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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

S8 OVWMOT history

S8 OVW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 24 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 237,860 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Oct 2026.

S8 OVW blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Sept 2027
Mileage
237,860 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2025
MOT tests
31
21 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,366 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 OVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 OVW was last recorded at 237,860 miles on 17 Sept 2025, 3,481 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Sept 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
234,379 miles · 25 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
3,481 miles
Average per year
4,366 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 237,860 miles
  • 2024 – 234,379 miles
  • 2023 – 227,599 miles
  • 2022 – 219,081 miles
  • 2021 – 207,837 miles
  • 2020 – 201,682 miles
  • 2019 – 195,241 miles
  • 2018 – 189,124 miles
  • 2017 – 188,581 miles
  • 2016 – 187,051 miles
  • 2015 – 185,444 miles
  • 2014 – 184,003 miles
  • 2013 – 182,890 miles
  • 2012 – 181,459 miles
  • 2011 – 180,001 miles
  • 2010 – 178,214 miles
  • 2008 – 171,916 miles
  • 2007 – 164,177 miles
  • 2006 – 155,702 miles

What the latest MOT found

PassPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak

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.

  • Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Front registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

31 tests since 23 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    352769940676
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  2. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    853300977411
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak

  3. Pass237,860 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    237,860 miles
    Test number
    269662986453
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Fail237,860 miles (+3,481)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,860 miles
    Test number
    166115280600
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material offside and nearside rear (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass234,379 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    234,379 miles
    Test number
    233828206819
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner arch / chassis corroded slightly.

  6. Fail234,377 miles (+6,778)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    234,377 miles
    Test number
    586639495795
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside front inner arch / chassis corroded slightly.

  7. Pass227,599 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    21 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    227,599 miles
    Test number
    160646708909

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail227,595 miles (+8,514)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,595 miles
    Test number
    793264556885
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch qtr (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength cill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Pass219,081 miles (+11,244)
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    219,081 miles
    Test number
    264767919944

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass207,837 miles (+6,155)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    207,837 miles
    Test number
    670824621701
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass201,682 miles (+6,441)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    201,682 miles
    Test number
    850992999116
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass195,241 miles (+6,117)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    195,241 miles
    Test number
    894456062974
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass189,124 miles (+543)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    189,124 miles
    Test number
    714858972335

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass188,581 miles (+1,530)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    188,581 miles
    Test number
    917154143665

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass187,051 miles (+1,607)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    187,051 miles
    Test number
    910013215176
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass185,444 miles (+1,441)2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    185,444 miles
    Test number
    447457715211
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteAll four tyres cracked on outer walls
    • NoteBoth front wishbones rear bushes perished/split
    • NoteFront tyres edges tread low and cracked
    • NoteHandbrake cable corroded
    • NotePlay in both ns and os inner track rod joints
    • NoteSurface corrosion close to osr shock absorber top mount

  17. Pass184,003 miles1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    184,003 miles
    Test number
    327074324262
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth Front and N/S/R tyres crackikng around side walls
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Fail183,999 miles1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,999 miles
    Test number
    845514124248
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/S/F, N/S/F & N/S/R tyres cracking around side walls
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail183,999 miles (+1,109)1 failure1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,999 miles
    Test number
    236751824217
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteO/S/F tyre wearing on inner edge
    • NoteO/S/F, N/S/F & N/S/R tyres cracking around side walls
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass182,890 miles (+1,431)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    182,890 miles
    Test number
    105619813273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass181,459 miles4 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    181,459 miles
    Test number
    205919122290
    • NoteLHR wheel arch has slight corrosion
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRHF tyre starting to get low on inner edge

  22. Fail181,459 miles (+1,458)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,459 miles
    Test number
    929947012270
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteLHF drive shaft inner gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc
    • NoteLHR wheel arch has slight corrosion
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteRHF tyre starting to get low on inner edge

  23. Fail180,001 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,001 miles
    Test number
    345082821447
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision worn smooth (3.3.A.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteN/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

  24. Pass180,001 miles (+1,787)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    180,001 miles
    Test number
    508092221252
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • NoteN/s/f inner drive shaft boot split

  25. Pass178,214 miles (+2,871)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    178,214 miles
    Test number
    994948440353
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteN/s/f inner driveshaft boot split

  26. Fail175,343 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,343 miles
    Test number
    171288300404
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass175,343 miles (+3,427)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    175,343 miles
    Test number
    941238600096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass171,916 miles (+7,739)
    MOT expiry
    17 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    171,916 miles
    Test number
    404953058349

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass164,177 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    164,177 miles
    Test number
    472287927484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Fail164,177 miles (+8,475)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,177 miles
    Test number
    272687027359
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  31. Pass155,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    155,702 miles
    Test number
    493107226383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 OVW

Does S8 OVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 OVW is valid until 24 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 OVW?
The MOT on S8 OVW is valid until 24 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 OVW done?
S8 OVW was recorded at 237,860 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2025, an average of 4,366 miles a year.
Has S8 OVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 OVW has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Sept 2026.
Has the mileage on S8 OVW 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 OVW find?
S8 OVW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2026 with 2 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears; slight oil leak.

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