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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey and White · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc

P574 DDPMOT history

P574 DDP is a grey and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Sept 1996. Its MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 131,108 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Aug 2026.

P574 DDP grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 Aug 2026
Mileage
131,108 mi
At MOT on 3 Aug 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,582 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P574 DDP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
11 Sept 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
3 Aug 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

P574 DDP was last recorded at 131,108 miles on 3 Aug 2026, 426 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
130,682 miles · 4 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
426 miles
Average per year
3,582 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 131,108 miles
  • 2025 – 130,682 miles
  • 2024 – 127,115 miles
  • 2023 – 125,807 miles
  • 2022 – 124,268 miles
  • 2021 – 123,943 miles
  • 2019 – 120,632 miles
  • 2018 – 120,618 miles
  • 2016 – 119,155 miles
  • 2015 – 115,604 miles
  • 2013 – 113,639 miles
  • 2012 – 110,987 miles
  • 2011 – 103,857 miles
  • 2010 – 96,017 miles
  • 2009 – 87,346 miles
  • 2008 – 77,554 miles
  • 2007 – 70,353 miles
  • 2006 – 60,087 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail131,108 miles
  • MajorOffside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed out side prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Lower Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Brake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 5 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail131,108 miles (+426)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,108 miles
    Test number
    904522891846
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering ram leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed out side prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed outside prescribed area (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass130,682 miles (+3,567)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    130,682 miles
    Test number
    815798557038
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryO/s steering rack damp

  3. Pass127,115 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    127,115 miles
    Test number
    596091102834
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  4. Fail127,113 miles (+1,306)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,113 miles
    Test number
    705615661122
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  5. Pass125,807 miles (+1,539)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    125,807 miles
    Test number
    153475565920
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  6. Pass124,268 miles (+325)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    124,268 miles
    Test number
    683657833364
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective missing. (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine. (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass123,943 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    123,943 miles
    Test number
    335172199947
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

  8. Fail123,943 miles (+3,311)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,943 miles
    Test number
    439723068842
    • MajorCentral Lower Brake cable guide defective and affecting operation Grommet support and cable inner (1.1.15 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Seat belt installation causes a lap belt to be incorrectly positioned across the occupant (10.1 (u))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Chassis leg branch off (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryLower Suspension, chassis and its braking components have varied stages of corrosion

  9. Pass120,632 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    120,632 miles
    Test number
    525454903812

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail120,632 miles (+14)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,632 miles
    Test number
    807350261019
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear footbrake readings seem low

  11. Pass120,618 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    120,618 miles
    Test number
    353509810190
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  12. Fail120,610 miles (+1,455)2 dangerous6 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,610 miles
    Test number
    762274702061
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose damaged and likely to fail both (1.1.12 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting outrigger/inner wheel arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake pivot has restricted free movement load valve (1.1.15 (e))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (7.7 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake servo damaged but function not impaired corroded (1.1.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. offside low reading (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  13. Pass119,155 miles (+22)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    119,155 miles
    Test number
    390730776705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,133 miles (+3,529)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,133 miles
    Test number
    694592549036
    • FailureCentre Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • 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 inner rack joint (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass115,604 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    115,604 miles
    Test number
    976536535054
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front steering arm (side rods) have slight play

  16. Fail115,604 miles (+1,965)1 failure6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,604 miles
    Test number
    435953535073
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not fitted (1.1.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteBoth front steering arm (side rods) have slight play

  17. Fail113,639 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,639 miles
    Test number
    159833313378
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  18. Pass113,639 miles (+2,652)
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    113,639 miles
    Test number
    798243413395

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass110,987 miles (+7,130)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    110,987 miles
    Test number
    306629292489
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  20. Pass103,857 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    103,857 miles
    Test number
    625825981244
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail103,857 miles (+7,840)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,857 miles
    Test number
    696775981244
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass96,017 miles (+8,671)
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    96,017 miles
    Test number
    414623770226

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass87,346 miles (+9,792)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,346 miles
    Test number
    254643599234
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  24. Pass77,554 miles (+7,201)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    77,554 miles
    Test number
    302097388424
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Fail70,353 miles4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,353 miles
    Test number
    322500697291
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass70,353 miles (+10,266)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    70,353 miles
    Test number
    364250097491

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass60,087 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    60,087 miles
    Test number
    400898876219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P574 DDP

Does P574 DDP currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P574 DDP expired on 8 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P574 DDP?
The MOT on P574 DDP expired on 8 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P574 DDP done?
P574 DDP was recorded at 131,108 miles at its MOT on 3 Aug 2026, an average of 3,582 miles a year.
Has P574 DDP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P574 DDP has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on P574 DDP 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 P574 DDP find?
P574 DDP failed its latest MOT on 3 Aug 2026 with 2 major defects and 2 advisories: offside front power steering ram leaking; offside front steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt; nearside front inner integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill holed out side prescribed area, and 1 more.

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