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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

P32 RUBMOT history

P32 RUB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 May 1997. Its MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 133,047 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Nov 2024.

P32 RUB white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 20 Nov 2025
Mileage
133,047 mi
At MOT on 1 Nov 2024
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,648 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P32 RUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
31 May 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 20 Nov 2025
Latest MOT test
1 Nov 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

P32 RUB was last recorded at 133,047 miles on 1 Nov 2024, 373 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Nov 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,674 miles · 6 Nov 2023
Between the last two tests
373 miles
Average per year
3,648 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 133,047 miles
  • 2023 – 132,674 miles
  • 2022 – 131,862 miles
  • 2021 – 124,882 miles
  • 2020 – 121,945 miles
  • 2019 – 121,815 miles
  • 2016 – 116,797 miles
  • 2015 – 109,255 miles
  • 2014 – 101,852 miles
  • 2012 – 95,238 miles
  • 2011 – 86,092 miles
  • 2010 – 82,696 miles
  • 2009 – 80,162 miles
  • 2008 – 76,038 miles
  • 2007 – 71,374 miles
  • 2006 – 65,291 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass133,047 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2010

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2021

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Front Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

Full MOT history

27 tests since 6 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass133,047 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    133,047 miles
    Test number
    164792803835

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail133,047 miles (+373)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,047 miles
    Test number
    276166973595
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass132,674 miles (+812)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    132,674 miles
    Test number
    981743238780

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass131,862 miles (+1,958)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    131,862 miles
    Test number
    899654477278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass129,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    129,904 miles
    Test number
    869293076529

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail129,904 miles (+5,022)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,904 miles
    Test number
    746481922869
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass124,882 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    124,882 miles
    Test number
    251075955252
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail124,882 miles (+2,937)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,882 miles
    Test number
    386477776308
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases at mount (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outer sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both blades (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass121,945 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    121,945 miles
    Test number
    909072291412

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass121,815 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    121,815 miles
    Test number
    318153831285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail121,814 miles (+5,017)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,814 miles
    Test number
    591579596547
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass116,797 miles (+7,542)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    116,797 miles
    Test number
    209849026404
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both rears to wheel cylinders (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component rack (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front inner valances corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on outer edge and sidewall scrubbed

  13. Pass109,255 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    109,255 miles
    Test number
    459932785091
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Fail109,251 miles (+7,399)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,251 miles
    Test number
    417739775071
    • FailureNearside Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass101,852 miles (+6,614)1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    101,852 miles
    Test number
    798256304004
    • NoteAll brake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect

  16. Pass95,238 miles (+5)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    95,238 miles
    Test number
    406483172229
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBrake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect
    • NoteExhaust clamp loose

  17. Fail95,233 miles (+9,141)1 dangerous1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,233 miles
    Test number
    958912572206
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteBrake pipes coated with grease unable to fully inspect
    • NoteExhaust clamp loose

  18. Pass86,092 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    86,092 miles
    Test number
    908221711144
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  19. Fail86,092 miles (+3,396)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,092 miles
    Test number
    255921011150
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Pass82,696 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    591812390044
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail82,696 miles (+2,534)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,696 miles
    Test number
    123451390422
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a slightly reduced damping effect (2.7.5)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass80,162 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    211212819102
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers slightly torn

  23. Fail80,162 miles (+4,124)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,162 miles
    Test number
    222202819417
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteWipers slightly torn

  24. Pass76,038 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    76,038 miles
    Test number
    601148398022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail76,038 miles (+4,664)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,038 miles
    Test number
    254198298088
    • FailureNearside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Valve stem seriously misaligned (4.1.D.1e)

  26. Pass71,374 miles (+6,083)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    71,374 miles
    Test number
    442042597005
    • NoteExhaust ; rear silencer on last legs.

  27. Pass65,291 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    65,291 miles
    Test number
    151076496425

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P32 RUB

Does P32 RUB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P32 RUB expired on 20 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P32 RUB?
The MOT on P32 RUB expired on 20 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P32 RUB done?
P32 RUB was recorded at 133,047 miles at its MOT on 1 Nov 2024, an average of 3,648 miles a year.
Has P32 RUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P32 RUB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on P32 RUB 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 P32 RUB find?
P32 RUB passed its latest MOT on 1 Nov 2024 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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