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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

S26 BDBMOT history

S26 BDB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Oct 2009. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 209,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 30 Oct 2025.

S26 BDB silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
209,631 mi
At MOT on 30 Oct 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
12,261 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 BDB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
30 Oct 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
30 Oct 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 BDB was last recorded at 209,631 miles on 30 Oct 2025, 8,596 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
201,035 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
8,596 miles
Average per year
12,261 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 209,631 miles
  • 2024 – 201,035 miles
  • 2023 – 192,880 miles
  • 2022 – 184,295 miles
  • 2021 – 177,107 miles
  • 2020 – 168,159 miles
  • 2019 – 159,676 miles
  • 2018 – 126,830 miles
  • 2017 – 102,975 miles
  • 2016 – 94,398 miles
  • 2015 – 89,150 miles
  • 2014 – 85,055 miles
  • 2013 – 69,301 miles
  • 2012 – 50,111 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass209,631 miles
  • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 26 Oct 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass209,631 miles (+8,596)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    209,631 miles
    Test number
    243940084802
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))

  2. Pass201,035 miles (+4)3 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    201,035 miles
    Test number
    651907118602
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Fail201,031 miles (+8,151)2 dangerous8 major3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,031 miles
    Test number
    309549629311
    • DangerousNearside Rear Shock absorbers likely to become detached Lower shock absorber bush bonding failed allowing shock absorber to slide off bush (5.3.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm 1.5mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorLower Driver's door hinge insecure (6.2.3 (c) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • 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 Rear Seat belt buckle not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (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))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.75mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass192,880 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    192,880 miles
    Test number
    415050899159
    • AdvisoryCrack on windscreen in centre not affecting drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear box outer layer coroded

  5. Fail192,871 miles (+8,576)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,871 miles
    Test number
    592060737030
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light source and lamp not compatible hid fitted (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCrack on windscreen in centre not affecting drivers view of the road
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre and rear box outer layer coroded

  6. Pass184,295 miles (+121)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    184,295 miles
    Test number
    702008027116
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt anchor covers missing

  7. Fail184,174 miles (+7,067)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,174 miles
    Test number
    997524142353
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction engine management light on at time of test (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear seat belt anchor covers missing

  8. Pass177,107 miles3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    177,107 miles
    Test number
    429743241244
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip lose. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  9. Fail177,107 miles (+8,948)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,107 miles
    Test number
    359099885453
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords Outer tyre wall. (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Flickers. (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Clip lose. (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  10. Pass168,159 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    168,159 miles
    Test number
    690149656143
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  11. Fail168,159 miles (+8,483)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,159 miles
    Test number
    432855261141
    • Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner tread (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust corroded

  12. Pass159,676 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    159,676 miles
    Test number
    177177500944
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s rear tyres uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Fail159,672 miles (+32,842)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,672 miles
    Test number
    146038857509
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Registration plate missing (0.1 (a))
    • MajorNearside Lower Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge n/s o/s rear tyres uneven tyre wear (5.2.3 (e))

  14. Pass126,830 miles (+23,855)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    126,830 miles
    Test number
    276895591352
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases slightly corroded (6.1.2 (a))

  15. Pass102,975 miles (+8,577)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    102,975 miles
    Test number
    680641243017
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Pass94,398 miles (+5,248)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    94,398 miles
    Test number
    276073052271

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass89,150 miles (+4,095)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    89,150 miles
    Test number
    314260056005
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail85,055 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,055 miles
    Test number
    397187394254
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass85,055 miles (+15,754)
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    85,055 miles
    Test number
    675327594228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass69,301 miles (+19,190)1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    69,301 miles
    Test number
    626544493210
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass50,111 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    50,111 miles
    Test number
    838710102350
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S26 BDB

Does S26 BDB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 BDB is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S26 BDB?
The MOT on S26 BDB is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 BDB done?
S26 BDB was recorded at 209,631 miles at its MOT on 30 Oct 2025, an average of 12,261 miles a year.
Has S26 BDB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 BDB has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2024.
Has the mileage on S26 BDB 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 S26 BDB find?
S26 BDB passed its latest MOT on 30 Oct 2025 with 1 minor defect: windscreen excessively tinted but not adversely affecting driver's view.

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