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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2007 · 1,896 cc

V18 SPHMOT history

V18 SPH is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jun 2007. Its MOT is valid until 11 Apr 2027 and it has passed 14 of 24 MOT tests, with 221,420 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Apr 2026.

V18 SPH grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Apr 2027
Mileage
221,420 mi
At MOT on 10 Apr 2026
MOT tests
24
14 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,147 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V18 SPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
6 Jun 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V18 SPH was last recorded at 221,420 miles on 10 Apr 2026, 171 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
221,249 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
171 miles
Average per year
7,147 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 221,420 miles
  • 2025 – 221,249 miles
  • 2024 – 218,738 miles
  • 2023 – 211,401 miles
  • 2021 – 208,143 miles
  • 2020 – 204,961 miles
  • 2019 – 199,601 miles
  • 2016 – 196,604 miles
  • 2015 – 195,435 miles
  • 2014 – 191,418 miles
  • 2013 – 184,982 miles
  • 2012 – 176,452 miles
  • 2011 – 142,588 miles
  • 2010 – 107,981 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass221,420 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024

  • Nearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Rear back box corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2011–2016

Full MOT history

24 tests since 26 May 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass221,420 miles (+171)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    221,420 miles
    Test number
    675323934574
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged outer side wall (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass221,249 miles (+2,511)
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    221,249 miles
    Test number
    614294180656

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass218,738 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    218,738 miles
    Test number
    689052594293
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))

  4. Fail218,738 miles (+7,337)1 repaired1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    218,738 miles
    Test number
    433110865883
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm 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))

  5. Pass211,401 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    211,401 miles
    Test number
    996214022038
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  6. Fail211,401 miles (+3,258)6 repaired1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,401 miles
    Test number
    357130899131
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Side repeater slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass208,143 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    208,143 miles
    Test number
    950499463555
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail208,143 miles (+11)6 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,143 miles
    Test number
    497802678102
    • Repaired at testBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • Repaired at testNearside Side repeater not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir close to minimum mark (1.1.10 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Fail208,132 miles (+3,171)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    208,132 miles
    Test number
    717051479078
    • MajorDrive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside inner (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorHeadlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect Both (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorSide repeater not working Nearside (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSuspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Offside front (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside ball joint gaiter slightly split
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Nearside rear (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass204,961 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    204,961 miles
    Test number
    158845040928
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded

  11. Fail204,946 miles (+5,345)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    204,946 miles
    Test number
    558043306062
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear back box corroded

  12. Pass199,601 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    199,601 miles
    Test number
    924807395333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail199,601 miles (+2,997)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,601 miles
    Test number
    654294365130
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))

  14. Pass196,604 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    196,604 miles
    Test number
    975453865710

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail196,604 miles (+1,169)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    196,604 miles
    Test number
    775462597019
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  16. Pass195,435 miles (+4,017)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    195,435 miles
    Test number
    946402215249
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass191,418 miles (+6,436)
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    191,418 miles
    Test number
    695373634240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass184,982 miles (+8,530)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    184,982 miles
    Test number
    226244953489

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass176,452 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    176,452 miles
    Test number
    139547662182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail176,451 miles (+33,863)2 failures3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,451 miles
    Test number
    299956862181
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Front wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.5.A.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass142,588 miles3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    142,588 miles
    Test number
    296437751488
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise both front wiper blades smearing screen
    • NoteAdvise nearside front wing mirror cracked

  22. Fail142,588 miles (+34,607)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,588 miles
    Test number
    369107151102
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteAdvise both front wiper blades smearing screen
    • NoteAdvise nearside front wing mirror cracked

  23. Pass107,981 miles (+5)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    107,981 miles
    Test number
    642057740106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut is slightly stiff in the upper support bearing assembly (2.5.B.1b)

  24. Fail107,976 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,976 miles
    Test number
    663016340186
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Rear Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

Questions about V18 SPH

Does V18 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V18 SPH is valid until 11 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on V18 SPH?
The MOT on V18 SPH is valid until 11 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V18 SPH done?
V18 SPH was recorded at 221,420 miles at its MOT on 10 Apr 2026, an average of 7,147 miles a year.
Has V18 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V18 SPH has failed 10 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on V18 SPH 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 SPH find?
V18 SPH passed its latest MOT on 10 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement wishbone; nearside front tyre slightly damaged outer side wall.

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