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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2006 · 1,895 cc

T28 SMEMOT history

T28 SME is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Feb 2006. Its MOT is valid until 10 May 2027 and it has passed 17 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 10 May 2027
Mileage
168,384 mi
At MOT on 11 May 2026
MOT tests
22
17 passed · 5 failed
Per year
6,625 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T28 SME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
2006
First used
15 Feb 2006
MOT status
MOT valid until 10 May 2027
Latest MOT test
11 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T28 SME was last recorded at 168,384 miles on 11 May 2026, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 29 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
168,379 miles · 29 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
5 miles
Average per year
6,625 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,384 miles
  • 2025 – 167,618 miles
  • 2023 – 156,595 miles
  • 2022 – 147,506 miles
  • 2021 – 145,356 miles
  • 2020 – 142,934 miles
  • 2019 – 139,571 miles
  • 2018 – 137,413 miles
  • 2017 – 128,121 miles
  • 2016 – 117,560 miles
  • 2015 – 108,627 miles
  • 2014 – 100,078 miles
  • 2013 – 91,116 miles
  • 2012 – 82,747 miles
  • 2011 – 70,762 miles
  • 2010 – 58,990 miles
  • 2009 – 54,623 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,384 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch liner damagedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 4 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 Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

22 tests since 9 Mar 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,384 miles (+5)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2027
    Odometer
    168,384 miles
    Test number
    142043305666
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Fail168,379 miles (+761)6 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,379 miles
    Test number
    408639123022
    • MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel arch liner damaged
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  3. Pass167,618 miles (+3)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    167,618 miles
    Test number
    208907907352
    • 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))
  4. Fail167,615 miles (+11,020)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,615 miles
    Test number
    991659278185
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • 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))
  5. Pass156,595 miles (+9,089)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    156,595 miles
    Test number
    700275748497
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass147,506 miles (+2,150)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    147,506 miles
    Test number
    996445216448
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust silencer slightly loose (8.1.1 (b) (i))
  7. Pass145,356 miles (+2)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    145,356 miles
    Test number
    935498579575
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  8. Fail145,354 miles (+2,420)2 dangerous5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,354 miles
    Test number
    421882948758
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  9. Pass142,934 miles (+3,363)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    142,934 miles
    Test number
    798859883331
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  10. Pass139,571 miles (+2,158)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    139,571 miles
    Test number
    540550600760

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass137,413 miles (+9,292)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    137,413 miles
    Test number
    246519795703
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear silencer outer skin corroded
  12. Pass128,121 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    128,121 miles
    Test number
    480065620366
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront disc brakes lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  13. Fail128,121 miles (+10,561)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,121 miles
    Test number
    174750684466
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront disc brakes lipped
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Pass117,560 miles (+8,933)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    117,560 miles
    Test number
    462332575526
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  15. Pass108,627 miles (+8,549)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    108,627 miles
    Test number
    605035084948

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass100,078 miles (+8,962)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    100,078 miles
    Test number
    158889844357

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass91,116 miles (+8,369)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    91,116 miles
    Test number
    188009543396
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  18. Pass82,747 miles (+11,985)1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    82,747 miles
    Test number
    596803742372
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
  19. Pass70,762 miles (+11,772)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    70,762 miles
    Test number
    497570531498
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteRear pads low
  20. Pass58,990 miles (+4,367)
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    58,990 miles
    Test number
    433444950387

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass54,623 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    11 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    54,623 miles
    Test number
    920051879014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail54,621 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,621 miles
    Test number
    153428769472
    • FailureCentre Rear Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

Questions about T28 SME

Does T28 SME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T28 SME is valid until 10 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on T28 SME?
The MOT on T28 SME is valid until 10 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T28 SME done?
T28 SME was recorded at 168,384 miles at its MOT on 11 May 2026, an average of 6,625 miles a year.
Has T28 SME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T28 SME has failed 5 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on T28 SME 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 SME find?
T28 SME passed its latest MOT on 11 May 2026 with 5 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front wheel arch liner damaged; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 2 more.

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