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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

8511 PWMOT history

8511 PW is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Oct 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 231,842 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Oct 2026.

8511 PW green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 31 Oct 2027
Mileage
231,842 mi
At MOT on 7 Oct 2026
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
9,985 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
8511 PW
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
31 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

8511 PW was last recorded at 231,842 miles on 7 Oct 2026, 7 miles more than at the previous MOT on 6 Oct 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
231,835 miles · 6 Oct 2026
Between the last two tests
7 miles
Average per year
9,985 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 231,842 miles
  • 2025 – 223,287 miles
  • 2024 – 213,603 miles
  • 2023 – 204,599 miles
  • 2022 – 195,933 miles
  • 2021 – 186,698 miles
  • 2020 – 177,598 miles
  • 2019 – 169,150 miles
  • 2018 – 160,059 miles
  • 2017 – 150,944 miles
  • 2016 – 140,982 miles
  • 2015 – 129,111 miles
  • 2014 – 119,726 miles
  • 2013 – 111,259 miles
  • 2012 – 99,626 miles
  • 2011 – 88,789 miles
  • 2010 – 74,769 miles
  • 2009 – 65,071 miles
  • 2008 – 52,337 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass231,842 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Covers fitted obscuring some components

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2019

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Central Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust centre and rear silencers outer skin of casings are corroded and deteriorated not leaking or unsecured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Exhaust mounting defective

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Exhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2020

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Oct 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass231,842 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    231,842 miles
    Test number
    413341549338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail231,835 miles (+8,548)2 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,835 miles
    Test number
    794639947475
    • DangerousFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Subframe mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength 2x holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  3. Pass223,287 miles (+9,684)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    223,287 miles
    Test number
    282569490975

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass213,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    213,603 miles
    Test number
    338486977962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail213,603 miles (+9,004)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,603 miles
    Test number
    692441037248
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass204,599 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    204,599 miles
    Test number
    815005412718
    • AdvisoryExhaust first and second silencer outer skin in poor condition

  7. Fail204,589 miles (+8,656)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,589 miles
    Test number
    400432583362
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust first and second silencer outer skin in poor condition

  8. Pass195,933 miles (+9,235)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    195,933 miles
    Test number
    231864203294
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • 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))

  9. Pass186,698 miles (+9,100)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    186,698 miles
    Test number
    525537664380
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass177,598 miles (+6)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    177,598 miles
    Test number
    133684243057
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear silencers outer skin of casings are corroded and deteriorated not leaking or unsecured
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  11. Fail177,592 miles (+8,442)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,592 miles
    Test number
    869616680376
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MinorCentral Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear silencers outer skin of casings are corroded and deteriorated not leaking or unsecured
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  12. Pass169,150 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    169,150 miles
    Test number
    855353164037
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers, outer casing is deteriorated but silencers integrity is good
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail169,141 miles (+9,082)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,141 miles
    Test number
    959790297241
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear exhaust silencers, outer casing is deteriorated but silencers integrity is good
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass160,059 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    160,059 miles
    Test number
    648278786671
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer casing deteriorated but not leaking or unsecured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Fail160,049 miles (+9,105)2 dangerous1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,049 miles
    Test number
    484497251374
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure at puncture repair site (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm generally close to requirement but below at puncture repair site (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer casing deteriorated but not leaking or unsecured
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  16. Pass150,944 miles (+191)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    150,944 miles
    Test number
    682228166386
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear silencers casings are deteriorated but not leaking

  17. Fail150,753 miles (+9,771)2 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,753 miles
    Test number
    996848089481
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear silencers casings are deteriorated but not leaking
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre 3of
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded of front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre 2of

  18. Pass140,982 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    140,982 miles
    Test number
    671358414188
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Fail140,978 miles (+11,867)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,978 miles
    Test number
    174922130278
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke (7.4.B.3a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass129,111 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    129,111 miles
    Test number
    360695227224
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear silencers deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

  21. Fail129,111 miles (+9,385)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,111 miles
    Test number
    807946891235
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryCentre and rear silencers deteriorated
    • AdvisorySlight play in right-hand drive shaft splines

  22. Fail119,726 miles1 repaired1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,726 miles
    Test number
    466076194227
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated -centre and rear silencers

  23. Pass119,726 miles (+8,467)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    119,726 miles
    Test number
    875686894234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt stitching slightly frayed (5.2.2b)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteExhaust system deteriorated -centre and rear silencers

  24. Pass111,259 miles (+11,633)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    111,259 miles
    Test number
    565408283296
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust corroded but not leaking
    • NoteRear discs corroded and discs getting low

  25. Pass99,626 miles (+10,837)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    99,626 miles
    Test number
    779583092246
    • NoteCentre and rear exhaust silencers corroded/delaminated.

  26. Pass88,789 miles (+14,020)
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    88,789 miles
    Test number
    209772391266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail74,769 miles3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,769 miles
    Test number
    300298770262
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testRear An item not tested (Manual)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  28. Pass74,769 miles (+9,698)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    74,769 miles
    Test number
    351248170481
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  29. Pass65,071 miles (+12,734)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    65,071 miles
    Test number
    602436799251
    • NoteBoth front tyres on 3mm
    • NotePlay in offside drive shaft inner spline

  30. Pass52,337 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    52,337 miles
    Test number
    312649688281

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about 8511 PW

What vehicle is registration 8511 PW currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show 8511 PW on a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Oct 2005. 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 8511 PW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on 8511 PW is valid until 31 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on 8511 PW?
The MOT on 8511 PW is valid until 31 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has 8511 PW done?
8511 PW was recorded at 231,842 miles at its MOT on 7 Oct 2026, an average of 9,985 miles a year.
Has 8511 PW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. 8511 PW has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 6 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on 8511 PW 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 8511 PW find?
8511 PW passed its latest MOT on 7 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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