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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc

P657 VBVMOT history

P657 VBV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 36 MOT tests, with 214,887 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Feb 2025.

P657 VBV blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 10 Feb 2026
Mileage
214,887 mi
At MOT on 11 Feb 2025
MOT tests
36
19 passed · 17 failed
Per year
7,299 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P657 VBV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
28 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 10 Feb 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Feb 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P657 VBV was last recorded at 214,887 miles on 11 Feb 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
214,887 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
7,299 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 214,887 miles
  • 2024 – 214,864 miles
  • 2023 – 209,420 miles
  • 2022 – 201,663 miles
  • 2021 – 195,297 miles
  • 2020 – 191,299 miles
  • 2019 – 186,757 miles
  • 2018 – 181,717 miles
  • 2017 – 176,334 miles
  • 2016 – 173,280 miles
  • 2015 – 168,869 miles
  • 2014 – 163,765 miles
  • 2013 – 161,989 miles
  • 2012 – 158,210 miles
  • 2011 – 153,628 miles
  • 2010 – 139,092 miles
  • 2009 – 121,652 miles
  • 2008 – 102,899 miles
  • 2007 – 87,774 miles
  • 2006 – 76,183 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass214,887 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached valance behind bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2024

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Fuel system component leaking

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear cross member corroded behind bumper

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass214,887 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    214,887 miles
    Test number
    895588649170
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached valance behind bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  2. Fail214,887 miles (+23)1 dangerous1 major1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,887 miles
    Test number
    554987328104
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached valance behind bumper (6.1.4 (a) (i))

  3. Fail214,864 miles (+5,444)3 dangerous8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    214,864 miles
    Test number
    924547795688
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Seat belt webbing significantly weakened (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass209,420 miles (+20)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    209,420 miles
    Test number
    782753769918
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded behind bumper

  5. Fail209,400 miles (+7,737)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    209,400 miles
    Test number
    861507211203
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear cross member corroded behind bumper

  6. Pass201,663 miles (+14)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    201,663 miles
    Test number
    750737406612
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to metal brake pipes

  7. Fail201,649 miles (+6,352)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,649 miles
    Test number
    606054540503
    • MajorHazard warning lamps inoperative (4.4.1 (e))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to metal brake pipes

  8. Pass195,297 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    195,297 miles
    Test number
    134229778917
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wing corroded

  9. Fail195,297 miles (+3,998)1 dangerous4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,297 miles
    Test number
    200197919114
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHazard warning switch inoperative (4.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner wing corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner wing corroded

  10. Pass191,299 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    191,299 miles
    Test number
    145008852915
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Fail191,298 miles (+4,541)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,298 miles
    Test number
    170449620203
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength o/s and n/s front wheel arches at rear and o/s at front. (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass186,757 miles (+7)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    186,757 miles
    Test number
    287000495533
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail186,750 miles (+5,033)3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,750 miles
    Test number
    391743356478
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner 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 Rear Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material o/s and n/s (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass181,717 miles (+5,383)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    181,717 miles
    Test number
    248913036028
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass176,334 miles (+3,054)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    176,334 miles
    Test number
    612020697951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass173,280 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    173,280 miles
    Test number
    123341145600
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Fail173,280 miles (+4,411)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,280 miles
    Test number
    542447642048
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass168,869 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    168,869 miles
    Test number
    249227145035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail168,869 miles (+5,104)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,869 miles
    Test number
    208837845010
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  20. Pass163,765 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    163,765 miles
    Test number
    947393474080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail163,765 miles (+1,776)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,765 miles
    Test number
    648273874027
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)

  22. Pass161,989 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    161,989 miles
    Test number
    127712673026
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  23. Fail161,989 miles (+3,779)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,989 miles
    Test number
    468251973069
    • FailureFuel pipe leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Power steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  24. Pass158,210 miles (+4,582)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    158,210 miles
    Test number
    316662162009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass153,628 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    153,628 miles
    Test number
    498959261074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail153,628 miles (+14,536)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,628 miles
    Test number
    726659661066
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  27. Pass139,092 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    139,092 miles
    Test number
    644816070059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail139,092 miles (+17,440)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,092 miles
    Test number
    440415970042
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  29. Pass121,652 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    121,652 miles
    Test number
    243141649099

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail121,652 miles (+18,753)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,652 miles
    Test number
    862091749046
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  31. Pass102,899 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    102,899 miles
    Test number
    553042848032

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Fail102,899 miles (+15,125)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,899 miles
    Test number
    191082648016
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) incomplete (1.1.4a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  33. Pass87,774 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    87,774 miles
    Test number
    502054847072

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  34. Fail87,774 miles (+11,591)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,774 miles
    Test number
    190333547409
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  35. Fail76,183 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,183 miles
    Test number
    102301046423
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  36. Pass76,183 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    76,183 miles
    Test number
    730211646051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P657 VBV

Does P657 VBV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P657 VBV expired on 10 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P657 VBV?
The MOT on P657 VBV expired on 10 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P657 VBV done?
P657 VBV was recorded at 214,887 miles at its MOT on 11 Feb 2025, an average of 7,299 miles a year.
Has P657 VBV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P657 VBV has failed 17 of its 36 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Feb 2025.
Has the mileage on P657 VBV 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 P657 VBV find?
P657 VBV passed its latest MOT on 11 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at caliper; rear bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached valance behind bumper.

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