
Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc
P353 DPCMOT history
P353 DPC is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 21 Oct 2027 and it has passed 18 of 32 MOT tests, with 146,854 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 21 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 146,854 mi
- At MOT on 2 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 18 passed · 14 failed
- Per year
- 1,634 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P353 DPC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,370 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 28 Feb 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 21 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 2 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P353 DPC was last recorded at 146,854 miles on 2 Oct 2026, 31 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Sept 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Sept 2026: 146,823 miles, lower than 240,349 miles on 22 Oct 2025.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 146,823 miles · 24 Sept 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 31 miles
- Average per year
- 1,634 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 146,854 miles
- 2025 – 240,349 miles
- 2024 – 240,324 miles
- 2023 – 231,110 miles
- 2021 – 227,198 miles
- 2020 – 224,041 miles
- 2019 – 224,010 miles
- 2018 – 222,839 miles
- 2017 – 218,078 miles
- 2015 – 200,253 miles
- 2014 – 188,286 miles
- 2013 – 181,229 miles
- 2011 – 162,160 miles
- 2009 – 140,285 miles
- 2007 – 125,749 miles
- 2006 – 113,775 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hoes to caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch ,inner sill, doorsteps slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside front inner wheel arch ,inner sill, doorsteps slightly corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside of the front bumper slightly insecureRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021
Horn not working (1.6.2a)
Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2016
Nearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Offside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
32 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass146,854 miles (+31)3 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 146,854 miles
- Test number
- 938625192210
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryFuel tank support strap corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hoes to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch ,inner sill, doorsteps slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front inner wheel arch ,inner sill, doorsteps slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside of the front bumper slightly insecure
Fail146,823 miles (-93,526)5 major3 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,823 miles
- Test number
- 175932431232
- MajorDriver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired Spring mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hoes to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch ,inner sill, doorsteps slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside rear light lens damaged
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material From hose to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Caliper hose (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside front inner wheel arch ,inner sill, doorsteps slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside of the front bumper slightly insecure
Pass240,349 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 240,349 miles
- Test number
- 122245779339
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearstick ball missing
- AdvisoryRear light covers cracked
- AdvisoryRust and corrosion in various places
Fail240,349 miles (+25)3 dangerous8 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,349 miles
- Test number
- 182358551727
- DangerousNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested 4x4 unable to road test due to ball joints (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed exhaust blows (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (4.10 (c) (i))
- MinorTrailer electrical socket insecure (4.10 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryGearstick ball missing
- AdvisoryRear light covers cracked
- AdvisoryRust and corrosion in various places
Pass240,324 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 23 May 2025
- Odometer
- 240,324 miles
- Test number
- 308582941220
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail240,315 miles (+9,205)1 dangerous6 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,315 miles
- Test number
- 764951594709
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting CENTRE (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Pass231,110 miles (+7)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 231,110 miles
- Test number
- 668273789976
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail231,103 miles (+3,905)2 dangerous14 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,103 miles
- Test number
- 550640666127
- DangerousFront Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorCentral Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated X2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Centre pipe section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested (4.1.2 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Coil spring corroded so that its cross sectional area is reduced and seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass227,198 miles (+8)1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2022
- Odometer
- 227,198 miles
- Test number
- 872224272428
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s outer sill
- AdvisorySlight damage to o/s/r light lens
Fail227,190 miles (+3,149)3 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 227,190 miles
- Test number
- 956288875873
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCorrosion to o/s outer sill
- AdvisorySlight damage to o/s/r light lens
Pass224,041 miles (+31)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2021
- Odometer
- 224,041 miles
- Test number
- 113994979596
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryAge related corrosion on vehicle underside
Fail224,010 miles (+1,171)10 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,010 miles
- Test number
- 350564303360
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- 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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired chassis leg (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
Pass222,839 miles (+4,761)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 222,839 miles
- Test number
- 242300604805
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
Pass218,078 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 218,078 miles
- Test number
- 698027214555
- AdvisoryHand brake compensator rubbing on propshaft.
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
FailMileage not read2 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 190189691574
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- AdvisoryHand brake compensator rubbing on propshaft.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
PassMileage not read1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 928823052618
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
FailMileage not read3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 353094074423
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureOffside Rear Inner Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass200,253 miles (+1)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 200,253 miles
- Test number
- 715305927540
- AdvisoryDrive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all outer front and rear (2.4.G.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished
- AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle difficult to inspect due to underseal to chassis and brake pipes
Fail200,252 miles (+11,966)9 failures6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,252 miles
- Test number
- 151062171792
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Direction indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
- FailureRear All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryDrive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt all outer front and rear (2.4.G.4e)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside d bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play both (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear tyres perished
- AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle difficult to inspect due to underseal to chassis and brake pipes
Pass188,286 miles (+7,057)3 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 188,286 miles
- Test number
- 369670424229
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteExhaust deteriorated slight blow
- NoteN/s/f inner + outer c.v boots deteriorated
- NoteRear tyres perished
- NoteUnderside van undersealed , brake pipes undersealed
Pass181,229 miles (+1)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 181,229 miles
- Test number
- 999424943021
- NoteBad nocking noise on brake test but no fault found on ramp checks
- NoteExhaust very rusty
- NoteRear diff leaking
- NoteStone chip in windscreen
Fail181,228 miles (+19,068)9 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 181,228 miles
- Test number
- 119453843475
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.4.G.4e)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteBad nocking noise on brake test but no fault found on ramp checks
- NoteExhaust very rusty
- NoteRear diff leaking
- NoteStone chip in windscreen
Pass162,160 miles (+1)5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 14 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 162,160 miles
- Test number
- 818079011344
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteNear side front wing mirror missing
- NoteOff side rear c.v boot split
- NoteRear chassis rusty
- NoteSlight play both front steering arms
Fail162,159 miles (+9,623)6 failures7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,159 miles
- Test number
- 977168511359
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- NoteFront number plate damaged
- NoteNear side front wing mirror missing
- NoteOff side front wing mirror glass craked
- NoteOff side front wing mirror glass craked
- NoteOff side rear c.v boot split
- NoteRear chassis rusty
- NoteSlight play both front steering arms
Pass152,536 miles (+12,251)6 notes
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 152,536 miles
- Test number
- 728897821051
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNearside rear number plate lens brocken
- NoteRear diff oil leak
- NoteSlight exhaust blow from front pipe
- NoteSlight play offside front steering arm
- NoteUnder trays fitted
Pass140,285 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 140,285 miles
- Test number
- 592313459388
- NoteREAR BRAKE PADS LOW,O/S REAR DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT
Fail140,285 miles (+4,457)4 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,285 miles
- Test number
- 203121259355
- FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- NoteREAR BRAKE PADS LOW,O/S REAR DRIVE SHAFT GAITER SPLIT
Pass135,828 miles (+2)4 notes
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2010
- Odometer
- 135,828 miles
- Test number
- 612234019022
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine oil low
- NoteOff side rear inner c.v boots split
- NoteOff side rear light lence slightly broken
Fail135,826 miles (+10,077)6 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,826 miles
- Test number
- 403072719076
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- NoteEngine oil low
- NoteOff side rear inner c.v boots split
- NoteOff side rear light lence slightly broken
Pass125,749 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 125,749 miles
- Test number
- 380673387294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,749 miles (+11,974)1 failure7 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,749 miles
- Test number
- 134342187207
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- NoteNearside front brke hoser pearishing
- NoteNearside front tyer cracking on outter wall
- NoteNearside front tyre crack on outter wall
- NoteOffside rear outter c/v boot split and leaking
- NoteRear exhaust box rusty and split but not blowing
- NoteTested in wet conditions
- NoteUnder tray fitted
Pass113,775 miles
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 113,775 miles
- Test number
- 271645886483
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P353 DPC
- Does P353 DPC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P353 DPC is valid until 21 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P353 DPC?
- The MOT on P353 DPC is valid until 21 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P353 DPC done?
- P353 DPC was recorded at 146,854 miles at its MOT on 2 Oct 2026, an average of 1,634 miles a year.
- Has P353 DPC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P353 DPC has failed 14 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Sept 2026.
- Has the mileage on P353 DPC ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2026. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P353 DPC find?
- P353 DPC passed its latest MOT on 2 Oct 2026 with 3 minor defects and 14 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; nearside rear inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated, and 14 more.
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