
Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2006 · 2,460 cc
T888 DSMMOT history
T888 DSM is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Jul 2006. Its MOT is valid until 30 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 23 MOT tests, with 195,421 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 May 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 30 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 195,421 mi
- At MOT on 1 May 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 17 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 6,392 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T888 DSM
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,460 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2006
- First used
- 31 Jul 2006
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 30 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 1 May 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T888 DSM was last recorded at 195,421 miles on 1 May 2026, 6 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Apr 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 195,415 miles · 21 Apr 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 6 miles
- Average per year
- 6,392 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 195,421 miles
- 2025 – 193,278 miles
- 2024 – 190,753 miles
- 2023 – 189,343 miles
- 2022 – 185,005 miles
- 2021 – 183,002 miles
- 2020 – 181,017 miles
- 2019 – 177,017 miles
- 2018 – 171,139 miles
- 2017 – 167,251 miles
- 2016 – 162,183 miles
- 2015 – 154,717 miles
- 2014 – 147,912 miles
- 2013 – 142,485 miles
- 2012 – 134,157 miles
- 2010 – 116,642 miles
- 2009 – 89,095 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026
Electrical wiring inadequately secured battery area
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Electrical wiring inadequately secured front to rear cable under body
Minor2 MOTs, 2022
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cables covering number plate
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Nearside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Offside Front Coil spring corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022
Full MOT history
23 tests since 11 Sept 2009, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass195,421 miles (+6)19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 30 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 195,421 miles
- Test number
- 117254808095
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Fail195,415 miles (+2,137)7 major1 minor25 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 195,415 miles
- Test number
- 188070296988
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule at axle (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing heavily corroded (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded (2.1.5 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
Pass193,278 miles (+2,525)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2026
- Odometer
- 193,278 miles
- Test number
- 944703801581
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Pass190,753 miles (+1,410)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2025
- Odometer
- 190,753 miles
- Test number
- 153241032201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,343 miles (+4,338)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Apr 2024
- Odometer
- 189,343 miles
- Test number
- 233662364319
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass185,005 miles (+50)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2023
- Odometer
- 185,005 miles
- Test number
- 855918645016
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured battery area (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured front to rear cable under body (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cables covering number plate (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
Fail184,955 miles (+1,953)2 dangerous7 major3 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,955 miles
- Test number
- 692934975440
- 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))
- MajorBrake cable damaged front to rear cable freyed (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure rear box resting on anti roll bar (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Brake pipe excessively corroded front to rear pipe (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured battery area (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorElectrical wiring inadequately secured front to rear cable under body (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread cables covering number plate (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inside edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass183,002 miles
- MOT expiry
- 22 Mar 2022
- Odometer
- 183,002 miles
- Test number
- 961839307163
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail183,002 miles (+1,985)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 183,002 miles
- Test number
- 118067677133
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
Pass181,017 miles (+4,000)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 181,017 miles
- Test number
- 987847845530
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass177,017 miles (+5,878)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 177,017 miles
- Test number
- 656057426070
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass171,139 miles (+3,888)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 171,139 miles
- Test number
- 983317167764
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass167,251 miles (+138)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 167,251 miles
- Test number
- 652975477642
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre slight wear outer edge
Fail167,113 miles (+4,930)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,113 miles
- Test number
- 876826711891
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass162,183 miles (+7,466)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 162,183 miles
- Test number
- 703712274436
- AdvisorySuspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement Nearside and offside (front arm rear bush) (2.4.G.2)
Pass154,717 miles (+15)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 154,717 miles
- Test number
- 969563875095
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,702 miles (+6,790)7 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,702 miles
- Test number
- 715132165047
- FailureElectrical wiring inadequately supported (1.9.2a)
- FailureExhaust catalytic converter missing where one was fitted as standard (7.1.3)
- FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureRear Battery insecure (1.9.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass147,912 miles (+5,427)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 147,912 miles
- Test number
- 779890964010
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass142,485 miles (+8,328)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 142,485 miles
- Test number
- 218104543006
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteBoth rear tyres worn on inner edges
Pass134,157 miles (+36)
- MOT expiry
- 1 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 134,157 miles
- Test number
- 196232762402
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail134,121 miles (+17,479)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 134,121 miles
- Test number
- 176940162459
- FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureNearside Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
Pass116,642 miles (+27,547)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 116,642 miles
- Test number
- 742501650255
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass89,095 miles
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 89,095 miles
- Test number
- 693254459227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T888 DSM
- Does T888 DSM currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 DSM is valid until 30 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T888 DSM?
- The MOT on T888 DSM is valid until 30 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T888 DSM done?
- T888 DSM was recorded at 195,421 miles at its MOT on 1 May 2026, an average of 6,392 miles a year.
- Has T888 DSM ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T888 DSM has failed 6 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Apr 2026.
- Has the mileage on T888 DSM 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 T888 DSM find?
- T888 DSM passed its latest MOT on 1 May 2026 with 19 advisories: front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front brake disc worn, but not excessively; nearside front brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule, and 16 more.
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