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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2011 · 1,896 cc

S8 LDOMOT history

S8 LDO is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Jun 2011. Its MOT is valid until 1 Mar 2027 and it has passed 12 of 17 MOT tests, with 268,161 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Feb 2026.

S8 LDO silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Mar 2027
Mileage
268,161 mi
At MOT on 26 Feb 2026
MOT tests
17
12 passed · 5 failed
Per year
16,743 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 LDO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2011
First used
30 Jun 2011
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 LDO was last recorded at 268,161 miles on 26 Feb 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
268,159 miles · 25 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
16,743 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 268,161 miles
  • 2025 – 249,551 miles
  • 2024 – 224,989 miles
  • 2023 – 198,564 miles
  • 2022 – 174,284 miles
  • 2021 – 156,460 miles
  • 2020 – 146,612 miles
  • 2019 – 130,168 miles
  • 2018 – 113,557 miles
  • 2017 – 99,108 miles
  • 2015 – 87,821 miles
  • 2014 – 70,999 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass268,161 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (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.

  • Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

17 tests since 19 May 2014, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass268,161 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    268,161 miles
    Test number
    965900364394
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  2. Fail268,159 miles (+18,608)1 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,159 miles
    Test number
    852024105834
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  3. Pass249,551 miles (+24,562)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    249,551 miles
    Test number
    969128570056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass224,989 miles (+26,425)
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    224,989 miles
    Test number
    409279527320

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass198,564 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    198,564 miles
    Test number
    334215503448
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  6. Fail198,564 miles (+24,280)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,564 miles
    Test number
    150902934887
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorRear Tyre(s) of different sizes are fitted on the same axle. (5.2.3 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  7. Pass174,284 miles (+17,824)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    174,284 miles
    Test number
    430633977815
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt o/s,n/s and centre

  8. Pass156,460 miles (+9,848)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    156,460 miles
    Test number
    294444088759
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass146,612 miles (+11)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    146,612 miles
    Test number
    649530702112
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail146,601 miles (+16,433)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,601 miles
    Test number
    544458033464
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass130,168 miles (+44)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    130,168 miles
    Test number
    513406321133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Fail130,124 miles (+16,567)1 dangerous2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,124 miles
    Test number
    534314520713
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Pass113,557 miles (+14,449)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    113,557 miles
    Test number
    411971921920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)

  14. Pass99,108 miles
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    99,108 miles
    Test number
    514086240028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail99,108 miles (+11,287)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,108 miles
    Test number
    618665144500
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  16. Pass87,821 miles (+16,822)1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    87,821 miles
    Test number
    966980205155
    • NoteSpare wheel missing

  17. Pass70,999 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 May 2015
    Odometer
    70,999 miles
    Test number
    747299034124

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 LDO

Does S8 LDO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 LDO is valid until 1 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 LDO?
The MOT on S8 LDO is valid until 1 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 LDO done?
S8 LDO was recorded at 268,161 miles at its MOT on 26 Feb 2026, an average of 16,743 miles a year.
Has S8 LDO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 LDO has failed 5 of its 17 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 LDO 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 S8 LDO find?
S8 LDO passed its latest MOT on 26 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.

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