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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

P511 GRRMOT history

P511 GRR is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 78,284 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

P511 GRR white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jul 2027
Mileage
78,284 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
27
20 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P511 GRR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
25 Mar 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P511 GRR was last recorded at 78,284 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 454 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
77,830 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
454 miles
Average per year
2,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 78,284 miles
  • 2025 – 77,830 miles
  • 2024 – 76,890 miles
  • 2023 – 76,218 miles
  • 2022 – 75,366 miles
  • 2021 – 73,686 miles
  • 2020 – 72,824 miles
  • 2018 – 72,398 miles
  • 2017 – 70,788 miles
  • 2016 – 69,267 miles
  • 2015 – 66,637 miles
  • 2014 – 64,678 miles
  • 2013 – 62,769 miles
  • 2012 – 61,769 miles
  • 2011 – 59,376 miles
  • 2010 – 57,013 miles
  • 2009 – 53,131 miles
  • 2008 – 50,314 miles
  • 2007 – 45,997 miles
  • 2006 – 38,602 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass78,284 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Offside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass78,284 miles (+454)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    78,284 miles
    Test number
    941510382393
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  2. Pass77,830 miles (+19)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    77,830 miles
    Test number
    409688446302
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Above subframe (all four pipes) (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Above front subframe (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail77,811 miles (+921)2 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,811 miles
    Test number
    438877405077
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users coolant leaking excessivly front of engine behind covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake valve leaking laden valve (1.1.7 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive behind covers (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  4. Pass76,890 miles (+672)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    76,890 miles
    Test number
    325759794591
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded at steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  5. Pass76,218 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    76,218 miles
    Test number
    145535826131
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Fail76,218 miles (+852)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,218 miles
    Test number
    900809014643
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass75,366 miles (+1,680)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    75,366 miles
    Test number
    411231981008
    • AdvisoryFront Power steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass73,686 miles (+862)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,686 miles
    Test number
    454999274685
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material above front subframe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded on steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  9. Pass72,824 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,824 miles
    Test number
    384738490648
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  10. Fail72,817 miles (+419)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,817 miles
    Test number
    132413021061
    • DangerousBrake servo inoperative (1.1.10 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  11. Pass72,398 miles (+1,610)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    72,398 miles
    Test number
    841083000741
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass70,788 miles (+1,521)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    70,788 miles
    Test number
    178275160157
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded pipes on steering rack (2.3.2)

  13. Pass69,267 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    69,267 miles
    Test number
    262309818416
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  14. Fail69,267 miles (+2,630)1 failure4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,267 miles
    Test number
    765217804301
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)

  15. Pass66,637 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    66,637 miles
    Test number
    923217204464
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Fail66,631 miles (+1,953)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,631 miles
    Test number
    849276916871
    • FailureBrake has no servo assistance (3.3.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass64,678 miles (+1,909)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    64,678 miles
    Test number
    998123274223
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.C.1a)
    • NoteAdvise o/s/r brake binding slightly

  18. Pass62,769 miles (+1,000)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    62,769 miles
    Test number
    177373773223
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass61,769 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    61,769 miles
    Test number
    696232212371
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail61,769 miles (+2,393)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,769 miles
    Test number
    759051912353
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass59,376 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    59,376 miles
    Test number
    865805481236

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail59,360 miles (+2,347)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,360 miles
    Test number
    626700581207
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose bulging under pressure (3.6.B.3)

  23. Pass57,013 miles (+3,882)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    57,013 miles
    Test number
    892540580205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass53,131 miles (+2,817)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    53,131 miles
    Test number
    642331489228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass50,314 miles (+4,317)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    50,314 miles
    Test number
    583436178263

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass45,997 miles (+7,395)
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    45,997 miles
    Test number
    920448177264

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass38,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    38,602 miles
    Test number
    103923486262
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

Questions about P511 GRR

Does P511 GRR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P511 GRR is valid until 8 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P511 GRR?
The MOT on P511 GRR is valid until 8 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P511 GRR done?
P511 GRR was recorded at 78,284 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,014 miles a year.
Has P511 GRR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P511 GRR has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on P511 GRR 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 P511 GRR find?
P511 GRR passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all; front sub-frame is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; nearside front upper suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.

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