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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S23 VRNMOT history

S23 VRN is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Jul 2012. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 12 of 16 MOT tests, with 114,465 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jan 2026.

S23 VRN white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Jan 2027
Mileage
114,465 mi
At MOT on 8 Jan 2026
MOT tests
16
12 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,820 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S23 VRN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
17 Jul 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
8 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S23 VRN was last recorded at 114,465 miles on 8 Jan 2026, 5,706 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Jan 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
108,759 miles · 8 Jan 2025
Between the last two tests
5,706 miles
Average per year
6,820 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,465 miles
  • 2025 – 108,759 miles
  • 2024 – 101,230 miles
  • 2023 – 93,641 miles
  • 2022 – 93,619 miles
  • 2021 – 86,557 miles
  • 2020 – 78,990 miles
  • 2019 – 72,879 miles
  • 2018 – 68,202 miles
  • 2017 – 64,080 miles
  • 2016 – 55,432 miles
  • 2015 – 43,041 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,465 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor4 MOTs, 2020–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2026

  • Nearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone burst in swept area

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Jul 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,465 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    114,465 miles
    Test number
    768312575734
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  2. Fail114,464 miles (+5,705)2 dangerous1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,464 miles
    Test number
    740557284981
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  3. Pass108,759 miles (+7,529)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,759 miles
    Test number
    641258135874
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone burst in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft damaged but serviceable wear/movement in gearbox end of driveshaft (6.1.7 (e))

  4. Pass101,230 miles (+7,589)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    101,230 miles
    Test number
    832167919723
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view stone burst in swept area (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint worn, but not excessively at gearbox (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  5. Pass93,641 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    93,641 miles
    Test number
    737297807589
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail93,619 miles (+7,062)2 dangerous1 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,619 miles
    Test number
    234056185969
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass86,557 miles (+7,567)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    86,557 miles
    Test number
    465631976845
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test

  8. Pass78,990 miles (+6,111)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    78,990 miles
    Test number
    849712871087
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both bold inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both, ns bold outer edge (5.2.3 (e))

  9. Pass72,879 miles (+4,677)
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    72,879 miles
    Test number
    349045127045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass68,202 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    68,202 miles
    Test number
    897438612051
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  11. Fail68,202 miles (+4,122)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,202 miles
    Test number
    213871545185
    • Repaired at testRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  12. Pass64,080 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    64,080 miles
    Test number
    539154243109
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  13. Fail64,080 miles (+1,218)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,080 miles
    Test number
    973741739262
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Pass62,862 miles (+7,430)
    MOT expiry
    16 May 2018
    Odometer
    62,862 miles
    Test number
    417739722679

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass55,432 miles (+12,391)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    55,432 miles
    Test number
    772838536863
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass43,041 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    43,041 miles
    Test number
    489581505234
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

Questions about S23 VRN

Does S23 VRN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S23 VRN is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S23 VRN?
The MOT on S23 VRN is valid until 8 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S23 VRN done?
S23 VRN was recorded at 114,465 miles at its MOT on 8 Jan 2026, an average of 6,820 miles a year.
Has S23 VRN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S23 VRN has failed 4 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S23 VRN 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 VRN find?
S23 VRN passed its latest MOT on 8 Jan 2026 with 1 minor defect: offside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources.

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