Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc
V33 DBBMOT history
V33 DBB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 25 Mar 2027 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 167,840 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Mar 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Mar 2027
- Mileage
- 167,840 mi
- At MOT on 14 Mar 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 18 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 4,553 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- V33 DBB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2005
- First used
- 14 Feb 2005
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Mar 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Mar 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
V33 DBB was last recorded at 167,840 miles on 14 Mar 2026, 2,816 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Mar 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 9 Apr 2015: 102,597 miles, lower than 190,231 miles on 31 Mar 2014.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 165,024 miles · 16 Mar 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,816 miles
- Average per year
- 4,553 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 167,840 miles
- 2025 – 165,024 miles
- 2024 – 164,138 miles
- 2023 – 162,729 miles
- 2022 – 159,339 miles
- 2021 – 153,414 miles
- 2019 – 150,795 miles
- 2018 – 136,639 miles
- 2017 – 127,835 miles
- 2016 – 117,107 miles
- 2015 – 102,597 miles
- 2014 – 190,231 miles
- 2013 – 182,204 miles
- 2012 – 164,774 miles
- 2011 – 145,995 miles
- 2010 – 128,929 miles
- 2009 – 105,762 miles
- 2008 – 85,548 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass167,840 miles
- 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 2018
- AdvisoryRear both coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryUnderseal cover the rust
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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016
Battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier
Minor2 MOTs, 2023
Exhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Nearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018
Full MOT history
30 tests since 15 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass167,840 miles (+2,816)1 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2027
- Odometer
- 167,840 miles
- Test number
- 460109053376
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear both coil spring corroded
- AdvisoryUnderseal cover the rust
Pass165,024 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2026
- Odometer
- 165,024 miles
- Test number
- 148127728635
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail165,024 miles (+886)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,024 miles
- Test number
- 412366635066
- Repaired at testAnti-lock braking system warning lamp does not illuminate (1.6 (a))
Pass164,138 miles (+1,409)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 164,138 miles
- Test number
- 377752796124
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass162,729 miles (+213)3 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 162,729 miles
- Test number
- 757942557245
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorRegistration plate lamp missing in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail162,516 miles (+3,177)1 major2 repaired3 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,516 miles
- Test number
- 322546455952
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit plate limit 0.80 average reading 2.76 (8.2.2.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable at centre join - on limit (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner brake pad is worn more than the nearside
- AdvisoryOil residue engine/gearbox area's
- AdvisoryRear exhaust heat shield is loose
Pass159,339 miles (+30)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Feb 2023
- Odometer
- 159,339 miles
- Test number
- 995658916336
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail159,309 miles (+5,895)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,309 miles
- Test number
- 436680984240
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
Pass153,414 miles (+12)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 153,414 miles
- Test number
- 467954148527
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail153,402 miles (+2,607)2 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 153,402 miles
- Test number
- 679673879367
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
Pass150,795 miles (+14,156)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 150,795 miles
- Test number
- 905728058309
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
Pass136,639 miles (+32)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 136,639 miles
- Test number
- 467615080292
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray(s) fitted obscuring some components
Fail136,607 miles (+8,772)7 major1 minor11 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,607 miles
- Test number
- 345450450464
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRoad wheel slightly distorted all four (5.2.2 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray(s) fitted obscuring some components
Pass127,835 miles (+3)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 127,835 miles
- Test number
- 585257411705
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Fail127,832 miles (+10,725)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 127,832 miles
- Test number
- 181615431509
- FailureNearside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
Pass117,107 miles (+14,510)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 14 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 117,107 miles
- Test number
- 202961371128
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
Pass102,597 miles (-87,634)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 102,597 miles
- Test number
- 625449895084
- AdvisoryNearside rear parking (secondary) brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.6b)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteExhaust deteriorated
Pass190,231 miles1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 190,231 miles
- Test number
- 107840794044
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail190,226 miles (+8,022)1 failure1 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 190,226 miles
- Test number
- 566680894002
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass182,204 miles (+17,430)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 182,204 miles
- Test number
- 706743103164
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass164,774 miles6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 164,774 miles
- Test number
- 685645162049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/S/F tyre slight sidewall damage.
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail164,774 miles (+18,779)2 failures6 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,774 miles
- Test number
- 629485162027
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- NoteN/S/F tyre slight sidewall damage.
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass145,995 miles2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 145,995 miles
- Test number
- 215954261007
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s centre stoplamp dim
Fail145,995 miles (+17,066)1 repaired2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 145,995 miles
- Test number
- 286194161024
- Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s centre stoplamp dim
Pass128,929 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 23 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 128,929 miles
- Test number
- 961473780049
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- NoteRear number plate loose
- NoteWiper blades poor
Fail128,929 miles (+23,167)4 failures2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 128,929 miles
- Test number
- 912498470084
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.2.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteO/s high level stop lamp lens missing
- NoteRear number plate loose
- NoteWiper blades poor
Pass105,762 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 105,762 miles
- Test number
- 192240859028
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail105,762 miles (+20,214)3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 105,762 miles
- Test number
- 203749849004
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass85,548 miles
- MOT expiry
- 14 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 85,548 miles
- Test number
- 813086548036
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail85,548 miles4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 85,548 miles
- Test number
- 911376848027
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
Questions about V33 DBB
- Does V33 DBB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 DBB is valid until 25 Mar 2027.
- When is the MOT due on V33 DBB?
- The MOT on V33 DBB is valid until 25 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has V33 DBB done?
- V33 DBB was recorded at 167,840 miles at its MOT on 14 Mar 2026, an average of 4,553 miles a year.
- Has V33 DBB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. V33 DBB has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Mar 2025.
- Has the mileage on V33 DBB ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 9 Apr 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on V33 DBB find?
- V33 DBB passed its latest MOT on 14 Mar 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: offside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; rear both coil spring corroded; underseal cover the rust.
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