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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

V33 DOBMOT history

V33 DOB is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 16 Sept 2005. Its MOT is valid until 17 Sept 2027 and it has passed 19 of 25 MOT tests, with 211,070 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Sept 2026.

V33 DOB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Sept 2027
Mileage
211,070 mi
At MOT on 17 Sept 2026
MOT tests
25
19 passed · 6 failed
Per year
9,032 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 DOB
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
16 Sept 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 DOB was last recorded at 211,070 miles on 17 Sept 2026, 3,777 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
207,293 miles · 18 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,777 miles
Average per year
9,032 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,070 miles
  • 2025 – 207,293 miles
  • 2024 – 199,176 miles
  • 2023 – 192,022 miles
  • 2022 – 183,638 miles
  • 2021 – 176,307 miles
  • 2020 – 170,806 miles
  • 2019 – 162,863 miles
  • 2018 – 150,062 miles
  • 2017 – 143,069 miles
  • 2016 – 134,948 miles
  • 2015 – 128,072 miles
  • 2014 – 118,223 miles
  • 2013 – 101,120 miles
  • 2012 – 95,416 miles
  • 2011 – 88,715 miles
  • 2010 – 79,332 miles
  • 2009 – 67,396 miles
  • 2008 – 49,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,070 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth front light unit lens, are starting to mist up and deteriorate
  • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate
  • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018–2025

  • Nearside Side repeater incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Offside Side repeater incorrect colour

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2014

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass211,070 miles (+3,777)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    211,070 miles
    Test number
    725301681265
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth front light unit lens, are starting to mist up and deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes, are starting to crack and deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system, sub frames, steering, suspension, and brake components.

  2. Pass207,293 miles (+8,117)3 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    207,293 miles
    Test number
    110744478608
    • MinorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))

  3. Pass199,176 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    199,176 miles
    Test number
    967028972853
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySome chips in windscreen
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on floors, chassis rails front and rear subframes steering and suspension components ,brake components, inner and outer sills

  4. Fail199,175 miles (+7,153)6 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,175 miles
    Test number
    679929381576
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryO/s n/s front tyres starting to wear on edges
    • AdvisoryOil leaks
    • AdvisorySome chips in windscreen
    • AdvisorySome steering and suspension bushes starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on exhaust system
    • AdvisorySome surface rust on floors, chassis rails front and rear subframes steering and suspension components ,brake components, inner and outer sills

  5. Pass192,022 miles (+8,384)
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    192,022 miles
    Test number
    900081190404

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass183,638 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    183,638 miles
    Test number
    850885168744
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  7. Fail183,638 miles (+7,331)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,638 miles
    Test number
    934551633283
    • MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorBrake warning device malfunctioning or defective (1.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively lipped (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  8. Pass176,307 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    176,307 miles
    Test number
    877423087307
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Fail176,306 miles (+5,500)1 dangerous5 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,306 miles
    Test number
    397796524103
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorFront Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both strong advide (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  10. Pass170,806 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    170,806 miles
    Test number
    574936310983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail170,806 miles (+7,943)1 dangerous3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,806 miles
    Test number
    193168109754
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))

  12. Pass162,863 miles (+12,801)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    162,863 miles
    Test number
    226212412426
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Pass150,062 miles (+6,993)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    150,062 miles
    Test number
    192962887754
    • MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass143,069 miles (+146)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    143,069 miles
    Test number
    595176683693
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush D bushes (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint droplink (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre & rear exhaust corroded

  15. Fail142,923 miles (+7,975)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    142,923 miles
    Test number
    522659257973
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin on 2mm (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass134,948 miles (+6,876)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    134,948 miles
    Test number
    835226204367
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front check strap broken
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both drop links
    • AdvisorySlight play in steering
    • AdvisoryTurbo leaking exhaust gas

  17. Pass128,072 miles (+9,849)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    128,072 miles
    Test number
    370446171179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel rubbed inner liner
    • AdvisoryRear box exhaust corroded

  18. Pass118,223 miles (+17,103)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    118,223 miles
    Test number
    247778234309
    • 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)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  19. Pass101,120 miles (+5,704)
    MOT expiry
    1 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    101,120 miles
    Test number
    619046733388

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass95,416 miles (+6,701)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    95,416 miles
    Test number
    569727012368
    • 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)

  21. Fail88,715 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,715 miles
    Test number
    785631711304
    • Repaired at testBrake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOuter skin of exhaust is corroded

  22. Pass88,715 miles (+9,383)1 note
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    88,715 miles
    Test number
    788511711320
    • NoteOuter skin of exhaust is corroded

  23. Pass79,332 miles (+11,936)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    79,332 miles
    Test number
    872652210319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass67,396 miles (+17,623)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    67,396 miles
    Test number
    104226409334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass49,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    49,773 miles
    Test number
    351202318380

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about V33 DOB

Does V33 DOB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 DOB is valid until 17 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on V33 DOB?
The MOT on V33 DOB is valid until 17 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V33 DOB done?
V33 DOB was recorded at 211,070 miles at its MOT on 17 Sept 2026, an average of 9,032 miles a year.
Has V33 DOB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 DOB has failed 6 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on V33 DOB 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 V33 DOB find?
V33 DOB passed its latest MOT on 17 Sept 2026 with 6 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes; front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread; oil leak, but not excessive, and 3 more.

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