Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Petrol · 1997 · 2,370 cc

P302 XHSMOT history

P302 XHS is a green petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 20 Aug 2027 and it has passed 16 of 21 MOT tests, with 220,572 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Aug 2026.

P302 XHS green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Aug 2027
Mileage
220,572 mi
At MOT on 21 Aug 2026
MOT tests
21
16 passed · 5 failed
Per year
1,755 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for P302 XHS in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
P302 XHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
13 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P302 XHS was last recorded at 220,572 miles on 21 Aug 2026, 3,759 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
216,813 miles · 16 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,759 miles
Average per year
1,755 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 220,572 miles
  • 2025 – 216,813 miles
  • 2024 – 216,578 miles
  • 2023 – 215,909 miles
  • 2022 – 215,452 miles
  • 2021 – 214,417 miles
  • 2020 – 213,251 miles
  • 2018 – 212,496 miles
  • 2017 – 211,975 miles
  • 2016 – 210,727 miles
  • 2015 – 209,255 miles
  • 2014 – 208,480 miles
  • 2013 – 205,870 miles
  • 2012 – 199,408 miles
  • 2011 – 196,857 miles
  • 2010 – 192,011 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,572 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderside and components rather corroded

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 NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER SUPPORTS HOLED AND CORRODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Rear REAR BUMPER HOLED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 12 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,572 miles (+3,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    220,572 miles
    Test number
    982102632102
    • AdvisoryUnderside and components rather corroded
  2. Pass216,813 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    216,813 miles
    Test number
    895022713474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass216,578 miles (+669)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    216,578 miles
    Test number
    566111916718

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass215,909 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    215,909 miles
    Test number
    947678320059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass215,452 miles (+1,035)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    215,452 miles
    Test number
    322101356524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass214,417 miles (+7)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    214,417 miles
    Test number
    274461314037
    • AdvisoryNearside NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER SUPPORTS HOLED AND CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear REAR BUMPER HOLED
  7. Fail214,410 miles (+1,159)3 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,410 miles
    Test number
    907785546018
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OUTER SILL AREA (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength OFFSIDE OUTER REAR (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside NEARSIDE AND OFFSIDE REAR BUMPER SUPPORTS HOLED AND CORRODED
    • AdvisoryRear REAR BUMPER HOLED
  8. Pass213,251 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    213,251 miles
    Test number
    744038983501

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail213,216 miles (+720)5 dangerous2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,216 miles
    Test number
    227699077531
    • DangerousFront Steering component mounting prescribed area fractured to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected cross member (2.1.2 (e) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected wheelbox (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area damaged to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected sill (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front All position lamps have a product on the lenses or light sources which obviously reduces light intensity (4.2.3 (b) (i))
  10. Pass212,496 miles (+521)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    212,496 miles
    Test number
    856277538885
    • AdvisoryNearside sill holed out with subscribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner valance holed
    • AdvisoryBoth front steering drum sticks slight play
  11. Pass211,975 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    211,975 miles
    Test number
    980393419769
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion step holed (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  12. Fail211,975 miles (+1,248)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,975 miles
    Test number
    137745980822
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Body has slight corrosion step holed (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion valance (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded axle pipe (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass210,727 miles (+1,472)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    210,727 miles
    Test number
    511587807468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass209,255 miles (+775)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    209,255 miles
    Test number
    518317465176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass208,480 miles (+2,610)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    208,480 miles
    Test number
    457699164162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass205,870 miles (+6,462)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    205,870 miles
    Test number
    416469263162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass199,408 miles (+2,551)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    199,408 miles
    Test number
    985404372163

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass196,857 miles (+3)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    196,857 miles
    Test number
    836068591068
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  19. Fail196,854 miles (+4,843)12 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,854 miles
    Test number
    375280691050
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureBrake pedal anti-slip provision incomplete (3.3.A.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  20. Pass192,011 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2011
    Odometer
    192,011 miles
    Test number
    111570440146

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail192,011 miles7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,011 miles
    Test number
    254172530133
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

Questions about P302 XHS

Does P302 XHS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P302 XHS is valid until 20 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on P302 XHS?
The MOT on P302 XHS is valid until 20 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P302 XHS done?
P302 XHS was recorded at 220,572 miles at its MOT on 21 Aug 2026, an average of 1,755 miles a year.
Has P302 XHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P302 XHS has failed 5 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Jun 2021.
Has the mileage on P302 XHS 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 P302 XHS find?
P302 XHS passed its latest MOT on 21 Aug 2026 with 1 advisory: underside and components rather corroded.

Browse all P302 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.