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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

V31 RVSMOT history

V31 RVS is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 179,272 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Nov 2025.

V31 RVS silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
179,272 mi
At MOT on 21 Nov 2025
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,579 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V31 RVS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
3 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
21 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

V31 RVS was last recorded at 179,272 miles on 21 Nov 2025, 2,866 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,406 miles · 22 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
2,866 miles
Average per year
9,579 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 179,272 miles
  • 2024 – 176,406 miles
  • 2023 – 172,513 miles
  • 2022 – 167,464 miles
  • 2021 – 161,616 miles
  • 2020 – 157,666 miles
  • 2019 – 151,196 miles
  • 2018 – 143,762 miles
  • 2017 – 129,128 miles
  • 2016 – 119,378 miles
  • 2015 – 105,716 miles
  • 2014 – 86,420 miles
  • 2013 – 69,806 miles
  • 2012 – 56,212 miles
  • 2011 – 38,444 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass179,272 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Offside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

22 tests since 10 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass179,272 miles (+2,866)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    179,272 miles
    Test number
    762081447953

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass176,406 miles (+3,893)
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    176,406 miles
    Test number
    246718737962

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass172,513 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    172,513 miles
    Test number
    361337695351
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail172,513 miles (+5,049)6 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,513 miles
    Test number
    659132012511
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside 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 Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass167,464 miles (+5,848)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    167,464 miles
    Test number
    608980666434
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil BOTH (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySports CAT fitted

  6. Pass161,616 miles (+3,950)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    161,616 miles
    Test number
    131696575243
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass157,666 miles (+6,470)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    157,666 miles
    Test number
    492578490615

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass151,196 miles (+7,434)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    151,196 miles
    Test number
    786223281597
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust shield insecure

  9. Pass143,762 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    143,762 miles
    Test number
    117703724578
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  10. Fail143,762 miles (+14,634)1 repaired1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,762 miles
    Test number
    162105689257
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Rear reflector defective or damaged by more than 50% of the reflecting surface (4.8.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass129,128 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    129,128 miles
    Test number
    960430762205

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail129,118 miles (+9,740)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,118 miles
    Test number
    750173621231
    • FailureHazard warning switch faulty (1.4.B.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  13. Pass119,378 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    119,378 miles
    Test number
    531805755588

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail119,378 miles (+13,662)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,378 miles
    Test number
    919977994305
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low Both (1.8)

  15. Pass105,716 miles (+19,296)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    105,716 miles
    Test number
    806975305133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass86,420 miles (+931)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    86,420 miles
    Test number
    259299504489
    • 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)

  17. Fail85,489 miles (+15,683)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,489 miles
    Test number
    177495094491
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  18. Pass69,806 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    69,806 miles
    Test number
    975056103107
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  19. Fail69,806 miles (+13,594)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,806 miles
    Test number
    595215503117
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  20. Pass56,212 miles (+17,768)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    56,212 miles
    Test number
    967397662005
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass38,444 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,444 miles
    Test number
    317546971096

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail38,444 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    38,444 miles
    Test number
    655439961000
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

Questions about V31 RVS

Does V31 RVS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V31 RVS is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on V31 RVS?
The MOT on V31 RVS is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V31 RVS done?
V31 RVS was recorded at 179,272 miles at its MOT on 21 Nov 2025, an average of 9,579 miles a year.
Has V31 RVS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V31 RVS has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on V31 RVS 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 V31 RVS find?
V31 RVS passed its latest MOT on 21 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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