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Volkswagen Transporter

Yellow · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T28 ACVMOT history

T28 ACV is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 14 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 25 MOT tests, with 233,348 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Dec 2025.

MOT
Valid
Until 14 Dec 2026
Mileage
233,348 mi
At MOT on 15 Dec 2025
MOT tests
25
18 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,017 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 ACV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Yellow
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
1 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 14 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
15 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 ACV was last recorded at 233,348 miles on 15 Dec 2025, 188 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
233,160 miles · 5 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
188 miles
Average per year
9,017 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 233,348 miles
  • 2024 – 225,852 miles
  • 2023 – 218,675 miles
  • 2022 – 209,661 miles
  • 2021 – 202,260 miles
  • 2020 – 193,205 miles
  • 2017 – 188,911 miles
  • 2016 – 180,272 miles
  • 2015 – 172,065 miles
  • 2014 – 162,052 miles
  • 2013 – 151,431 miles
  • 2012 – 142,979 miles
  • 2011 – 133,328 miles
  • 2010 – 125,108 miles
  • 2009 – 112,662 miles
  • 2008 – 103,683 miles
  • 2007 – 81,258 miles
  • 2006 – 55,804 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass233,348 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Brake pipes corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front discs corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Front flexi hoses perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear tyres worn low on the inside edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

25 tests since 7 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass233,348 miles (+188)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    233,348 miles
    Test number
    585369927002
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail233,160 miles (+7,308)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    233,160 miles
    Test number
    520525724479
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass225,852 miles (+7,177)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    225,852 miles
    Test number
    480173364644
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass218,675 miles (+9,014)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    218,675 miles
    Test number
    996530912109
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass209,661 miles (+7,401)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    209,661 miles
    Test number
    355164109084
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryDiesel fumes smelt under bonnet

  6. Pass202,260 miles (+9,055)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    202,260 miles
    Test number
    962321527511
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  7. Pass193,205 miles (+1)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    193,205 miles
    Test number
    321820958974
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront flexi hoses perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn low on the inside edge

  8. Fail193,204 miles (+4,293)1 dangerous6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,204 miles
    Test number
    550892643527
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorBrake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator light on dash (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp switch does not immediately illuminate all main beam headlamps switch does not stay on (4.1.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryFront discs corroded
    • AdvisoryFront flexi hoses perished
    • AdvisoryRear tyres worn low on the inside edge

  9. Pass188,911 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2018
    Odometer
    188,911 miles
    Test number
    103581155603
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  10. Fail188,910 miles (+8,638)11 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,910 miles
    Test number
    208913358685
    • FailureAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement D-bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexis (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • 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)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded between flexis (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  11. Pass180,272 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2017
    Odometer
    180,272 miles
    Test number
    370607150939
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  12. Fail180,272 miles (+8,207)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,272 miles
    Test number
    346509777826
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering rack inner joints

  13. Pass172,065 miles (+10,013)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2016
    Odometer
    172,065 miles
    Test number
    899438415113
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator deteriorated, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Pass162,052 miles (+35)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2015
    Odometer
    162,052 miles
    Test number
    156353334195
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Fail162,017 miles (+10,586)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,017 miles
    Test number
    126828824157
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  16. Pass151,431 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    151,431 miles
    Test number
    209273033498
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

  17. Fail151,431 miles (+8,452)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,431 miles
    Test number
    277369323107
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit partially deflated (2.4.D.1a)

  18. Pass142,979 miles (+9,651)1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    142,979 miles
    Test number
    158559642160
    • NoteBoth rear air bages are flat

  19. Pass133,328 miles (+8,220)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    133,328 miles
    Test number
    219792951197
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r airbags are deflated.

  20. Pass125,108 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    125,108 miles
    Test number
    122413870103
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r suspension airbags are deflated.

  21. Fail125,108 miles (+12,446)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,108 miles
    Test number
    614142370196
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not illuminating the registration plate (1.1.C.1e)
    • NoteO/s/r and n/s/r suspension airbags are deflated.

  22. Pass112,662 miles (+8,979)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    112,662 miles
    Test number
    383858669190
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)

  23. Pass103,683 miles (+22,425)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    103,683 miles
    Test number
    750047478110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass81,258 miles (+25,454)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2008
    Odometer
    81,258 miles
    Test number
    484328407158

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass55,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2007
    Odometer
    55,804 miles
    Test number
    341427496064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T28 ACV

Does T28 ACV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 ACV is valid until 14 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on T28 ACV?
The MOT on T28 ACV is valid until 14 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 ACV done?
T28 ACV was recorded at 233,348 miles at its MOT on 15 Dec 2025, an average of 9,017 miles a year.
Has T28 ACV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 ACV has failed 7 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on T28 ACV 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 T28 ACV find?
T28 ACV passed its latest MOT on 15 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch; oil leak, but not excessive.

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