Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc
S808 SWGMOT history
S808 SWG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 14 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 174,300 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Apr 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 14 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 174,300 mi
- At MOT on 14 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,151 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S808 SWG
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 13 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 14 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S808 SWG was last recorded at 174,300 miles on 14 Apr 2026, 30 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 174,270 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 30 miles
- Average per year
- 4,151 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 174,300 miles
- 2025 – 174,270 miles
- 2024 – 168,672 miles
- 2023 – 168,170 miles
- 2021 – 167,692 miles
- 2020 – 166,126 miles
- 2019 – 164,007 miles
- 2018 – 158,517 miles
- 2017 – 154,911 miles
- 2016 – 150,843 miles
- 2015 – 146,922 miles
- 2014 – 142,502 miles
- 2013 – 141,747 miles
- 2012 – 135,665 miles
- 2011 – 130,277 miles
- 2010 – 123,830 miles
- 2009 – 117,707 miles
- 2008 – 110,393 miles
- 2007 – 104,066 miles
- 2006 – 97,954 miles
- 2005 – 89,221 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass174,300 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013
Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Offside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2008
Full MOT history
28 tests since 15 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass174,300 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 174,300 miles
- Test number
- 941864554400
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass174,270 miles (+5,598)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 174,270 miles
- Test number
- 743708855593
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,672 miles (+502)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 168,672 miles
- Test number
- 473349163938
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass168,170 miles (+3)
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 168,170 miles
- Test number
- 663156404421
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail168,167 miles (+475)6 major14 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 168,167 miles
- Test number
- 857329377117
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed engine noise and excessive smoke from exhaust (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sil (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorRear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cross member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both front (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively both rear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
Pass167,692 miles (+1,566)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 167,692 miles
- Test number
- 344692537498
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under rear of sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass166,126 miles (+2,119)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2021
- Odometer
- 166,126 miles
- Test number
- 467466165685
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,007 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 164,007 miles
- Test number
- 749072983832
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail164,007 miles (+5,490)1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,007 miles
- Test number
- 818952311909
- Repaired at testPower steering pipe/hose leaking (2.1.5 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass158,517 miles (+3,606)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2019
- Odometer
- 158,517 miles
- Test number
- 455624376617
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass154,911 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 154,911 miles
- Test number
- 793914844953
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Fail154,911 miles (+4,068)1 failure2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,911 miles
- Test number
- 309716188085
- FailureDirection indicators flashing less than 60 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Ball joint has slight play steering rack ball joint (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass150,843 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 150,843 miles
- Test number
- 481409910877
- AdvisorySlight play os rack end
Fail150,843 miles (+3,921)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 150,843 miles
- Test number
- 541677451682
- FailureOffside Rear Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings outer sill holed (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisorySlight play os rack end
Pass146,922 miles (+4,420)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 146,922 miles
- Test number
- 241081566908
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass142,502 miles (+755)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 142,502 miles
- Test number
- 779179684239
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass141,747 miles (+6,082)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 141,747 miles
- Test number
- 527828493226
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass135,665 miles (+5,388)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 135,665 miles
- Test number
- 335038892298
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
Pass130,277 miles (+6,447)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 130,277 miles
- Test number
- 385081501360
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail123,830 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,830 miles
- Test number
- 480189790260
- Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass123,830 miles (+6,123)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 123,830 miles
- Test number
- 610089690201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass117,707 miles (+7,314)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 117,707 miles
- Test number
- 190076689268
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass110,393 miles (+7)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 110,393 miles
- Test number
- 100522008354
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail110,386 miles (+6,320)5 failures1 repaired4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,386 miles
- Test number
- 640121908371
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureRear Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass104,066 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 104,066 miles
- Test number
- 314649197497
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail104,066 miles (+6,112)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,066 miles
- Test number
- 280105797294
- FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass97,954 miles (+8,733)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 97,954 miles
- Test number
- 452133806323
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,221 miles
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 89,221 miles
- Test number
- 140728785259
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S808 SWG
- Does S808 SWG currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S808 SWG is valid until 14 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S808 SWG?
- The MOT on S808 SWG is valid until 14 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S808 SWG done?
- S808 SWG was recorded at 174,300 miles at its MOT on 14 Apr 2026, an average of 4,151 miles a year.
- Has S808 SWG ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S808 SWG has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 17 Mar 2023.
- Has the mileage on S808 SWG 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 S808 SWG find?
- S808 SWG passed its latest MOT on 14 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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