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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2001 · 2,461 cc

S13 TKSMOT history

S13 TKS is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Sept 2001. Its MOT expired on 8 May 2025 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 295,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Apr 2025.

S13 TKS red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 8 May 2025
Mileage
295,078 mi
At MOT on 25 Apr 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,440 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S13 TKS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2001
First used
12 Sept 2001
MOT status
MOT expired on 8 May 2025
Latest MOT test
25 Apr 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S13 TKS was last recorded at 295,078 miles on 25 Apr 2025, 2,606 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Jan 2013: 26,890 miles, lower than 264,890 miles on 11 Jan 2013.

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
292,472 miles · 9 May 2024
Between the last two tests
2,606 miles
Average per year
8,440 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 295,078 miles
  • 2024 – 292,472 miles
  • 2023 – 289,220 miles
  • 2022 – 285,068 miles
  • 2021 – 281,874 miles
  • 2020 – 280,910 miles
  • 2019 – 279,523 miles
  • 2018 – 277,601 miles
  • 2017 – 273,621 miles
  • 2016 – 271,668 miles
  • 2015 – 270,221 miles
  • 2014 – 266,278 miles
  • 2013 – 26,890 miles
  • 2011 – 255,873 miles
  • 2010 – 232,554 miles
  • 2009 – 207,119 miles
  • 2008 – 183,530 miles
  • 2007 – 160,028 miles
  • 2006 – 137,811 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail295,078 miles
  • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
  • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
  • MajorNearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door window surround corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch. Front and rear of arch. (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch front and rear (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount area of sill (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt buckle damaged, not affecting function
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

What MOT failures 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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Nearside Front seat belt buckle defective (casing missing) but still operates as intended

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Rear wheel has slight bind

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 6 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail295,078 miles (+2,606)17 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    295,078 miles
    Test number
    560917898881
    • MajorExhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values (8.2.2.2 (f))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door window surround corroded (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury Wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Wheel arch. Front and rear of arch. (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Body panel corroded and likely to cause injury wing (6.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced wheel arch front and rear (marked with chalk) (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced floor area behind wheel arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mount area of sill (marked with chalk) (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorVehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached corroded (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seatbelt buckle damaged, not affecting function
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass292,472 miles (+4)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2025
    Odometer
    292,472 miles
    Test number
    860917319059
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle defective (casing missing) but still operates as intended

  3. Fail292,468 miles (+3,248)5 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    292,468 miles
    Test number
    834898867490
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front seat belt buckle defective (casing missing) but still operates as intended

  4. Pass289,220 miles (+9)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2024
    Odometer
    289,220 miles
    Test number
    205899280100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail289,211 miles (+4,143)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    289,211 miles
    Test number
    258605626251
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  6. Pass285,068 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    285,068 miles
    Test number
    129999332379
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Fail285,068 miles (+3,194)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    285,068 miles
    Test number
    663414083025
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt buckle damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover insecure so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  8. Pass281,874 miles (+964)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    281,874 miles
    Test number
    400206216047
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  9. Pass280,910 miles (+1,387)
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    280,910 miles
    Test number
    394603716533

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass279,523 miles (+1,922)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    279,523 miles
    Test number
    621327903728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Pass277,601 miles (+73)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    277,601 miles
    Test number
    615828049050
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail277,528 miles (+3,907)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    277,528 miles
    Test number
    364096905286
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureRear Lower engine mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass273,621 miles (+18)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    273,621 miles
    Test number
    965909675644
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has slight bind

  14. Fail273,603 miles (+1,935)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,603 miles
    Test number
    236302114550
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Lower Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded outer rear sill corroded, leading forwards into n/s sill area (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailurePower steering fluid level below minimum (2.3.1)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear wheel has slight bind

  15. Pass271,668 miles (+1,447)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    271,668 miles
    Test number
    602511656233
    • AdvisoryFront Lower engine mounting deteriorated, but not resulting in excessive movement rear engine mount (6.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both o/s & n/s (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded o/s & n/s (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass270,221 miles (+3,943)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    270,221 miles
    Test number
    155714015098
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass266,278 miles (+239,388)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    266,278 miles
    Test number
    367008104034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass26,890 miles (-238,000)
    MOT expiry
    13 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    26,890 miles
    Test number
    479274613018

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail264,890 miles (+9,017)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,890 miles
    Test number
    518351213074
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass255,873 miles (+23,319)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    255,873 miles
    Test number
    466205991183
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  21. Pass232,554 miles (+25,435)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    232,554 miles
    Test number
    264911850279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass207,119 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    207,119 miles
    Test number
    100359839239

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail207,119 miles (+23,589)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,119 miles
    Test number
    900709639218
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  24. Pass183,530 miles (+23,502)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    183,530 miles
    Test number
    214238548214

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass160,028 miles (+22,217)
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    160,028 miles
    Test number
    574468427209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass137,811 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    137,811 miles
    Test number
    302999946443

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S13 TKS

Does S13 TKS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S13 TKS expired on 8 May 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S13 TKS?
The MOT on S13 TKS expired on 8 May 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S13 TKS done?
S13 TKS was recorded at 295,078 miles at its MOT on 25 Apr 2025, an average of 8,440 miles a year.
Has S13 TKS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S13 TKS has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2025.
Has the mileage on S13 TKS ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 14 Jan 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S13 TKS find?
S13 TKS failed its latest MOT on 25 Apr 2025 with 17 major defects and 4 advisories: exhaust emissions test not completed because smoke levels are significantly in excess of the specified limit values; exhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour; nearside body panel corroded and likely to cause injury sliding door window surround corroded, and 18 more.

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