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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

S23 CMRMOT history

S23 CMR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 13 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,379 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Jul 2026.

S23 CMR blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 13 Aug 2027
Mileage
96,379 mi
At MOT on 27 Jul 2026
MOT tests
23
21 passed · 2 failed
Per year
2,704 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 CMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 13 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
27 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 CMR was last recorded at 96,379 miles on 27 Jul 2026, 3,994 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
92,385 miles · 14 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
3,994 miles
Average per year
2,704 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 96,379 miles
  • 2025 – 92,385 miles
  • 2024 – 89,195 miles
  • 2023 – 86,398 miles
  • 2022 – 84,516 miles
  • 2021 – 82,592 miles
  • 2020 – 80,382 miles
  • 2019 – 78,730 miles
  • 2018 – 77,639 miles
  • 2017 – 74,600 miles
  • 2016 – 70,319 miles
  • 2015 – 67,040 miles
  • 2014 – 65,067 miles
  • 2013 – 62,690 miles
  • 2012 – 60,198 miles
  • 2011 – 59,555 miles
  • 2010 – 58,024 miles
  • 2009 – 54,198 miles
  • 2008 – 50,311 miles
  • 2007 – 45,431 miles
  • 2006 – 42,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass96,379 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2021–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

23 tests since 7 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass96,379 miles (+3,994)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    96,379 miles
    Test number
    508261501365
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Pass92,385 miles (+3,190)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    92,385 miles
    Test number
    983701429971
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Top shocker mounting inner wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass89,195 miles (+2,797)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    89,195 miles
    Test number
    690953612674
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass86,398 miles (+1,882)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    86,398 miles
    Test number
    137811711518
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Pass84,516 miles (+1,924)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    84,516 miles
    Test number
    579315416542
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass82,592 miles (+2,210)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    82,592 miles
    Test number
    474770344017
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  7. Pass80,382 miles (+1,652)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    80,382 miles
    Test number
    931349026153
    • AdvisoryN/s outer sill rusted
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre getting low on tread
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass78,730 miles (+1,091)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    78,730 miles
    Test number
    145460860684
    • AdvisoryN/s & O/s outer sills rusted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Pass77,639 miles (+3,039)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    77,639 miles
    Test number
    961365835903
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass74,600 miles (+4,281)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    74,600 miles
    Test number
    776505848501
    • AdvisoryAll inner brake pads appear low
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres tread low and worn on inner edges

  11. Pass70,319 miles (+3,279)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    70,319 miles
    Test number
    887980982780
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres worn on edges

  12. Pass67,040 miles (+1,973)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    67,040 miles
    Test number
    625131815282

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass65,067 miles (+2,377)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    65,067 miles
    Test number
    479513504202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail62,690 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    127222813279
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)

  15. Pass62,690 miles (+2,492)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    62,690 miles
    Test number
    346162813451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass60,198 miles (+643)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    60,198 miles
    Test number
    719034112200

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass59,555 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    59,555 miles
    Test number
    988088201280

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail59,554 miles (+1,530)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    59,554 miles
    Test number
    449627501259
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass58,024 miles (+3,826)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    58,024 miles
    Test number
    921565410245

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass54,198 miles (+3,887)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    54,198 miles
    Test number
    663752909234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,311 miles (+4,880)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    50,311 miles
    Test number
    784663098144

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass45,431 miles (+3,051)
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    45,431 miles
    Test number
    344452297110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass42,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    42,380 miles
    Test number
    981749916262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S23 CMR

Does S23 CMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 CMR is valid until 13 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 CMR?
The MOT on S23 CMR is valid until 13 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 CMR done?
S23 CMR was recorded at 96,379 miles at its MOT on 27 Jul 2026, an average of 2,704 miles a year.
Has S23 CMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 CMR has failed 2 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 31 Jul 2013.
Has the mileage on S23 CMR 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 S23 CMR find?
S23 CMR passed its latest MOT on 27 Jul 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside rear suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive upper shock absorber mount, and 1 more.

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