Volkswagen Transporter
Black · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc
S18 OWEMOT history
S18 OWE is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 15 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 18 MOT tests, with 172,739 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 15 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 172,739 mi
- At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 18
- 14 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 9,204 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S18 OWE
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Black
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 4 Apr 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 15 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 16 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S18 OWE was last recorded at 172,739 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Mar 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 172,739 miles · 11 Mar 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 9,204 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 172,739 miles
- 2025 – 172,254 miles
- 2024 – 171,728 miles
- 2023 – 166,477 miles
- 2022 – 161,281 miles
- 2021 – 153,160 miles
- 2019 – 141,606 miles
- 2017 – 134,769 miles
- 2016 – 118,749 miles
- 2015 – 104,506 miles
- 2014 – 90,739 miles
- 2013 – 71,114 miles
- 2012 – 54,092 miles
- 2011 – 34,392 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass172,739 miles
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Both shocks absorbers corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
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.
Front Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
18 tests since 5 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass172,739 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 172,739 miles
- Test number
- 292912102677
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both shocks absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail172,739 miles (+485)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,739 miles
- Test number
- 466711051131
- MajorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Both shocks absorbers corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass172,254 miles (+526)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 172,254 miles
- Test number
- 854056534969
- MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass171,728 miles (+1)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 171,728 miles
- Test number
- 905839508504
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail171,727 miles (+5,250)5 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 171,727 miles
- Test number
- 186241900807
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass166,477 miles (+5,196)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 166,477 miles
- Test number
- 956110674335
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
Pass161,281 miles (+8,121)1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 161,281 miles
- Test number
- 264544630837
- MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
Pass153,160 miles (+67)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 153,160 miles
- Test number
- 849784695099
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,093 miles (+11,487)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,093 miles
- Test number
- 603198900143
- MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
Pass141,606 miles (+8)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 141,606 miles
- Test number
- 114122987049
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail141,598 miles (+6,829)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,598 miles
- Test number
- 636442571987
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt retracting mechanism defective (7.1.2 (e))
- MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
Pass134,769 miles (+16,020)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 134,769 miles
- Test number
- 707644581736
- AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass118,749 miles (+14,243)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 118,749 miles
- Test number
- 201977339096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass104,506 miles (+13,767)
- MOT expiry
- 16 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 104,506 miles
- Test number
- 145218736162
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass90,739 miles (+19,625)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 90,739 miles
- Test number
- 609025624211
- NoteOil leak
Pass71,114 miles (+17,022)
- MOT expiry
- 28 May 2014
- Odometer
- 71,114 miles
- Test number
- 215109743167
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,092 miles (+19,700)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2013
- Odometer
- 54,092 miles
- Test number
- 539904522100
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass34,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 34,392 miles
- Test number
- 355074961011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S18 OWE
- Does S18 OWE currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S18 OWE is valid until 15 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S18 OWE?
- The MOT on S18 OWE is valid until 15 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S18 OWE done?
- S18 OWE was recorded at 172,739 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 9,204 miles a year.
- Has S18 OWE ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S18 OWE has failed 4 of its 18 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Mar 2026.
- Has the mileage on S18 OWE 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 OWE find?
- S18 OWE passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with 3 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; rear both shocks absorbers corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened.
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