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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

S14 HETMOT history

S14 HET is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 11 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 27 MOT tests, with 172,967 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

S14 HET white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Apr 2027
Mileage
172,967 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
19 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,247 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S14 HET
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
11 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S14 HET was last recorded at 172,967 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 595 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Apr 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 26 Sept 2013: 158,127 miles, lower than 158,128 miles on 2 Oct 2012.
  • 2 Oct 2014: 158,127 miles, lower than 159,230 miles on 26 Sept 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
172,372 miles · 3 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
595 miles
Average per year
2,247 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,967 miles
  • 2025 – 172,372 miles
  • 2024 – 169,364 miles
  • 2023 – 168,895 miles
  • 2022 – 167,027 miles
  • 2021 – 164,610 miles
  • 2020 – 161,080 miles
  • 2019 – 159,660 miles
  • 2018 – 158,392 miles
  • 2017 – 158,127 miles
  • 2014 – 158,127 miles
  • 2013 – 159,230 miles
  • 2012 – 158,128 miles
  • 2011 – 158,110 miles
  • 2010 – 155,786 miles
  • 2009 – 149,059 miles
  • 2008 – 140,516 miles
  • 2007 – 135,146 miles
  • 2006 – 129,016 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,967 miles
  • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront both front wings corroded
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisorySlight oil leak

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear seats in bed postion,no tests done on seats and belts

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

Full MOT history

27 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,967 miles (+595)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    172,967 miles
    Test number
    104344471099
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front wings corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak
  2. Pass172,372 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    172,372 miles
    Test number
    707863773864
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats in bed postion,no tests done on seats and belts
  3. Fail172,372 miles (+3,008)4 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,372 miles
    Test number
    441202495357
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSteering wheel has movement relative to the column indicating looseness (2.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear seats in bed postion,no tests done on seats and belts
  4. Pass169,364 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    169,364 miles
    Test number
    309545895567
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  5. Fail169,364 miles (+469)7 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,364 miles
    Test number
    135611593682
    • MajorNearside Headlamp light intensity severely reduced (4.1.4 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded On caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  6. Pass168,895 miles (+1,868)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    168,895 miles
    Test number
    513366300386
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively parking brake lever not releasing fully (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryTested as two passanger seats
  7. Pass167,027 miles (+2,417)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    167,027 miles
    Test number
    172166626892
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear parking brake leaver on o/s/r caliper sticking
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  8. Pass164,610 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    164,610 miles
    Test number
    602973786237

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass161,080 miles (+1,420)
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    161,080 miles
    Test number
    105141066275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass159,660 miles (+1,268)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,660 miles
    Test number
    677799800966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass158,392 miles (+265)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    158,392 miles
    Test number
    642900909940
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play both front uppers (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
    • AdvisoryVehicle undersealed
  12. Pass158,127 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    158,127 miles
    Test number
    949635551296
    • AdvisorySuspension arm has slight play in a ball joint both front uppers (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened front and rears (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront brake fluctuating, but not excessively both (3.7.B.3)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support corroded
  13. Fail158,127 miles12 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,127 miles
    Test number
    533521172333
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureFront Anti-roll bar insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose has insufficient room to move, resulting in fouling on any part (3.6.B.4a)
    • FailureOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inside wheel arch (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureSpeedometer clearly inoperative (6.7.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perished
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both fronts (3.5.1i)
  14. Pass158,127 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    13 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    158,127 miles
    Test number
    869147584280
    • NoteFront cross member heavily corroded
    • NoteSlight play in both front drop links
  15. Fail158,127 miles (-1,103)8 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,127 miles
    Test number
    655805274251
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteFront cross member heavily corroded
    • NoteSlight play in both front drop links
  16. Pass159,230 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    159,230 miles
    Test number
    695939863280
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • NoteNearside front and rear and offside front tyres perished
    • NoteSlight play offside track rod
  17. Fail158,127 miles (-1)4 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,127 miles
    Test number
    129079663209
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake servo corroded but not excessively weakened (3.6.A.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside front and rear and offside front tyres perished
    • NoteSlight play offside track rod
  18. Pass158,128 miles (+1)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    158,128 miles
    Test number
    727836372243
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  19. Fail158,127 miles (+17)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,127 miles
    Test number
    948335272254
    • FailureBrake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
  20. Pass158,110 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    158,110 miles
    Test number
    365532741222

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail158,110 miles (+2,324)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,110 miles
    Test number
    106887331218
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
  22. Pass155,786 miles (+6,727)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    155,786 miles
    Test number
    561670170209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass149,059 miles (+8,543)
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    149,059 miles
    Test number
    993717669250

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass140,516 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    140,516 miles
    Test number
    662021268290
    • NoteRubber cover on n/s front lower suspension joint split.
  25. Fail140,507 miles (+5,361)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,507 miles
    Test number
    394781968461
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteRubber cover on n/s front lower suspension joint split.
  26. Pass135,146 miles (+6,130)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    135,146 miles
    Test number
    913061267269
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • NoteSlight play/movement in offside steering rack arm inner joint
  27. Pass129,016 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    129,016 miles
    Test number
    510218656255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S14 HET

Does S14 HET currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S14 HET is valid until 12 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S14 HET?
The MOT on S14 HET is valid until 12 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S14 HET done?
S14 HET was recorded at 172,967 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,247 miles a year.
Has S14 HET ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S14 HET has failed 8 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S14 HET ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 26 Sept 2013. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S14 HET find?
S14 HET passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: nearside rear registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front both front wings corroded; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge, and 1 more.

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