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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

S8 UPPMOT history

S8 UPP is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2002. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 229,369 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Jul 2026.

S8 UPP yellow Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
229,369 mi
At MOT on 4 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
5,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S8 UPP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
30 Sept 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
4 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S8 UPP was last recorded at 229,369 miles on 4 Jul 2026, 286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
229,083 miles · 7 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
286 miles
Average per year
5,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 229,369 miles
  • 2025 – 229,083 miles
  • 2024 – 228,805 miles
  • 2023 – 228,156 miles
  • 2021 – 227,394 miles
  • 2016 – 223,456 miles
  • 2015 – 213,404 miles
  • 2014 – 204,965 miles
  • 2012 – 199,697 miles
  • 2011 – 193,919 miles
  • 2010 – 183,270 miles
  • 2009 – 170,759 miles
  • 2008 – 166,614 miles
  • 2007 – 158,717 miles
  • 2006 – 118,115 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass229,369 miles
  • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2021
  • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2024

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Nearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

23 tests since 16 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass229,369 miles (+286)2 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    229,369 miles
    Test number
    979152876457
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer 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 has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre perished

  2. Pass229,083 miles (+278)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    229,083 miles
    Test number
    264122023525
    • MinorCentral Stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.3.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Outer Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  3. Pass228,805 miles1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    228,805 miles
    Test number
    111466705894
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  4. Fail228,805 miles (+649)1 repaired1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    228,805 miles
    Test number
    306231992243
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  5. Pass228,156 miles (+762)2 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    228,156 miles
    Test number
    704761290297
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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 Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  6. Pass227,394 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    227,394 miles
    Test number
    480824865933
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))

  7. Fail227,394 miles (+3,938)1 dangerous6 major1 minor11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,394 miles
    Test number
    766701023624
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryDampness around front brake calipers no leak found
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  8. Pass223,456 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    223,456 miles
    Test number
    295405427800
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  9. Fail223,449 miles (+10,045)4 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    223,449 miles
    Test number
    911201119759
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) has a product on the lens but not adversely affecting light output (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  10. Pass213,404 miles (+8,439)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    213,404 miles
    Test number
    905527445085

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass204,965 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    204,965 miles
    Test number
    537757734033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail204,965 miles (+5,268)6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,965 miles
    Test number
    496112734021
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  13. Pass199,697 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    199,697 miles
    Test number
    639718492285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail199,694 miles (+5,775)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,694 miles
    Test number
    127977492231
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  15. Pass193,919 miles (+10,649)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    193,919 miles
    Test number
    438036481281
    • NoteN/s/f inner cv cover split

  16. Pass183,270 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    183,270 miles
    Test number
    714959780242
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Fail183,261 miles (+12,502)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,261 miles
    Test number
    603119680220
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Pass170,759 miles (+4,145)
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    170,759 miles
    Test number
    313035289493

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass166,614 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    166,614 miles
    Test number
    331624988244

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail166,614 miles (+7,897)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,614 miles
    Test number
    660284888246
    • Repaired at testFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  21. Pass158,717 miles (+4,572)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    158,717 miles
    Test number
    144610777225

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass154,145 miles (+36,030)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    154,145 miles
    Test number
    722416907211

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass118,115 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    118,115 miles
    Test number
    890248126297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S8 UPP

Does S8 UPP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S8 UPP is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S8 UPP?
The MOT on S8 UPP is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S8 UPP done?
S8 UPP was recorded at 229,369 miles at its MOT on 4 Jul 2026, an average of 5,596 miles a year.
Has S8 UPP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S8 UPP has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S8 UPP 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 UPP find?
S8 UPP passed its latest MOT on 4 Jul 2026 with 2 minor defects and 8 advisories: central stop lamp(s) with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning; nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 7 more.

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