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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

S23 DUBMOT history

S23 DUB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Jun 2009. Its MOT is valid until 17 Mar 2027 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 153,935 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

S23 DUB 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 Mar 2027
Mileage
153,935 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,338 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 DUB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
25 Jun 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 DUB was last recorded at 153,935 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 8 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
153,927 miles · 16 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
8 miles
Average per year
8,338 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 153,935 miles
  • 2025 – 151,555 miles
  • 2024 – 146,640 miles
  • 2023 – 142,955 miles
  • 2022 – 136,916 miles
  • 2021 – 131,203 miles
  • 2020 – 127,111 miles
  • 2019 – 120,855 miles
  • 2018 – 119,357 miles
  • 2017 – 107,309 miles
  • 2016 – 96,039 miles
  • 2015 – 92,307 miles
  • 2014 – 72,676 miles
  • 2013 – 58,021 miles
  • 2012 – 39,089 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass153,935 miles
  • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (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.

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both front top strut top mounting bearings stiff in operation

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 8 Jun 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass153,935 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    153,935 miles
    Test number
    882589333942
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail153,927 miles (+2,372)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,927 miles
    Test number
    743406394392
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) rack end (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass151,555 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    151,555 miles
    Test number
    209590832255
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front top strut top mounting bearings stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  4. Fail151,550 miles (+4,910)5 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,550 miles
    Test number
    891506850440
    • MajorHeadlamp aim too high both (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBoth front top strut top mounting bearings stiff in operation
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  5. Pass146,640 miles (+3,685)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    146,640 miles
    Test number
    156349305754
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement NSF and OSF (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened slightly corroded (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer outer casing
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  6. Pass142,955 miles (+6,039)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    142,955 miles
    Test number
    643767109519
    • AdvisoryCenter box/outer shield corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  7. Pass136,916 miles (+5,713)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    136,916 miles
    Test number
    528496791056
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box heavily corroded (outer casing only)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component (2.1.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  8. Pass131,203 miles (+4,092)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    131,203 miles
    Test number
    415175449073
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box heavily corroded (outer casing only)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass127,111 miles (+6,256)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,111 miles
    Test number
    660009978474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass120,855 miles (+1,498)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    120,855 miles
    Test number
    395534906305

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass119,357 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    119,357 miles
    Test number
    607157537524

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail119,345 miles (+12,036)8 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,345 miles
    Test number
    933438083603
    • MajorHeadlamp levelling device inoperative (4.1.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • 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 too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  13. Pass107,309 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,309 miles
    Test number
    815842122883

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,309 miles (+11,270)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,309 miles
    Test number
    856986824615
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering system excessively tight top mount (2.2.D.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  15. Pass96,039 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    96,039 miles
    Test number
    350989375773

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail96,039 miles (+3,732)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,039 miles
    Test number
    899610349155
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)

  17. Pass92,307 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    92,307 miles
    Test number
    826862265182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,307 miles (+19,631)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,307 miles
    Test number
    817682665122
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass72,676 miles (+14,655)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    72,676 miles
    Test number
    827609964144
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteBoth rear shock absorbers leaking slightly

  20. Fail58,021 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    58,021 miles
    Test number
    426301373117
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  21. Pass58,021 miles (+18,932)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    58,021 miles
    Test number
    506421573102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass39,089 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    39,089 miles
    Test number
    509040162171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail39,089 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,089 miles
    Test number
    959300562184
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about S23 DUB

Does S23 DUB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 DUB is valid until 17 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 DUB?
The MOT on S23 DUB is valid until 17 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 DUB done?
S23 DUB was recorded at 153,935 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 8,338 miles a year.
Has S23 DUB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 DUB has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 DUB 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 S23 DUB find?
S23 DUB passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both front.

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