
Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc
P97 NLBMOT history
P97 NLB is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Nov 1996. Its MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025 and it has passed 20 of 39 MOT tests, with 141,539 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2024.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 6 Nov 2025
- Mileage
- 141,539 mi
- At MOT on 25 Oct 2024
- MOT tests
- 39
- 20 passed · 19 failed
- Per year
- 3,952 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- P97 NLB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1996
- First used
- 29 Nov 1996
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 6 Nov 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 25 Oct 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
P97 NLB was last recorded at 141,539 miles on 25 Oct 2024, 35 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Oct 2024.
Mileage went down between tests
- 18 Nov 2009: 14,857 miles, lower than 88,756 miles on 16 Dec 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 141,504 miles · 23 Oct 2024
- Between the last two tests
- 35 miles
- Average per year
- 3,952 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 141,539 miles
- 2023 – 136,888 miles
- 2022 – 131,709 miles
- 2021 – 126,385 miles
- 2020 – 119,556 miles
- 2019 – 113,534 miles
- 2018 – 105,499 miles
- 2017 – 99,311 miles
- 2016 – 89,464 miles
- 2015 – 78,986 miles
- 2014 – 62,779 miles
- 2013 – 54,657 miles
- 2012 – 44,739 miles
- 2011 – 33,211 miles
- 2010 – 22,197 miles
- 2009 – 15,285 miles
- 2008 – 88,756 miles
- 2007 – 81,084 miles
- 2006 – 73,795 miles
- 2005 – 66,886 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory7 MOTs, 2018–2022
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Offside Front Seat belt slightly damaged
Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2021
Offside Front Nail in tyre
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside
Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
39 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass141,539 miles1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2025
- Odometer
- 141,539 miles
- Test number
- 841949471955
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail141,539 miles (+35)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,539 miles
- Test number
- 530194915638
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
Fail141,504 miles (+21)3 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,504 miles
- Test number
- 696372688324
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested so not to damage (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to the leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Fail141,483 miles (+4,595)1 dangerous6 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,483 miles
- Test number
- 619409092088
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorBrake performance unable to be tested so not to damage (1.2.1 (g))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed due to the leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material in the wheel arch (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases back box (6.1.2 (a))
Pass136,888 miles (+63)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Nov 2024
- Odometer
- 136,888 miles
- Test number
- 556657118662
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides from caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin both sides (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Spare tyre defective
Fail136,825 miles (+5,116)7 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,825 miles
- Test number
- 631716432074
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed excessive leak of exhaust leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material at the calliper (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside mirror plastic cover is managed
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened near and offside (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
Pass131,709 miles (+28)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Oct 2023
- Odometer
- 131,709 miles
- Test number
- 795704502416
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryMist of diesel around fuel pump
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing/Bumper supported corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded not within prescribed areas.
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear bumper supported corroded and holes
Fail131,681 miles (+126)6 major1 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,681 miles
- Test number
- 683961369113
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Front down pipe (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHydraulic brake cylinder leaking hydraulic fluid Brake pipe joiner (1.1.16 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorSpare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryMist of diesel around fuel pump
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wing/Bumper supported corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Inner sill corroded not within prescribed areas.
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper supported corroded and holes
Fail131,555 miles (+5,170)5 major16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,555 miles
- Test number
- 544400972258
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases catalytic convertor section (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak possible water pump
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material plus front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass126,385 miles3 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 126,385 miles
- Test number
- 128619919402
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail126,379 miles (+6,823)2 major3 minor14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 126,379 miles
- Test number
- 933827624958
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass119,556 miles1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 119,556 miles
- Test number
- 872390819559
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper bracket rusty
Fail119,556 miles (+6,022)2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,556 miles
- Test number
- 604275655413
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper bracket rusty
Pass113,534 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 113,534 miles
- Test number
- 674700684204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail113,534 miles (+8,035)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 113,534 miles
- Test number
- 729054824100
- MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass105,499 miles (+52)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 105,499 miles
- Test number
- 229122140162
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail105,447 miles (+6,136)3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,447 miles
- Test number
- 527674358171
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass99,311 miles (+157)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 99,311 miles
- Test number
- 204474801688
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail99,154 miles (+9,690)1 failure8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,154 miles
- Test number
- 187737103829
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass89,464 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 89,464 miles
- Test number
- 886308454488
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak
Fail89,464 miles (+10,478)4 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 89,464 miles
- Test number
- 832331093413
- FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users bumper (6.1.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure also has nail in sidewall (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOil leak
Pass78,986 miles (+90)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 78,986 miles
- Test number
- 577100603960
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail78,896 miles (+16,117)7 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 78,896 miles
- Test number
- 582853234996
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement d bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass62,779 miles (+8,122)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 62,779 miles
- Test number
- 825449974237
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass54,657 miles (+9,918)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 54,657 miles
- Test number
- 278717463263
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass44,739 miles (+11,528)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2013
- Odometer
- 44,739 miles
- Test number
- 207316122352
- NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
Fail33,211 miles2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 33,211 miles
- Test number
- 935080421336
- Repaired at testNearside Front All position lamps not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass33,211 miles (+11,014)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2012
- Odometer
- 33,211 miles
- Test number
- 975970721355
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass22,197 miles (+819)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2011
- Odometer
- 22,197 miles
- Test number
- 730292110386
- NoteOil leak
Fail21,378 miles (+6,093)2 failures1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 21,378 miles
- Test number
- 384340200365
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass15,285 miles (+428)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2010
- Odometer
- 15,285 miles
- Test number
- 384090639349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail14,857 miles (-73,899)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 14,857 miles
- Test number
- 120892829326
- FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureSteering wheel retaining device insecure (2.1.6)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
Pass88,756 miles
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 88,756 miles
- Test number
- 512931658383
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail88,756 miles (+7,672)3 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 88,756 miles
- Test number
- 674011158315
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass81,084 miles (+47)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Dec 2008
- Odometer
- 81,084 miles
- Test number
- 292301967362
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail81,037 miles (+7,242)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 81,037 miles
- Test number
- 990796157360
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass73,795 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 73,795 miles
- Test number
- 841935456319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail73,795 miles (+6,909)1 failure1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 73,795 miles
- Test number
- 141868546364
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- NoteSpring on handbrake broken
Pass66,886 miles
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2006
- Odometer
- 66,886 miles
- Test number
- 833129335319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about P97 NLB
- Does P97 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on P97 NLB expired on 6 Nov 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on P97 NLB?
- The MOT on P97 NLB expired on 6 Nov 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has P97 NLB done?
- P97 NLB was recorded at 141,539 miles at its MOT on 25 Oct 2024, an average of 3,952 miles a year.
- Has P97 NLB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. P97 NLB has failed 19 of its 39 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2024.
- Has the mileage on P97 NLB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 18 Nov 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on P97 NLB find?
- P97 NLB passed its latest MOT on 25 Oct 2024 with 1 minor defect and 9 advisories: offside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases mid box; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 7 more.
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