
Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc
P786 EVMMOT history
P786 EVM is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Aug 1996. Its MOT is valid until 19 Aug 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 151,440 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Aug 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 19 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 151,440 mi
- At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 2,595 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P786 EVM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 22 Aug 1996
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 19 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 20 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P786 EVM was last recorded at 151,440 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 8,138 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Jul 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 143,302 miles · 17 Jul 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 8,138 miles
- Average per year
- 2,595 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,440 miles
- 2025 – 143,302 miles
- 2024 – 133,780 miles
- 2023 – 132,517 miles
- 2022 – 130,296 miles
- 2021 – 128,211 miles
- 2020 – 127,105 miles
- 2018 – 126,109 miles
- 2017 – 124,351 miles
- 2016 – 122,105 miles
- 2015 – 119,830 miles
- 2014 – 117,309 miles
- 2013 – 115,097 miles
- 2012 – 113,648 miles
- 2011 – 111,718 miles
- 2010 – 109,264 miles
- 2009 – 106,181 miles
- 2008 – 103,012 miles
- 2007 – 100,422 miles
- 2006 – 99,464 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake fluid warning light on (Reservoir is full)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked - Advise replacement (0.1 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Inside door handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch corroded and holed - Advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2026
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.
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Offside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement
Advisory3 MOTs, 2025
Engine oil low on dipstick
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026
Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch corroded and holed
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
27 tests since 4 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
PassMileage not read1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 639871751353
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid warning light on (Reservoir is full)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked - Advise replacement (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Inside door handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch corroded and holed - Advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
FailMileage not read1 major1 minor13 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- Not read
- Test number
- 295350891408
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding Caliper parking brake lever does not return after applying handbrake (1.2.1 (f))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake fluid warning light on (Reservoir is full)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked - Advise replacement (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed Inside door handle missing (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch corroded and holed - Advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail151,440 miles (+8,138)1 dangerous12 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,440 miles
- Test number
- 106647110231
- DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake cable damaged Parking brake cable deteriorated with broken wire strands - forward cable (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Large video display with suction mounting device (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split in two (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Floor close to suspension arm bush area - Corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Outer sill area close to suspension arm bush area - Corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine oil low on dipstick
- AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive Coolant leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Cracked - Advise replacement (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch corroded and holed - Advise attention (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both rear coil springs corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass143,302 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2026
- Odometer
- 143,302 miles
- Test number
- 822293480842
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail behind rear bumper corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail143,302 miles (+5)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,302 miles
- Test number
- 281793984401
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under wheel arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail behind rear bumper corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Fail143,297 miles (+9,517)2 dangerous19 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 143,297 miles
- Test number
- 708181411380
- DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
- MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel Brake pedal sinks when applied (1.1.2 (a))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction Dash mounted screen device (3.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded Front to rear pipe corroded in support clip (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Non halogen bulb (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated Split (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible Non halogen bulb (4.1.4 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded corroded in support clip - suspension arm (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Rear silencer holed (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryEngine oil low on dipstick
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Under arch corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin Advise replacement (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Advise replacement (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Chassis rail behind bumper corroded and holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
Pass133,780 miles (+1,263)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 133,780 miles
- Test number
- 375526173122
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass132,517 miles (+2,221)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2024
- Odometer
- 132,517 miles
- Test number
- 872812690430
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass130,296 miles (+2,085)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jun 2023
- Odometer
- 130,296 miles
- Test number
- 407988468435
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass128,211 miles (+1,106)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jul 2022
- Odometer
- 128,211 miles
- Test number
- 160667041779
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass127,105 miles (+996)
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 127,105 miles
- Test number
- 547408338028
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass126,109 miles (+1,758)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2019
- Odometer
- 126,109 miles
- Test number
- 542635778654
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,351 miles (+2,246)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 124,351 miles
- Test number
- 294532405163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass122,105 miles (+2,275)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 122,105 miles
- Test number
- 121050749278
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,830 miles (+2,521)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2016
- Odometer
- 119,830 miles
- Test number
- 187284295145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,309 miles (+2,212)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2015
- Odometer
- 117,309 miles
- Test number
- 856238684134
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteN/s/r tyre cracking
Pass115,097 miles (+1,449)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2014
- Odometer
- 115,097 miles
- Test number
- 847739183103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass113,648 miles (+1,930)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 113,648 miles
- Test number
- 829065582144
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,718 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,718 miles
- Test number
- 219425481451
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass111,718 miles (+2,454)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2012
- Odometer
- 111,718 miles
- Test number
- 979735481119
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail109,264 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 109,264 miles
- Test number
- 232167680126
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper blade insecure (8.2.2)
Pass109,264 miles (+3,083)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2011
- Odometer
- 109,264 miles
- Test number
- 401007980168
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass106,181 miles (+3,169)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2010
- Odometer
- 106,181 miles
- Test number
- 174134599171
- NoteFront number plate advise
Pass103,012 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2009
- Odometer
- 103,012 miles
- Test number
- 412609288152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail103,012 miles (+2,590)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 103,012 miles
- Test number
- 613709988166
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp insecure (1.3.2a)
Pass100,422 miles (+958)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 100,422 miles
- Test number
- 341633287113
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass99,464 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 99,464 miles
- Test number
- 783415886176
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P786 EVM
- Does P786 EVM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P786 EVM is valid until 19 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P786 EVM?
- The MOT on P786 EVM is valid until 19 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P786 EVM done?
- P786 EVM was recorded at 151,440 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 2,595 miles a year.
- Has P786 EVM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P786 EVM has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on P786 EVM 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 P786 EVM find?
- P786 EVM passed its latest MOT on 20 Aug 2026 with 1 minor defect and 12 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake fluid warning light on (reservoir is full); brake load sensing valve stiff, and 10 more.
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