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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2000 · 2,459 cc

V37 PDVMOT history

V37 PDV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Feb 2000. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jan 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 164,804 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

V37 PDV blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jan 2027
Mileage
164,804 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,402 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V37 PDV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
2000
First used
3 Feb 2000
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V37 PDV was last recorded at 164,804 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 9,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
155,757 miles · 10 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
9,047 miles
Average per year
5,402 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,804 miles
  • 2025 – 155,757 miles
  • 2023 – 149,563 miles
  • 2022 – 140,204 miles
  • 2021 – 130,530 miles
  • 2020 – 118,496 miles
  • 2019 – 101,826 miles
  • 2018 – 94,021 miles
  • 2017 – 88,663 miles
  • 2016 – 83,764 miles
  • 2015 – 82,418 miles
  • 2014 – 80,293 miles
  • 2013 – 78,794 miles
  • 2012 – 76,393 miles
  • 2011 – 73,787 miles
  • 2010 – 70,562 miles
  • 2009 – 66,966 miles
  • 2008 – 63,891 miles
  • 2007 – 60,404 miles
  • 2006 – 57,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,804 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Arch Corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill Corroded
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • 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))Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2021

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.

  • Brake pad warning light on

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Position lamp not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear sections

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

28 tests since 17 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,804 miles (+9,047)2 minor12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    164,804 miles
    Test number
    995897084968
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Nearside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Offside (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Arch Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Sill Corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  2. Pass155,757 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    155,757 miles
    Test number
    120362736277
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail155,757 miles (+6,194)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,757 miles
    Test number
    432108855017
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass149,563 miles (+256)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    149,563 miles
    Test number
    943214939431
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  5. Fail149,307 miles (+9,103)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,307 miles
    Test number
    930332868932
    • MajorEmissions unable to be completed (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))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on
    • AdvisoryOffside handbrake reading a lot lower than offside
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc badly corroded

  6. Pass140,204 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    140,204 miles
    Test number
    973284870848
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  7. Fail140,203 miles (+9,673)7 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,203 miles
    Test number
    141210824560
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on

  8. Pass130,530 miles (+418)1 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    130,530 miles
    Test number
    967582577718
    • 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 Both front to rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear wire broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre treads are stepping/feathering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in the nearside inner steering arm joint

  9. Fail130,112 miles (+11,616)4 major2 minor14 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,112 miles
    Test number
    113255403387
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
    • 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 Both front to rear sections (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wear wire broken
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre treads are stepping/feathering
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess hand brake (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in the nearside inner steering arm joint

  10. Pass118,496 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    118,496 miles
    Test number
    264394692595
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 Lower Suspension arm 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 2mm (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper parking brake lever slight restricted free movement
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  11. Fail118,496 miles (+16,670)1 dangerous4 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,496 miles
    Test number
    837380206412
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 64% less effort to n/s (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorSteering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (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 Lower Suspension arm 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 2mm (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 Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear caliper parking brake lever slight restricted free movement
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.1.1 (a))

  12. Pass101,826 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    101,826 miles
    Test number
    549996051426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail101,818 miles (+7,797)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,818 miles
    Test number
    651773196128
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass94,021 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    94,021 miles
    Test number
    280322122705

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail94,011 miles (+5,348)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,011 miles
    Test number
    804858853890
    • FailureHeadlamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Dip beam comes on with side lights (1.7.5c)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play Inner steering arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • 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)

  16. Pass88,663 miles (+4,899)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    88,663 miles
    Test number
    335030189752
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  17. Pass83,764 miles (+1,346)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    83,764 miles
    Test number
    101930828185

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass82,418 miles (+2,125)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    82,418 miles
    Test number
    586137345035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass80,293 miles (+1,499)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    80,293 miles
    Test number
    506701344040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass78,794 miles (+2,401)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    78,794 miles
    Test number
    209908833031
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass76,393 miles (+2,606)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    76,393 miles
    Test number
    157942432432

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass73,787 miles (+3,225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    73,787 miles
    Test number
    188999441096
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Pass70,562 miles (+3,596)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    70,562 miles
    Test number
    203709540015
    • 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)

  24. Pass66,966 miles (+3,075)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    66,966 miles
    Test number
    524519649076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass63,891 miles (+3,487)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    63,891 miles
    Test number
    461861858056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass60,404 miles (+3,112)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    60,404 miles
    Test number
    123128137408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass57,292 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    57,292 miles
    Test number
    240731456091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail57,282 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,282 miles
    Test number
    334338546089
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

Questions about V37 PDV

Does V37 PDV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V37 PDV is valid until 12 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on V37 PDV?
The MOT on V37 PDV is valid until 12 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V37 PDV done?
V37 PDV was recorded at 164,804 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 5,402 miles a year.
Has V37 PDV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V37 PDV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on V37 PDV 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 V37 PDV find?
V37 PDV passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 12 advisories: nearside front lower suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly twisted; central brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material nearside, and 11 more.

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