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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1996 · 2,370 cc

P515 BVJMOT history

P515 BVJ is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 30 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 34 MOT tests, with 188,416 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 Mar 2026.

P515 BVJ grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Mar 2027
Mileage
188,416 mi
At MOT on 19 Mar 2026
MOT tests
34
21 passed · 13 failed
Per year
3,205 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P515 BVJ
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
1 Aug 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
19 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P515 BVJ was last recorded at 188,416 miles on 19 Mar 2026, 866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
187,550 miles · 11 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
866 miles
Average per year
3,205 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,416 miles
  • 2025 – 187,550 miles
  • 2024 – 186,478 miles
  • 2023 – 184,159 miles
  • 2021 – 181,084 miles
  • 2020 – 177,149 miles
  • 2019 – 176,424 miles
  • 2018 – 174,625 miles
  • 2017 – 169,057 miles
  • 2016 – 163,392 miles
  • 2015 – 160,135 miles
  • 2014 – 157,739 miles
  • 2013 – 156,968 miles
  • 2012 – 155,644 miles
  • 2011 – 154,403 miles
  • 2010 – 151,102 miles
  • 2009 – 146,924 miles
  • 2008 – 140,293 miles
  • 2007 – 134,071 miles
  • 2006 – 124,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass188,416 miles
  • AdvisoryUnderbody welded and undersealedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside outer sill corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

34 tests since 22 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass188,416 miles (+866)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    188,416 miles
    Test number
    602314384898
    • AdvisoryUnderbody welded and undersealed
  2. Pass187,550 miles (+1,072)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    187,550 miles
    Test number
    209212134158
    • AdvisoryUnder body welded and undersealed
  3. Pass186,478 miles (+2,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    186,478 miles
    Test number
    811532568056
    • AdvisoryUnderbody welded and undersealed
  4. Pass184,159 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    184,159 miles
    Test number
    139109380000
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes corroded recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy underbody corrosion in various places
  5. Fail184,159 miles (+3,075)9 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,159 miles
    Test number
    198407095029
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorDipswitch operation does not deflect all main beam headlamps to make them dipped beams (4.1.3 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all rigid pipes corroded recommend replacement (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill has a hole (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced arch has a hole where it joins sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy underbody corrosion in various places
  6. Pass181,084 miles (+3,935)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    181,084 miles
    Test number
    281492914644
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing outer sidewall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  7. Pass177,149 miles (+24)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    177,149 miles
    Test number
    572960258518
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail177,125 miles (+701)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,125 miles
    Test number
    537122092630
    • DangerousNearside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • DangerousOffside Front Valve stem seriously damaged (5.2.3 (j))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass176,424 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    176,424 miles
    Test number
    168590931507
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
  10. Fail176,415 miles (+6)3 dangerous18 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,415 miles
    Test number
    263252831190
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Seat belt likely to become detached in the event of a collision (7.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousTowbar is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable has restricted free movement both (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorEmissions not tested (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHeadlamp not working on dipped beam switch faulty (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear reflector missing both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all 4 (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  11. Fail176,409 miles (+1,784)8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,409 miles
    Test number
    247092993232
    • MajorExhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength corner chassis member (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outrigger (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorTowbar excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting rear cross member corroded and breaking up (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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 wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive floor (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  12. Pass174,625 miles (+83)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    174,625 miles
    Test number
    796937123700
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner chassis corners corroded x2
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all underside
  13. Fail174,542 miles (+5,485)4 major2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,542 miles
    Test number
    565614656347
    • MajorNearside Front All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear All position lamps not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking (secondary brake) on a single line braking system has inadequate effort at a wheel (1.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper 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))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material center x2 (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose slightly deteriorated x2 (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner chassis corners corroded x2
    • AdvisorySurface corrosion to all underside
  14. Pass169,057 miles (+127)13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    169,057 miles
    Test number
    862980392984
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear van floor corroded
  15. Fail168,930 miles (+5,538)4 failures13 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,930 miles
    Test number
    408550062097
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryRear van floor corroded
  16. Pass163,392 miles (+24)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    163,392 miles
    Test number
    720543133697
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked on edges x2
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on shoulders and cracked
  17. Fail163,368 miles (+3,233)2 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,368 miles
    Test number
    777744033008
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryTowbar component slightly corroded (6.6.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres cracked on edges x2
    • AdvisoryNearside outer sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on shoulders and cracked
  18. Pass160,135 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    160,135 miles
    Test number
    562743352454
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joints (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner arch slightly corroded
  19. Fail160,135 miles (+2,129)3 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,135 miles
    Test number
    410231612307
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords cut in outer sidewall (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear x2 (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Body has slight corrosion sill holed and corroded (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joints (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner arch slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel rack end joint (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner arch slightly corroded
  20. Fail158,006 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,006 miles
    Test number
    348773515078
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  21. Pass158,006 miles (+267)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    158,006 miles
    Test number
    696673215090
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
  22. Pass157,739 miles (+771)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    157,739 miles
    Test number
    519920424033
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  23. Pass156,968 miles (+1,324)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    156,968 miles
    Test number
    349968803084
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
  24. Pass155,644 miles (+32)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    155,644 miles
    Test number
    889013922048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail155,612 miles (+1,209)6 failures8 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,612 miles
    Test number
    976688812050
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront Torsion bar modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (2.4.A.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  26. Pass154,403 miles (+3,301)1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    154,403 miles
    Test number
    218308901082
    • NoteOffside steering rack joint slight free play
  27. Pass151,102 miles (+4,178)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    151,102 miles
    Test number
    731092520012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass146,924 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    146,924 miles
    Test number
    690134169061
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  29. Fail146,924 miles (+6,631)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,924 miles
    Test number
    180184069443
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  30. Pass140,293 miles (+6,222)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    140,293 miles
    Test number
    602445468061
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  31. Pass134,071 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    134,071 miles
    Test number
    341919357015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail134,071 miles (+9,982)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,071 miles
    Test number
    243359557069
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  33. Pass124,089 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    124,089 miles
    Test number
    134244556433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail124,087 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,087 miles
    Test number
    141853656492
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about P515 BVJ

Does P515 BVJ currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P515 BVJ is valid until 30 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P515 BVJ?
The MOT on P515 BVJ is valid until 30 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P515 BVJ done?
P515 BVJ was recorded at 188,416 miles at its MOT on 19 Mar 2026, an average of 3,205 miles a year.
Has P515 BVJ ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P515 BVJ has failed 13 of its 34 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Mar 2023.
Has the mileage on P515 BVJ 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 P515 BVJ find?
P515 BVJ passed its latest MOT on 19 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: underbody welded and undersealed.

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