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Volkswagen Split Creen Camper VAN

White and Yellow · Petrol · 1975 · 1,493 cc

FSK 557MOT history

FSK 557 is a white and yellow petrol Volkswagen Split Creen Camper VAN first used on 31 Dec 1975. Its MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026 and it has passed 5 of 10 MOT tests, with 27,959 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Apr 2025.

MOT
Expired
On 3 Apr 2026
Mileage
27,959 mi
At MOT on 4 Apr 2025
MOT tests
10
5 passed · 5 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
FSK 557
Registration format
Dateless
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Split Creen Camper VAN
Colour
White and Yellow
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
1,493 cc
Year of manufacture
1975
First used
31 Dec 1975
MOT status
MOT expired on 3 Apr 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Apr 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

FSK 557 was last recorded at 27,959 miles on 4 Apr 2025, 5 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 27 Jan 2022: 27,954 miles, lower than 52,353 miles on 17 Nov 2020.
  • 22 Mar 2023: 27,954 miles, lower than 27,958 miles on 1 Feb 2022.
  • 2 Apr 2025: 27,954 miles, lower than 27,956 miles on 29 Mar 2023.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
27,954 miles · 2 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 27,959 miles
  • 2023 – 27,956 miles
  • 2022 – 27,958 miles
  • 2020 – 52,353 miles
  • 2019 – 51,843 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass27,959 miles
  • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019–2020

Full MOT history

10 tests since 28 Nov 2019, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass27,959 miles (+5)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    27,959 miles
    Test number
    731659929735
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail27,954 miles (-2)1 dangerous3 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,954 miles
    Test number
    931959817039
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorSteering box leaking oil (2.1.1 (e) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive transmission (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass27,956 miles (+2)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    27,956 miles
    Test number
    274793261254
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  4. Fail27,954 miles (-4)5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,954 miles
    Test number
    215278662580
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  5. Pass27,958 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    27,958 miles
    Test number
    381386209622
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  6. Fail27,954 miles (-24,399)1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    27,954 miles
    Test number
    520839200579
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass52,353 miles (+510)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    52,353 miles
    Test number
    436227003081
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySlight crossion all round

  8. Pass51,843 miles2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    51,843 miles
    Test number
    214837150999
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel right on border (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear engine bay crodded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rought play in center ilder arm

  9. Fail51,843 miles1 repaired2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,843 miles
    Test number
    729761333834
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel right on border (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear engine bay crodded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rought play in center ilder arm

  10. Fail51,843 miles4 dangerous10 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,843 miles
    Test number
    672840092543
    • DangerousCentral Front Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% Axle 1 (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's seat fore and aft adjustment mechanism not functioning as intended. (6.2.5 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt missing conecter (7.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose bulging under pressure (1.1.12 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle Identification Number not legible (0.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Steering box has slight free play detected at steering wheel right on border (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear engine bay crodded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering rought play in center ilder arm

Questions about FSK 557

What vehicle is registration FSK 557 currently assigned to?
DVSA MOT records show FSK 557 on a white and yellow petrol Volkswagen Split Creen Camper VAN first used on 31 Dec 1975. Dateless registrations can be transferred between vehicles, so earlier MOT tests may have been under a different registration. Registered keeper details are not public and are not shown.
Does FSK 557 currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on FSK 557 expired on 3 Apr 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on FSK 557?
The MOT on FSK 557 expired on 3 Apr 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has FSK 557 done?
FSK 557 was recorded at 27,959 miles at its MOT on 4 Apr 2025.
Has FSK 557 ever failed its MOT?
Yes. FSK 557 has failed 5 of its 10 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on FSK 557 ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 27 Jan 2022. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on FSK 557 find?
FSK 557 passed its latest MOT on 4 Apr 2025 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: steering box leaking oil; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; nearside rear service brake binding but not excessively, and 4 more.

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