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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2010 · 1,968 cc

S18 DTSMOT history

S18 DTS is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 Sept 2010. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 193,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

S18 DTS white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jul 2027
Mileage
193,967 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
11,703 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S18 DTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2010
First used
21 Sept 2010
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S18 DTS was last recorded at 193,967 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 11 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
193,956 miles · 9 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
11 miles
Average per year
11,703 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 193,967 miles
  • 2025 – 188,355 miles
  • 2024 – 186,001 miles
  • 2023 – 177,007 miles
  • 2022 – 163,271 miles
  • 2021 – 153,177 miles
  • 2020 – 141,674 miles
  • 2019 – 129,020 miles
  • 2018 – 108,895 miles
  • 2017 – 99,814 miles
  • 2016 – 90,757 miles
  • 2015 – 66,448 miles
  • 2014 – 47,728 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass193,967 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in centre (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped n/s

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Both side spring, both side brake pipe, rear axle components slight corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Slight play in steering joints

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

20 tests since 10 Jan 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass193,967 miles (+11)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    193,967 miles
    Test number
    701777542657
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in centre (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail193,956 miles (+5,601)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,956 miles
    Test number
    947168939893
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Seat belt missing All rear belts missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped in centre (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass188,355 miles (+8)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    188,355 miles
    Test number
    354954885111
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Chipped n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

  4. Fail188,347 miles (+2,346)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,347 miles
    Test number
    306885512129
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • 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 Chipped n/s (3.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass186,001 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    186,001 miles
    Test number
    141053399313
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front & both side rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth side spring, both side brake pipe, rear axle components slight corroded
    • AdvisoryFront outer cv boot worn both side

  6. Fail186,001 miles (+8,994)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,001 miles
    Test number
    949000792446
    • Repaired at testPosition lamp with a multiple light source more than 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both side front & both side rear (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryBoth side spring, both side brake pipe, rear axle components slight corroded
    • AdvisoryFront outer cv boot worn both side

  7. Pass177,007 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    177,007 miles
    Test number
    200229706824
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side front outer cv boot slight split
    • AdvisoryBoth side spring, both side brake pipe, rear axle components slight corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  8. Fail177,007 miles (+13,736)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,007 miles
    Test number
    512675601351
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front & rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front & both side rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth side front outer cv boot slight split
    • AdvisoryBoth side spring, both side brake pipe, rear axle components slight corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  9. Pass163,271 miles (+10,094)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    163,271 miles
    Test number
    808742978058
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded both side rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryShock absorbers has light misting of oil both side front (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both side front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering joints

  10. Pass153,177 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    153,177 miles
    Test number
    801540548333
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  11. Fail153,177 miles (+11,503)1 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,177 miles
    Test number
    531031412549
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both side (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass141,674 miles (+12,654)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    141,674 miles
    Test number
    698531734668
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s/f and o/s/f (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both n/s/r and o/s/r (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s/f bumper has a damaged but no sharp edge

  13. Pass129,020 miles (+20,125)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    129,020 miles
    Test number
    672823231406
    • MinorOffside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by up to 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust system rear box corroded but not seriously weakened

  14. Pass108,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    108,895 miles
    Test number
    163168912647

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,895 miles (+9,081)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,895 miles
    Test number
    992838809729
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear reflector likely to become detached (4.8.1 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass99,814 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    99,814 miles
    Test number
    260717068027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail99,814 miles (+9,057)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,814 miles
    Test number
    272851480296
    • FailureNearside Front coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass90,757 miles (+24,309)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    90,757 miles
    Test number
    943928333921
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryExhust corroding

  19. Pass66,448 miles (+18,720)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    66,448 miles
    Test number
    719518905018
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass47,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    47,728 miles
    Test number
    177660714470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S18 DTS

Does S18 DTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 DTS is valid until 17 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S18 DTS?
The MOT on S18 DTS is valid until 17 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S18 DTS done?
S18 DTS was recorded at 193,967 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 11,703 miles a year.
Has S18 DTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S18 DTS has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S18 DTS 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 S18 DTS find?
S18 DTS passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped in centre; offside front inner tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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