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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P474 FDPMOT history

P474 FDP is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 199,988 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2023.

P474 FDP grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2024
Mileage
199,988 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2023
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,044 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P474 FDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
23 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2024
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P474 FDP was last recorded at 199,988 miles on 11 Feb 2023, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
199,985 miles · 4 Feb 2023
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
7,044 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 199,988 miles
  • 2022 – 197,402 miles
  • 2020 – 194,281 miles
  • 2019 – 191,239 miles
  • 2018 – 188,655 miles
  • 2017 – 176,570 miles
  • 2016 – 176,414 miles
  • 2015 – 156,574 miles
  • 2014 – 146,583 miles
  • 2013 – 137,660 miles
  • 2012 – 124,861 miles
  • 2010 – 112,065 miles
  • 2009 – 102,322 miles
  • 2008 – 93,876 miles
  • 2007 – 89,340 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,988 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisorySlight oil leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Oil leak

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2015

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 May 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,988 miles (+3)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    199,988 miles
    Test number
    891402875107
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  2. Fail199,985 miles (+2,583)1 dangerous7 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,985 miles
    Test number
    879973342099
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively damaged front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass197,402 miles (+3,121)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    197,402 miles
    Test number
    640788786749
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to under carriage both rear quarters / wheel arches

  4. Pass194,281 miles (+3)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    194,281 miles
    Test number
    550206738482
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play front both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  5. Fail194,278 miles (+3,039)6 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,278 miles
    Test number
    641106354811
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTrack rod end ball joint has slight play front both (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryChip in screen
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  6. Pass191,239 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    191,239 miles
    Test number
    990609798313
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch is rusting
    • AdvisoryBoth sides inner body sills are rusting and should be kept in check

  7. Fail191,239 miles (+2,584)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,239 miles
    Test number
    593864093735
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both mounting (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded to hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front wheel arch is rusting
    • AdvisoryBoth sides inner body sills are rusting and should be kept in check

  8. Pass188,655 miles (+3)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2019
    Odometer
    188,655 miles
    Test number
    566017428432
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm plus perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded

  9. Fail188,652 miles (+12,082)8 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,652 miles
    Test number
    382360582124
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings inner wing (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings trailing arm (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2mm plus perished (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion outer sill non structural (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryAll brake pipes corroded

  10. Pass176,570 miles (+156)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    176,570 miles
    Test number
    161038918852
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has nail in it
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  11. Fail176,414 miles (+10,516)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,414 miles
    Test number
    882307154084
    • FailureEmissions not tested rear exhaust box missing (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt bottom ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt top ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryO/s/f tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre has nail in it
    • AdvisoryOil leaks

  12. Pass165,898 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    165,898 miles
    Test number
    925233736451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail165,897 miles (+9,323)8 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,897 miles
    Test number
    371160940243
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
    • FailureNearside Outer 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 Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass156,574 miles (+9,991)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    156,574 miles
    Test number
    487192825057
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass146,583 miles (+8,923)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    146,583 miles
    Test number
    465704514064
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass137,660 miles (+12,799)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    137,660 miles
    Test number
    158736743066
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • NoteFront brake hoses perished

  17. Pass124,861 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    124,861 miles
    Test number
    306040712087
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  18. Fail124,861 miles (+12,796)3 repaired3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,861 miles
    Test number
    686310012056
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteChip in windscreen

  19. Pass112,065 miles (+9,743)7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    112,065 miles
    Test number
    662926860221
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked
    • NoteOffside number plate lamp worked with a tap

  20. Pass102,322 miles (+8,446)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    102,322 miles
    Test number
    922013739253
    • NoteNearside door mirror cracked
    • NoteNearside foot brake lower effort

  21. Pass93,876 miles (+4,536)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    93,876 miles
    Test number
    220566608258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass89,340 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2008
    Odometer
    89,340 miles
    Test number
    800239747132

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail89,340 miles1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,340 miles
    Test number
    383009347117
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about P474 FDP

Does P474 FDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P474 FDP expired on 10 Feb 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P474 FDP?
The MOT on P474 FDP expired on 10 Feb 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P474 FDP done?
P474 FDP was recorded at 199,988 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2023, an average of 7,044 miles a year.
Has P474 FDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P474 FDP has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on P474 FDP 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 P474 FDP find?
P474 FDP passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2023 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; slight oil leak.

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