9 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,939 miles
Average per year
3,357 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,919 miles
  • 2025 – 162,980 miles
  • 2023 – 157,578 miles
  • 2022 – 152,854 miles
  • 2021 – 147,140 miles
  • 2019 – 145,755 miles
  • 2017 – 143,307 miles
  • 2016 – 140,645 miles
  • 2015 – 138,417 miles
  • 2014 – 135,962 miles
  • 2013 – 134,358 miles
  • 2012 – 128,906 miles
  • 2011 – 123,567 miles
  • 2010 – 119,527 miles
  • 2009 – 116,161 miles
  • 2008 – 112,920 miles
  • 2007 – 109,548 miles
  • 2006 – 106,105 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,919 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive Engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated in front of rear axle (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

24 tests since 23 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,919 miles (+9,939)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    172,919 miles
    Test number
    630949521603
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  2. Pass162,980 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    162,980 miles
    Test number
    249403602693
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Fail162,980 miles (+5,402)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,980 miles
    Test number
    373797788977
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))

  4. Pass157,578 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    157,578 miles
    Test number
    428015722276
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Fail157,578 miles (+4,724)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,578 miles
    Test number
    869299111095
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive Engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass152,854 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    152,854 miles
    Test number
    239278656950
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail152,851 miles (+5,711)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,851 miles
    Test number
    415517228294
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,140 miles (+1,385)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    147,140 miles
    Test number
    788707064786
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  9. Pass145,755 miles (+2,448)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    145,755 miles
    Test number
    764872386403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass143,307 miles (+2,662)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,307 miles
    Test number
    350959717226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass140,645 miles (+182)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    140,645 miles
    Test number
    553598626098
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated in front of rear axle (3.6.B.4d)

  12. Fail140,463 miles (+2,046)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,463 miles
    Test number
    178595665015
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake cable inappropriately repaired cable routed incorrectly chafing on fexy (3.5.1n)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Tie bar/rod ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated in front of rear axle (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass138,417 miles (+2,455)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    138,417 miles
    Test number
    829260615265
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteUnderside of vehicle undersealed

  14. Pass135,962 miles (+1,604)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    135,962 miles
    Test number
    276329914201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  15. Pass134,358 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2014
    Odometer
    134,358 miles
    Test number
    449543723159
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Fail134,358 miles (+5,452)1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,358 miles
    Test number
    738833923132
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Pass128,906 miles (+5,339)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    128,906 miles
    Test number
    859684942094
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  18. Pass123,567 miles (+93)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    123,567 miles
    Test number
    919778221033
    • 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)

  19. Fail123,474 miles (+3,947)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,474 miles
    Test number
    425401021092
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • 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)

  20. Pass119,527 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    119,527 miles
    Test number
    850742210001

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass116,161 miles (+3,241)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    116,161 miles
    Test number
    224283619009
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass112,920 miles (+3,372)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    112,920 miles
    Test number
    152571658019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass109,548 miles (+3,443)
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    109,548 miles
    Test number
    342857947089

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass106,105 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    106,105 miles
    Test number
    822364856088
    • 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)

Questions about P290 HKP

Does P290 HKP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P290 HKP is valid until 18 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P290 HKP?
The MOT on P290 HKP is valid until 18 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P290 HKP done?
P290 HKP was recorded at 172,919 miles at its MOT on 19 Jan 2026, an average of 3,357 miles a year.
Has P290 HKP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P290 HKP has failed 6 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on P290 HKP 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 P290 HKP find?
P290 HKP passed its latest MOT on 19 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: nearside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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