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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1997 · 2,370 cc

P840 TAGMOT history

P840 TAG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jan 1997. Its MOT expired on 18 May 2026 and it has passed 7 of 11 MOT tests, with 235,359 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 19 May 2025.

P840 TAG blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 18 May 2026
Mileage
235,359 mi
At MOT on 19 May 2025
MOT tests
11
7 passed · 4 failed
Per year
3,745 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P840 TAG
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
8 Jan 1997
MOT status
MOT expired on 18 May 2026
Latest MOT test
19 May 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P840 TAG was last recorded at 235,359 miles on 19 May 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,359 miles · 14 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
3,745 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 235,359 miles
  • 2024 – 235,359 miles
  • 2023 – 235,359 miles
  • 2022 – 184,657 miles
  • 2020 – 179,494 miles
  • 2019 – 174,162 miles
  • 2006 – 165,679 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass235,359 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
  • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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.

  • Central Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Central Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Lower sill excessive corroded but not with in 30cm prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Lower sill excessive corroded but not with in 30cm prescribed area

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass235,359 miles4 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2026
    Odometer
    235,359 miles
    Test number
    951487191049
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass235,359 miles2 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    235,359 miles
    Test number
    386636687115
    • MinorFront Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tryes Worn On Outter Edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle Repaired Under vehicle.

  3. Pass235,359 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    235,359 miles
    Test number
    261576489916
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion pinhole at rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front outer ends and outer on caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general areas of body, underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail235,359 miles (+50,702)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,359 miles
    Test number
    820267477975
    • Repaired at testSteering rack insecure (2.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases corrosion pinhole at rear (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front outer ends and outer on caliper pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced general areas of body, underbody and suspension (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass184,657 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    184,657 miles
    Test number
    581712166038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail184,645 miles (+5,151)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,645 miles
    Test number
    453894678037
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner and outer sill sections (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt insecure (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded both pipes at rear suspension arm wishbones (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass179,494 miles (+1)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    179,494 miles
    Test number
    887433014040
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower sill excessive corroded but not with in 30cm prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower sill excessive corroded but not with in 30cm prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail179,493 miles (+5,331)9 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,493 miles
    Test number
    889331897907
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle flex brake hose (5.2.3 (f))
    • MajorNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Lower Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Inner Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower sill excessive corroded but not with in 30cm prescribed area
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower sill excessive corroded but not with in 30cm prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass174,162 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    174,162 miles
    Test number
    223152408463

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail174,162 miles (+8,483)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,162 miles
    Test number
    296095585405
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a non-turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorSteering column has excessive movement up and down (2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))

  11. Pass165,679 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    165,679 miles
    Test number
    773503386219

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P840 TAG

Does P840 TAG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P840 TAG expired on 18 May 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P840 TAG?
The MOT on P840 TAG expired on 18 May 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P840 TAG done?
P840 TAG was recorded at 235,359 miles at its MOT on 19 May 2025, an average of 3,745 miles a year.
Has P840 TAG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P840 TAG has failed 4 of its 11 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Feb 2023.
Has the mileage on P840 TAG 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 P840 TAG find?
P840 TAG passed its latest MOT on 19 May 2025 with 4 minor defects and 2 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front windscreen wiper blade defective; offside front windscreen wiper blade defective, and 3 more.

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