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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2005 · 1,896 cc

W18 DWBMOT history

W18 DWB is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Aug 2005. Its MOT is valid until 16 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 26 MOT tests, with 121,093 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Mar 2026.

W18 DWB white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Apr 2027
Mileage
121,093 mi
At MOT on 27 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
19 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,883 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
W18 DWB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
10 Aug 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

W18 DWB was last recorded at 121,093 miles on 27 Mar 2026, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Mar 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
121,081 miles · 19 Mar 2026
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
4,883 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 121,093 miles
  • 2025 – 115,235 miles
  • 2024 – 109,403 miles
  • 2023 – 106,126 miles
  • 2022 – 101,635 miles
  • 2021 – 94,559 miles
  • 2020 – 93,696 miles
  • 2019 – 90,624 miles
  • 2018 – 86,431 miles
  • 2017 – 82,604 miles
  • 2016 – 82,297 miles
  • 2015 – 77,080 miles
  • 2014 – 70,392 miles
  • 2013 – 63,195 miles
  • 2012 – 58,008 miles
  • 2011 – 52,929 miles
  • 2010 – 49,896 miles
  • 2009 – 41,725 miles
  • 2008 – 32,641 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass121,093 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 8 MOTs since 2019

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.

  • Offside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 14 Feb 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass121,093 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    121,093 miles
    Test number
    961138951724
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail121,081 miles (+5,846)1 dangerous5 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,081 miles
    Test number
    878122428336
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp has a product on the lens but not seriously reducing light output (4.1.4 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass115,235 miles (+5,832)3 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    115,235 miles
    Test number
    931690399362
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass109,403 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    109,403 miles
    Test number
    483537696160
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  5. Fail109,403 miles (+3,277)1 repaired1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,403 miles
    Test number
    324573747154
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  6. Pass106,126 miles (+83)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2024
    Odometer
    106,126 miles
    Test number
    543438119189
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Fail106,043 miles (+4,408)5 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,043 miles
    Test number
    492201124676
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  8. Pass101,635 miles (+14)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2023
    Odometer
    101,635 miles
    Test number
    142238289825
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail101,621 miles (+7,062)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,621 miles
    Test number
    855327367712
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass94,559 miles (+863)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    94,559 miles
    Test number
    661492628642
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass93,696 miles (+3,072)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    93,696 miles
    Test number
    185601868966
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass90,624 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    90,624 miles
    Test number
    231331891430
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Fail90,623 miles (+4,192)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,623 miles
    Test number
    537972584868
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  14. Pass86,431 miles (+3,827)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    86,431 miles
    Test number
    295203715347

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass82,604 miles (+307)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    82,604 miles
    Test number
    895240553069
    • AdvisoryDrivers seatbelt buckle cover cracked

  16. Fail82,297 miles (+5,217)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,297 miles
    Test number
    935111481542
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  17. Pass77,080 miles (+6,688)
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    77,080 miles
    Test number
    588090921477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass70,392 miles (+7,197)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    70,392 miles
    Test number
    616807604385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass63,195 miles (+5,187)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    63,195 miles
    Test number
    476786703433

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass58,008 miles (+5,079)
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    58,008 miles
    Test number
    339148812337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass52,929 miles (+3,033)
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    52,929 miles
    Test number
    829222911385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass49,896 miles (+3,080)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    49,896 miles
    Test number
    303250950496

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass46,816 miles (+5,091)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    46,816 miles
    Test number
    871049740084

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass41,725 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    41,725 miles
    Test number
    273693949020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail41,721 miles (+9,080)1 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    41,721 miles
    Test number
    520393849041
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)

  26. Pass32,641 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,641 miles
    Test number
    573555048062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about W18 DWB

Does W18 DWB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on W18 DWB is valid until 16 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on W18 DWB?
The MOT on W18 DWB is valid until 16 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has W18 DWB done?
W18 DWB was recorded at 121,093 miles at its MOT on 27 Mar 2026, an average of 4,883 miles a year.
Has W18 DWB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. W18 DWB has failed 7 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Mar 2026.
Has the mileage on W18 DWB 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 W18 DWB find?
W18 DWB passed its latest MOT on 27 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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