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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

V33 PALMOT history

V33 PAL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Nov 2027 and it has passed 17 of 21 MOT tests, with 180,285 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Oct 2026.

V33 PAL white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 1 Nov 2027
Mileage
180,285 mi
At MOT on 24 Oct 2026
MOT tests
21
17 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,287 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
V33 PAL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
1 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Nov 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

V33 PAL was last recorded at 180,285 miles on 24 Oct 2026, 4,198 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
176,087 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
4,198 miles
Average per year
7,287 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 180,285 miles
  • 2025 – 176,087 miles
  • 2024 – 172,460 miles
  • 2023 – 168,912 miles
  • 2022 – 153,785 miles
  • 2021 – 146,731 miles
  • 2020 – 139,466 miles
  • 2019 – 129,436 miles
  • 2018 – 120,586 miles
  • 2017 – 115,028 miles
  • 2016 – 107,235 miles
  • 2015 – 96,415 miles
  • 2014 – 84,593 miles
  • 2013 – 77,409 miles
  • 2012 – 77,069 miles
  • 2011 – 71,773 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass180,285 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))

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 Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2018

  • Nearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

21 tests since 28 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass180,285 miles (+4,198)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2027
    Odometer
    180,285 miles
    Test number
    161175298222
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
  2. Pass176,087 miles (+3,627)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    176,087 miles
    Test number
    606707576107
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  3. Pass172,460 miles (+4)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    172,460 miles
    Test number
    159259357776
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Fail172,456 miles (+3,544)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,456 miles
    Test number
    492837403619
    • MajorNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass168,912 miles (+15,127)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    168,912 miles
    Test number
    576330518442
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  6. Pass153,785 miles (+7,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    153,785 miles
    Test number
    306073423015
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  7. Pass146,731 miles (+1)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    146,731 miles
    Test number
    303614063804
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail146,730 miles (+7,264)3 major1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,730 miles
    Test number
    685819992539
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass139,466 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    139,466 miles
    Test number
    146711779085
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  10. Fail139,466 miles (+10,030)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,466 miles
    Test number
    119483722898
    • MajorHeadlamp aim not tested (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  11. Pass129,436 miles (+8,850)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    129,436 miles
    Test number
    735483262556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Wishbone Rear Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass120,586 miles (+5,558)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    120,586 miles
    Test number
    430565801161
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  13. Pass115,028 miles (+7,793)
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    115,028 miles
    Test number
    328635087556

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass107,235 miles (+10,820)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    107,235 miles
    Test number
    990018534760
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  15. Pass96,415 miles (+11,822)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    96,415 miles
    Test number
    105339545090
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  16. Pass84,593 miles (+7,184)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    84,593 miles
    Test number
    687549044050
    • 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 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
  17. Pass77,409 miles (+340)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    77,409 miles
    Test number
    166710553080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass77,069 miles (+5,296)
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    77,069 miles
    Test number
    305774762151

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass71,773 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    71,773 miles
    Test number
    499838141230

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail71,773 miles (+4,992)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,773 miles
    Test number
    519908841269
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  21. Pass66,781 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    66,781 miles
    Test number
    947417681052
    • 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)

Questions about V33 PAL

Does V33 PAL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on V33 PAL is valid until 1 Nov 2027.
When is the MOT due on V33 PAL?
The MOT on V33 PAL is valid until 1 Nov 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has V33 PAL done?
V33 PAL was recorded at 180,285 miles at its MOT on 24 Oct 2026, an average of 7,287 miles a year.
Has V33 PAL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. V33 PAL has failed 4 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on V33 PAL 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 PAL find?
V33 PAL passed its latest MOT on 24 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear shock absorbers has light misting of oil.

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