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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

P355 FTVMOT history

P355 FTV is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Nov 2026 and it has passed 22 of 31 MOT tests, with 80,958 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Nov 2025.

P355 FTV grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Nov 2026
Mileage
80,958 mi
At MOT on 5 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
22 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,146 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P355 FTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
7 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
5 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P355 FTV was last recorded at 80,958 miles on 5 Nov 2025, 1,603 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Aug 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
79,355 miles · 5 Aug 2024
Between the last two tests
1,603 miles
Average per year
2,146 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 80,958 miles
  • 2024 – 79,355 miles
  • 2023 – 78,189 miles
  • 2022 – 76,883 miles
  • 2021 – 75,985 miles
  • 2020 – 71,695 miles
  • 2019 – 70,834 miles
  • 2018 – 69,462 miles
  • 2017 – 67,964 miles
  • 2016 – 66,572 miles
  • 2015 – 65,502 miles
  • 2014 – 63,050 miles
  • 2013 – 59,175 miles
  • 2012 – 56,985 miles
  • 2011 – 54,830 miles
  • 2010 – 52,331 miles
  • 2009 – 49,829 miles
  • 2008 – 46,049 miles
  • 2007 – 40,414 miles
  • 2006 – 38,543 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass80,958 miles

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.

  • Nearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

31 tests since 31 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass80,958 miles (+1,603)
    MOT expiry
    4 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    80,958 miles
    Test number
    151800031443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass79,355 miles (+1,166)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    79,355 miles
    Test number
    786920287308
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  3. Pass78,189 miles (+1,306)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    78,189 miles
    Test number
    749518958624
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  4. Pass76,883 miles (+898)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    76,883 miles
    Test number
    618616285810

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,985 miles (+4,290)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    75,985 miles
    Test number
    214005064073
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass71,695 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    71,695 miles
    Test number
    217316878223

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail71,695 miles (+861)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,695 miles
    Test number
    862262767778
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
  8. Pass70,834 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    4 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    70,834 miles
    Test number
    207098810630

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail70,831 miles (+691)1 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,831 miles
    Test number
    252774534845
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt missing Buckle missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPassenger seat(s) missing at time of test
  10. Pass70,140 miles (+678)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    70,140 miles
    Test number
    548976480357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass69,462 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    69,462 miles
    Test number
    342709504307

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass67,964 miles (+1,392)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    67,964 miles
    Test number
    430834081610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass66,572 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    312943052869

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail66,572 miles (+1,070)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,572 miles
    Test number
    214341687387
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
  15. Pass65,502 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    65,502 miles
    Test number
    365195585049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail65,502 miles (+2,452)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,502 miles
    Test number
    287394985038
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
  17. Pass63,050 miles (+3,875)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    63,050 miles
    Test number
    386963784044
    • AdvisoryBrake rod corroded but not seriously weakened (3.5.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  18. Pass59,175 miles (+2,190)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    59,175 miles
    Test number
    229665783071
    • NoteRear exhaust mounting broken
  19. Pass56,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    56,985 miles
    Test number
    185996772457

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail56,985 miles (+2,155)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    56,985 miles
    Test number
    595835072013
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
  21. Pass54,830 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    54,830 miles
    Test number
    416367381083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,830 miles (+2,499)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,830 miles
    Test number
    517827081054
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (3.6.B.4e)
  23. Pass52,331 miles (+2,502)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    52,331 miles
    Test number
    223981860018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass49,829 miles (+3,780)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    49,829 miles
    Test number
    531312769094
    • NoteAdvise both front tyres have badly perished sidewalls.
  25. Pass46,049 miles (+5,635)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    46,049 miles
    Test number
    953649658038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass40,414 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    40,414 miles
    Test number
    214942777021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail40,405 miles (+122)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,405 miles
    Test number
    712237167022
    • FailureNearside Front Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteEngine oil leak
  28. Pass40,283 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,283 miles
    Test number
    401698017048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail40,283 miles (+1,740)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,283 miles
    Test number
    721007217081
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
  30. Pass38,543 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    38,543 miles
    Test number
    792342336025
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine oil leak.
  31. Fail38,543 miles1 failure3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,543 miles
    Test number
    124661136440
    • FailureNearside Front brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteEngine oil leak.

Questions about P355 FTV

Does P355 FTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P355 FTV is valid until 4 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P355 FTV?
The MOT on P355 FTV is valid until 4 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P355 FTV done?
P355 FTV was recorded at 80,958 miles at its MOT on 5 Nov 2025, an average of 2,146 miles a year.
Has P355 FTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P355 FTV has failed 9 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2020.
Has the mileage on P355 FTV 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 P355 FTV find?
P355 FTV passed its latest MOT on 5 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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