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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc

P581 AWXMOT history

P581 AWX is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Feb 1997. Its MOT is valid until 28 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 186,421 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

P581 AWX red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Jul 2027
Mileage
186,421 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,910 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P581 AWX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
17 Feb 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P581 AWX was last recorded at 186,421 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 9,731 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,690 miles · 28 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
9,731 miles
Average per year
4,910 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 186,421 miles
  • 2025 – 176,690 miles
  • 2024 – 166,377 miles
  • 2023 – 159,785 miles
  • 2022 – 155,642 miles
  • 2020 – 150,833 miles
  • 2019 – 148,503 miles
  • 2018 – 147,379 miles
  • 2017 – 146,593 miles
  • 2016 – 145,671 miles
  • 2015 – 144,275 miles
  • 2014 – 143,197 miles
  • 2013 – 141,609 miles
  • 2012 – 139,650 miles
  • 2011 – 138,706 miles
  • 2010 – 136,828 miles
  • 2009 – 127,725 miles
  • 2008 – 114,880 miles
  • 2007 – 102,811 miles
  • 2006 – 91,830 miles
  • 2005 – 83,430 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass186,421 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2009

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass186,421 miles (+9,731)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    186,421 miles
    Test number
    844417148263
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass176,690 miles (+10,313)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    176,690 miles
    Test number
    625843508810
    • MinorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass166,377 miles (+6,592)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    166,377 miles
    Test number
    900635207172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass159,785 miles (+4,143)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    159,785 miles
    Test number
    280526402669
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass155,642 miles (+4,809)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    155,642 miles
    Test number
    835216765902

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass150,833 miles (+2,330)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    150,833 miles
    Test number
    746193792051
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass148,503 miles (+1,124)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    148,503 miles
    Test number
    863265229573
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  8. Pass147,379 miles (+786)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    147,379 miles
    Test number
    713515917160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass146,593 miles (+922)
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    146,593 miles
    Test number
    821744983743

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass145,671 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    145,671 miles
    Test number
    883275451234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail145,671 miles (+1,396)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,671 miles
    Test number
    143382471663
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  12. Pass144,275 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    144,275 miles
    Test number
    868906449062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail144,275 miles (+1,078)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,275 miles
    Test number
    397111327392
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  14. Pass143,197 miles (+1,588)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    143,197 miles
    Test number
    349803264450

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass141,609 miles (+1,959)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    141,609 miles
    Test number
    417988123274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass139,650 miles (+944)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    139,650 miles
    Test number
    368788102256
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass138,706 miles (+1,878)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    138,706 miles
    Test number
    685904601221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass136,828 miles (+9,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    136,828 miles
    Test number
    532858900228
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass127,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    127,725 miles
    Test number
    302151399113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail127,725 miles (+12,845)9 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,725 miles
    Test number
    291380199437
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass114,880 miles (+12,069)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    114,880 miles
    Test number
    953748268178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass102,811 miles (+10,981)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    102,811 miles
    Test number
    473987377115

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass91,830 miles (+2)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    91,830 miles
    Test number
    332461706266
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  24. Fail91,828 miles (+8,398)11 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    91,828 miles
    Test number
    474090706225
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly damaged (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre

  25. Pass83,430 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    83,430 miles
    Test number
    853140925227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail83,430 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,430 miles
    Test number
    372277815217
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

Questions about P581 AWX

Does P581 AWX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P581 AWX is valid until 28 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on P581 AWX?
The MOT on P581 AWX is valid until 28 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P581 AWX done?
P581 AWX was recorded at 186,421 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 4,910 miles a year.
Has P581 AWX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P581 AWX has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Sept 2016.
Has the mileage on P581 AWX 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 P581 AWX find?
P581 AWX passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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