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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P429 AFVMOT history

P429 AFV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 27 Mar 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 258,641 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

P429 AFV white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Mar 2027
Mileage
258,641 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,239 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P429 AFV
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
23 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P429 AFV was last recorded at 258,641 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 1,153 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 30 Jun 2010: 21,217 miles, lower than 195,468 miles on 26 Jun 2009.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
257,488 miles · 12 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
1,153 miles
Average per year
4,239 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 258,641 miles
  • 2025 – 257,488 miles
  • 2024 – 255,641 miles
  • 2023 – 253,133 miles
  • 2022 – 251,502 miles
  • 2020 – 250,365 miles
  • 2019 – 248,601 miles
  • 2018 – 247,393 miles
  • 2017 – 245,000 miles
  • 2016 – 244,173 miles
  • 2015 – 240,154 miles
  • 2011 – 228,696 miles
  • 2010 – 21,217 miles
  • 2009 – 195,468 miles
  • 2008 – 181,426 miles
  • 2007 – 179,800 miles
  • 2006 – 174,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass258,641 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.

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened centre (3.5.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear slam panel corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Slight play detected in the steering rack.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

27 tests since 20 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass258,641 miles (+1,153)
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    258,641 miles
    Test number
    181226501338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass257,488 miles (+33)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    257,488 miles
    Test number
    648291979742
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal when held under pressure creeps down half way down

  3. Fail257,455 miles (+1,814)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,455 miles
    Test number
    404495269146
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 225/50/18 (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Cab or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a cab mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorSteering wheel has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass255,641 miles (+71)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    255,641 miles
    Test number
    110351480401
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear slam panel corroded

  5. Fail255,570 miles (+2,437)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,570 miles
    Test number
    881696008299
    • MajorNearside Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner sill close to jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear slam panel corroded

  6. Pass253,133 miles (+1,631)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    253,133 miles
    Test number
    516355314625
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner several holes in inner sill, not within 30cm of a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Front large hole in chassis , within wheelarch, near bumper, not within 30cm of a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material across rear suspension arm, to flexi-pipe, corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass251,502 miles (+1,137)
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    251,502 miles
    Test number
    748862663442

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass250,365 miles (+155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    250,365 miles
    Test number
    834253127047
    • AdvisorySlight play detected in the steering rack.

  9. Fail250,210 miles (+1,609)2 dangerous5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    250,210 miles
    Test number
    793902824596
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) incorrectly mounted (1.1.13 (c))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Arm rear bush. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength With in 30cm of top shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength With in 30cm of top shock absorber mount. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHand brake cable snapped.
    • AdvisorySlight play detected in the steering rack.

  10. Pass248,601 miles (+1,208)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    248,601 miles
    Test number
    531689101015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner centre sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front within wheelarch, front of crossmember, corroded and holed, but not within 30cm of a prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner front to rear sill corroded.
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material over suspension arm, slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass247,393 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    247,393 miles
    Test number
    444596839589
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened centre (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  12. Fail247,390 miles (+14)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,390 miles
    Test number
    534301781338
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened centre (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  13. Fail247,376 miles (+2,376)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,376 miles
    Test number
    288985532024
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has a suspension lower ball joint securing nut loose (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened centre (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  14. Pass245,000 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    245,000 miles
    Test number
    200281531743
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake cable frayed. centre.
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryPassenger front seat mounting bolts loose.
    • AdvisoryWipers won,t turn off.

  15. Fail245,000 miles (+827)1 failure13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,000 miles
    Test number
    916095590026
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe kinked (3.6.B.2b)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake cable frayed. centre.
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre tread worn on inner edge.
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre tread worn inner edge.
    • AdvisoryPassenger front seat mounting bolts loose.
    • AdvisoryWipers won,t turn off.

  16. Pass244,173 miles (+4,019)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    244,173 miles
    Test number
    872537727941
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass240,154 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    240,154 miles
    Test number
    865692845016
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteAccelerator Sticking Open

  18. Fail240,153 miles (+11,457)4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,153 miles
    Test number
    126302845005
    • FailureNearside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
    • AdvisoryCentre Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • NoteAccelerator Sticking Open

  19. Pass228,696 miles6 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    228,696 miles
    Test number
    226985281418
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s seat belt slight fraying
    • NoteSlight play st/wheel bush
    • NoteSome perishing all tyres

  20. Fail228,696 miles (+207,479)6 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,696 miles
    Test number
    109482281148
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteO/s seat belt slight fraying
    • NoteSlight play st/wheel bush
    • NoteSome perishing all tyres

  21. Pass21,217 miles (-174,251)
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    21,217 miles
    Test number
    553061480101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass195,468 miles (+84)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    195,468 miles
    Test number
    852787179194
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2 nails in tread nearside front tyre screw in tread

  23. Fail195,384 miles (+13,958)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,384 miles
    Test number
    534713479195
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOffside front tyre 2 nails in tread nearside front tyre screw in tread

  24. Pass181,426 miles (+1,626)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    181,426 miles
    Test number
    571626858181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass179,800 miles (+4,918)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    179,800 miles
    Test number
    540196007224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNearside front tyre sidewall damaged

  26. Pass174,882 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    174,882 miles
    Test number
    460752776189
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNails in o/s/r tyre

  27. Fail174,882 miles2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,882 miles
    Test number
    524871976197
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNails in o/s/r tyre

Questions about P429 AFV

Does P429 AFV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P429 AFV is valid until 27 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P429 AFV?
The MOT on P429 AFV is valid until 27 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P429 AFV done?
P429 AFV was recorded at 258,641 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,239 miles a year.
Has P429 AFV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P429 AFV has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on P429 AFV ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 30 Jun 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P429 AFV find?
P429 AFV passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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