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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2007 · 2,460 cc

S20 ORBMOT history

S20 ORB is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 19 Apr 2007. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 173,627 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

S20 ORB red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Apr 2027
Mileage
173,627 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,037 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S20 ORB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2007
First used
19 Apr 2007
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S20 ORB was last recorded at 173,627 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
173,625 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,037 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 173,627 miles
  • 2025 – 171,823 miles
  • 2024 – 168,838 miles
  • 2023 – 160,745 miles
  • 2022 – 147,752 miles
  • 2020 – 135,093 miles
  • 2019 – 117,726 miles
  • 2018 – 114,170 miles
  • 2017 – 109,737 miles
  • 2016 – 103,510 miles
  • 2015 – 98,917 miles
  • 2014 – 93,154 miles
  • 2013 – 86,499 miles
  • 2012 – 80,640 miles
  • 2011 – 74,345 miles
  • 2010 – 61,140 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass173,627 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2011–2012

Full MOT history

27 tests since 12 Apr 2010, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass173,627 miles (+2)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    173,627 miles
    Test number
    259906072635
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Fail173,625 miles (+1,802)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,625 miles
    Test number
    383417630470
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid fluid container leaking (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass171,823 miles (+2,985)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    171,823 miles
    Test number
    524255793934
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases flexy joint broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass168,838 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    168,838 miles
    Test number
    217557015126
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Fail168,838 miles (+8,093)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,838 miles
    Test number
    557004632095
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (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 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass160,745 miles (+34)
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    160,745 miles
    Test number
    754166286081

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Fail160,711 miles (+12,959)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,711 miles
    Test number
    134520605293
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm + Cut to cords (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass147,752 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    147,752 miles
    Test number
    301933337833
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail147,746 miles (+12,653)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,746 miles
    Test number
    695761039321
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases Flexi joint (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass135,093 miles (+17,367)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    135,093 miles
    Test number
    184504743594
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted to vehicle

  11. Pass117,726 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    117,726 miles
    Test number
    238418174718
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  12. Fail117,726 miles (+3,556)1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,726 miles
    Test number
    693582873939
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  13. Pass114,170 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    114,170 miles
    Test number
    786905116764

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,160 miles (+4,423)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,160 miles
    Test number
    169110707949
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  15. Pass109,737 miles (+6,227)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    109,737 miles
    Test number
    981458986860
    • AdvisoryNearside Front tyre deteriorated/tread lift
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  16. Pass103,510 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2017
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    508701842654

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail103,510 miles (+4,593)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,510 miles
    Test number
    873892217223
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass98,917 miles (+5,763)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 May 2016
    Odometer
    98,917 miles
    Test number
    247376445491
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass93,154 miles (+6,655)1 note
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    93,154 miles
    Test number
    418983184156
    • NoteBoth front tyres wearing on inner edges

  20. Pass86,499 miles (+5,859)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    86,499 miles
    Test number
    247139743138
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  21. Pass80,640 miles (+80)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    80,640 miles
    Test number
    739914772119
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Fail80,560 miles (+6,215)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,560 miles
    Test number
    486952772194
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake hose twisted (3.6.B.4c)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass74,345 miles (+164)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    74,345 miles
    Test number
    717794071179
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass74,181 miles (+17)1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    74,181 miles
    Test number
    228827611139
    • NoteCondition of wiper blades

  25. Fail74,164 miles (+13,024)1 dangerous3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,164 miles
    Test number
    588064901139
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  26. Pass61,140 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    61,140 miles
    Test number
    682942500181

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail61,137 miles3 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,137 miles
    Test number
    810422000160
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S20 ORB

Does S20 ORB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S20 ORB is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S20 ORB?
The MOT on S20 ORB is valid until 6 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S20 ORB done?
S20 ORB was recorded at 173,627 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 7,037 miles a year.
Has S20 ORB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S20 ORB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S20 ORB 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 ORB find?
S20 ORB passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement, and 1 more.

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