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Volkswagen Multivan

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,461 cc

P495 XRHMOT history

P495 XRH is a blue diesel Volkswagen Multivan first used on 11 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024 and it has passed 8 of 15 MOT tests, with 378,179 km recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Apr 2023.

P495 XRH blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Expired
On 12 Apr 2024
Mileage
378,179 km
At MOT on 13 Apr 2023
MOT tests
15
8 passed · 7 failed
Per year
18,056 km
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P495 XRH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Multivan
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
11 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 12 Apr 2024
Latest MOT test
13 Apr 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P495 XRH was last recorded at 378,179 km on 13 Apr 2023, 12,529 km more than at the previous MOT on 19 Oct 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
365,650 km · 19 Oct 2021
Between the last two tests
12,529 km
Average per year
18,056 km

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 378,179 km
  • 2021 – 365,650 km
  • 2020 – 348,130 km
  • 2019 – 333,452 km
  • 2018 – 311,119 km
  • 2017 – 283,233 km
  • 2016 – 255,904 km
  • 2015 – 237,783 km

What the latest MOT found

Pass378,179 km
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFull underside of vehicle, all suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer, full inspection not possible
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

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.

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Offside Front fog lamp lens broken

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Unable to check brake pipes above fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Tyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x front (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

15 tests since 4 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass378,179 km13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    378,179 km
    Test number
    805770112997
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFull underside of vehicle, all suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer, full inspection not possible
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass365,650 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    365,650 miles
    Test number
    534016275412
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail365,650 km (+17,520)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    365,650 km
    Test number
    119297755767
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage insecurely attached (5.3.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced outer sill holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass348,130 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    348,130 km
    Test number
    638982212629
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower crossmember corroded

  5. Fail348,130 km (+286)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    348,130 km
    Test number
    491309526337
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front fog lamp lens broken
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower crossmember corroded

  6. Fail347,844 km (+14,392)1 dangerous8 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    347,844 km
    Test number
    289669147226
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorTowbar fractured seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear and both rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront lower crossmember excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front fog lamp lens broken

  7. Pass333,452 km19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    333,452 km
    Test number
    375077665185
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamp lenses broken
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear caliper hoses dented
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCenter h/brake cable minor fraying
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all brake pipes going to / from load valve
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front to rear brake pipes by tank joint
    • AdvisoryFront cross member badly corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral oil leaks
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on front discs
    • AdvisoryMinor play in o/s rack arm inner bush
    • AdvisoryMinor smoke on acceleration
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower ball joint boot perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil and coolant temp lamps on
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySmall cracks in rubber servo pipe
    • AdvisoryTow bar badly corroded but all fixings sound

  8. Fail333,452 km (+22,333)1 major19 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    333,452 km
    Test number
    839327616906
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired seized /worn (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth front fog lamp lenses broken
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills corroded
    • AdvisoryBoth rear caliper hoses dented
    • AdvisoryBoth rear coil springs corroded
    • AdvisoryCenter h/brake cable minor fraying
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all brake pipes going to / from load valve
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on both front to rear brake pipes by tank joint
    • AdvisoryFront cross member badly corroded
    • AdvisoryGeneral oil leaks
    • AdvisoryHeavy corrosion on front discs
    • AdvisoryMinor play in o/s rack arm inner bush
    • AdvisoryMinor smoke on acceleration
    • AdvisoryN/s/f lower ball joint boot perished
    • AdvisoryO/s/f outer arch corroded
    • AdvisoryOil and coolant temp lamps on
    • AdvisoryOil level low
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipes corroded
    • AdvisorySmall cracks in rubber servo pipe
    • AdvisoryTow bar badly corroded but all fixings sound

  9. Pass311,119 km (+11)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    311,119 km
    Test number
    621360132673
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check brake pipes above fuel tank

  10. Fail311,108 km5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,108 km
    Test number
    445768941233
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryUnable to check brake pipes above fuel tank

  11. Pass283,284 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    283,284 miles
    Test number
    240333958889
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x front (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail283,233 km (+27,329)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    283,233 km
    Test number
    573811569555
    • FailureDirection indicator incorrect colour 2 x front (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFront brake binding x2 (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit 2 x front (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass255,904 km (+18,121)11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    255,904 km
    Test number
    955359581374
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear brake pipes slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit 235/55/17 103W (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded both (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisorySlight intermittent rattle from engine bay

  14. Pass237,783 km3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    237,783 km
    Test number
    276468195402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

  15. Fail237,783 km7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,783 km
    Test number
    975555085113
    • FailureBrake servo leaking (3.6.C.1c)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)

Questions about P495 XRH

Does P495 XRH currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P495 XRH expired on 12 Apr 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P495 XRH?
The MOT on P495 XRH expired on 12 Apr 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P495 XRH done?
P495 XRH was recorded at 378,179 km at its MOT on 13 Apr 2023, an average of 18,056 km a year.
Has P495 XRH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P495 XRH has failed 7 of its 15 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Oct 2021.
Has the mileage on P495 XRH 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 P495 XRH find?
P495 XRH passed its latest MOT on 13 Apr 2023 with 13 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; full underside of vehicle, all suspension components and brake pipes all heavily coated in undersealer, full inspection not possible; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 10 more.

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