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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

P73 XGFMOT history

P73 XGF is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Jan 1997. Its MOT is valid until 10 Sept 2027 and it has passed 27 of 31 MOT tests, with 439,566 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Sept 2026.

P73 XGF blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Sept 2027
Mileage
439,566 mi
At MOT on 11 Sept 2026
MOT tests
31
27 passed · 4 failed
Per year
12,026 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P73 XGF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1997
First used
21 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
11 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P73 XGF was last recorded at 439,566 miles on 11 Sept 2026, 2,412 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
437,154 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
2,412 miles
Average per year
12,026 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 439,566 miles
  • 2025 – 437,154 miles
  • 2024 – 433,947 miles
  • 2023 – 431,345 miles
  • 2022 – 428,292 miles
  • 2021 – 424,086 miles
  • 2020 – 420,504 miles
  • 2019 – 419,227 miles
  • 2018 – 418,341 miles
  • 2017 – 417,617 miles
  • 2016 – 416,119 miles
  • 2015 – 413,227 miles
  • 2014 – 409,845 miles
  • 2012 – 404,328 miles
  • 2011 – 392,095 miles
  • 2010 – 348,487 miles
  • 2009 – 311,188 miles
  • 2008 – 279,358 miles
  • 2007 – 252,519 miles
  • 2006 – 219,477 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass439,566 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

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.

  • Nearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front tyre sidewall cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 11 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass439,566 miles (+2,412)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    439,566 miles
    Test number
    485245366939
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass437,154 miles (+3,207)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    437,154 miles
    Test number
    846881192445
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass433,947 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    433,947 miles
    Test number
    488362551349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail433,946 miles (+2,601)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    433,946 miles
    Test number
    599714496620
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass431,345 miles (+3,053)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    431,345 miles
    Test number
    648233751829
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass428,292 miles (+4,206)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    428,292 miles
    Test number
    915024248423

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass424,086 miles (+3,582)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    424,086 miles
    Test number
    281314596533
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass420,504 miles (+1,277)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    420,504 miles
    Test number
    907978315584
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass419,227 miles (+886)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    419,227 miles
    Test number
    414888763586

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass418,341 miles (+27)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    418,341 miles
    Test number
    478278148001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

  11. Fail418,314 miles (+697)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    418,314 miles
    Test number
    371510276792
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre sidewall cracking
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre sidewall cracking

  12. Pass417,617 miles (+1,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    417,617 miles
    Test number
    706700733818
    • AdvisoryNearside Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside requires attention low effort
    • AdvisoryOffside Nail in tyre

  13. Pass416,119 miles (+2,892)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    416,119 miles
    Test number
    131798637692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass413,227 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    413,227 miles
    Test number
    185636575486

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail413,227 miles (+3,382)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    413,227 miles
    Test number
    766746675011
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)

  16. Pass409,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    409,845 miles
    Test number
    728980884020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail409,845 miles (+5,517)11 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    409,845 miles
    Test number
    538381874025
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Drag link end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint is insecure (2.5.C.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  18. Pass404,328 miles (+12,233)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    404,328 miles
    Test number
    417324562431
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack gaiter deteriorated (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  19. Pass392,095 miles (+26,286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    392,095 miles
    Test number
    279593361371
    • AdvisoryNearside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass365,809 miles (+17,322)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    365,809 miles
    Test number
    555359921181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass348,487 miles (+25,541)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    348,487 miles
    Test number
    482884820479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass322,946 miles (+11,758)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    322,946 miles
    Test number
    184667120160

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass311,188 miles (+19,675)
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    311,188 miles
    Test number
    511118019397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass291,513 miles (+12,155)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2010
    Odometer
    291,513 miles
    Test number
    822959239139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass279,358 miles (+18,504)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    279,358 miles
    Test number
    884297028381
    • 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)

  26. Pass260,854 miles (+8,335)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2009
    Odometer
    260,854 miles
    Test number
    114138328171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass252,519 miles (+22,388)
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    252,519 miles
    Test number
    413515957374

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass230,131 miles (+10,654)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2008
    Odometer
    230,131 miles
    Test number
    741268337193
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass219,477 miles (+22,555)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    219,477 miles
    Test number
    554334656331

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass196,922 miles (+2,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2007
    Odometer
    196,922 miles
    Test number
    251594446167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  31. Pass194,014 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    194,014 miles
    Test number
    143651906119
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about P73 XGF

Does P73 XGF currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P73 XGF is valid until 10 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on P73 XGF?
The MOT on P73 XGF is valid until 10 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P73 XGF done?
P73 XGF was recorded at 439,566 miles at its MOT on 11 Sept 2026, an average of 12,026 miles a year.
Has P73 XGF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P73 XGF has failed 4 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on P73 XGF 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 P73 XGF find?
P73 XGF passed its latest MOT on 11 Sept 2026 with 2 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 3 more.

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