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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

P97 STLMOT history

P97 STL is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 215,150 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

P97 STL green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
215,150 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,854 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P97 STL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
17 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P97 STL was last recorded at 215,150 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 54 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
215,096 miles · 29 May 2025
Between the last two tests
54 miles
Average per year
7,854 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 215,150 miles
  • 2022 – 204,839 miles
  • 2020 – 203,529 miles
  • 2019 – 194,540 miles
  • 2018 – 182,259 miles
  • 2017 – 169,466 miles
  • 2016 – 163,437 miles
  • 2015 – 144,879 miles
  • 2014 – 141,587 miles
  • 2013 – 139,917 miles
  • 2012 – 136,959 miles
  • 2011 – 134,327 miles
  • 2010 – 131,846 miles
  • 2009 – 127,845 miles
  • 2008 – 124,516 miles
  • 2007 – 98,470 miles
  • 2006 – 78,242 miles
  • 2005 – 56,262 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass215,150 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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 Exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Slight play rack inner joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Steering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

Full MOT history

27 tests since 19 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass215,150 miles (+54)
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    215,150 miles
    Test number
    526692537977

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass215,096 miles (+10,257)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2026
    Odometer
    215,096 miles
    Test number
    770018763351
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass204,839 miles (+1,310)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    204,839 miles
    Test number
    542557614177
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass203,529 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    203,529 miles
    Test number
    476792805121

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail203,522 miles (+8,982)5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,522 miles
    Test number
    483205738376
    • MajorFront Windscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of an obligatory external mirror (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Windscreen in an unacceptable condition (3.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  6. Pass194,540 miles (+12,281)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    194,540 miles
    Test number
    116122559402
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass182,259 miles (+12,793)
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    182,259 miles
    Test number
    782462054954

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass169,466 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    169,466 miles
    Test number
    146992613559
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Fail169,466 miles (+6,029)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,466 miles
    Test number
    353881003418
    • FailureCentral Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureSide repeater missing Both (1.4.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  10. Pass163,437 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    163,437 miles
    Test number
    669472283186
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play rack inner joints
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  11. Fail163,437 miles (+18,558)6 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,437 miles
    Test number
    121965862136
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySlight play rack inner joints
    • AdvisorySteering column top bearing slightly worn (2.1.2c)

  12. Pass144,879 miles (+3,292)
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    144,879 miles
    Test number
    672696895206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail141,587 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,587 miles
    Test number
    317145744453
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass141,587 miles (+1,670)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    141,587 miles
    Test number
    715165044294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass139,917 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    139,917 miles
    Test number
    899996393119

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail139,917 miles (+2,958)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,917 miles
    Test number
    818363673186
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass136,959 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    136,959 miles
    Test number
    638375222312
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail136,955 miles (+2,628)5 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,955 miles
    Test number
    395295722349
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass134,327 miles (+2,481)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    134,327 miles
    Test number
    459429011397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass131,846 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    131,846 miles
    Test number
    264679410397

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail131,841 miles (+3,996)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,841 miles
    Test number
    440059810388
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass127,845 miles (+23)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    127,845 miles
    Test number
    803634429382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail127,822 miles (+3,306)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,822 miles
    Test number
    450911029403
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s steering rack

  24. Pass124,516 miles (+26,046)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    124,516 miles
    Test number
    443385228454
    • NoteWheel covers fitted

  25. Pass98,470 miles (+20,228)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    98,470 miles
    Test number
    351145257201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,242 miles (+21,980)
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    78,242 miles
    Test number
    880821356270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass56,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    56,262 miles
    Test number
    751122665270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P97 STL

Does P97 STL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P97 STL is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on P97 STL?
The MOT on P97 STL is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P97 STL done?
P97 STL was recorded at 215,150 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 7,854 miles a year.
Has P97 STL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P97 STL has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Dec 2020.
Has the mileage on P97 STL 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 P97 STL find?
P97 STL passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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