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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

S25 ADOMOT history

S25 ADO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 208,132 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

S25 ADO white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Jul 2027
Mileage
208,132 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
7,805 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 ADO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S25 ADO was last recorded at 208,132 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 7,242 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
200,890 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,242 miles
Average per year
7,805 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 208,132 miles
  • 2025 – 200,890 miles
  • 2024 – 193,281 miles
  • 2023 – 188,603 miles
  • 2022 – 179,458 miles
  • 2021 – 169,443 miles
  • 2020 – 162,709 miles
  • 2019 – 158,141 miles
  • 2018 – 153,188 miles
  • 2017 – 147,362 miles
  • 2016 – 143,382 miles
  • 2015 – 141,165 miles
  • 2014 – 126,228 miles
  • 2013 – 111,669 miles
  • 2012 – 104,894 miles
  • 2011 – 98,284 miles
  • 2010 – 92,417 miles
  • 2009 – 85,670 miles
  • 2007 – 75,938 miles
  • 2006 – 54,399 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass208,132 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Rear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 26 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass208,132 miles (+7,242)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    208,132 miles
    Test number
    878421360333
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass200,890 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    200,890 miles
    Test number
    337862284245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail200,890 miles (+7,609)3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,890 miles
    Test number
    563339348343
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake cable insecure (1.1.15 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass193,281 miles (+4,678)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    193,281 miles
    Test number
    678876463641
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Both sides (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass188,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    188,603 miles
    Test number
    319613580033
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail188,603 miles2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,603 miles
    Test number
    507033866406
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail188,603 miles (+9,145)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,603 miles
    Test number
    310909308106
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass179,458 miles (+10,015)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    179,458 miles
    Test number
    423207728018
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded

  9. Pass169,443 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    169,443 miles
    Test number
    907713451317
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  10. Fail169,443 miles (+6,734)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,443 miles
    Test number
    193983497922
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn n/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn o/s/f lower suspension arm rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside n/s handbrake cable bracket insecure
    • AdvisoryRear rear exhaust silencer outer skin corroded

  11. Pass162,709 miles (+4,568)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    162,709 miles
    Test number
    153508130804

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass158,141 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    158,141 miles
    Test number
    734312008628

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail158,141 miles (+4,953)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,141 miles
    Test number
    934407289028
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  14. Pass153,188 miles (+5,826)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    153,188 miles
    Test number
    478135103701
    • MinorNearside Front Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring bottom rubber missing

  15. Pass147,362 miles (+3,980)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    147,362 miles
    Test number
    747591602818
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Pass143,382 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    143,382 miles
    Test number
    191374383922
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail143,382 miles (+2,217)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,382 miles
    Test number
    384947116289
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both d bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass141,165 miles (+14,937)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    141,165 miles
    Test number
    317446495146
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass126,228 miles (+14,559)
    MOT expiry
    28 May 2015
    Odometer
    126,228 miles
    Test number
    955519344191

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass111,669 miles (+6,775)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2014
    Odometer
    111,669 miles
    Test number
    826688623155

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass104,894 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    104,894 miles
    Test number
    216614782162
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNoises from engine area

  22. Fail104,894 miles (+6,610)3 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,894 miles
    Test number
    228204382472
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteNoises from engine area

  23. Pass98,284 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    98,284 miles
    Test number
    748799351179
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  24. Fail98,280 miles (+5,863)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,280 miles
    Test number
    808248551193
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  25. Pass92,417 miles (+83)6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    92,417 miles
    Test number
    800405160172
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  26. Fail92,334 miles (+6,664)1 dangerous4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,334 miles
    Test number
    200118650180
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  27. Fail85,670 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    180971829065
    • Repaired at testFront Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass85,670 miles (+9,732)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    85,670 miles
    Test number
    894011829028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass75,938 miles (+21,539)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    75,938 miles
    Test number
    692731127330
    • NoteAdvise n/s headlamp aim at upper limits
    • NoteAdvise o/s half of high level stop lamp inop

  30. Fail54,399 miles2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,399 miles
    Test number
    762389096239
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • 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)

  31. Pass54,399 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    54,399 miles
    Test number
    883119196280
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) slightly damaged (2.3.2)
    • 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)

Questions about S25 ADO

Does S25 ADO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S25 ADO is valid until 12 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S25 ADO?
The MOT on S25 ADO is valid until 12 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S25 ADO done?
S25 ADO was recorded at 208,132 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 7,805 miles a year.
Has S25 ADO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 ADO has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S25 ADO 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 S25 ADO find?
S25 ADO passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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