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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

T888 XVWMOT history

T888 XVW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 13 Feb 2003. Its MOT is valid until 3 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 53,425 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 20 Mar 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 3 Apr 2027
Mileage
53,425 mi
At MOT on 20 Mar 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
1,695 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
T888 XVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
13 Feb 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 3 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
20 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

T888 XVW was last recorded at 53,425 miles on 20 Mar 2026, 272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 4 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
53,153 miles · 4 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
272 miles
Average per year
1,695 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 53,425 miles
  • 2025 – 53,153 miles
  • 2024 – 52,883 miles
  • 2023 – 52,421 miles
  • 2022 – 51,964 miles
  • 2021 – 51,960 miles
  • 2020 – 51,951 miles
  • 2019 – 51,726 miles
  • 2018 – 51,686 miles
  • 2017 – 51,682 miles
  • 2016 – 51,527 miles
  • 2015 – 50,884 miles
  • 2014 – 49,853 miles
  • 2013 – 48,499 miles
  • 2012 – 46,561 miles
  • 2011 – 44,224 miles
  • 2010 – 42,116 miles
  • 2009 – 39,385 miles
  • 2008 – 33,403 miles
  • 2007 – 26,395 miles
  • 2006 – 19,363 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass53,425 miles
  • AdvisoryLots of surface rust on both front and rear suspension

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.

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010–2014

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2013

Full MOT history

23 tests since 14 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass53,425 miles (+272)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    53,425 miles
    Test number
    608035447885
    • AdvisoryLots of surface rust on both front and rear suspension

  2. Pass53,153 miles (+270)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    53,153 miles
    Test number
    482353927980

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass52,883 miles (+462)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    52,883 miles
    Test number
    214276906076

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass52,421 miles (+457)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    52,421 miles
    Test number
    397124445988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass51,964 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    51,964 miles
    Test number
    226152222446
    • AdvisoryFront discs lipped

  6. Pass51,960 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    51,960 miles
    Test number
    619230876415

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass51,951 miles (+225)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    51,951 miles
    Test number
    554944879634
    • AdvisoryRear tyres cracked

  8. Pass51,726 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    51,726 miles
    Test number
    380695322578
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass51,686 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    51,686 miles
    Test number
    366104038515
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Pass51,682 miles (+155)
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    51,682 miles
    Test number
    105509755096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass51,527 miles (+643)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    51,527 miles
    Test number
    339658481247
    • AdvisoryUnder sealed can not fully inspect

  12. Pass50,884 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    50,884 miles
    Test number
    225506285025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail50,884 miles (+1,031)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,884 miles
    Test number
    529136885010
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  14. Pass49,853 miles (+1,354)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    49,853 miles
    Test number
    246214774007
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  15. Pass48,499 miles (+1,938)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    48,499 miles
    Test number
    475885973064
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  16. Pass46,561 miles (+2,337)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    46,561 miles
    Test number
    737390372052
    • AdvisoryNearside Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass44,224 miles (+2,108)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    44,224 miles
    Test number
    316183981031
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  18. Pass42,116 miles (+2,731)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    42,116 miles
    Test number
    973428820056
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  19. Fail39,385 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    39,385 miles
    Test number
    103943449007
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)

  20. Pass39,385 miles (+5,982)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    39,385 miles
    Test number
    833683749010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass33,403 miles (+7,008)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    33,403 miles
    Test number
    480885248098
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass26,395 miles (+7,032)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    26,395 miles
    Test number
    863975847098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass19,363 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    19,363 miles
    Test number
    492145846050

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about T888 XVW

Does T888 XVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on T888 XVW is valid until 3 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on T888 XVW?
The MOT on T888 XVW is valid until 3 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 XVW done?
T888 XVW was recorded at 53,425 miles at its MOT on 20 Mar 2026, an average of 1,695 miles a year.
Has T888 XVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. T888 XVW has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Mar 2015.
Has the mileage on T888 XVW 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 XVW find?
T888 XVW passed its latest MOT on 20 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: lots of surface rust on both front and rear suspension.

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