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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S116 RFUMOT history

S116 RFU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Mar 2027 and it has passed 20 of 26 MOT tests, with 211,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Mar 2026.

S116 RFU red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Mar 2027
Mileage
211,699 mi
At MOT on 21 Mar 2026
MOT tests
26
20 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,075 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S116 RFU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Mar 2027
Latest MOT test
21 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S116 RFU was last recorded at 211,699 miles on 21 Mar 2026, 2,037 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
209,662 miles · 22 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
2,037 miles
Average per year
5,075 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 211,699 miles
  • 2025 – 209,662 miles
  • 2024 – 208,388 miles
  • 2023 – 205,671 miles
  • 2022 – 204,225 miles
  • 2021 – 202,013 miles
  • 2020 – 197,261 miles
  • 2019 – 197,226 miles
  • 2018 – 191,867 miles
  • 2017 – 187,422 miles
  • 2016 – 180,541 miles
  • 2015 – 176,603 miles
  • 2014 – 171,531 miles
  • 2013 – 167,358 miles
  • 2011 – 163,992 miles
  • 2009 – 144,127 miles
  • 2008 – 134,734 miles
  • 2007 – 125,258 miles
  • 2006 – 111,440 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass211,699 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle underside and suspension components surface corroded

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.

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Corrosion to front brake pipes

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 19 Jun 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass211,699 miles (+2,037)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2027
    Odometer
    211,699 miles
    Test number
    308716455083
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside and suspension components surface corroded

  2. Pass209,662 miles (+1,274)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    21 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    209,662 miles
    Test number
    618294753135
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt twisted (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass208,388 miles (+2,717)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    208,388 miles
    Test number
    153546893587
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  4. Pass205,671 miles (+1,446)
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    205,671 miles
    Test number
    448429523371

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass204,225 miles (+2,212)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    204,225 miles
    Test number
    630883553111
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front discs inner faces in poor condition (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both

  6. Pass202,013 miles (+4,752)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    202,013 miles
    Test number
    518629913611
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front discs inner faces (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass197,261 miles (+35)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    197,261 miles
    Test number
    526158661293
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail197,226 miles (+5,359)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    197,226 miles
    Test number
    167432280650
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to load sensing valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake pipe flex (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass191,867 miles (+4,445)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    191,867 miles
    Test number
    906800192982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass187,422 miles (+6)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    187,422 miles
    Test number
    884891662143
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on edge

  11. Fail187,416 miles (+6,875)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,416 miles
    Test number
    718516506478
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryCorrosion to front brake pipes
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre wearing on edge

  12. Pass180,541 miles (+3,938)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    180,541 miles
    Test number
    432708768351
    • AdvisoryPlay in front inner rack joints

  13. Pass176,603 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    176,603 miles
    Test number
    880138415826
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner rack joint has play

  14. Fail176,603 miles (+5,072)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,603 miles
    Test number
    265656639583
    • FailureFuel system component leaking no.1 injector leak off bung missing (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner rack joint has play

  15. Pass171,531 miles (+2,665)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    171,531 miles
    Test number
    237749934378
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)

  16. Pass168,866 miles (+1,508)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    168,866 miles
    Test number
    766562154075
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOffside front and nearside rear tyre has slight damage to side wall

  17. Pass167,358 miles (+3,366)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    167,358 miles
    Test number
    636189103023

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass163,992 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    163,992 miles
    Test number
    435607241419
    • NoteAccident damage to N/S + O/S centres of vehicle

  19. Fail163,992 miles (+9,238)8 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,992 miles
    Test number
    219576441355
    • FailureCentre Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront Body insecure and dangerous to other road users (6.1.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Front Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Outer Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAccident damage to N/S + O/S centres of vehicle

  20. Pass154,754 miles (+10,627)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    154,754 miles
    Test number
    106291211485
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Pass144,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    144,127 miles
    Test number
    212238669122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail144,127 miles (+9,393)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,127 miles
    Test number
    220487069129
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass134,734 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    134,734 miles
    Test number
    360768768164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail134,734 miles (+9,476)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,734 miles
    Test number
    254784068174
    • FailureWindscreen wiper control is inaccessible to the driver (8.2.1a)
    • FailureBrake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass125,258 miles (+13,818)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    125,258 miles
    Test number
    273602267166

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass111,440 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2007
    Odometer
    111,440 miles
    Test number
    492130576102
    • NoteSlight play in n/s and o/s rack ends

Questions about S116 RFU

Does S116 RFU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S116 RFU is valid until 21 Mar 2027.
When is the MOT due on S116 RFU?
The MOT on S116 RFU is valid until 21 Mar 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S116 RFU done?
S116 RFU was recorded at 211,699 miles at its MOT on 21 Mar 2026, an average of 5,075 miles a year.
Has S116 RFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S116 RFU has failed 6 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Dec 2019.
Has the mileage on S116 RFU 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 S116 RFU find?
S116 RFU passed its latest MOT on 21 Mar 2026 with 1 advisory: vehicle underside and suspension components surface corroded.

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