Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc
S31 ALBMOT history
S31 ALB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Nov 2009. Its MOT is valid until 12 Mar 2027 and it has passed 14 of 19 MOT tests, with 151,997 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 151,997 mi
- At MOT on 18 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 14 passed · 5 failed
- Per year
- 5,793 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S31 ALB
- 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
- 27 Nov 2009
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 18 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S31 ALB was last recorded at 151,997 miles on 18 Feb 2026, 5,799 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Mar 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 146,198 miles · 12 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,799 miles
- Average per year
- 5,793 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 151,997 miles
- 2025 – 146,198 miles
- 2024 – 138,554 miles
- 2023 – 128,703 miles
- 2022 – 121,945 miles
- 2021 – 119,122 miles
- 2020 – 117,481 miles
- 2019 – 114,801 miles
- 2018 – 109,265 miles
- 2017 – 101,104 miles
- 2016 – 93,068 miles
- 2015 – 87,217 miles
- 2014 – 82,105 miles
- 2013 – 76,928 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass151,997 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
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.
Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Offside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2018
Full MOT history
19 tests since 5 Mar 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass151,997 miles1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 151,997 miles
- Test number
- 830609483678
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Fail151,997 miles (+5,799)1 repaired1 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 151,997 miles
- Test number
- 495384878079
- Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working Bulb replaced (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer outer casing corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both hoses (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both corroded (5.3.2 (b))
Pass146,198 miles (+4)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 146,198 miles
- Test number
- 443251371929
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Fail146,194 miles (+7,640)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 146,194 miles
- Test number
- 128828813748
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing Both (5.3.2 (b))
Pass138,554 miles (+9,851)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 138,554 miles
- Test number
- 143779395163
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both tyres sidewalls perishing 205/65/16 107/105T (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule Both pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
Pass128,703 miles (+6,758)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 128,703 miles
- Test number
- 859024399700
- AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule all front and rear (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all front and rear (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear exhaust heat shield loose
Pass121,945 miles (+2,823)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 121,945 miles
- Test number
- 850787850488
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass119,122 miles (+1,641)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 119,122 miles
- Test number
- 230915645010
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
Pass117,481 miles (+2,680)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 117,481 miles
- Test number
- 821907780916
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass114,801 miles (+5,536)2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 114,801 miles
- Test number
- 845194197789
- 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass109,265 miles (+8,161)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 109,265 miles
- Test number
- 373260744912
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,104 miles
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 101,104 miles
- Test number
- 943685064872
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,104 miles (+8,036)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,104 miles
- Test number
- 764990674947
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass93,068 miles (+5,851)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 93,068 miles
- Test number
- 552836953419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass87,217 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 87,217 miles
- Test number
- 187130775410
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust middle box outer skin in poor corroded.
Fail87,217 miles (+5,112)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 87,217 miles
- Test number
- 425400375059
- Repaired at testHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteExhaust middle box outer skin in poor corroded.
Pass82,105 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 82,105 miles
- Test number
- 706720974053
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail82,105 miles (+5,177)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 82,105 miles
- Test number
- 738340374092
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass76,928 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 76,928 miles
- Test number
- 326174663011
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Questions about S31 ALB
- Does S31 ALB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 ALB is valid until 12 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S31 ALB?
- The MOT on S31 ALB is valid until 12 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S31 ALB done?
- S31 ALB was recorded at 151,997 miles at its MOT on 18 Feb 2026, an average of 5,793 miles a year.
- Has S31 ALB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S31 ALB has failed 5 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on S31 ALB 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 S31 ALB find?
- S31 ALB passed its latest MOT on 18 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; central exhaust silencer outer casing corroded; rear brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both hoses, and 1 more.
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