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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

S17 UPOMOT history

S17 UPO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jun 2027 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 187,406 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jun 2026.

S17 UPO white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jun 2027
Mileage
187,406 mi
At MOT on 8 Jun 2026
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,590 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S17 UPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S17 UPO was last recorded at 187,406 miles on 8 Jun 2026, 6,490 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,916 miles · 10 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
6,490 miles
Average per year
6,590 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 187,406 miles
  • 2025 – 180,916 miles
  • 2024 – 180,396 miles
  • 2023 – 168,488 miles
  • 2021 – 167,236 miles
  • 2020 – 161,876 miles
  • 2019 – 156,656 miles
  • 2018 – 151,026 miles
  • 2017 – 145,229 miles
  • 2016 – 141,031 miles
  • 2015 – 134,861 miles
  • 2014 – 124,881 miles
  • 2013 – 116,587 miles
  • 2012 – 109,698 miles
  • 2011 – 87,322 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass187,406 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2025–2026

  • Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Apr 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass187,406 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    187,406 miles
    Test number
    303324362961
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail187,406 miles (+6,490)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,406 miles
    Test number
    305863916656
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass180,916 miles (+33)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    180,916 miles
    Test number
    278132750410
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive under engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Fail180,883 miles (+487)1 dangerous5 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,883 miles
    Test number
    131052737265
    • DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryHydraulic leak, but not excessive steering rack (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Pass180,396 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    180,396 miles
    Test number
    982183278453
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Fail180,396 miles (+11,908)10 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,396 miles
    Test number
    891176174279
    • MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  7. Pass168,488 miles (+1,252)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    168,488 miles
    Test number
    678981583267
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  8. Pass167,236 miles (+5,360)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    167,236 miles
    Test number
    577537919375

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,876 miles (+5,220)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    161,876 miles
    Test number
    550703278371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass156,656 miles (+5,630)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    156,656 miles
    Test number
    240519719613
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose has slight seepage (2.1.5 (a))
  11. Pass151,026 miles (+5,797)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    151,026 miles
    Test number
    514173918632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass145,229 miles (+4,198)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    145,229 miles
    Test number
    715667709598
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryPower steering component(s) has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
  13. Pass141,031 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    141,031 miles
    Test number
    856773202660

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail141,024 miles (+6,163)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,024 miles
    Test number
    595248648803
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
  15. Pass134,861 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    134,861 miles
    Test number
    997722042361

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail134,543 miles (+9,662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,543 miles
    Test number
    668829994285
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (1.5.1a)
  17. Pass124,881 miles (+8,294)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    124,881 miles
    Test number
    187534324366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass116,587 miles (+6,889)
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    116,587 miles
    Test number
    329243333312

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass109,698 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    109,698 miles
    Test number
    509346032334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail109,698 miles (+22,376)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,698 miles
    Test number
    797584332325
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing (5.1.1)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  21. Pass87,322 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    87,322 miles
    Test number
    785781691044

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S17 UPO

Does S17 UPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S17 UPO is valid until 9 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S17 UPO?
The MOT on S17 UPO is valid until 9 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S17 UPO done?
S17 UPO was recorded at 187,406 miles at its MOT on 8 Jun 2026, an average of 6,590 miles a year.
Has S17 UPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S17 UPO has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S17 UPO 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 S17 UPO find?
S17 UPO passed its latest MOT on 8 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear coil spring corroded; nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear coil spring corroded, and 1 more.

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