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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple and White · Diesel · 1996 · 1,896 cc

P992 BPFMOT history

P992 BPF is a purple and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Dec 1996. Its MOT expired on 6 Dec 2021 and it has passed 12 of 18 MOT tests, with 148,678 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 3 Dec 2021.

P992 BPF purple Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Dec 2021
Mileage
148,678 mi
At MOT on 3 Dec 2021
MOT tests
18
12 passed · 6 failed
Per year
1,977 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
P992 BPF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple and White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1996
First used
30 Dec 1996
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Dec 2021
Latest MOT test
3 Dec 2021 (Fail)

Mileage history

P992 BPF was last recorded at 148,678 miles on 3 Dec 2021, 60 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Dec 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,618 miles · 7 Dec 2020
Between the last two tests
60 miles
Average per year
1,977 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2021 – 148,678 miles
  • 2020 – 148,618 miles
  • 2015 – 148,262 miles
  • 2014 – 145,679 miles
  • 2013 – 143,532 miles
  • 2012 – 140,775 miles
  • 2011 – 137,712 miles
  • 2010 – 134,804 miles
  • 2009 – 131,356 miles
  • 2008 – 126,473 miles
  • 2007 – 124,163 miles
  • 2006 – 121,927 miles
  • 2005 – 116,838 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail148,678 miles
  • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorEmissions not tested major power steering fluid leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
  • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
  • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
  • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

18 tests since 25 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail148,678 miles (+60)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,678 miles
    Test number
    450023482437
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorEmissions not tested major power steering fluid leak (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering component leaking (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))

  2. Pass148,618 miles (+356)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    148,618 miles
    Test number
    552563142566
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside door mirror missing

  3. Pass148,262 miles (+2,583)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    148,262 miles
    Test number
    142870836540
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  4. Pass145,679 miles (+2,147)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    145,679 miles
    Test number
    216876754321
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  5. Pass143,532 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    143,532 miles
    Test number
    786627943374
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDipbeam is operating with front position lamps

  6. Fail143,532 miles (+2,757)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,532 miles
    Test number
    427006843448
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteDipbeam is operating with front position lamps

  7. Pass140,775 miles (+48)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    140,775 miles
    Test number
    499923162391
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Fail140,727 miles (+3,015)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,727 miles
    Test number
    416866752320
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  9. Pass137,712 miles (+2,908)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    137,712 miles
    Test number
    147073631361
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)

  10. Pass134,804 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    134,804 miles
    Test number
    653141740331
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  11. Fail134,775 miles (+3,419)5 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,775 miles
    Test number
    182233130351
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  12. Pass131,356 miles (+70)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    131,356 miles
    Test number
    643937659361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail131,286 miles (+4,813)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,286 miles
    Test number
    571678549389
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureTailgate cannot be secured in the closed position (6.4.1)

  14. Pass126,473 miles (+2,310)
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    126,473 miles
    Test number
    344290398415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,163 miles (+2,236)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    124,163 miles
    Test number
    764082007350
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass121,927 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    121,927 miles
    Test number
    173067196268
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

  17. Fail121,927 miles (+5,089)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,927 miles
    Test number
    543987096256
    • Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.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)

  18. Pass116,838 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Oct 2006
    Odometer
    116,838 miles
    Test number
    374168295432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about P992 BPF

Does P992 BPF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on P992 BPF expired on 6 Dec 2021, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on P992 BPF?
The MOT on P992 BPF expired on 6 Dec 2021. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has P992 BPF done?
P992 BPF was recorded at 148,678 miles at its MOT on 3 Dec 2021, an average of 1,977 miles a year.
Has P992 BPF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. P992 BPF has failed 6 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Dec 2021.
Has the mileage on P992 BPF 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 P992 BPF find?
P992 BPF failed its latest MOT on 3 Dec 2021 with 8 major defects and 1 advisory: driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle; emissions not tested major power steering fluid leak; front windscreen washer not working, and 6 more.

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