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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

T26 SAOMOT history

T26 SAO is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Oct 2005. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 134,981 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
134,981 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,308 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 SAO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
11 Oct 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 SAO was last recorded at 134,981 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
134,980 miles · 7 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
5,308 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 134,981 miles
  • 2024 – 128,394 miles
  • 2023 – 123,705 miles
  • 2022 – 118,799 miles
  • 2021 – 113,459 miles
  • 2019 – 99,577 miles
  • 2016 – 95,131 miles
  • 2015 – 87,800 miles
  • 2013 – 74,974 miles
  • 2012 – 69,721 miles
  • 2011 – 64,682 miles
  • 2010 – 58,417 miles
  • 2009 – 50,434 miles
  • 2008 – 44,106 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass134,981 miles
  • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass134,981 miles (+1)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    134,981 miles
    Test number
    872759601274
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

  2. Fail134,980 miles (+6,586)1 dangerous4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,980 miles
    Test number
    323169217688
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Sound deadening material insecure under bonnet (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorSteering lock not functioning (7.3 (a))

  3. Pass128,394 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    128,394 miles
    Test number
    772005371169
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail128,394 miles (+4,689)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,394 miles
    Test number
    372462030720
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 1.68mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass123,705 miles (+82)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    123,705 miles
    Test number
    724279162790
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail123,623 miles (+4,824)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    123,623 miles
    Test number
    585952399380
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm 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 Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Pass118,799 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    118,799 miles
    Test number
    235750668583
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Fail118,799 miles (+5,340)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,799 miles
    Test number
    675210161762
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass113,459 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    113,459 miles
    Test number
    653682486369

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail113,451 miles (+13,874)5 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,451 miles
    Test number
    899155302996
    • MajorCentral Front Seat belt not functioning as intended locked in (7.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass99,577 miles (+4,446)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    99,577 miles
    Test number
    585793170885
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively front and rear (1.2.1 (e))

  12. Pass95,131 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    95,131 miles
    Test number
    996503849322
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  13. Fail95,000 miles (+7,200)6 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,000 miles
    Test number
    424247406643
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Macpherson strut worn and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust corroded

  14. Pass87,800 miles (+12,826)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    87,800 miles
    Test number
    606984515099
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  15. Pass74,974 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    74,974 miles
    Test number
    896173043335
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Fail74,974 miles (+5,253)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,974 miles
    Test number
    415983443478
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass69,721 miles (+5,039)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    69,721 miles
    Test number
    125950742342
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass64,682 miles (+6,265)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    64,682 miles
    Test number
    797380841337
    • 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)
    • NoteService light on

  19. Pass58,417 miles (+7,983)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,417 miles
    Test number
    742226730324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Pass50,434 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    50,434 miles
    Test number
    453962289255
    • NoteBoth front shocker top mountings noisy
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  21. Fail50,434 miles (+6,328)2 failures5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,434 miles
    Test number
    311142089407
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • NoteBoth front shocker top mountings noisy
    • NoteFront brake discs lipped
    • NoteFront brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low ( advise replacement )
    • NoteUnder trays fitted

  22. Pass44,106 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    44,106 miles
    Test number
    264324278233
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about T26 SAO

Does T26 SAO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 SAO is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on T26 SAO?
The MOT on T26 SAO is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 SAO done?
T26 SAO was recorded at 134,981 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 5,308 miles a year.
Has T26 SAO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 SAO has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on T26 SAO 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 SAO find?
T26 SAO passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 1 minor defect: steering lock not functioning.

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