Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc
809 UPUMOT history
809 UPU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jan 2027 and it has passed 15 of 20 MOT tests, with 105,989 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 105,989 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 20
- 15 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 6,296 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- 809 UPU
- Registration format
- Dateless
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 30 May 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
809 UPU was last recorded at 105,989 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Dec 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 105,984 miles · 23 Dec 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5 miles
- Average per year
- 6,296 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 105,989 miles
- 2025 – 105,984 miles
- 2024 – 105,517 miles
- 2022 – 104,680 miles
- 2021 – 100,886 miles
- 2020 – 93,148 miles
- 2019 – 88,831 miles
- 2018 – 81,184 miles
- 2017 – 71,198 miles
- 2016 – 51,999 miles
- 2015 – 44,232 miles
- 2014 – 31,450 miles
- 2013 – 23,383 miles
- 2012 – 19,727 miles
- 2011 – 14,171 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass105,989 miles
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (Topped up after test ) (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough and Noisy , No play or leaks (2.1.1 (a))
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald in edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Washer jet pipe split
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
20 tests since 9 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass105,989 miles (+5)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 105,989 miles
- Test number
- 584916591549
- MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (Topped up after test ) (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough and Noisy , No play or leaks (2.1.1 (a))
Fail105,984 miles (+467)1 dangerous3 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,984 miles
- Test number
- 962272760551
- DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Bald on inner (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass105,517 miles (+837)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Dec 2025
- Odometer
- 105,517 miles
- Test number
- 262109600802
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner and outer edges worn. (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre has uneven wear.
- AdvisoryFront brake discs corroded, vehicle been stood.
- AdvisoryRear brake discs worn and lipped
Pass104,680 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Nov 2023
- Odometer
- 104,680 miles
- Test number
- 819363929400
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald in edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWasher jet pipe split
Fail104,680 miles (+3,794)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,680 miles
- Test number
- 736734211529
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front tyres bald in edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryWasher jet pipe split
Pass100,886 miles (+7,738)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2022
- Odometer
- 100,886 miles
- Test number
- 938401386376
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn slightly on the edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAge related surface rust underneath
Pass93,148 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 93,148 miles
- Test number
- 209197074595
- AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount Noisy
- AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount Noisy
Fail93,148 miles (+4,317)3 repaired2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,148 miles
- Test number
- 342858954725
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Top mount Noisy
- AdvisoryOffside Front Top mount Noisy
Pass88,831 miles (+7,647)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 88,831 miles
- Test number
- 221124683153
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass81,184 miles (+9,986)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 1 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 81,184 miles
- Test number
- 662351492806
- AdvisoryExhaust slightly deteriorated
Pass71,198 miles (+19,199)
- MOT expiry
- 28 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 71,198 miles
- Test number
- 237050728468
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,999 miles (+7,767)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 51,999 miles
- Test number
- 739841422462
- AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass44,232 miles (+12,782)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 44,232 miles
- Test number
- 118159845141
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass31,450 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2015
- Odometer
- 31,450 miles
- Test number
- 295784234194
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail31,450 miles (+8,067)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 31,450 miles
- Test number
- 669854334134
- Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass23,383 miles (+731)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2014
- Odometer
- 23,383 miles
- Test number
- 259992263128
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail22,652 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 22,652 miles
- Test number
- 167974063483
- Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
Pass22,652 miles (+2,925)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 22,652 miles
- Test number
- 527564263026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass19,727 miles (+5,556)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2013
- Odometer
- 19,727 miles
- Test number
- 927554862103
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass14,171 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 14,171 miles
- Test number
- 979190561153
- NoteNail in nearside front tyre
Questions about 809 UPU
- What vehicle is registration 809 UPU currently assigned to?
- DVSA MOT records show 809 UPU on a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 May 2008. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
- Does 809 UPU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 809 UPU is valid until 7 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on 809 UPU?
- The MOT on 809 UPU is valid until 7 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has 809 UPU done?
- 809 UPU was recorded at 105,989 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,296 miles a year.
- Has 809 UPU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. 809 UPU has failed 5 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Dec 2025.
- Has the mileage on 809 UPU 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 809 UPU find?
- 809 UPU passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: power steering fluid level below minimum (topped up after test ); nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.
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