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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2009 · 2,460 cc

S26 LDWMOT history

S26 LDW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Apr 2009. Its MOT is valid until 1 Sept 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 182,024 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Sept 2026.

S26 LDW red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Sept 2027
Mileage
182,024 mi
At MOT on 2 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
6,570 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S26 LDW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
15 Apr 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
2 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S26 LDW was last recorded at 182,024 miles on 2 Sept 2026, 32 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Aug 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,992 miles · 27 Aug 2026
Between the last two tests
32 miles
Average per year
6,570 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 182,024 miles
  • 2025 – 179,587 miles
  • 2024 – 175,844 miles
  • 2023 – 171,753 miles
  • 2022 – 167,622 miles
  • 2021 – 162,867 miles
  • 2020 – 159,467 miles
  • 2019 – 153,288 miles
  • 2018 – 147,999 miles
  • 2017 – 141,824 miles
  • 2016 – 132,428 miles
  • 2014 – 108,034 miles
  • 2013 – 91,214 miles
  • 2012 – 86,593 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,024 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))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.

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • General corrosion on front and rear suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Outer skin of exhaust system deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass182,024 miles (+32)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    182,024 miles
    Test number
    232677816062
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail181,992 miles (+2,405)3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,992 miles
    Test number
    785135936917
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake efficiency very low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  3. Pass179,587 miles (+3,743)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    179,587 miles
    Test number
    303629776179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear handbrake efficiency low
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass175,844 miles (+4,091)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    175,844 miles
    Test number
    996804211697
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass171,753 miles (+1)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    171,753 miles
    Test number
    474460917585
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on front and rear suspension arms
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of exhaust system deteriorated

  6. Fail171,752 miles (+4,130)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    171,752 miles
    Test number
    425045583141
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion on front and rear suspension arms
    • AdvisoryOuter skin of exhaust system deteriorated

  7. Pass167,622 miles (+4,755)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    167,622 miles
    Test number
    169767272614
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer skin deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated

  8. Pass162,867 miles (+3,400)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    162,867 miles
    Test number
    728132748583
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement nearside and offside front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively nearside and offside front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system slightly deteriorated

  9. Pass159,467 miles (+303)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    159,467 miles
    Test number
    434816948854
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  10. Fail159,164 miles (+5,876)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,164 miles
    Test number
    630715031662
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Pass153,288 miles (+51)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    153,288 miles
    Test number
    751810858913
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near excessive. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.

  12. Fail153,237 miles (+5,238)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,237 miles
    Test number
    601382564768
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated near excessive. (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded.

  13. Pass147,999 miles (+6,175)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2019
    Odometer
    147,999 miles
    Test number
    558592818935
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust box outer casing corroded
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both rear (4.1.E.1)

  14. Pass141,824 miles (+9,396)
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2018
    Odometer
    141,824 miles
    Test number
    707002167981

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass132,428 miles (+196)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2017
    Odometer
    132,428 miles
    Test number
    286898743618
    • AdvisoryBrake pads front and rear low
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  16. Fail132,232 miles (+24,198)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,232 miles
    Test number
    943795880456
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pads front and rear low
    • AdvisoryNearside rear wheel repaired
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  17. Pass108,034 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    108,034 miles
    Test number
    108209784160
    • 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)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  18. Fail108,034 miles (+16,820)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,034 miles
    Test number
    325094784181
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • 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)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  19. Pass91,214 miles (+4,621)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    91,214 miles
    Test number
    395316553190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass86,593 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    86,593 miles
    Test number
    808414952025
    • NoteBoth front brake discs wearing
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs wearing
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

Questions about S26 LDW

Does S26 LDW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S26 LDW is valid until 1 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S26 LDW?
The MOT on S26 LDW is valid until 1 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S26 LDW done?
S26 LDW was recorded at 182,024 miles at its MOT on 2 Sept 2026, an average of 6,570 miles a year.
Has S26 LDW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S26 LDW has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Aug 2026.
Has the mileage on S26 LDW 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 LDW find?
S26 LDW passed its latest MOT on 2 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside front lower suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 2 more.

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