Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc
T18 DVFMOT history
T18 DVF is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Mar 2008. Its MOT is valid until 12 May 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 136,368 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 May 2027
- Mileage
- 136,368 mi
- At MOT on 13 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 19
- 13 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,294 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T18 DVF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2008
- First used
- 3 Mar 2008
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 May 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 13 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T18 DVF was last recorded at 136,368 miles on 13 May 2026, 36 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 136,332 miles · 29 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 36 miles
- Average per year
- 6,294 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 136,368 miles
- 2024 – 132,031 miles
- 2022 – 128,298 miles
- 2020 – 125,956 miles
- 2019 – 115,665 miles
- 2018 – 105,598 miles
- 2017 – 93,547 miles
- 2016 – 83,426 miles
- 2015 – 77,633 miles
- 2014 – 76,718 miles
- 2013 – 67,802 miles
- 2012 – 54,120 miles
- 2011 – 40,525 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass136,368 miles
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryInner Sill Covers InstalledRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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 Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major3 MOTs, 2019–2026
E.M.L on dash.
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
19 tests since 19 Feb 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass136,368 miles (+36)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 May 2027
- Odometer
- 136,368 miles
- Test number
- 327738130356
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryInner Sill Covers Installed
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail136,332 miles (+4,301)8 major1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,332 miles
- Test number
- 886902462867
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryInner Sill Covers Installed
- AdvisoryNearside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Sill Corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass132,031 miles (+3,733)2 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Oct 2025
- Odometer
- 132,031 miles
- Test number
- 309184240115
- MinorBrake fluid warning lamp illuminated (1.1.10 (f))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryEngine warning light on
- AdvisoryFront and rear brake discs showing corrosion
- AdvisoryO/s parking brake sticky
Pass128,298 miles (+16)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 128,298 miles
- Test number
- 291325633934
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail128,282 miles (+2,326)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,282 miles
- Test number
- 484549700526
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
Pass125,956 miles (+10,291)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 125,956 miles
- Test number
- 594291912657
- AdvisorySuspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front lower arm slight wear to bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass115,665 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 115,665 miles
- Test number
- 897116770848
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Fail115,664 miles (+10,066)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 115,664 miles
- Test number
- 979282406289
- DangerousNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
Pass105,598 miles (+156)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 105,598 miles
- Test number
- 838636159568
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Fail105,442 miles (+11,895)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,442 miles
- Test number
- 415959708923
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Side repeater not working (1.4.A.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
Pass93,547 miles (+302)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 93,547 miles
- Test number
- 453226458793
- AdvisoryE.M.L on dash.
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail93,245 miles (+9,819)2 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 93,245 miles
- Test number
- 508643238173
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded At flexi. (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
- AdvisoryE.M.L on dash.
- AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass83,426 miles (+5,793)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 83,426 miles
- Test number
- 913451539974
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inside edge
- AdvisoryExhaust system corroded
Pass77,633 miles (+915)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 77,633 miles
- Test number
- 539100355072
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
Pass76,718 miles (+8,916)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 76,718 miles
- Test number
- 609952364059
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass67,802 miles (+13,682)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 67,802 miles
- Test number
- 506154953011
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,120 miles (+13,595)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 54,120 miles
- Test number
- 465949342013
- NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass40,525 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 3 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 40,525 miles
- Test number
- 997130651030
- NoteSmoke test results too low for machine to register reading
Fail40,525 miles1 failure4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 40,525 miles
- Test number
- 955410951061
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSmoke test results too low for machine to register reading
Questions about T18 DVF
- Does T18 DVF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 DVF is valid until 12 May 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T18 DVF?
- The MOT on T18 DVF is valid until 12 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T18 DVF done?
- T18 DVF was recorded at 136,368 miles at its MOT on 13 May 2026, an average of 6,294 miles a year.
- Has T18 DVF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T18 DVF has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T18 DVF 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 T18 DVF find?
- T18 DVF passed its latest MOT on 13 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread, and 5 more.
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