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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

S23 RAMMOT history

S23 RAM is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026 and it has passed 15 of 23 MOT tests, with 107,601 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jan 2025.

S23 RAM green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 21 Jan 2026
Mileage
107,601 mi
At MOT on 22 Jan 2025
MOT tests
23
15 passed · 8 failed
Per year
1,356 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 RAM
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 21 Jan 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Jan 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 RAM was last recorded at 107,601 miles on 22 Jan 2025, 1,928 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Nov 2018.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 14 Sept 2012: 98,450 miles, lower than 141,699 miles on 1 Sept 2011.
  • 12 Nov 2015: 96,201 miles, lower than 99,990 miles on 31 Mar 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
105,673 miles · 19 Nov 2018
Between the last two tests
1,928 miles
Average per year
1,356 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 107,601 miles
  • 2018 – 105,673 miles
  • 2017 – 102,072 miles
  • 2016 – 100,348 miles
  • 2015 – 96,201 miles
  • 2014 – 99,990 miles
  • 2013 – 99,880 miles
  • 2012 – 98,450 miles
  • 2011 – 141,699 miles
  • 2010 – 125,415 miles
  • 2009 – 110,276 miles
  • 2008 – 103,575 miles
  • 2007 – 93,798 miles
  • 2006 – 82,561 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass107,601 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

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.

  • Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2010–2015

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2013–2015

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

    Failure3 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Offside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2009–2016

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

23 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass107,601 miles (+1,928)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    107,601 miles
    Test number
    398872004896
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both (6.2.2 (d) (i))

  2. Pass105,673 miles (+5)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    105,673 miles
    Test number
    252074285508
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust has slight crack, no leak at time of test
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front lower inner wings corroded

  3. Fail105,668 miles (+3,596)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,668 miles
    Test number
    324679784253
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. 27% (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive n/s and o/s rear inner sills (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust has slight crack, no leak at time of test
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front lower inner wings corroded

  4. Pass102,072 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    102,072 miles
    Test number
    189740882528
    • Advisory2 x brake pipes into compensator slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  5. Fail102,072 miles (+1,724)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,072 miles
    Test number
    788876265089
    • FailureNearside Front Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Advisory2 x brake pipes into compensator slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both front (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (3.5.1i)

  6. Pass100,348 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    100,348 miles
    Test number
    317967207745
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  7. Fail100,348 miles (+4,147)14 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,348 miles
    Test number
    633385110147
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded on suspension arm (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded on caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear brake recording little or no effort both rear (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

  8. Pass96,201 miles (-3,789)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    96,201 miles
    Test number
    198663715145
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  9. Pass99,990 miles5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    99,990 miles
    Test number
    856620095010
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  10. Pass99,990 miles (+110)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    99,990 miles
    Test number
    767284764081
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  11. Pass99,880 miles (+1,430)5 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    11 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    99,880 miles
    Test number
    928813963139
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFuel pipe/s corroded
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Pass98,450 miles (-43,249)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    98,450 miles
    Test number
    476908752293
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  13. Pass141,699 miles (+18)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    141,699 miles
    Test number
    186594541205
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged

  14. Fail141,681 miles (+16,266)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,681 miles
    Test number
    439402141255
    • FailureNearside rear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNearside mirror damaged

  15. Pass125,415 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    125,415 miles
    Test number
    300766530260

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail125,410 miles (+15,134)4 failures1 advisory6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,410 miles
    Test number
    344931130242
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteBoth steering arms worn
    • NoteExhaust has been weilded
    • NoteExhaust heat sheild loose
    • NoteOil leaks
    • NoteR/h/r brake disc rusty
    • NoteR/r/r tyre rubbed on outside wall

  17. Pass110,276 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    110,276 miles
    Test number
    361082619262

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail110,276 miles (+6,701)4 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,276 miles
    Test number
    894182219239
    • FailureOffside Rear brake caliper has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  19. Pass103,575 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    103,575 miles
    Test number
    374913538243
    • NoteSmoke and noise from engine, intermitant. suspect fault in diesel system?.

  20. Fail103,575 miles (+9,777)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,575 miles
    Test number
    522963538274
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSmoke and noise from engine, intermitant. suspect fault in diesel system?.

  21. Pass93,798 miles (+11,237)
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    93,798 miles
    Test number
    571505017256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass82,561 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    82,561 miles
    Test number
    361866216498

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail82,561 miles3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,561 miles
    Test number
    861386616285
    • FailureBrake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteBody damage to n/s/r

Questions about S23 RAM

Does S23 RAM currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S23 RAM expired on 21 Jan 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S23 RAM?
The MOT on S23 RAM expired on 21 Jan 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S23 RAM done?
S23 RAM was recorded at 107,601 miles at its MOT on 22 Jan 2025, an average of 1,356 miles a year.
Has S23 RAM ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 RAM has failed 8 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Nov 2018.
Has the mileage on S23 RAM ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 2 times, first on 14 Sept 2012. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S23 RAM find?
S23 RAM passed its latest MOT on 22 Jan 2025 with 1 advisory: front vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security both.

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