Volkswagen Transporter
White and White · Diesel · 1997 · 1,896 cc
P792 ARYMOT history
P792 ARY is a white and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Mar 1997. Its MOT is valid until 4 Aug 2027 and it has passed 13 of 23 MOT tests, with 173,955 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 4 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 173,955 mi
- At MOT on 5 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 13 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 2,053 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P792 ARY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1997
- First used
- 5 Mar 1997
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 4 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
P792 ARY was last recorded at 173,955 miles on 5 Aug 2026, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 31 Jul 2020.
- Previous MOT
- 173,920 miles · 31 Jul 2020
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 2,053 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 173,955 miles
- 2020 – 173,920 miles
- 2018 – 173,907 miles
- 2017 – 168,148 miles
- 2016 – 166,374 miles
- 2015 – 162,996 miles
- 2014 – 160,837 miles
- 2013 – 157,073 miles
- 2012 – 152,862 miles
- 2011 – 151,246 miles
- 2009 – 150,850 miles
- 2008 – 149,173 miles
- 2007 – 139,847 miles
- 2006 – 132,614 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass173,955 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
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.
Front wipers getting worn
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror
Minor2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Offside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
23 tests since 15 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass173,955 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 173,955 miles
- Test number
- 396089370537
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail173,955 miles (+35)1 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,955 miles
- Test number
- 821745726020
- Repaired at testExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail173,920 miles (+13)5 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,920 miles
- Test number
- 195114381977
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass173,907 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 173,907 miles
- Test number
- 590820399487
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wipers getting worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail173,907 miles (+5,759)4 major1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,907 miles
- Test number
- 983083392425
- MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner flooring/chassis (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill by rear sus mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged door mirror (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront wipers getting worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass168,148 miles (+1,774)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 168,148 miles
- Test number
- 905940349957
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under fuel filler getting corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring to chassis very corroded might need welding next mot (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front headlight has stone chip in but no water in headlight yet
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill under door getting very corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive flooring to chassis starting to get very corroded but not holed yet (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryVan could do with wax oil on the under side
Pass166,374 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 166,374 miles
- Test number
- 415162051540
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch / floor getting very corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door step / sill getting very corroded but not holed yet
- AdvisoryRear chassis and inner sills have been sealed and sprayed
- AdvisoryVan getting very rusty could do with a wax oil
Fail166,374 miles (+3,378)1 repaired5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,374 miles
- Test number
- 861753967732
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner arch / floor getting very corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Outer door step / sill getting very corroded but not holed yet
- AdvisoryRear chassis and inner sills have been sealed and sprayed
- AdvisoryVan getting very rusty could do with a wax oil
Fail162,996 miles1 repaired3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,996 miles
- Test number
- 178242845188
- Repaired at testRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/S/F door step rusty
Pass162,996 miles (+2,159)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 21 May 2016
- Odometer
- 162,996 miles
- Test number
- 515232645188
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteO/S/F door step rusty
Pass160,837 miles (+13)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 160,837 miles
- Test number
- 589974494089
- AdvisoryFront rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Fail160,824 miles (+3,751)5 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,824 miles
- Test number
- 289092194046
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded (5.2.6)
- FailureRear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
- FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureRear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- AdvisoryFront rear brake fluctuating, but not excessively (3.7.B.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
Pass157,073 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 157,073 miles
- Test number
- 976326883051
- NoteChip in screen/wipers smearing screen/nearside door step corroded/nearside seat belt damaged/rear foot brake effort low
Fail157,073 miles (+4,211)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 157,073 miles
- Test number
- 748856683063
- FailureFront position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- NoteChip in screen/wipers smearing screen/nearside door step corroded/nearside seat belt damaged/rear foot brake effort low
Pass152,862 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 152,862 miles
- Test number
- 767948982051
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail152,862 miles (+1,616)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,862 miles
- Test number
- 147418782042
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass151,246 miles (+396)4 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 151,246 miles
- Test number
- 195221641416
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteDrivers window smashed.
- NoteLarge crack running along bottom of window screen not within drivers view
- NoteSlight surface corrosison on chassis rails. apears to have been left standing for a long time.
Pass150,850 miles (+1,677)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2010
- Odometer
- 150,850 miles
- Test number
- 823662859162
- NoteNsf tyre side wall damaged/os wiper split on end
Pass149,173 miles (+9,326)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Jun 2009
- Odometer
- 149,173 miles
- Test number
- 811223288180
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass139,847 miles (+48)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2008
- Odometer
- 139,847 miles
- Test number
- 860162277184
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail139,799 miles (+7,185)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 139,799 miles
- Test number
- 522280677124
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
Pass132,614 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 Jun 2007
- Odometer
- 132,614 miles
- Test number
- 192130576172
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail132,614 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,614 miles
- Test number
- 793106066116
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper blade deteriorated (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Questions about P792 ARY
- Does P792 ARY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P792 ARY is valid until 4 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on P792 ARY?
- The MOT on P792 ARY is valid until 4 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has P792 ARY done?
- P792 ARY was recorded at 173,955 miles at its MOT on 5 Aug 2026, an average of 2,053 miles a year.
- Has P792 ARY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P792 ARY has failed 10 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on P792 ARY 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 P792 ARY find?
- P792 ARY passed its latest MOT on 5 Aug 2026 with 3 advisories: exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users; nearside rear coil spring corroded; offside rear coil spring corroded.
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