
Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc
P627 DODMOT history
P627 DOD is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 May 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 243,851 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Jun 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 243,851 mi
- At MOT on 1 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 33
- 20 passed · 13 failed
- Per year
- 3,400 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P627 DOD
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 21 May 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P627 DOD was last recorded at 243,851 miles on 1 Jun 2026, 911 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 242,940 miles · 5 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 911 miles
- Average per year
- 3,400 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 243,851 miles
- 2025 – 242,940 miles
- 2024 – 241,637 miles
- 2023 – 239,191 miles
- 2022 – 237,055 miles
- 2021 – 205,066 miles
- 2019 – 204,721 miles
- 2018 – 204,014 miles
- 2017 – 201,554 miles
- 2016 – 200,852 miles
- 2015 – 199,852 miles
- 2014 – 198,309 miles
- 2013 – 197,089 miles
- 2012 – 193,694 miles
- 2011 – 190,282 miles
- 2010 – 187,850 miles
- 2009 – 185,254 miles
- 2008 – 182,627 miles
- 2007 – 180,381 miles
- 2006 – 176,108 miles
What the latest MOT found
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Offside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush
Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2015
Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012
Full MOT history
33 tests since 28 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass243,851 miles (+911)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 243,851 miles
- Test number
- 634757330725
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass242,940 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 242,940 miles
- Test number
- 336586340587
- AdvisoryExhaust emits blue smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
Fail242,940 miles (+1,303)1 dangerous11 major2 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,940 miles
- Test number
- 290763042148
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint worn to the extent there is a serious risk of detachment Loose on steering rack track rod threads (2.1.3 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak Silencer (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Seat belt missing Third row (7.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Exhaust emissions likely to be affected by an exhaust leak (8.2.2.1 (b))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner wing / chassis outer support box section - As yellow chalked (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Hazard warning lamps inoperative Both front and rear (4.4.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Outer Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Exhaust mounting defective Missing (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryDiesel smoke limit value information has been tampered with and scratched the value is no longer visible
- AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Passenger seat(s) missing at time of test
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake backing plate excessively corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
Pass241,637 miles (+11)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 241,637 miles
- Test number
- 592504794670
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail241,626 miles (+2,435)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 241,626 miles
- Test number
- 702091062100
- MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
Pass239,191 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 239,191 miles
- Test number
- 322051541573
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail239,191 miles (+2,136)1 dangerous2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,191 miles
- Test number
- 780445204958
- DangerousTyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm all 4 tyres (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
Pass237,055 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 237,055 miles
- Test number
- 608507606473
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Fail237,055 miles (+31,989)6 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,055 miles
- Test number
- 966114327928
- MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (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 Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorWindscreen in an unacceptable condition sticker in zone b (3.2 (c) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass205,066 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 205,066 miles
- Test number
- 727566256178
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail205,066 miles (+345)1 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 205,066 miles
- Test number
- 433937285187
- Repaired at testStop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass204,721 miles (+122)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 204,721 miles
- Test number
- 454696448981
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryInner SILL SECTIONS RUSTED
- AdvisoryNearside Front BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY
- AdvisoryOffside Front CHASSIS SECTION RUSTED
- AdvisoryOffside Front INNER WING IS RUSTED
- AdvisoryOffside SILL STEP IS RUSTED
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVARIOUS OIL LEAKS
Fail204,599 miles (+585)3 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,599 miles
- Test number
- 259186364413
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (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))
- AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured BOTH (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryInner SILL SECTIONS RUSTED
- AdvisoryNearside Front BRAKE IS BINDING SLIGHTLY
- AdvisoryOffside Front CHASSIS SECTION RUSTED
- AdvisoryOffside Front INNER WING IS RUSTED
- AdvisoryOffside SILL STEP IS RUSTED
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryVARIOUS OIL LEAKS
Pass204,014 miles (+2)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 204,014 miles
- Test number
- 582657500143
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front OUTRIGGER IS BADLY CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside HEAD LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED
- AdvisoryOffside SILL STEP IS RUSTED AND WEAK
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail204,012 miles (+2,458)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 204,012 miles
- Test number
- 120162504951
- MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (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))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened ALL (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front OUTRIGGER IS BADLY CORRODED
- AdvisoryNearside HEAD LAMP LENS IS DAMAGED
- AdvisoryOffside SILL STEP IS RUSTED AND WEAK
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass201,554 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 201,554 miles
- Test number
- 825809080288
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail201,554 miles (+702)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 201,554 miles
- Test number
- 288283554597
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Pass200,852 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 200,852 miles
- Test number
- 847775920922
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Fail200,851 miles (+999)2 failures8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,851 miles
- Test number
- 966667631505
- FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
- FailureNearside front brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryO/S FRONT BRAKE IS SLOWER TO OPERATE AND IS BINDING SLIGHTLY
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
Pass199,852 miles (+1,543)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 199,852 miles
- Test number
- 285085885418
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass198,309 miles (+1,220)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 198,309 miles
- Test number
- 737405174123
- AdvisoryRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- NoteFront chassis/inner wing slightly corroded both sides
Pass197,089 miles (+3,395)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 197,089 miles
- Test number
- 405311373197
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass193,694 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 193,694 miles
- Test number
- 325227662195
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail193,694 miles (+3,412)1 dangerous1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,694 miles
- Test number
- 187876562190
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass190,282 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 190,282 miles
- Test number
- 395899751165
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail190,282 miles (+2,432)2 failures1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,282 miles
- Test number
- 167998751160
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
Pass187,850 miles (+2,596)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 187,850 miles
- Test number
- 661835260184
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- NoteSlight play n/s and o/s inner rack ball sockets
Pass185,254 miles (+39)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 185,254 miles
- Test number
- 283302689423
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,215 miles (+2,588)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,215 miles
- Test number
- 810541989142
- FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
- NoteEzhaust moderatly corroded.
Pass182,627 miles (+2,246)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 182,627 miles
- Test number
- 614239978139
- NoteModerate play in both steering/rack ends.
Pass180,381 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 180,381 miles
- Test number
- 803266987166
- NoteFront number plate cracked.
- NoteModerate play in both steeringrack/ends.
Fail180,381 miles (+4,273)1 repaired2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,381 miles
- Test number
- 811426387170
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- NoteFront number plate cracked.
- NoteModerate play in both steeringrack/ends.
Pass176,108 miles2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 176,108 miles
- Test number
- 982999576123
- NoteModerate play in both steering rack/ends.
- NoteN/s/f headlamp lens has been repaired.
Questions about P627 DOD
- Does P627 DOD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P627 DOD is valid until 4 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P627 DOD?
- The MOT on P627 DOD is valid until 4 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P627 DOD done?
- P627 DOD was recorded at 243,851 miles at its MOT on 1 Jun 2026, an average of 3,400 miles a year.
- Has P627 DOD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P627 DOD has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 15 May 2025.
- Has the mileage on P627 DOD 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 P627 DOD find?
- P627 DOD passed its latest MOT on 1 Jun 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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