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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1996 · 1,588 cc

P970 PFAMOT history

P970 PFA is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Nov 1996. Its MOT is valid until 10 Mar 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 231,426 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Feb 2026.

P970 PFA red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 10 Mar 2027
Mileage
231,426 mi
At MOT on 16 Feb 2026
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,661 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P970 PFA
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,588 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
25 Nov 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

P970 PFA was last recorded at 231,426 miles on 16 Feb 2026, 6,205 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,221 miles · 24 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
6,205 miles
Average per year
7,661 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,426 miles
  • 2025 – 225,221 miles
  • 2024 – 216,139 miles
  • 2023 – 206,222 miles
  • 2021 – 200,401 miles
  • 2020 – 196,562 miles
  • 2019 – 192,056 miles
  • 2018 – 185,979 miles
  • 2017 – 182,943 miles
  • 2016 – 175,505 miles
  • 2015 – 166,141 miles
  • 2014 – 156,105 miles
  • 2013 – 147,876 miles
  • 2012 – 136,948 miles
  • 2011 – 129,081 miles
  • 2010 – 124,581 miles
  • 2009 – 113,836 miles
  • 2008 – 105,482 miles
  • 2007 – 94,772 miles
  • 2006 – 85,247 miles
  • 2005 – 75,787 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,426 miles
  • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Play 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.

  • Power steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

31 tests since 24 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,426 miles (+6,205)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    231,426 miles
    Test number
    634677363250
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass225,221 miles (+9,082)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    225,221 miles
    Test number
    931285878403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass216,139 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    216,139 miles
    Test number
    569958440837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail216,132 miles (+9,910)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,132 miles
    Test number
    407721106095
    • MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting near suspension mount (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired nut missing (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake cable sticking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass206,222 miles (+5,821)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    206,222 miles
    Test number
    858056494498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass200,401 miles (+3,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    200,401 miles
    Test number
    436907078527
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced rear valance (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  7. Pass196,562 miles (+4,506)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    196,562 miles
    Test number
    479617478027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass192,056 miles (+6,077)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    192,056 miles
    Test number
    542138344499
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Various. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge All tyres (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass185,979 miles (+3,036)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    185,979 miles
    Test number
    488082044488
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass182,943 miles (+7,438)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    182,943 miles
    Test number
    660604565435
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak water pump
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion and holes in outer sills
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front chassis outriggers,rear x member and inner sills
    • AdvisoryHorn weak

  11. Pass175,505 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    175,505 miles
    Test number
    414241027148
    • AdvisoryBoth rear hand brake cables rusting.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in anti roll " D "bush
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail175,505 miles (+9,364)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,505 miles
    Test number
    110775578469
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) insecure Bulb holder not fitted to head light unit. (1.1.A.3a)
    • AdvisoryBoth rear hand brake cables rusting.
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight play in anti roll " D "bush
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass166,141 miles (+19)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    166,141 miles
    Test number
    974918824277
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering column upper joint
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s inner sill corroded

  14. Fail166,122 miles (+10,017)3 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,122 miles
    Test number
    293128994362
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded x2 (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint upper (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering column upper joint
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryO/s inner sill corroded

  15. Pass156,105 miles (+3)4 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    156,105 miles
    Test number
    809679284216
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s rear and o/s front floor pan
    • NoteFront brake flexi hoses deteriorated

  16. Fail156,102 miles (+8,226)3 failures4 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,102 miles
    Test number
    478978384202
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly corroded (2.3.2)
    • AdvisorySteering column universal joint has slight play (2.1.5)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCorrosion to n/s rear and o/s front floor pan
    • NoteEvidence of binding n/s rear brake
    • NoteFront brake flexi hoses deteriorated

  17. Pass147,876 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    147,876 miles
    Test number
    959068993242
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  18. Fail147,875 miles (+10,927)9 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,875 miles
    Test number
    809544793238
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  19. Pass136,948 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    136,948 miles
    Test number
    225487792280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail136,945 miles (+7,864)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,945 miles
    Test number
    269216392208
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass129,081 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    129,081 miles
    Test number
    358683091205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail129,077 miles (+4,496)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,077 miles
    Test number
    236253891254
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth rear wiper blades split......both front bumper support brackets snapped

  23. Pass124,581 miles (+15)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    124,581 miles
    Test number
    164132770201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail124,566 miles (+10,730)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,566 miles
    Test number
    741564060272
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Pass113,836 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    113,836 miles
    Test number
    383713989229

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail113,836 miles (+8,354)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,836 miles
    Test number
    602733489213
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass105,482 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    105,482 miles
    Test number
    611659388225
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Fail105,482 miles (+10,710)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,482 miles
    Test number
    673749688220
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass94,772 miles (+9,525)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    94,772 miles
    Test number
    943352487225
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight wear in o/s steering rack end joint

  30. Pass85,247 miles (+9,460)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    85,247 miles
    Test number
    310541696201
    • AdvisoryFront constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight wear in o/s steering rack end joint

  31. Pass75,787 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    75,787 miles
    Test number
    412097095216
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteSlight play in o/s of rack

Questions about P970 PFA

Does P970 PFA currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P970 PFA is valid until 10 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on P970 PFA?
The MOT on P970 PFA is valid until 10 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P970 PFA done?
P970 PFA was recorded at 231,426 miles at its MOT on 16 Feb 2026, an average of 7,661 miles a year.
Has P970 PFA ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P970 PFA has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on P970 PFA 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 P970 PFA find?
P970 PFA passed its latest MOT on 16 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bushes; nearside play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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