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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

T26 LDLMOT history

T26 LDL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Jan 2008. Its MOT is valid until 16 May 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 170,622 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 16 May 2027
Mileage
170,622 mi
At MOT on 14 May 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,258 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 LDL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
28 Jan 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 May 2027
Latest MOT test
14 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 LDL was last recorded at 170,622 miles on 14 May 2026, 92 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 May 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,530 miles · 11 May 2026
Between the last two tests
92 miles
Average per year
9,258 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,622 miles
  • 2025 – 160,909 miles
  • 2024 – 153,251 miles
  • 2023 – 146,930 miles
  • 2022 – 141,656 miles
  • 2021 – 136,631 miles
  • 2020 – 133,999 miles
  • 2019 – 129,878 miles
  • 2018 – 123,951 miles
  • 2017 – 116,972 miles
  • 2016 – 109,740 miles
  • 2015 – 101,366 miles
  • 2014 – 90,782 miles
  • 2013 – 72,612 miles
  • 2012 – 53,460 miles
  • 2011 – 29,083 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,622 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Heavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

Full MOT history

23 tests since 29 Jan 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,622 miles (+92)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2027
    Odometer
    170,622 miles
    Test number
    401794593927
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Fail170,530 miles (+9,621)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,530 miles
    Test number
    785839111285
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass160,909 miles (+96)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2026
    Odometer
    160,909 miles
    Test number
    247115583774
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms
  4. Fail160,813 miles (+7,562)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,813 miles
    Test number
    853290544152
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp light intensity significantly reduced (4.2.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has an excessively worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryHeavy surface corrosion to rear suspension arms
  5. Pass153,251 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2025
    Odometer
    153,251 miles
    Test number
    602395161094
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  6. Fail153,251 miles (+6,321)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,251 miles
    Test number
    285914450123
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
  7. Pass146,930 miles (+11)
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    146,930 miles
    Test number
    472886916744

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail146,919 miles (+5,263)4 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,919 miles
    Test number
    294777005085
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively split (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
  9. Pass141,656 miles (+5,025)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    141,656 miles
    Test number
    981777935763
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentre exhaust box outer skin corroded
  10. Pass136,631 miles (+2,632)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    136,631 miles
    Test number
    392608235015
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass133,999 miles (+4,121)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    133,999 miles
    Test number
    806023606553
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  12. Pass129,878 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    129,878 miles
    Test number
    827649883999
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
  13. Fail129,874 miles (+5,923)1 dangerous4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,874 miles
    Test number
    989300610242
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing has excessive play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear at flexi hose end (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge outer shoulder (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively both (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  14. Pass123,951 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    123,951 miles
    Test number
    620152128049
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  15. Fail123,947 miles (+6,975)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,947 miles
    Test number
    529398226763
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (3.5.1i)
  16. Pass116,972 miles (+7,232)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    116,972 miles
    Test number
    390306942190
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
  17. Pass109,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    109,740 miles
    Test number
    975128777784
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail109,740 miles (+8,374)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,740 miles
    Test number
    263936249934
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass101,366 miles (+10,584)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    101,366 miles
    Test number
    245692325062
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
  20. Pass90,782 miles (+18,170)
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    90,782 miles
    Test number
    775972734003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass72,612 miles (+19,152)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    72,612 miles
    Test number
    407062133046
    • NoteFront brake pad linings over 50% worn
  22. Pass53,460 miles (+24,377)1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    53,460 miles
    Test number
    676838522076
    • NoteOffside front brake pads over 50% worn
  23. Pass29,083 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    29,083 miles
    Test number
    308799421054
    • NoteRear brake pad linings over 50% worn

Questions about T26 LDL

Does T26 LDL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 LDL is valid until 16 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 LDL?
The MOT on T26 LDL is valid until 16 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 LDL done?
T26 LDL was recorded at 170,622 miles at its MOT on 14 May 2026, an average of 9,258 miles a year.
Has T26 LDL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 LDL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 11 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T26 LDL 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 T26 LDL find?
T26 LDL passed its latest MOT on 14 May 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened; offside front tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened, and 1 more.

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