Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc
S118 VPVMOT history
S118 VPV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Aug 2027 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 231,361 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 231,361 mi
- At MOT on 26 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 30
- 19 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,103 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S118 VPV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,459 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 26 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S118 VPV was last recorded at 231,361 miles on 26 Aug 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Aug 2026.
Mileage went down between tests
- 24 Sept 2009: 162,518 miles, lower than 162,585 miles on 5 Sept 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 231,345 miles · 19 Aug 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 16 miles
- Average per year
- 4,103 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 231,361 miles
- 2025 – 228,505 miles
- 2024 – 225,647 miles
- 2019 – 225,330 miles
- 2017 – 221,784 miles
- 2016 – 216,423 miles
- 2015 – 208,268 miles
- 2014 – 199,106 miles
- 2013 – 196,301 miles
- 2012 – 185,010 miles
- 2011 – 184,209 miles
- 2010 – 173,737 miles
- 2009 – 165,281 miles
- 2008 – 162,585 miles
- 2007 – 157,102 miles
- 2006 – 151,039 miles
- 2005 – 145,507 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass231,361 miles
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2013
Nearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Both front tyres wearing on inner edges
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
30 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass231,361 miles (+16)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 231,361 miles
- Test number
- 728778475203
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail231,345 miles (+2,840)1 dangerous3 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 231,345 miles
- Test number
- 632630212447
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Fuel pipe leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front 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 Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass228,505 miles (+2,858)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 228,505 miles
- Test number
- 380653829518
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass225,647 miles (+27)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2025
- Odometer
- 225,647 miles
- Test number
- 867519407078
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail225,620 miles (+290)1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,620 miles
- Test number
- 583925899219
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass225,330 miles (+1)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2020
- Odometer
- 225,330 miles
- Test number
- 814194074262
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Fail225,329 miles (+3,545)8 major6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 225,329 miles
- Test number
- 445432779887
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges
- AdvisoryUnder body corrosion
Pass221,784 miles
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 221,784 miles
- Test number
- 195867796653
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,748 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2018
- Odometer
- 221,748 miles
- Test number
- 263574877171
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail221,784 miles (+5,361)6 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 221,784 miles
- Test number
- 179163381403
- FailureIndicator switch faulty (1.4.A.1)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded outer sill (5.2.6)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded x2 (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass216,423 miles
- MOT expiry
- 29 Nov 2017
- Odometer
- 216,423 miles
- Test number
- 259610467152
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail216,423 miles (+8,155)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 216,423 miles
- Test number
- 671889863907
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
Pass208,268 miles (+7,934)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2017
- Odometer
- 208,268 miles
- Test number
- 364187631816
- 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)
Pass200,334 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 13 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 200,334 miles
- Test number
- 658234015026
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail200,330 miles (+1,224)5 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 200,330 miles
- Test number
- 249290115027
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
Pass199,106 miles (+2,805)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 199,106 miles
- Test number
- 769497164010
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteFront discs corroding.
Pass196,301 miles (+7)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 196,301 miles
- Test number
- 528246693003
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail196,294 miles (+11,284)9 failures2 advisories4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 196,294 miles
- Test number
- 105486183046
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteItems removed from driver's view prior to test
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges.
- NoteNearside rear brake disc corroding.
Fail185,010 miles1 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,010 miles
- Test number
- 768167782060
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass185,010 miles (+801)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 26 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 185,010 miles
- Test number
- 897527682006
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Pass184,209 miles (+71)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 31 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 184,209 miles
- Test number
- 219045601323
- NoteBoth rear brake discs rusty
Fail184,138 miles (+10,401)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,138 miles
- Test number
- 185448891299
- FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBoth rear brake discs rusty
Pass173,737 miles (+94)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 18 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 173,737 miles
- Test number
- 951262590254
- NoteBrake pipes have surface rust// both rear brake discs rusty
Fail173,643 miles (+8,362)10 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 173,643 miles
- Test number
- 411986180242
- FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
- FailureNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Inner Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Outer Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteBrake pipes have surface rust// both rear brake discs rusty
Pass165,281 miles (+2,763)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 2 Oct 2010
- Odometer
- 165,281 miles
- Test number
- 554276779295
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Fail162,518 miles (-67)1 failure1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,518 miles
- Test number
- 164667569202
- FailureCoil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass162,585 miles (+5,483)
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 162,585 miles
- Test number
- 194519448210
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass157,102 miles (+6,063)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 157,102 miles
- Test number
- 322799947200
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NoteFront number plate cracked
Pass151,039 miles (+5,532)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 151,039 miles
- Test number
- 263348366250
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass145,507 miles
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 145,507 miles
- Test number
- 790396765248
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S118 VPV
- Does S118 VPV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S118 VPV is valid until 25 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S118 VPV?
- The MOT on S118 VPV is valid until 25 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S118 VPV done?
- S118 VPV was recorded at 231,361 miles at its MOT on 26 Aug 2026, an average of 4,103 miles a year.
- Has S118 VPV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S118 VPV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 19 Aug 2026.
- Has the mileage on S118 VPV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 24 Sept 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S118 VPV find?
- S118 VPV passed its latest MOT on 26 Aug 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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