Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

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

P490 AFJMOT history

P490 AFJ is a white and yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,442 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

P490 AFJ white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
177,442 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
3,750 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for P490 AFJ in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
P490 AFJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White and Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
1 May 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P490 AFJ was last recorded at 177,442 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 3,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,807 miles · 11 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,635 miles
Average per year
3,750 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 177,442 miles
  • 2025 – 173,807 miles
  • 2024 – 172,406 miles
  • 2023 – 170,057 miles
  • 2022 – 168,840 miles
  • 2021 – 167,493 miles
  • 2020 – 167,321 miles
  • 2018 – 167,184 miles
  • 2017 – 165,080 miles
  • 2016 – 162,410 miles
  • 2015 – 158,093 miles
  • 2014 – 148,845 miles
  • 2013 – 139,428 miles
  • 2011 – 132,258 miles
  • 2010 – 129,911 miles
  • 2008 – 120,863 miles
  • 2007 – 115,159 miles
  • 2006 – 101,081 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,442 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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2018

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2007–2010

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2011

Full MOT history

25 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,442 miles (+3,635)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    177,442 miles
    Test number
    159430180058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass173,807 miles (+1,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    173,807 miles
    Test number
    798289877944
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass172,406 miles (+2,349)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    172,406 miles
    Test number
    862578197351
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass170,057 miles (+1,217)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    170,057 miles
    Test number
    763341772783
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass168,840 miles (+1,347)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    168,840 miles
    Test number
    836444965364
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass167,493 miles (+172)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    167,493 miles
    Test number
    303678561304
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass167,321 miles (+137)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    167,321 miles
    Test number
    763885006775
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  8. Pass167,184 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    167,184 miles
    Test number
    524608643404
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear arm outer mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust adequately supported

  9. Fail167,183 miles (+2,103)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,183 miles
    Test number
    614651245536
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Seat belt insecurely fixed to the seat (5.2.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive both rear arm outer mounting areas (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryCentre rear exhaust hanger missing but exhaust adequately supported

  10. Pass165,080 miles (+2,670)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    165,080 miles
    Test number
    726871110977
    • AdvisoryBoth front brake hoses splitting Borderline
    • AdvisoryChip in windscreen zone B
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and wear on all brake discs
    • AdvisoryCorrosion both outer sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion n/s and o/s floors to sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion o/s/r brake pipe
    • AdvisoryPlay in n/s and o/s rack joints

  11. Pass162,410 miles (+4,317)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    162,410 miles
    Test number
    976061980181
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Pass158,093 miles (+9,248)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    158,093 miles
    Test number
    307929215011

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass148,845 miles (+9,417)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    148,845 miles
    Test number
    655151724033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass139,428 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    139,428 miles
    Test number
    169134313438

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail139,428 miles (+7,170)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,428 miles
    Test number
    959874613022
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  16. Pass132,258 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    132,258 miles
    Test number
    418898741329
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  17. Fail132,258 miles (+2,347)8 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,258 miles
    Test number
    405476441371
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront & rear brake discs pitted
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  18. Pass129,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    129,911 miles
    Test number
    951790550254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail129,911 miles (+9,048)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,911 miles
    Test number
    162900950286
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass120,863 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    120,863 miles
    Test number
    442864188290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  21. Fail120,863 miles (+5,704)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,863 miles
    Test number
    980063188227
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Lower Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureNearside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • FailureOffside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
    • FailureOffside Upper Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  22. Fail115,159 miles2 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,159 miles
    Test number
    124879927193
    • Repaired at testFront Fuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  23. Pass115,159 miles (+14,078)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2008
    Odometer
    115,159 miles
    Test number
    991609327174
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass101,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    101,081 miles
    Test number
    153981686487

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail101,081 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,081 miles
    Test number
    420110886084
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

Questions about P490 AFJ

Does P490 AFJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P490 AFJ is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P490 AFJ?
The MOT on P490 AFJ is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P490 AFJ done?
P490 AFJ was recorded at 177,442 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 3,750 miles a year.
Has P490 AFJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P490 AFJ has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Feb 2018.
Has the mileage on P490 AFJ 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 P490 AFJ find?
P490 AFJ passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

Related registrations

Browse all P490 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.