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VOLKSWAGEN

1000 TD SWB · Blue

P161 MVM
VOLKSWAGEN P161 MVM
MOTExpired
MOT due21 Nov 2025
First reg1 Mar 1997
Mileage52,946 mi
TaxSORN
Tax due

Vehicle age

29 years and 4 months

Fuel

Diesel

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MOT history

As of 2 July 2026.

PASSED · 22 Nov 2024
Test date22 Nov 2024
Expiry21 Nov 2025
Test number323287031452
Mileage52,946 mi
AdvisoryUnderside of the vehicle showing signs of corroison
AdvisoryOil leak
FAILED · 30 Jul 2024
Test date30 Jul 2024
Expiry
Test number400017000015
Mileage52,945 mi
DangerousRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area so inadequately repaired that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected chassis both sides adjacent to suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
MajorFront Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength chassis/sills adjacent to suspension mounts (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorFront Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sills both side adjacent to lower mounts (7.1.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Apr 2023
Test date3 Apr 2023
Expiry2 Apr 2024
Test number793699980998
Mileage52,857 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing/front crossmember is corroded
Advisoryrear crossmember is corroded
AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorysome corrosion to sill areas [both sides]
FAILED · 3 Apr 2023
Test date3 Apr 2023
Expiry
Test number389503052540
Mileage52,857 mi
PrsWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
PrsFuel hose leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing/front crossmember is corroded
Advisoryrear crossmember is corroded
AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
Advisorysome corrosion to sill areas [both sides]
FAILED · 16 Jan 2023
Test date16 Jan 2023
Expiry
Test number486286955740
Mileage52,844 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Front inner wing/ front crossmember is badly corroded
AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryRear crossmember is badly corroded
PASSED · 1 Dec 2021
Test date1 Dec 2021
Expiry3 Dec 2022
Test number662262092148
Mileage52,498 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear cross member corroded
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
FAILED · 22 Nov 2021
Test date22 Nov 2021
Expiry
Test number260095431307
Mileage52,492 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear cross member corroded
AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
PASSED · 27 Nov 2020
Test date27 Nov 2020
Expiry3 Dec 2021
Test number325814931358
Mileage51,919 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 18 Nov 2020
Test date18 Nov 2020
Expiry
Test number550116410836
Mileage51,915 mi
DangerousNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorExhaust system insecure rear rubbers (6.1.2 (a))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
PASSED · 3 Dec 2019
Test date3 Dec 2019
Expiry3 Dec 2020
Test number502839249699
Mileage50,698 mi
AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
FAILED · 21 Nov 2019
Test date21 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number578117441954
Mileage50,584 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
FAILED · 11 Nov 2019
Test date11 Nov 2019
Expiry
Test number724992568158
Mileage50,451 mi
AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
PASSED · 4 Dec 2018
Test date4 Dec 2018
Expiry3 Dec 2019
Test number174415426303
Mileage45,000 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
FAILED · 22 Nov 2018
Test date22 Nov 2018
Expiry
Test number810685523105
Mileage44,980 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
PASSED · 10 Nov 2017
Test date10 Nov 2017
Expiry9 Nov 2018
Test number715254371777
Mileage40,708 mi
FAILED · 1 Nov 2017
Test date1 Nov 2017
Expiry
Test number262122610985
Mileage40,687 mi
FailNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
FailNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded out rigger (2.4.A.3)
FailNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
FailOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
FailRear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded cross member (2.4.A.3)
PASSED · 30 Aug 2016
Test date30 Aug 2016
Expiry29 Aug 2017
Test number751533866006
Mileage33,669 mi
PASSED · 3 Aug 2015
Test date3 Aug 2015
Expiry5 Aug 2016
Test number666265815201
Mileage28,934 mi
AdvisoryOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, 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)
PASSED · 5 Aug 2014
Test date5 Aug 2014
Expiry5 Aug 2015
Test number538427614235
Mileage23,491 mi
AdvisoryFront Direction indicators slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
User Enteredexhaust system in poor condition
User Enteredslight distortion near/side rear tyre
PASSED · 16 Jul 2013
Test date16 Jul 2013
Expiry5 Aug 2014
Test number467087393131
Mileage17,100 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush 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 Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
User Enteredexhaust system in poor condition
User Enteredwipers poor
PASSED · 6 Aug 2012
Test date6 Aug 2012
Expiry5 Aug 2013
Test number118199912287
Mileage11,963 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
FAILED · 31 Jul 2012
Test date31 Jul 2012
Expiry
Test number268413612289
Mileage11,861 mi
FailNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
FailNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
FailNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
FailOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
PASSED · 30 Jul 2011
Test date30 Jul 2011
Expiry4 Aug 2012
Test number725601711213
Mileage7,061 mi
PASSED · 5 Aug 2010
Test date5 Aug 2010
Expiry4 Aug 2011
Test number931747610242
Mileage3,298 mi
PASSED · 4 Aug 2009
Test date4 Aug 2009
Expiry3 Aug 2010
Test number234546419275
Mileage12 mi
AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
PASSED · 19 Jul 2008
Test date19 Jul 2008
Expiry18 Jul 2009
Test number802171108206
Mileage108,714 mi
PASSED · 26 Feb 2008
Test date26 Feb 2008
Expiry25 Feb 2009
Test number570577258006
Mileage184,053 mi
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
FAILED · 16 Feb 2008
Test date16 Feb 2008
Expiry
Test number434127848065
Mileage183,216 mi
FailSteering column top bearing excessively worn (2.1.2c)
FailBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
User Enteredhorn not working
PASSED · 3 Feb 2007
Test date3 Feb 2007
Expiry2 Feb 2008
Test number610404337059
Mileage162,485 mi
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
User Enteredall wheels and tyres changed from aloy to steel for test
FAILED · 29 Jan 2007
Test date29 Jan 2007
Expiry
Test number253389327055
Mileage162,463 mi
FailOffside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
FailNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
FailNearside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
FailNearside Outer Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
FailOffside Inner Front Road wheel bead rim badly distorted (4.2.A.1a)
AdvisoryNearside Seat belt flexible stalk deteriorated but not likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
PASSED · 2 Feb 2006
Test date2 Feb 2006
Expiry1 Feb 2007
Test number143433636067
Mileage146,813 mi
FAILED · 1 Feb 2006
Test date1 Feb 2006
Expiry
Test number690602436035
Mileage146,813 mi
FailNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
FailOffside Front Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
FailService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)