Volkswagen Transporter
Silver · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
V11 PDFMOT history
V11 PDF is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 31 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 169,202 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Jan 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 31 Jan 2027
- Mileage
- 169,202 mi
- At MOT on 29 Jan 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 19 passed · 9 failed
- Per year
- 7,418 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V11 PDF
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Silver
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 10 Aug 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 31 Jan 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 29 Jan 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V11 PDF was last recorded at 169,202 miles on 29 Jan 2026, 5,320 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jan 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 25 Jan 2021: 118,053 miles, lower than 140,414 miles on 28 Jan 2020.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 163,882 miles · 20 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 5,320 miles
- Average per year
- 7,418 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 169,202 miles
- 2025 – 163,882 miles
- 2024 – 159,393 miles
- 2023 – 153,907 miles
- 2022 – 148,897 miles
- 2021 – 118,053 miles
- 2020 – 140,414 miles
- 2019 – 135,293 miles
- 2017 – 129,326 miles
- 2016 – 118,841 miles
- 2015 – 107,183 miles
- 2014 – 99,686 miles
- 2013 – 89,402 miles
- 2012 – 74,071 miles
- 2011 – 60,863 miles
- 2010 – 59,481 miles
- 2009 – 53,335 miles
- 2008 – 40,537 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass169,202 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
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.
NSF bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition
Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2019
Offside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded
Major2 MOTs, 2019–2026
Offside Rear Shock absorber damp
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Full MOT history
28 tests since 25 Sept 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass169,202 miles2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2027
- Odometer
- 169,202 miles
- Test number
- 254764332851
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail169,202 miles (+5,320)2 major2 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 169,202 miles
- Test number
- 348195448950
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass163,882 miles (+4,489)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 163,882 miles
- Test number
- 779658122139
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension ball joint worn
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage worn
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake binding slightly & performance poor
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber damp
- AdvisoryRear Metal brake pipes corroded
Pass159,393 miles (+57)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 159,393 miles
- Test number
- 670313633464
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Fail159,336 miles (+5,429)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,336 miles
- Test number
- 483070910970
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush has excessive play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass153,907 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 153,907 miles
- Test number
- 946818730178
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar bushes worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber damp
Fail153,907 miles (+5,010)2 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,907 miles
- Test number
- 462848813408
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar bushes worn
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to limit on inner edge
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber damp
Pass148,897 miles2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 148,897 miles
- Test number
- 397275694798
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail148,897 miles (+30,844)1 major2 minor3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,897 miles
- Test number
- 402016033115
- MajorNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear Arm Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass118,053 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 118,053 miles
- Test number
- 101255895635
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension ball joint rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in lower suspension ball joint
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6 mm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm
- AdvisorySpare tyre perished & split
Fail118,053 miles (-22,361)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,053 miles
- Test number
- 822597617177
- Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension ball joint rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in lower suspension ball joint
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit of 1.6 mm
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn to legal limit of 1.6 mm
- AdvisorySpare tyre perished & split
Pass140,414 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 140,414 miles
- Test number
- 442588161067
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension ball joint rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Corrosion to metal brake pipe
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion to metal brake pipe
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit
- AdvisorySpare tyre perished & cracked
Fail140,414 miles (+5,121)2 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 140,414 miles
- Test number
- 838344207869
- MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower suspension ball joint rubber deteriorated
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Corrosion to metal brake pipe
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Corrosion to metal brake pipe
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit
- AdvisorySpare tyre perished & cracked
Pass135,293 miles (+20)11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 31 Jan 2020
- Odometer
- 135,293 miles
- Test number
- 228706845725
- AdvisoryDamage to NSF outer tyre sidewall
- AdvisoryFront bottom arm rear bushes worn
- AdvisoryNSF bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition
- AdvisoryNSR shock absorber damp
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOSF shock absorber damp
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in OSF anti-roll bar link rod
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
- AdvisoryWarning light on dash
- AdvisoryOil level above maximum
Fail135,273 miles (+5,947)1 dangerous5 major11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,273 miles
- Test number
- 800839805199
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside 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 Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryDamage to NSF outer tyre sidewall
- AdvisoryFront bottom arm rear bushes worn
- AdvisoryNSF bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition
- AdvisoryNSR shock absorber damp
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOSF shock absorber damp
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in OSF anti-roll bar link rod
- AdvisoryStone chip in windscreen
- AdvisoryWarning light on dash
- AdvisoryOil level above maximum
Pass129,326 miles (+10,485)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2018
- Odometer
- 129,326 miles
- Test number
- 800646715777
- AdvisoryBoth front outer CV gaitors in poor condition
- AdvisoryNSF bottom ball joint dust cover in poor condition
- AdvisoryNSF wheel rim damaged
- AdvisoryPlay in NSF anti-roll bar link rod
- AdvisoryPlay in both front anti-roll bar D-bushes
- AdvisorySlight damage to NSF tyre outer sidewall
Pass118,841 miles (+11,658)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Sept 2017
- Odometer
- 118,841 miles
- Test number
- 960091338836
- AdvisoryEngine oil level close to minimum
- AdvisoryFront brake discs worn
- AdvisoryNSF & OSF tyres worn close to legal limit of 1.6 mm
- AdvisoryNSF lower ball joint rubber in poor condition
- AdvisoryOSF outer CV boot leaking grease slightly
- AdvisoryPlay in NSF anti roll bar link rod
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level slightly low
Pass107,183 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2016
- Odometer
- 107,183 miles
- Test number
- 144994552333
- AdvisoryBoth front flexy brake hoses slightly perished
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on but pads ok
- AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs worn
- AdvisoryNSR tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge
- AdvisoryPlay in NSF anti roll bar link
- AdvisoryPlay in OSF anti roll bar link
- AdvisorySmall cut in tread section of OSR tyre
Fail107,183 miles (+7,497)1 repaired7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,183 miles
- Test number
- 713986903545
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
- AdvisoryBoth front flexy brake hoses slightly perished
- AdvisoryBrake pad warning light on but pads ok
- AdvisoryFront & rear brake discs worn
- AdvisoryNSR tyre worn to legal limit on outer edge
- AdvisoryPlay in NSF anti roll bar link
- AdvisoryPlay in OSF anti roll bar link
- AdvisorySmall cut in tread section of OSR tyre
Pass99,686 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 18 Sept 2015
- Odometer
- 99,686 miles
- Test number
- 417602464277
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteN/S/F brake pad sensor wire broken
- NoteO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
Fail99,686 miles (+10,284)1 dangerous2 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 99,686 miles
- Test number
- 266581364289
- DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- NoteN/S/F brake pad sensor wire broken
- NoteO/S/F tyre worn on inner edge
Pass89,402 miles (+15,331)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 10 Sept 2014
- Odometer
- 89,402 miles
- Test number
- 666134453277
- NoteO/S/F tyre worn close to legal limit
- NoteSlight play in both front anti-roll bar link rods
Pass74,071 miles (+13,208)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 74,071 miles
- Test number
- 659036722215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,863 miles (+238)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 60,863 miles
- Test number
- 207404431247
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,625 miles (+1,144)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2012
- Odometer
- 60,625 miles
- Test number
- 275604521163
- NoteEngine under guard fitted
Pass59,481 miles (+6,146)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 May 2011
- Odometer
- 59,481 miles
- Test number
- 281786420484
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass53,335 miles (+12,798)
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 53,335 miles
- Test number
- 544183879292
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass40,537 miles
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 40,537 miles
- Test number
- 582099268285
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about V11 PDF
- Does V11 PDF currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V11 PDF is valid until 31 Jan 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V11 PDF?
- The MOT on V11 PDF is valid until 31 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V11 PDF done?
- V11 PDF was recorded at 169,202 miles at its MOT on 29 Jan 2026, an average of 7,418 miles a year.
- Has V11 PDF ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V11 PDF has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on V11 PDF ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 25 Jan 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V11 PDF find?
- V11 PDF passed its latest MOT on 29 Jan 2026 with 2 minor defects and 2 advisories: offside front drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.
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