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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 2005 · 2,460 cc

S15 TSUMOT history

S15 TSU is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 15 Feb 2005. Its MOT is valid until 9 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 22 MOT tests, with 174,673 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Jul 2026.

S15 TSU grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 9 Jul 2027
Mileage
174,673 mi
At MOT on 10 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
14 passed · 8 failed
Per year
3,124 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S15 TSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2005
First used
15 Feb 2005
MOT status
MOT valid until 9 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S15 TSU was last recorded at 174,673 miles on 10 Jul 2026, 16 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 10 Jul 2015: 135,782 miles, lower than 135,792 miles on 2 Jul 2015.

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
174,657 miles · 8 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
16 miles
Average per year
3,124 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 174,673 miles
  • 2025 – 174,597 miles
  • 2024 – 173,782 miles
  • 2023 – 173,000 miles
  • 2022 – 172,024 miles
  • 2021 – 171,557 miles
  • 2019 – 166,842 miles
  • 2018 – 159,152 miles
  • 2017 – 150,809 miles
  • 2016 – 143,728 miles
  • 2015 – 135,782 miles
  • 2014 – 134,475 miles
  • 2013 – 132,544 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass174,673 miles
  • AdvisoryUder-body surface corrosion on front & rear brake & suspension parts

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 Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2021

  • Nearside front wheel bearing has slight roughness

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017–2021

  • EXHAUST CENTRE AND REAR BOX OUTER LAYER CORODED

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 14 Jan 2013, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass174,673 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    174,673 miles
    Test number
    486336986551
    • AdvisoryUder-body surface corrosion on front & rear brake & suspension parts
  2. Fail174,657 miles (+60)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    174,657 miles
    Test number
    209750010907
    • MajorFront Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s & n/s (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorRear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded o/s & n/s. 4 pipes (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder-body surface corrosion on front & rear brake & suspension parts
  3. Pass174,597 miles (+815)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2026
    Odometer
    174,597 miles
    Test number
    737512437867
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (D) bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner sill by jacking point corroded but not excessively
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  4. Pass173,782 miles (+782)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2025
    Odometer
    173,782 miles
    Test number
    251085484384
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  5. Pass173,000 miles (+19)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 May 2024
    Odometer
    173,000 miles
    Test number
    750222977962
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small Chip (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake warning light displayed on dashboard
    • AdvisoryUnderside of vehicle coated in underseal
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted obscuring some components
  6. Fail172,981 miles (+957)1 dangerous2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,981 miles
    Test number
    666974773108
    • DangerousNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected top shock mounting point (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers insecurely attached upper (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength top mounting point of shock absorber (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside sidesteps mountings brackets corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear brake disc dust plate corroded
  7. Pass172,024 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    172,024 miles
    Test number
    740447070744
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner distorted
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  8. Fail172,023 miles (+466)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,023 miles
    Test number
    918568413744
    • MajorAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (1.6 (b))
    • MajorFront Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect n/s & o/s (4.1.2 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material n/s & o/s (1.1.11 (c))
  9. Pass171,557 miles (+4,715)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    171,557 miles
    Test number
    121977165957
    • AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres inside shoulders tread distortion out of shape
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing has slight roughness
    • AdvisoryOffside front inner sill jackoint corroded slightly
  10. Pass166,842 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    166,842 miles
    Test number
    784004530737

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail166,842 miles (+7,690)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,842 miles
    Test number
    645085928025
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn front bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  12. Pass159,152 miles (+8,343)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    159,152 miles
    Test number
    958212967887
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  13. Pass150,809 miles (+7,081)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    150,809 miles
    Test number
    234144901419
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front wheel bearing has slight roughness
  14. Pass143,728 miles (+21)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    143,728 miles
    Test number
    655657593898
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CENTRE AND REAR BOX OUTER LAYER CORODED
  15. Fail143,707 miles (+7,925)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,707 miles
    Test number
    367151980385
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged LOWER ARM (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryEXHAUST CENTRE AND REAR BOX OUTER LAYER CORODED
  16. Pass135,782 miles (-10)11 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    135,782 miles
    Test number
    365861395167
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteNo n/s/f door mirror glass
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt fluffing
    • NoteSlight cracking on o/s/r tyre wall
  17. Fail135,792 miles (+1,317)8 failures11 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,792 miles
    Test number
    587673285131
    • FailureNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Anti-roll bar attachment bracket/mounting bolt missing (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailurePower steering pipe(s) or hose(s) fouling other parts of the vehicle (2.3.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar synthetic bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteO/s/f seat belt fluffing
    • NoteSlight cracking on o/s/r tyre wall
  18. Pass134,475 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2015
    Odometer
    134,475 miles
    Test number
    776876634198
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre worn to 0mm outer edge...
  19. Fail134,475 miles (+1,466)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,475 miles
    Test number
    775926534176
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteN/S/F Tyre worn to 0mm outer edge...
  20. Pass133,009 miles (+465)
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    133,009 miles
    Test number
    108876774031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass132,544 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    132,544 miles
    Test number
    975114763074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail132,543 miles8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,543 miles
    Test number
    765404613044
    • FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

Questions about S15 TSU

Does S15 TSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S15 TSU is valid until 9 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S15 TSU?
The MOT on S15 TSU is valid until 9 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S15 TSU done?
S15 TSU was recorded at 174,673 miles at its MOT on 10 Jul 2026, an average of 3,124 miles a year.
Has S15 TSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S15 TSU has failed 8 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S15 TSU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 10 Jul 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S15 TSU find?
S15 TSU passed its latest MOT on 10 Jul 2026 with 1 advisory: uder-body surface corrosion on front & rear brake & suspension parts.

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