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Red · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc

P98 NLBMOT history

P98 NLB is a red diesel Volkswagen first used on 5 Dec 1996. Its MOT is valid until 29 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 134,138 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 29 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,138 mi
At MOT on 28 Nov 2025
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,164 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P98 NLB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
5 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT valid until 29 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
28 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

P98 NLB was last recorded at 134,138 miles on 28 Nov 2025, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,127 miles · 24 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
5,164 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,138 miles
  • 2024 – 132,300 miles
  • 2023 – 129,594 miles
  • 2022 – 126,401 miles
  • 2021 – 122,358 miles
  • 2020 – 117,561 miles
  • 2019 – 113,435 miles
  • 2018 – 107,301 miles
  • 2017 – 100,522 miles
  • 2016 – 92,812 miles
  • 2015 – 85,489 miles
  • 2014 – 77,268 miles
  • 2013 – 68,330 miles
  • 2012 – 58,648 miles
  • 2011 – 50,161 miles
  • 2010 – 45,134 miles
  • 2009 – 42,653 miles
  • 2008 – 39,955 miles
  • 2007 – 36,102 miles
  • 2006 – 33,306 miles
  • 2005 – 30,795 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,138 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2011

Full MOT history

28 tests since 23 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,138 miles (+11)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,138 miles
    Test number
    228285580347
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Fail134,127 miles (+1,827)4 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,127 miles
    Test number
    113944326863
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Outer Sill Holed. (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Lower Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Back Adjacent To Fuel Tank Fwd Section. (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorRear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded Front To Back Adjacent To Fuel Tank Fwd & Rear Sections. (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower 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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Outer Sill. (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  3. Pass132,300 miles (+2,706)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    132,300 miles
    Test number
    843668745533
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back. (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 Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer Sill. (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front To Back. (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass129,594 miles (+3,193)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    129,594 miles
    Test number
    219406968647
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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 On Wear Markers. (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass126,401 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    126,401 miles
    Test number
    391228886926

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail126,401 miles (+4,043)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,401 miles
    Test number
    387141068303
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))

  7. Pass122,358 miles (+4,797)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    122,358 miles
    Test number
    162084171927
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • 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 Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass117,561 miles (+4,126)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    117,561 miles
    Test number
    406677835626

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass113,435 miles (+6,134)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    113,435 miles
    Test number
    802011445344
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass107,301 miles (+6,779)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    107,301 miles
    Test number
    742744803807

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass100,522 miles (+7,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    100,522 miles
    Test number
    912356788212
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded front to rear at connection (3.6.B.2c)

  12. Pass92,812 miles (+7,323)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    92,812 miles
    Test number
    745876689590
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion off side outer sill

  13. Pass85,489 miles (+8,221)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    85,489 miles
    Test number
    613493452623
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  14. Pass77,268 miles (+8,938)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    77,268 miles
    Test number
    705695024309

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass68,330 miles (+2)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    68,330 miles
    Test number
    767979013320
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked and perished slightly
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  16. Fail68,328 miles (+9,680)1 dangerous4 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,328 miles
    Test number
    978548013388
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracked and perished slightly
    • NoteExhaust mounting under drivers seat corroded/broken
    • NoteFront brake discs worn

  17. Pass58,648 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,648 miles
    Test number
    565719212396
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  18. Fail58,648 miles (+8,487)1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,648 miles
    Test number
    828879812340
    • Repaired at testExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth rear tyres perished
    • NoteGearbox oil leak

  19. Pass50,161 miles (+5,027)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    50,161 miles
    Test number
    586785021343
    • 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)
    • NoteFront brake disc's worn.
    • NoteOil leak

  20. Pass45,134 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    45,134 miles
    Test number
    484736110495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

  21. Fail45,134 miles (+2,481)2 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    45,134 miles
    Test number
    110306310399
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre sidewalls cracking

  22. Fail42,653 miles1 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    42,653 miles
    Test number
    201313629355
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall cracking

  23. Pass42,653 miles (+2,698)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    42,653 miles
    Test number
    760313929390
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteO/s/r tyre side wall cracking

  24. Pass39,955 miles (+3,853)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    39,955 miles
    Test number
    192854028348

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail36,102 miles2 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    36,102 miles
    Test number
    234867917386
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteNear side door mirror cracked

  26. Pass36,102 miles (+2,796)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    36,102 miles
    Test number
    524737517335
    • NoteNear side door mirror cracked

  27. Pass33,306 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    33,306 miles
    Test number
    953785726330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass30,795 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    30,795 miles
    Test number
    840757125366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P98 NLB

Does P98 NLB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on P98 NLB is valid until 29 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on P98 NLB?
The MOT on P98 NLB is valid until 29 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has P98 NLB done?
P98 NLB was recorded at 134,138 miles at its MOT on 28 Nov 2025, an average of 5,164 miles a year.
Has P98 NLB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P98 NLB has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on P98 NLB 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 P98 NLB find?
P98 NLB passed its latest MOT on 28 Nov 2025 with 6 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside front direction indicator slightly discoloured; nearside front lower anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 3 more.

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