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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 2,459 cc

P501 TFBMOT history

P501 TFB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 29 May 2024 and it has passed 15 of 25 MOT tests, with 177,521 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 May 2023.

P501 TFB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 29 May 2024
Mileage
177,521 mi
At MOT on 30 May 2023
MOT tests
25
15 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,063 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P501 TFB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
21 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 29 May 2024
Latest MOT test
30 May 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

P501 TFB was last recorded at 177,521 miles on 30 May 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 25 Oct 2016: 15,705 miles, lower than 147,870 miles on 7 Apr 2015.

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
177,521 miles · 23 May 2023
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,063 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 177,521 miles
  • 2022 – 175,000 miles
  • 2021 – 173,522 miles
  • 2020 – 171,803 miles
  • 2018 – 168,458 miles
  • 2017 – 163,495 miles
  • 2016 – 157,666 miles
  • 2015 – 147,870 miles
  • 2014 – 143,955 miles
  • 2013 – 141,316 miles
  • 2012 – 135,155 miles
  • 2011 – 126,215 miles
  • 2010 – 114,057 miles
  • 2008 – 102,446 miles
  • 2006 – 60,456 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass177,521 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on some body parts are not sharp at presentRecorded 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.

  • Offside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front corroded but not affecting steering , suspension or brakes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

25 tests since 1 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass177,521 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 May 2024
    Odometer
    177,521 miles
    Test number
    538177147777
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on some body parts are not sharp at present

  2. Fail177,521 miles (+2,521)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,521 miles
    Test number
    519822572540
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Body component corroded and likely to cause injury wheel arch (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced in the wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on some body parts are not sharp at present

  3. Pass175,000 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2023
    Odometer
    175,000 miles
    Test number
    106113206330
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corroded but not affecting steering , suspension or brakes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail174,996 miles (+1,474)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,996 miles
    Test number
    501374329785
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front corroded but not affecting steering , suspension or brakes
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass173,522 miles (+1,719)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2022
    Odometer
    173,522 miles
    Test number
    208448871905
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached outriggers (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass171,803 miles (+3,345)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2021
    Odometer
    171,803 miles
    Test number
    779121837643
    • AdvisoryFront bumper support crossmembers corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass168,458 miles (+4,963)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    168,458 miles
    Test number
    176535753143
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective starting to smear (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryParking brake cable return spring detached

  8. Pass163,495 miles (+5,829)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    163,495 miles
    Test number
    990907629810
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer starting to blow, rusty hole (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOccasional seats fitted in the rear which have no seatbelts fitted

  9. Pass157,666 miles (+141,961)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    157,666 miles
    Test number
    898855921674
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  10. Fail15,705 miles (-132,165)7 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    15,705 miles
    Test number
    651465287846
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on calliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement link (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded near spring mounting (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass147,870 miles (+54)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    147,870 miles
    Test number
    326807195063
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  12. Fail147,816 miles (+3,861)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,816 miles
    Test number
    945226485061
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  13. Pass143,955 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    143,955 miles
    Test number
    588937584067
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust cracked and likely to break off

  14. Fail143,950 miles (+2,634)3 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,950 miles
    Test number
    375163384017
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteFront exhaust cracked and likely to break off

  15. Pass141,316 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    141,316 miles
    Test number
    647497863068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail141,316 miles (+6,161)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,316 miles
    Test number
    338453563055
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)

  17. Pass135,155 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    135,155 miles
    Test number
    545151552078

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail135,155 miles (+8,940)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,155 miles
    Test number
    397851552083
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)

  19. Pass126,215 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    126,215 miles
    Test number
    915523361018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail126,215 miles (+12,158)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,215 miles
    Test number
    898083161033
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a part missing (7.1.1a)

  21. Pass114,057 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    114,057 miles
    Test number
    743949560098
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)

  22. Fail114,057 miles (+11,611)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,057 miles
    Test number
    912749260068
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image kick up to the offside (1.8)

  23. Pass102,446 miles (+41,990)
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    102,446 miles
    Test number
    810519908366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass60,456 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    60,456 miles
    Test number
    363095106395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail60,456 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,456 miles
    Test number
    414465306304
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about P501 TFB

Does P501 TFB currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P501 TFB expired on 29 May 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P501 TFB?
The MOT on P501 TFB expired on 29 May 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P501 TFB done?
P501 TFB was recorded at 177,521 miles at its MOT on 30 May 2023, an average of 7,063 miles a year.
Has P501 TFB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P501 TFB has failed 10 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2023.
Has the mileage on P501 TFB ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Oct 2016. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on P501 TFB find?
P501 TFB passed its latest MOT on 30 May 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced door step; nearside front integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced jacking point; nearside front seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive, and 2 more.

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