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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,459 cc

P290 UUFMOT history

P290 UUF is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 29 Sept 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 182,436 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

P290 UUF green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 29 Sept 2027
Mileage
182,436 mi
At MOT on 30 Sept 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,319 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P290 UUF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
24 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
30 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P290 UUF was last recorded at 182,436 miles on 30 Sept 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Sept 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,412 miles · 23 Sept 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
4,319 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,436 miles
  • 2025 – 180,609 miles
  • 2024 – 178,878 miles
  • 2023 – 175,395 miles
  • 2022 – 173,187 miles
  • 2021 – 170,766 miles
  • 2020 – 165,645 miles
  • 2019 – 157,588 miles
  • 2018 – 152,690 miles
  • 2017 – 148,192 miles
  • 2016 – 143,866 miles
  • 2015 – 139,472 miles
  • 2014 – 134,466 miles
  • 2013 – 128,082 miles
  • 2012 – 123,969 miles
  • 2010 – 116,706 miles
  • 2009 – 112,757 miles
  • 2008 – 108,868 miles
  • 2007 – 101,842 miles
  • 2006 – 95,137 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,436 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2019–2022

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front inner wings corroded but not structural

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

28 tests since 13 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,436 miles (+24)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    182,436 miles
    Test number
    155049612355
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded

  2. Fail182,412 miles (+1,803)6 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,412 miles
    Test number
    528391102865
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded

  3. Pass180,609 miles (+1,731)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    180,609 miles
    Test number
    335328726283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass178,878 miles (+3,483)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    178,878 miles
    Test number
    416279768408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass175,395 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    175,395 miles
    Test number
    217579668603

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail175,392 miles (+2,205)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,392 miles
    Test number
    990013480785
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength subframe mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength suspension arm mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  7. Pass173,187 miles (+2,421)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    173,187 miles
    Test number
    872130529452
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges & cracking (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to nearside front inner wheel arch

  8. Pass170,766 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    170,766 miles
    Test number
    534236856503
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail170,762 miles (+5,117)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,762 miles
    Test number
    310535857937
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass165,645 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    165,645 miles
    Test number
    471052744022
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings corroded but not structural
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroded but not structural

  11. Fail165,645 miles (+8,057)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,645 miles
    Test number
    430363687378
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced outer sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis rail by shock absorber top mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wings corroded but not structural
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroded but not structural

  12. Pass157,588 miles (+4,898)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    157,588 miles
    Test number
    341357445190
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass152,690 miles (+4,498)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2019
    Odometer
    152,690 miles
    Test number
    931055856910
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  14. Pass148,192 miles (+4,326)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    148,192 miles
    Test number
    100161656194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass143,866 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    143,866 miles
    Test number
    342030961181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail143,866 miles (+4,394)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,866 miles
    Test number
    245063339296
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)

  17. Pass139,472 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    139,472 miles
    Test number
    756937775169

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail139,472 miles (+5,006)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,472 miles
    Test number
    398795375114
    • FailureCentre Front Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)

  19. Pass134,466 miles (+6,384)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    134,466 miles
    Test number
    546298574112
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  20. Pass128,082 miles (+4,113)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    128,082 miles
    Test number
    268550683478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass123,969 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    123,969 miles
    Test number
    277094672150
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  22. Fail123,957 miles (+7,251)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,957 miles
    Test number
    537143372104
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  23. Pass116,706 miles (+3,949)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    116,706 miles
    Test number
    342476650476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass112,757 miles (+3,889)1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    112,757 miles
    Test number
    522445169235
    • NoteNearside tyre has slight perishing to the outer treat

  25. Pass108,868 miles (+7,026)
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    108,868 miles
    Test number
    173104778259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass101,842 miles (+6,705)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    101,842 miles
    Test number
    412833247224

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass95,137 miles (+6)
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    95,137 miles
    Test number
    921178196145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail95,131 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    644564496190
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about P290 UUF

Does P290 UUF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P290 UUF is valid until 29 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P290 UUF?
The MOT on P290 UUF is valid until 29 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P290 UUF done?
P290 UUF was recorded at 182,436 miles at its MOT on 30 Sept 2026, an average of 4,319 miles a year.
Has P290 UUF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P290 UUF has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on P290 UUF 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 UUF find?
P290 UUF passed its latest MOT on 30 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside inner sill corroded; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside inner sill corroded.

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