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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2002 · 2,461 cc

T18 SVWMOT history

T18 SVW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 26 of 43 MOT tests, with 323,509 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Jun 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
323,509 mi
At MOT on 26 Jun 2026
MOT tests
43
26 passed · 17 failed
Per year
6,644 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T18 SVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
1 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T18 SVW was last recorded at 323,509 miles on 26 Jun 2026, 1,449 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
322,060 miles · 8 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,449 miles
Average per year
6,644 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 323,509 miles
  • 2025 – 322,060 miles
  • 2024 – 319,761 miles
  • 2023 – 318,880 miles
  • 2022 – 317,215 miles
  • 2019 – 316,324 miles
  • 2018 – 316,047 miles
  • 2017 – 315,607 miles
  • 2016 – 313,983 miles
  • 2015 – 313,558 miles
  • 2014 – 311,364 miles
  • 2013 – 295,572 miles
  • 2012 – 287,123 miles
  • 2011 – 278,222 miles
  • 2010 – 259,711 miles
  • 2009 – 241,337 miles
  • 2008 – 224,878 miles
  • 2007 – 204,170 miles
  • 2006 – 188,745 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass323,509 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2012

  • Nearside Front Inner sill damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Front Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

  • Front Exhaust system not adequately supported

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

43 tests since 14 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass323,509 miles (+1,449)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    323,509 miles
    Test number
    518077110480
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass322,060 miles (+112)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    322,060 miles
    Test number
    412652347268
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail321,948 miles (+2,187)6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    321,948 miles
    Test number
    291329965561
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested DUE TO CORROSION (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values BLUE SMOKE OUT OF EXHAUST (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILL (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength INNER AND OUTER SILL CORRODED (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass319,761 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2025
    Odometer
    319,761 miles
    Test number
    116794825845
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess underfloor close to lever, cable slightly freyed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion at cross member
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail319,761 miles (+881)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    319,761 miles
    Test number
    436958181636
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess underfloor close to lever, cable slightly freyed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing slight cracks (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front slight corrosion at cross member
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass318,880 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    318,880 miles
    Test number
    963969026194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail318,880 miles (+1,665)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    318,880 miles
    Test number
    830533240264
    • DangerousSteering rack insecure to the extent there is excessive movement at the mountings (2.1.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))

  8. Pass317,215 miles (+891)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2023
    Odometer
    317,215 miles
    Test number
    346196230404
    • AdvisoryOffside Front door step corroded
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass316,324 miles (+277)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    316,324 miles
    Test number
    885632848082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass316,047 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    316,047 miles
    Test number
    297564643776
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail316,047 miles (+440)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    316,047 miles
    Test number
    479815491895
    • MajorBrake pad(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill damaged
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass315,607 miles (+1,624)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    315,607 miles
    Test number
    284450333549
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front mirror glass
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  13. Pass313,983 miles (+425)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    313,983 miles
    Test number
    929475447155
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass313,558 miles (+2)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    313,558 miles
    Test number
    279214775123
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Fail313,556 miles (+485)3 failures4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,556 miles
    Test number
    525893175157
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass313,071 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    313,071 miles
    Test number
    238485105071
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Fail313,071 miles (+1,707)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    313,071 miles
    Test number
    817975505050
    • FailureOffside Windscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass311,364 miles (+2)1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    311,364 miles
    Test number
    335952894141
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail311,362 miles (+7,142)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    311,362 miles
    Test number
    827209584144
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Fail304,220 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    304,220 miles
    Test number
    146154314452
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Pass304,220 miles (+8,648)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    304,220 miles
    Test number
    305774914042
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass295,572 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    295,572 miles
    Test number
    238136643259

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail295,563 miles (+3,903)2 dangerous5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,563 miles
    Test number
    579223833242
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • DangerousReverse lights stuck on
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • 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 Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteFront bumper insecure
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteGrinding noise on near side front wheel

  24. Pass291,660 miles (+178)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    291,660 miles
    Test number
    358332743013
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  25. Fail291,482 miles (+4,359)5 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    291,482 miles
    Test number
    785317033069
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  26. Pass287,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    287,123 miles
    Test number
    365259002402

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail287,123 miles (+4,332)1 dangerous6 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    287,123 miles
    Test number
    316288102490
    • DangerousOffside Track rod end damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Suspension arm locating pin retaining device not properly locked (2.4.G.3b)
    • FailureOffside Steering system has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) (2.2.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  28. Pass282,791 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    282,791 miles
    Test number
    359658142014
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  29. Fail282,791 miles (+4,569)4 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    282,791 miles
    Test number
    635875442084
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  30. Pass278,222 miles (+8,044)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    278,222 miles
    Test number
    227779631215
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Pass270,178 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    270,178 miles
    Test number
    588255131037
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  32. Fail270,178 miles (+10,467)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,178 miles
    Test number
    947818521069
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak

  33. Pass259,711 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    259,711 miles
    Test number
    340814320236
    • NoteOil leak

  34. Fail259,711 miles (+9,934)6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    259,711 miles
    Test number
    540697810206
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteOil leak

  35. Pass249,777 miles (+8,440)
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    249,777 miles
    Test number
    362326340081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  36. Pass241,337 miles (+5,317)
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    241,337 miles
    Test number
    503532639279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  37. Pass236,020 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    236,020 miles
    Test number
    540955549019

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  38. Fail236,019 miles (+11,141)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,019 miles
    Test number
    404802649016
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSteering arm has relative movement at its fixings (2.2.B.1h)

  39. Pass224,878 miles (+20,708)
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    224,878 miles
    Test number
    704262448005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  40. Pass204,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    204,170 miles
    Test number
    353114847008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  41. Fail204,170 miles (+15,425)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,170 miles
    Test number
    444370147002
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)

  42. Pass188,745 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    188,745 miles
    Test number
    321773576074
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  43. Fail188,745 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,745 miles
    Test number
    981893976091
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

Questions about T18 SVW

Does T18 SVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T18 SVW is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on T18 SVW?
The MOT on T18 SVW is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T18 SVW done?
T18 SVW was recorded at 323,509 miles at its MOT on 26 Jun 2026, an average of 6,644 miles a year.
Has T18 SVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T18 SVW has failed 17 of its 43 MOT tests, most recently on 22 May 2025.
Has the mileage on T18 SVW 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 SVW find?
T18 SVW passed its latest MOT on 26 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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