Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
T888 SPLMOT history
T888 SPL is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 2 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 23 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 27 MOT tests, with 193,076 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 23 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 193,076 mi
- At MOT on 24 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 20 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 6,170 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- T888 SPL
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Green
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 2 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 23 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 24 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
T888 SPL was last recorded at 193,076 miles on 24 Feb 2026, 61 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Feb 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 193,015 miles · 4 Feb 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 61 miles
- Average per year
- 6,170 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 193,076 miles
- 2025 – 186,977 miles
- 2024 – 185,058 miles
- 2023 – 179,948 miles
- 2021 – 179,568 miles
- 2020 – 176,340 miles
- 2019 – 173,342 miles
- 2018 – 168,619 miles
- 2017 – 163,375 miles
- 2016 – 155,621 miles
- 2015 – 147,289 miles
- 2014 – 138,456 miles
- 2013 – 132,076 miles
- 2012 – 122,363 miles
- 2011 – 112,777 miles
- 2010 – 101,622 miles
- 2009 – 95,697 miles
- 2008 – 89,511 miles
- 2007 – 82,352 miles
- 2006 – 71,807 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass193,076 miles
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))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.
Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Nearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer
Minor2 MOTs, 2020
Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
27 tests since 30 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass193,076 miles (+61)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 193,076 miles
- Test number
- 857684361675
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Fail193,015 miles (+6,038)2 dangerous2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,015 miles
- Test number
- 464507749543
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened x 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s (1.1.11 (c))
Pass186,977 miles (+1,919)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 186,977 miles
- Test number
- 183477305071
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess under vehicle by adjuster (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s and o/s to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass185,058 miles (+5,110)
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 185,058 miles
- Test number
- 844061132825
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass179,948 miles (+380)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2024
- Odometer
- 179,948 miles
- Test number
- 266177596319
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,568 miles (+3,228)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2022
- Odometer
- 179,568 miles
- Test number
- 686344630758
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper [corroded] (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill backing area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside sill backing area heavily corroded but not within a prescribed area .. advice repair
- AdvisoryTape covering suspect sharp edges on offside body panel
Pass176,340 miles (+4)3 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jun 2021
- Odometer
- 176,340 miles
- Test number
- 584247869948
- MinorNearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated signs of mastic glue (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisorySuspension component mounting repair covered in underseal both outer sill repairs (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail176,336 miles (+2,994)3 major2 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,336 miles
- Test number
- 136086769507
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill to wheel arch area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside All direction indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (4.4.4 (a))
- MinorOffside Front Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated outer (6.1.7 (g) (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 Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly damaged (1.1.11 (c))
Pass173,342 miles (+5)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2020
- Odometer
- 173,342 miles
- Test number
- 222658907344
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Fail173,337 miles (+4,718)4 major1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,337 miles
- Test number
- 616584612157
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass168,619 miles (+5,244)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 168,619 miles
- Test number
- 332316405999
- MinorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass163,375 miles (+7,754)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 163,375 miles
- Test number
- 721482595085
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,621 miles (+8,332)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2017
- Odometer
- 155,621 miles
- Test number
- 984500194749
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass147,289 miles (+8,833)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2016
- Odometer
- 147,289 miles
- Test number
- 409757325181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass138,456 miles (+6,380)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2015
- Odometer
- 138,456 miles
- Test number
- 437589424110
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass132,076 miles (+70)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2014
- Odometer
- 132,076 miles
- Test number
- 286203623138
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Fail132,006 miles (+9,643)2 failures2 repaired3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 132,006 miles
- Test number
- 995329613135
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureTrailer electrical socket (13 pin) not operating the trailer lamps as intended (1.9.4)
- Repaired at testRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- Repaired at testRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
- AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass122,363 miles (+9,586)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2013
- Odometer
- 122,363 miles
- Test number
- 878627832104
- AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryExhaust noisy (7.1.4)
Pass112,777 miles (+11,155)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2012
- Odometer
- 112,777 miles
- Test number
- 986605321176
- NoteSide exit exaust fitted
- NoteSignes of repared damage to off side
Pass101,622 miles
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2011
- Odometer
- 101,622 miles
- Test number
- 992459530118
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail101,622 miles (+2)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,622 miles
- Test number
- 863958430136
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Fail101,620 miles (+5,923)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 101,620 miles
- Test number
- 431652830167
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureOffside Front wheel bearing has excessive play (2.5.A.3c)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass95,697 miles
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2010
- Odometer
- 95,697 miles
- Test number
- 480988479089
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail95,697 miles (+6,186)2 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 95,697 miles
- Test number
- 771128979063
- Repaired at testExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
Pass89,511 miles (+7,159)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Apr 2009
- Odometer
- 89,511 miles
- Test number
- 202311808416
- NoteDrivers door dificult to open slight smoke from engine
Pass82,352 miles (+10,545)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 82,352 miles
- Test number
- 861737387060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass71,807 miles
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 71,807 miles
- Test number
- 253751386150
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about T888 SPL
- Does T888 SPL currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 SPL is valid until 23 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on T888 SPL?
- The MOT on T888 SPL is valid until 23 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has T888 SPL done?
- T888 SPL was recorded at 193,076 miles at its MOT on 24 Feb 2026, an average of 6,170 miles a year.
- Has T888 SPL ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. T888 SPL has failed 7 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 4 Feb 2026.
- Has the mileage on T888 SPL 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 SPL find?
- T888 SPL passed its latest MOT on 24 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: brake cable damaged but not to excess; brake disc worn, but not excessively x 4; exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users, and 1 more.
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