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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2006 · 1,896 cc

S12 MVWMOT history

S12 MVW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Dec 2006. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 234,052 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

S12 MVW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
234,052 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
12,406 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S12 MVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
22 Dec 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S12 MVW was last recorded at 234,052 miles on 5 May 2026, 4,027 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,025 miles · 2 May 2025
Between the last two tests
4,027 miles
Average per year
12,406 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 234,052 miles
  • 2025 – 230,025 miles
  • 2024 – 228,277 miles
  • 2022 – 226,718 miles
  • 2021 – 225,042 miles
  • 2020 – 224,238 miles
  • 2019 – 223,064 miles
  • 2018 – 211,047 miles
  • 2017 – 194,526 miles
  • 2015 – 167,239 miles
  • 2014 – 143,976 miles
  • 2013 – 115,969 miles
  • 2012 – 88,862 miles
  • 2011 – 60,028 miles
  • 2010 – 36,472 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass234,052 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before the rear flexi

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2012

Full MOT history

23 tests since 1 Jun 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass234,052 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    234,052 miles
    Test number
    904857203239
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  2. Fail234,051 miles (+4,026)1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,051 miles
    Test number
    452858632920
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output both lamps (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass230,025 miles (+7)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2026
    Odometer
    230,025 miles
    Test number
    190990269180
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  4. Fail230,018 miles (+1,741)3 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    230,018 miles
    Test number
    147431838881
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Fluid leak, but not excessive auxiliary water pump leaking, also coolant level below minimum mark (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass228,277 miles (+1,559)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    228,277 miles
    Test number
    818555782603
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Pass226,718 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    226,718 miles
    Test number
    381426658092
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before the rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail226,713 miles (+1,671)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    226,713 miles
    Test number
    606864679361
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material before the rear flexi (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass225,042 miles (+804)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    225,042 miles
    Test number
    519939611671
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass224,238 miles (+1,174)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    224,238 miles
    Test number
    621069429951

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass223,064 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    223,064 miles
    Test number
    117567331206

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail223,064 miles (+12,017)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,064 miles
    Test number
    233645373774
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass211,047 miles (+16,521)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    211,047 miles
    Test number
    691639745644
    • AdvisoryFront Front suspension has slight movement at a wishbone pin or bush both sides (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on limit / nail in (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre on 3 mm
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryExhaust box outer skin corroding

  13. Pass194,526 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    194,526 miles
    Test number
    619872759068
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  14. Fail194,516 miles (+27,277)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,516 miles
    Test number
    447958841909
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear reflector slightly deteriorated but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • AdvisoryChild Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOil leak engine area

  15. Pass167,239 miles (+23,263)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    167,239 miles
    Test number
    882930046158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass143,976 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    143,976 miles
    Test number
    759111134334
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail143,976 miles (+28,007)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,976 miles
    Test number
    638560234355
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass115,969 miles (+27,107)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    115,969 miles
    Test number
    156363663210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass88,862 miles7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    88,862 miles
    Test number
    577435732283
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake warning light illuminated on dash
    • NoteSpare tyre has blown out

  20. Fail88,862 miles (+28,834)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,862 miles
    Test number
    988185232284
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBrake warning light illuminated on dash
    • NoteSpare tyre has blown out

  21. Pass60,028 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    60,028 miles
    Test number
    626232081143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail60,028 miles (+23,556)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    60,028 miles
    Test number
    877052081129
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  23. Pass36,472 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 May 2011
    Odometer
    36,472 miles
    Test number
    860842150132
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

Questions about S12 MVW

Does S12 MVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S12 MVW is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S12 MVW?
The MOT on S12 MVW is valid until 4 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 MVW done?
S12 MVW was recorded at 234,052 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 12,406 miles a year.
Has S12 MVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S12 MVW has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 5 May 2026.
Has the mileage on S12 MVW 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 MVW find?
S12 MVW passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; offside front lower anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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