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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

S20 ALSMOT history

S20 ALS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Dec 2003. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 22 MOT tests, with 164,316 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jul 2026.

S20 ALS blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
164,316 mi
At MOT on 14 Jul 2026
MOT tests
22
19 passed · 3 failed
Per year
7,479 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 ALS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
12 Dec 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
14 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 ALS was last recorded at 164,316 miles on 14 Jul 2026, 7,846 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
156,470 miles · 15 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
7,846 miles
Average per year
7,479 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 164,316 miles
  • 2025 – 156,470 miles
  • 2024 – 149,195 miles
  • 2023 – 140,121 miles
  • 2022 – 136,356 miles
  • 2021 – 132,056 miles
  • 2020 – 127,301 miles
  • 2017 – 117,212 miles
  • 2016 – 104,574 miles
  • 2015 – 88,114 miles
  • 2014 – 81,828 miles
  • 2013 – 76,255 miles
  • 2012 – 69,945 miles
  • 2011 – 61,116 miles
  • 2009 – 50,637 miles
  • 2008 – 39,697 miles
  • 2007 – 26,621 miles
  • 2006 – 17,805 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass164,316 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Nearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015–2016

Full MOT history

22 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass164,316 miles (+7,846)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    164,316 miles
    Test number
    904392195903

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass156,470 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    156,470 miles
    Test number
    861149043329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail156,470 miles (+7,275)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,470 miles
    Test number
    287739700681
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass149,195 miles (+9,074)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    149,195 miles
    Test number
    131577610274

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass140,121 miles (+3,765)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    140,121 miles
    Test number
    409269802385

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass136,356 miles (+4,300)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    136,356 miles
    Test number
    941547556411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass132,056 miles (+4,755)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    132,056 miles
    Test number
    229523778979

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass127,301 miles (+10,089)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    127,301 miles
    Test number
    765205865143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass117,212 miles (+12,638)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    117,212 miles
    Test number
    387175693315
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel bearing has slight play (2.6.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencer boxs corroded slightly

  10. Pass104,574 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    104,574 miles
    Test number
    347463008535
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D'bushs (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deterioated

  11. Fail104,574 miles (+16,460)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,574 miles
    Test number
    541678143241
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement both front 'D'bushs (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust silencer deterioated

  12. Pass88,114 miles (+6,286)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    88,114 miles
    Test number
    565388946242
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Macpherson strut has slight movement at the upper attachment top mount (2.5.A.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (2.4.G.2)

  13. Pass81,828 miles (+5,573)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    81,828 miles
    Test number
    599535344201
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteNearside front tyre deterioated / perished in side wall
    • NoteRear exhaust silencer deterioated

  14. Pass76,255 miles (+6,310)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    76,255 miles
    Test number
    627918943227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass69,945 miles (+8,829)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    69,945 miles
    Test number
    395269642479

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass61,116 miles (+3,775)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    61,116 miles
    Test number
    358652251456
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass57,341 miles (+6,704)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    57,341 miles
    Test number
    579738811030
    • NoteBoth rear tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteN/s/r tyre starting to wear out of shape

  18. Pass50,637 miles (+10,940)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    50,637 miles
    Test number
    422641899184
    • NoteNs door mirror glass broken
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low
    • NoteRear number plate loose

  19. Pass39,697 miles (+13,076)1 dangerous1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jul 2009
    Odometer
    39,697 miles
    Test number
    301513708466
    • DangerousN/s/f tyre on legal tread limit
    • NoteO/s/f tyre just above legal tread limit

  20. Pass26,621 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    26,621 miles
    Test number
    301223147470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail26,621 miles (+8,816)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,621 miles
    Test number
    591676637220
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  22. Pass17,805 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    17,805 miles
    Test number
    300925746303

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S20 ALS

Does S20 ALS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 ALS is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 ALS?
The MOT on S20 ALS is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 ALS done?
S20 ALS was recorded at 164,316 miles at its MOT on 14 Jul 2026, an average of 7,479 miles a year.
Has S20 ALS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 ALS has failed 3 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S20 ALS 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 S20 ALS find?
S20 ALS passed its latest MOT on 14 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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