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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T888 SVWMOT history

T888 SVW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 May 2003. Its MOT is valid until 17 Jun 2027 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 270,977 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 May 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 17 Jun 2027
Mileage
270,977 mi
At MOT on 26 May 2026
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
11,129 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 SVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
17 May 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
26 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 SVW was last recorded at 270,977 miles on 26 May 2026, 2,108 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
268,869 miles · 13 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,108 miles
Average per year
11,129 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 270,977 miles
  • 2025 – 268,869 miles
  • 2024 – 265,143 miles
  • 2023 – 260,512 miles
  • 2022 – 257,077 miles
  • 2021 – 251,908 miles
  • 2020 – 244,180 miles
  • 2019 – 238,361 miles
  • 2018 – 229,929 miles
  • 2017 – 213,001 miles
  • 2016 – 199,191 miles
  • 2014 – 179,230 miles
  • 2013 – 164,843 miles
  • 2012 – 147,763 miles
  • 2011 – 121,528 miles
  • 2010 – 105,330 miles
  • 2009 – 93,250 miles
  • 2008 – 79,787 miles
  • 2007 – 64,077 miles
  • 2006 – 47,540 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass270,977 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 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.

  • Parking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Nearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass270,977 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    270,977 miles
    Test number
    210742709743
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail270,972 miles (+2,103)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    270,972 miles
    Test number
    247462964518
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass268,869 miles1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    268,869 miles
    Test number
    452757747684
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on rear arms (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail268,866 miles (+3,723)7 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    268,866 miles
    Test number
    236791325989
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on rear arms (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDrive shaft joint worn, but not excessively (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Outer Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass265,143 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    265,143 miles
    Test number
    920087689533
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on rear suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail265,140 miles (+4,628)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    265,140 miles
    Test number
    733809908865
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect No beam pattern (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both pipes on rear suspension arms (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryDirection indicator slightly discoloured Both rears (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front upper ball joints (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass260,512 miles (+3,435)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    260,512 miles
    Test number
    924002756614
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass257,077 miles (+5,169)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    257,077 miles
    Test number
    886346379042
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both sides (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in track rod(drumsticks) both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing all tyres, sidewalls perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  9. Pass251,908 miles (+7,728)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    251,908 miles
    Test number
    998348826878
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass244,180 miles (+5,819)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    244,180 miles
    Test number
    372297266363
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryO/s head lamp lense is chipped

  11. Pass238,361 miles (+8,432)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    238,361 miles
    Test number
    804842081779
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s edge (3.2 (a) (i))

  12. Pass229,929 miles (+16,928)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    229,929 miles
    Test number
    352915800261
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view o/s lower corner (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust system in very poor condition
    • AdvisoryO/s head lamp chipped
    • AdvisoryO/s/f indicator lense is cracked

  13. Pass213,001 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 May 2018
    Odometer
    213,001 miles
    Test number
    846682096261
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail213,001 miles (+13,810)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,001 miles
    Test number
    216031313813
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass199,191 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2017
    Odometer
    199,191 miles
    Test number
    834926709132
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  16. Fail199,189 miles (+19,959)2 dangerous4 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,189 miles
    Test number
    534192459589
    • DangerousNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  17. Fail179,230 miles2 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,230 miles
    Test number
    548903094206
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated close to excess
    • NoteFront and rear no plates deteriorated
    • NoteFront anti roll bar d bushes slight wear

  18. Pass179,230 miles (+14,387)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    179,230 miles
    Test number
    986713494214
    • NoteBoth front lower ball joint dust covers deteriorated close to excess
    • NoteFront and rear no plates deteriorated
    • NoteFront anti roll bar d bushes slight wear

  19. Pass164,843 miles (+73)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    164,843 miles
    Test number
    818469263285
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  20. Fail164,770 miles (+17,007)1 dangerous6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,770 miles
    Test number
    875817263294
    • DangerousFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Direction indicator damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.4.A.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  21. Pass147,763 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    147,763 miles
    Test number
    156759662207
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  22. Fail147,763 miles (+26,235)3 failures1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,763 miles
    Test number
    315828362262
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake lever has little reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  23. Pass121,528 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2012
    Odometer
    121,528 miles
    Test number
    366731031101

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail121,526 miles (+16,196)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,526 miles
    Test number
    807839821110
    • DangerousService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  25. Fail105,330 miles2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,330 miles
    Test number
    150196610159
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  26. Pass105,330 miles (+12,080)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2011
    Odometer
    105,330 miles
    Test number
    264906710476

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail93,250 miles3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,250 miles
    Test number
    482315339183
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  28. Pass93,250 miles (+13,463)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2010
    Odometer
    93,250 miles
    Test number
    933335639123

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass79,787 miles (+15,710)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2009
    Odometer
    79,787 miles
    Test number
    794176738110
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Fail64,077 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,077 miles
    Test number
    254138627112
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  31. Pass64,077 miles (+16,537)
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2008
    Odometer
    64,077 miles
    Test number
    512088927105

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass47,540 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 May 2007
    Odometer
    47,540 miles
    Test number
    872628616116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 SVW

Does T888 SVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 SVW is valid until 17 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 SVW?
The MOT on T888 SVW is valid until 17 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has T888 SVW done?
T888 SVW was recorded at 270,977 miles at its MOT on 26 May 2026, an average of 11,129 miles a year.
Has T888 SVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 SVW has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 26 May 2026.
Has the mileage on T888 SVW 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 SVW find?
T888 SVW passed its latest MOT on 26 May 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; nearside rear tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords, and 3 more.

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