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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

S12 BPSMOT history

S12 BPS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jul 2008. Its MOT is valid until 19 May 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 140,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 May 2026.

S12 BPS blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 May 2027
Mileage
140,132 mi
At MOT on 20 May 2026
MOT tests
19
14 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,622 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 BPS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Jul 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 May 2027
Latest MOT test
20 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 BPS was last recorded at 140,132 miles on 20 May 2026, 328 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
139,804 miles · 21 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
328 miles
Average per year
4,622 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 140,132 miles
  • 2023 – 139,804 miles
  • 2022 – 139,329 miles
  • 2021 – 138,754 miles
  • 2020 – 137,835 miles
  • 2019 – 136,890 miles
  • 2018 – 134,737 miles
  • 2017 – 132,637 miles
  • 2016 – 129,337 miles
  • 2015 – 118,139 miles
  • 2014 – 106,091 miles
  • 2013 – 93,833 miles
  • 2012 – 78,666 miles
  • 2011 – 71,213 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass140,132 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension arms
  • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition
  • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted to under side of vehicle

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.

  • Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021

  • Both front wiper blades split

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

19 tests since 22 Jun 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass140,132 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 May 2027
    Odometer
    140,132 miles
    Test number
    615050921009
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension arms
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted to under side of vehicle

  2. Fail140,126 miles (+322)5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,126 miles
    Test number
    993043761657
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside front D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on rear suspension arms
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output Nearside and offside front (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs in poor condition
    • AdvisoryUnder covers fitted to under side of vehicle

  3. Pass139,804 miles (+475)
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    139,804 miles
    Test number
    310930599755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass139,329 miles (+575)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    139,329 miles
    Test number
    821423191423
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass138,754 miles (+2)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    138,754 miles
    Test number
    794057484277
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  6. Fail138,752 miles (+917)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    138,752 miles
    Test number
    205580846459
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth front wiper blades split
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  7. Pass137,835 miles (+945)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    137,835 miles
    Test number
    569343254322
    • AdvisoryNearside 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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass136,890 miles (+2,153)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    136,890 miles
    Test number
    878143603857
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on 1.6m (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass134,737 miles (+2,100)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    134,737 miles
    Test number
    374038121881

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass132,637 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    132,637 miles
    Test number
    852533090713
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Fail132,637 miles (+3,300)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,637 miles
    Test number
    874886454969
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Pass129,337 miles (+11,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    129,337 miles
    Test number
    478375647313
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Pass118,139 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    118,139 miles
    Test number
    233644778831

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail118,139 miles (+12,048)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,139 miles
    Test number
    465743705508
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass106,091 miles (+12,258)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    106,091 miles
    Test number
    758561984272
    • NoteBrake pad warning light on

  16. Pass93,833 miles (+15,167)
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    93,833 miles
    Test number
    749379973134

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass78,666 miles (+7,453)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    78,666 miles
    Test number
    486110712057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass71,213 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    71,213 miles
    Test number
    706353571153
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  19. Fail71,213 miles3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,213 miles
    Test number
    397423371144
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear discs undercut

Questions about S12 BPS

Does S12 BPS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 BPS is valid until 19 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 BPS?
The MOT on S12 BPS is valid until 19 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S12 BPS done?
S12 BPS was recorded at 140,132 miles at its MOT on 20 May 2026, an average of 4,622 miles a year.
Has S12 BPS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 BPS has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 20 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 BPS 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 S12 BPS find?
S12 BPS passed its latest MOT on 20 May 2026 with 6 advisories: anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front d bush; corrosion on rear suspension arms; headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output nearside and offside front, and 3 more.

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