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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P389 LVCMOT history

P389 LVC is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 156,010 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

P389 LVC white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jan 2027
Mileage
156,010 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,042 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P389 LVC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
27 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P389 LVC was last recorded at 156,010 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,010 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
4,042 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 156,010 miles
  • 2025 – 151,291 miles
  • 2024 – 150,023 miles
  • 2023 – 148,033 miles
  • 2022 – 139,750 miles
  • 2021 – 135,118 miles
  • 2020 – 133,564 miles
  • 2019 – 133,374 miles
  • 2016 – 133,196 miles
  • 2015 – 131,651 miles
  • 2014 – 127,132 miles
  • 2013 – 114,700 miles
  • 2012 – 114,614 miles
  • 2011 – 107,483 miles
  • 2010 – 104,009 miles
  • 2009 – 97,504 miles
  • 2008 – 90,968 miles
  • 2007 – 82,515 miles
  • 2006 – 76,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,010 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 23 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,010 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    156,010 miles
    Test number
    129707826770
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail156,010 miles (+4,719)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,010 miles
    Test number
    966964981431
    • MajorFront Oil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass151,291 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    151,291 miles
    Test number
    902780812171
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail151,291 miles (+1,268)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,291 miles
    Test number
    551240505179
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both Sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both Sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass150,023 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    150,023 miles
    Test number
    227792788097
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail150,023 miles (+1,990)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,023 miles
    Test number
    332986459001
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass148,033 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    148,033 miles
    Test number
    633074527085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail148,033 miles (+8,283)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,033 miles
    Test number
    556977114238
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass139,750 miles (+4,632)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    139,750 miles
    Test number
    520163298002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat base worn
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Pass135,118 miles (+1,554)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    135,118 miles
    Test number
    495955015270
    • MinorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity obviously reduced Side light has become dim. (4.2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Swivel seat has slight play but still secure.

  11. Pass133,564 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    133,564 miles
    Test number
    575767934788
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail133,564 miles (+190)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,564 miles
    Test number
    310491141415
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer cill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass133,374 miles (+178)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    133,374 miles
    Test number
    589309895893

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass133,196 miles (+18)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    133,196 miles
    Test number
    798905851367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail133,178 miles (+1,527)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,178 miles
    Test number
    646275464033
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded chassis under wheel arch (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass131,651 miles (+4,519)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    131,651 miles
    Test number
    387934975104
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  17. Pass127,132 miles3 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    127,132 miles
    Test number
    875375774168
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChip in zone b windscreen
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in both front seats
    • NoteSlight play in nsf inner steering arm

  18. Fail127,132 miles (+12,432)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,132 miles
    Test number
    548825974149
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChip in zone b windscreen
    • NoteNsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOsf tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteSlight play in both front seats
    • NoteSlight play in nsf inner steering arm

  19. Pass114,700 miles (+86)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    114,700 miles
    Test number
    365457373106
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass114,614 miles (+7,131)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    114,614 miles
    Test number
    866327172172
    • NoteStone chip in front screen

  21. Pass107,483 miles (+3,474)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    107,483 miles
    Test number
    457837691219
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass104,009 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    104,009 miles
    Test number
    630463310305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,009 miles (+6,505)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,009 miles
    Test number
    114586200346
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

  24. Pass97,504 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    97,504 miles
    Test number
    444096109388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail97,504 miles (+6,536)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,504 miles
    Test number
    330404709343
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  26. Fail90,968 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,968 miles
    Test number
    703256638255
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine cover fitted full inspection restricted

  27. Pass90,968 miles (+8,453)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    90,968 miles
    Test number
    962226038242
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteEngine cover fitted full inspection restricted

  28. Fail82,515 miles1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,515 miles
    Test number
    154789207203
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass82,515 miles (+5,570)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    82,515 miles
    Test number
    233739207279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  30. Pass76,945 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    76,945 miles
    Test number
    241184576431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P389 LVC

Does P389 LVC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P389 LVC is valid until 16 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on P389 LVC?
The MOT on P389 LVC is valid until 16 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P389 LVC done?
P389 LVC was recorded at 156,010 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 4,042 miles a year.
Has P389 LVC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P389 LVC has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on P389 LVC 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 P389 LVC find?
P389 LVC passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front outer tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; rear coil spring corroded both sides.

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