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Volkswagen Transporter

Beige · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

S15 SPHMOT history

S15 SPH is a beige diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 5 Nov 2004. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jan 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 202,733 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jan 2026.

S15 SPH beige Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jan 2027
Mileage
202,733 mi
At MOT on 7 Jan 2026
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
8,616 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 SPH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Beige
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
5 Nov 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 SPH was last recorded at 202,733 miles on 7 Jan 2026, 7,995 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
194,738 miles · 30 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
7,995 miles
Average per year
8,616 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 202,733 miles
  • 2025 – 194,738 miles
  • 2024 – 187,403 miles
  • 2022 – 180,282 miles
  • 2021 – 172,898 miles
  • 2020 – 165,540 miles
  • 2019 – 159,249 miles
  • 2018 – 151,904 miles
  • 2017 – 150,845 miles
  • 2016 – 148,808 miles
  • 2015 – 144,889 miles
  • 2014 – 138,127 miles
  • 2013 – 124,984 miles
  • 2012 – 110,649 miles
  • 2011 – 97,549 miles
  • 2010 – 84,501 miles
  • 2009 – 72,982 miles
  • 2008 – 60,776 miles
  • 2007 – 46,099 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass202,733 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack / pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

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 Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • N/s mirror back slightly damaged

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside and offside rear suspension arms and coil springs slightly corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

29 tests since 3 Nov 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass202,733 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    202,733 miles
    Test number
    516624507390
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack / pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

  2. Fail202,727 miles (+7,989)2 dangerous8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,727 miles
    Test number
    723473501084
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed thru cut on bald inner edge (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on both edges (2.5mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on inner edge (4mm) (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryPower steering component has slight seepage from a component steering rack / pipe connection (2.1.5 (a))

  3. Pass194,738 miles (+95)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    194,738 miles
    Test number
    430070509145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror back slightly damaged

  4. Fail194,643 miles (+7,240)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,643 miles
    Test number
    121291084202
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "D" bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryN/s mirror back slightly damaged

  5. Pass187,403 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    187,403 miles
    Test number
    538459060213
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension arms and coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Fail187,393 miles (+7,111)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,393 miles
    Test number
    540739811862
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Wheel bearing rough when rotated (5.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear suspension arms and coil springs slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  7. Pass180,282 miles (+78)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    180,282 miles
    Test number
    547651508889
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack notchy and noisy in operation.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail180,204 miles (+7,306)3 dangerous5 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,204 miles
    Test number
    322721991437
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed On inner side walls (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisoryFront Steering rack notchy and noisy in operation.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing (5.3.2 (b))

  9. Pass172,898 miles (+7,358)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    172,898 miles
    Test number
    172737426588
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  10. Pass165,540 miles (+40)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    165,540 miles
    Test number
    652408371073
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Fail165,500 miles (+6,251)6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,500 miles
    Test number
    232007829447
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (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))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement front inner (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass159,249 miles (+7,345)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    159,249 miles
    Test number
    705234079306
    • MinorOffside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))

  13. Pass151,904 miles (+1,059)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    151,904 miles
    Test number
    600360075755

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass150,845 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    150,845 miles
    Test number
    359201993722

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail150,845 miles (+2,037)2 dangerous1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,845 miles
    Test number
    653351998805
    • DangerousNearside Rear Braking system leaking brake pipe over fuel tank (3.6.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Braking system leaking (3.6.A.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  16. Pass148,808 miles (+3,919)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    148,808 miles
    Test number
    588866303908
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  17. Pass144,889 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    144,889 miles
    Test number
    708433913110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail144,889 miles (+6,762)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,889 miles
    Test number
    186664530821
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Sub-frame attachment bracket/mounting insecure (2.4.G.1)
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  19. Pass138,127 miles (+13,143)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    138,127 miles
    Test number
    358074194269
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  20. Pass124,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    124,984 miles
    Test number
    868009783272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail124,983 miles (+14,334)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,983 miles
    Test number
    528799383280
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  22. Pass110,649 miles (+13,100)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    110,649 miles
    Test number
    997365982233

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass97,549 miles (+55)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    97,549 miles
    Test number
    296137891295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail97,494 miles (+12,993)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,494 miles
    Test number
    685565091272
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)

  25. Pass84,501 miles (+11,519)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    84,501 miles
    Test number
    170393400366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass72,982 miles (+177)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    72,982 miles
    Test number
    423170619410

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail72,805 miles (+12,029)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,805 miles
    Test number
    402868809353
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  28. Pass60,776 miles (+14,677)
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    60,776 miles
    Test number
    522809708364

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass46,099 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    46,099 miles
    Test number
    982767407370
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S15 SPH

Does S15 SPH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 SPH is valid until 30 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 SPH?
The MOT on S15 SPH is valid until 30 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 SPH done?
S15 SPH was recorded at 202,733 miles at its MOT on 7 Jan 2026, an average of 8,616 miles a year.
Has S15 SPH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 SPH has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S15 SPH 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 S15 SPH find?
S15 SPH passed its latest MOT on 7 Jan 2026 with 6 advisories: nearside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded; offside front anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement "d" bush, and 3 more.

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