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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2004 · 1,896 cc

T26 SDXMOT history

T26 SDX is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Sept 2004. Its MOT is valid until 18 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 31 MOT tests, with 197,960 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 18 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 18 Mar 2027
Mileage
197,960 mi
At MOT on 18 Mar 2026
MOT tests
31
18 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,789 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T26 SDX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
22 Sept 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 18 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
18 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T26 SDX was last recorded at 197,960 miles on 18 Mar 2026, 9,398 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Mar 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 16 Dec 2013: 105,984 miles, lower than 108,981 miles on 2 Dec 2013.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
188,562 miles · 18 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
9,398 miles
Average per year
7,789 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 197,960 miles
  • 2025 – 188,562 miles
  • 2024 – 176,102 miles
  • 2023 – 169,402 miles
  • 2022 – 162,129 miles
  • 2020 – 161,840 miles
  • 2018 – 152,048 miles
  • 2017 – 135,998 miles
  • 2016 – 129,724 miles
  • 2015 – 124,099 miles
  • 2014 – 111,888 miles
  • 2013 – 105,984 miles
  • 2012 – 105,438 miles
  • 2011 – 95,936 miles
  • 2010 – 85,889 miles
  • 2009 – 75,158 miles
  • 2008 – 64,663 miles
  • 2007 – 53,882 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass197,960 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

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.

  • Underbody covers fitted

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Headlamp not working on dipped beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Engine covers fitted

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s + o/s front bottom ball joint boots cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • N/s + o/s of steering rack slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

Full MOT history

31 tests since 18 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass197,960 miles (+9,398)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    197,960 miles
    Test number
    375884294398
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass188,562 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    188,562 miles
    Test number
    874623188704
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Fail188,558 miles (+12,456)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,558 miles
    Test number
    247016528021
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass176,102 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    176,102 miles
    Test number
    708780895756
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  5. Fail176,102 miles (+6,700)1 repaired5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,102 miles
    Test number
    797114947980
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage 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 Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

  6. Pass169,402 miles (+7,273)
    MOT expiry
    6 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    169,402 miles
    Test number
    600485107696

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass162,129 miles (+4)
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    162,129 miles
    Test number
    385659019976

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail162,125 miles (+285)5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,125 miles
    Test number
    574043831665
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn roll bar d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated cracking on outer wall (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn roll bar d bushes worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc corroded

  9. Pass161,840 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    161,840 miles
    Test number
    590687267079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail161,838 miles (+9,790)1 dangerous2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,838 miles
    Test number
    822585886956
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass152,048 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    152,048 miles
    Test number
    959899776151
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryStrectched tyres fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  12. Fail152,042 miles (+16,044)4 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    152,042 miles
    Test number
    393597187808
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Lower Engine mounting damaged or deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.8 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (h) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryStrectched tyres fitted
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  13. Pass135,998 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    135,998 miles
    Test number
    559737961589
    • AdvisoryEngine + underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s + o/s front brake flexis cracking
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  14. Fail135,996 miles (+6,272)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,996 miles
    Test number
    648756713331
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryEngine + underbody covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s + o/s front brake flexis cracking
    • AdvisoryRear silencer corroded
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack

  15. Pass129,724 miles (+4)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    129,724 miles
    Test number
    628826647407
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s + o/s front bottom ball joint boots cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s + o/s of steering rack slight play
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  16. Fail129,720 miles (+5,621)3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,720 miles
    Test number
    751040540202
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryEngine covers fitted
    • AdvisoryFront to rear metal brake pipes slight corrosion
    • AdvisoryN/s + o/s front bottom ball joint boots cracking
    • AdvisoryN/s + o/s of steering rack slight play
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryUnderbody covers fitted

  17. Pass124,099 miles (+12,211)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    124,099 miles
    Test number
    181647876178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass111,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    111,888 miles
    Test number
    737325424322

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail111,888 miles (+5,904)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,888 miles
    Test number
    157645624343
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  20. Pass105,984 miles (-2,997)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    105,984 miles
    Test number
    149910553395
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  21. Fail108,981 miles (+3,543)2 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,981 miles
    Test number
    678916333349
    • FailureFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteVehicle's internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights

  22. Pass105,438 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    105,438 miles
    Test number
    245320302302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail105,438 miles (+9,502)1 failure4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,438 miles
    Test number
    608239792288
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteDrivers door mirror damaged , advise replacement....
    • NoteN/s & o/s/f brake hoses perishing.....
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber leaking , advise replacements.....
    • NoteWet test.....

  24. Pass95,936 miles (+10,047)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    95,936 miles
    Test number
    386856061405
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass85,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    85,889 miles
    Test number
    311648650473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail85,882 miles (+10,724)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,882 miles
    Test number
    244868650216
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  27. Pass75,158 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    75,158 miles
    Test number
    121500969274
    • NoteBack of van lined
    • NoteNail in near side front tyre
    • NoteNail in near side rear tyre

  28. Fail75,158 miles (+10,495)2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,158 miles
    Test number
    754510469205
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteBack of van lined
    • NoteNail in near side front tyre
    • NoteNail in near side rear tyre

  29. Pass64,663 miles (+10,781)
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    64,663 miles
    Test number
    790342268276

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass53,882 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    53,882 miles
    Test number
    964604767238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail53,882 miles2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,882 miles
    Test number
    130821467280
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • NoteNear side door mirror glass damaged but not affecting view to rear
    • NoteService light on

Questions about T26 SDX

Does T26 SDX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T26 SDX is valid until 18 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T26 SDX?
The MOT on T26 SDX is valid until 18 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T26 SDX done?
T26 SDX was recorded at 197,960 miles at its MOT on 18 Mar 2026, an average of 7,789 miles a year.
Has T26 SDX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T26 SDX has failed 13 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on T26 SDX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 16 Dec 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T26 SDX find?
T26 SDX passed its latest MOT on 18 Mar 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 1 more.

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