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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

V18 PAWMOT history

V18 PAW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Mar 2005. Its MOT is valid until 22 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 170,382 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jul 2026.

V18 PAW blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Jul 2027
Mileage
170,382 mi
At MOT on 22 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
6,229 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 PAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
22 Mar 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 PAW was last recorded at 170,382 miles on 22 Jul 2026, 3,743 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
166,639 miles · 23 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
3,743 miles
Average per year
6,229 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,382 miles
  • 2025 – 166,639 miles
  • 2024 – 164,148 miles
  • 2023 – 160,542 miles
  • 2022 – 157,706 miles
  • 2021 – 155,490 miles
  • 2020 – 153,030 miles
  • 2019 – 147,156 miles
  • 2018 – 139,610 miles
  • 2017 – 132,820 miles
  • 2016 – 123,808 miles
  • 2015 – 117,993 miles
  • 2014 – 109,317 miles
  • 2013 – 100,099 miles
  • 2012 – 93,412 miles
  • 2011 – 86,792 miles
  • 2010 – 81,700 miles
  • 2009 – 74,470 miles
  • 2008 – 56,459 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,382 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

Full MOT history

22 tests since 7 Apr 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,382 miles (+3,743)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    170,382 miles
    Test number
    133456749756
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  2. Pass166,639 miles (+2,491)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    166,639 miles
    Test number
    908257761685

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass164,148 miles (+3,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    164,148 miles
    Test number
    209527306015
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Pass160,542 miles (+2,836)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    160,542 miles
    Test number
    552544692697
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass157,706 miles (+2,216)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    157,706 miles
    Test number
    475496165672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass155,490 miles (+2,460)
    MOT expiry
    4 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    155,490 miles
    Test number
    934296509153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass153,030 miles (+5,874)
    MOT expiry
    3 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    153,030 miles
    Test number
    176851987842

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass147,156 miles (+7,546)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    147,156 miles
    Test number
    850297653951
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass139,610 miles (+6,790)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2019
    Odometer
    139,610 miles
    Test number
    437455578534
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  10. Pass132,820 miles (+9,012)
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2018
    Odometer
    132,820 miles
    Test number
    567948427024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass123,808 miles (+5,815)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    123,808 miles
    Test number
    112220724050
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass117,993 miles (+8,676)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2016
    Odometer
    117,993 miles
    Test number
    419201935196
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust system corroded
  13. Pass109,317 miles (+22)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2015
    Odometer
    109,317 miles
    Test number
    897522244126
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  14. Fail109,295 miles (+9,196)5 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,295 miles
    Test number
    835216134139
    • FailureNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering system has a tyre fouling a part of the vehicle (2.2.D.2a)
    • FailureOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  15. Pass100,099 miles (+209)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2014
    Odometer
    100,099 miles
    Test number
    748483233136
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  16. Fail99,890 miles (+6,478)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,890 miles
    Test number
    455890533192
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteChild seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
  17. Pass93,412 miles (+233)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2013
    Odometer
    93,412 miles
    Test number
    737711732147
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  18. Fail93,179 miles (+6,387)2 dangerous2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,179 miles
    Test number
    367011022147
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
  19. Pass86,792 miles (+5,092)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2012
    Odometer
    86,792 miles
    Test number
    586261931153
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
  20. Pass81,700 miles (+7,230)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2011
    Odometer
    81,700 miles
    Test number
    853439910187

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass74,470 miles (+18,011)
    MOT expiry
    12 May 2010
    Odometer
    74,470 miles
    Test number
    371893839139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass56,459 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    56,459 miles
    Test number
    231078998056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V18 PAW

Does V18 PAW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 PAW is valid until 22 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 PAW?
The MOT on V18 PAW is valid until 22 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 PAW done?
V18 PAW was recorded at 170,382 miles at its MOT on 22 Jul 2026, an average of 6,229 miles a year.
Has V18 PAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 PAW has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 16 May 2014.
Has the mileage on V18 PAW 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 V18 PAW find?
V18 PAW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 1 advisory: nearside front anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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