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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

T818 MVRMOT history

T818 MVR is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 May 1999. Its MOT is valid until 31 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 33 MOT tests, with 245,897 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Apr 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 31 Mar 2027
Mileage
245,897 mi
At MOT on 1 Apr 2026
MOT tests
33
20 passed · 13 failed
Per year
7,038 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T818 MVR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
11 May 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 31 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T818 MVR was last recorded at 245,897 miles on 1 Apr 2026, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Apr 2011: 104,064 miles, lower than 173,755 miles on 4 May 2010.

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
245,877 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
7,038 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 245,897 miles
  • 2025 – 241,277 miles
  • 2024 – 236,894 miles
  • 2023 – 231,310 miles
  • 2022 – 227,326 miles
  • 2021 – 224,745 miles
  • 2020 – 224,464 miles
  • 2019 – 224,427 miles
  • 2018 – 223,782 miles
  • 2017 – 221,420 miles
  • 2016 – 214,132 miles
  • 2015 – 211,746 miles
  • 2014 – 208,261 miles
  • 2013 – 206,569 miles
  • 2012 – 202,582 miles
  • 2011 – 184,975 miles
  • 2010 – 173,755 miles
  • 2009 – 156,356 miles
  • 2008 – 140,811 miles
  • 2007 – 121,996 miles
  • 2006 – 105,650 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass245,897 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018

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 position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

33 tests since 28 Apr 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass245,897 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    245,897 miles
    Test number
    856120400727
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail245,877 miles (+4,600)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,877 miles
    Test number
    299855605793
    • DangerousNearside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting insecure and impairing directional stability (5.3.3 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass241,277 miles (+4,383)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    241,277 miles
    Test number
    627275866274
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass236,894 miles (+5,584)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    236,894 miles
    Test number
    323434097054
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt slightly damaged (7.1.2 (b) (i))

  5. Pass231,310 miles (+52)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    231,310 miles
    Test number
    624326329827
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail231,258 miles (+3,932)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    231,258 miles
    Test number
    656148939063
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill in (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass227,326 miles (+2,581)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    227,326 miles
    Test number
    787704243158
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  8. Pass224,745 miles (+281)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    224,745 miles
    Test number
    451913613089
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass224,464 miles (+37)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    224,464 miles
    Test number
    708012144067
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Fail224,427 miles (+645)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    224,427 miles
    Test number
    122167228151
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner front wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  11. Pass223,782 miles (+2,362)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    223,782 miles
    Test number
    179195449449
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  12. Pass221,420 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    221,420 miles
    Test number
    449725052712
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering tie-rod play in joint.
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out brake test due to oil leak

  13. FailMileage not read6 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    486602600215
    • FailureEmissions not tested Due to excessive oil leak (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryCoolant level below min
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner steering tie-rod play in joint.
    • AdvisoryOffside Stop lamp has light sources not illuminating, but not more than 50% (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear wiper split
    • AdvisoryUnable to carry out brake test due to oil leak

  14. Pass214,132 miles (+2,386)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    214,132 miles
    Test number
    520129846797
    • AdvisoryNail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  15. Pass211,746 miles (+224)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    211,746 miles
    Test number
    346981015487
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail211,522 miles (+3,261)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,522 miles
    Test number
    245645405249
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tie bar/rod has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass208,261 miles (+1,692)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    208,261 miles
    Test number
    347142934201
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryInner Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight oil leak

  18. Pass206,569 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    206,569 miles
    Test number
    437784513141
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  19. Fail206,564 miles (+3,982)1 dangerous4 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,564 miles
    Test number
    679473513128
    • DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  20. Pass202,582 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    202,582 miles
    Test number
    509906862164
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail202,582 miles (+17,607)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,582 miles
    Test number
    237315262171
    • FailureBrake cable insecure (3.5.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureRear brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass184,975 miles (+80,911)
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2012
    Odometer
    184,975 miles
    Test number
    187188211157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail104,064 miles (-69,691)5 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,064 miles
    Test number
    417867711138
    • DangerousBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level below minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • DangerousBrake pedal creeps down when held under pressure (3.3.B.1a)
    • DangerousBrake pedal spongy (3.3.B.1b)
    • DangerousNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • DangerousRear Parking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)

  24. Pass173,755 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2011
    Odometer
    173,755 miles
    Test number
    484484720162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail173,755 miles (+17,399)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,755 miles
    Test number
    463054420183
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside registration plate has a feature which changes the appearance or legibility of the characters (6.3.4c)

  26. Pass156,356 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    29 Apr 2010
    Odometer
    156,356 miles
    Test number
    704260329182
    • NoteSlight play in n/s and o/s steering rack arms

  27. Fail156,356 miles (+15,545)3 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,356 miles
    Test number
    802120529108
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in n/s and o/s steering rack arms

  28. Pass140,811 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    140,811 miles
    Test number
    822979518184
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged

  29. Fail140,804 miles (+18,808)8 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,804 miles
    Test number
    400099518178
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • NoteO/s mirror damaged

  30. Pass121,996 miles (+12)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    121,996 miles
    Test number
    654486317165
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  31. Fail121,984 miles (+16,334)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,984 miles
    Test number
    571823297042
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  32. Pass105,650 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2007
    Odometer
    105,650 miles
    Test number
    821298916127

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  33. Fail105,648 miles2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,648 miles
    Test number
    220998616407
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • NoteOffside mirror cracked

Questions about T818 MVR

Does T818 MVR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T818 MVR is valid until 31 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on T818 MVR?
The MOT on T818 MVR is valid until 31 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T818 MVR done?
T818 MVR was recorded at 245,897 miles at its MOT on 1 Apr 2026, an average of 7,038 miles a year.
Has T818 MVR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T818 MVR has failed 13 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on T818 MVR ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 27 Apr 2011. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on T818 MVR find?
T818 MVR passed its latest MOT on 1 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s).

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