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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S25 HOXMOT history

S25 HOX is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 190,829 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Jan 2025.

S25 HOX blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Jan 2025
Mileage
190,829 mi
At MOT on 14 Jan 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
7,735 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S25 HOX
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Jan 2025
Latest MOT test
14 Jan 2025 (Fail)

Mileage history

S25 HOX was last recorded at 190,829 miles on 14 Jan 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Dec 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
190,827 miles · 21 Dec 2023
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,735 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 190,829 miles
  • 2023 – 190,827 miles
  • 2022 – 187,443 miles
  • 2021 – 179,834 miles
  • 2020 – 168,214 miles
  • 2018 – 157,577 miles
  • 2017 – 148,984 miles
  • 2016 – 137,974 miles
  • 2014 – 127,626 miles
  • 2013 – 119,135 miles
  • 2012 – 112,576 miles
  • 2010 – 101,478 miles
  • 2009 – 87,580 miles
  • 2008 – 74,648 miles
  • 2007 – 64,600 miles
  • 2006 – 49,029 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail190,829 miles
  • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
  • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
  • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels corroded

What MOT failures 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 Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor3 MOTs, 2018–2023

  • Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2

    Major2 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Front brake discs corroding

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Front number plate delaminating

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

30 tests since 15 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail190,829 miles (+2)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,829 miles
    Test number
    115230670186
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear wheels corroded

  2. Pass190,827 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    190,827 miles
    Test number
    255505990985
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  3. Fail190,827 miles (+3,384)6 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,827 miles
    Test number
    866822818717
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  4. Pass187,443 miles (+10)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    187,443 miles
    Test number
    405268199631
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryFront number plate delaminating
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel corroding
    • AdvisorySigns of offside rear brake over heating
    • AdvisoryVarious steel brake pipes corroding

  5. Fail187,433 miles (+7,599)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,433 miles
    Test number
    164698874551
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases CAT (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs corroding
    • AdvisoryFront number plate delaminating
    • AdvisoryOffside rear wheel corroding
    • AdvisorySigns of offside rear brake over heating
    • AdvisoryVarious steel brake pipes corroding

  6. Pass179,834 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    179,834 miles
    Test number
    561187179498
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to rear suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to rear suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  7. Fail179,834 miles (+8,841)7 major1 minor10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,834 miles
    Test number
    256548469669
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated to caliper (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Direction indicator lens defective which has no effect on emitted light (4.4.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to rear suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated to rear suspension arm (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass170,993 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    170,993 miles
    Test number
    584219549656
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Fail170,993 miles (+2,779)1 dangerous5 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,993 miles
    Test number
    534545365707
    • DangerousNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint so worn it is likely to fail bolts missing (6.1.7 (c) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged handbrake cable (front) (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calipers (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calipers (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass168,214 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    168,214 miles
    Test number
    415577869857

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail168,213 miles (+10,636)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,213 miles
    Test number
    451025642720
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass157,577 miles (+8,593)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    157,577 miles
    Test number
    128109309551
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  13. Pass148,984 miles (+4,855)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    148,984 miles
    Test number
    546767065761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass144,129 miles (+6,155)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    144,129 miles
    Test number
    419185223171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  15. Pass137,974 miles (+10,348)
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    137,974 miles
    Test number
    608750973445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass127,626 miles6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    127,626 miles
    Test number
    325909744371
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  17. Fail127,626 miles (+2,261)4 failures6 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,626 miles
    Test number
    537229044352
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureOffside rear brake excessively fluctuating (3.7.B.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  18. Pass125,365 miles (+97)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    125,365 miles
    Test number
    578713814031
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes.!!!

  19. Fail125,268 miles (+6,133)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    125,268 miles
    Test number
    526502604055
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteCorrosion on brake pipes.!!!

  20. Pass119,135 miles3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    119,135 miles
    Test number
    198127903451
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteRepair to exhaust
    • NoteWheel bolt covers fitted

  21. FailMileage not read2 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    186943203031
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteWheel bolt covers fitted

  22. Pass112,576 miles (+47)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    112,576 miles
    Test number
    565763812025
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteWheel caps fitted

  23. Fail112,529 miles (+11,051)1 dangerous6 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,529 miles
    Test number
    898580512097
    • DangerousNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
    • NoteWheel caps fitted

  24. Pass101,478 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    101,478 miles
    Test number
    590698680254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail101,477 miles (+13,897)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,477 miles
    Test number
    211408580210
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureStop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)

  26. Pass87,580 miles (+12,932)
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    87,580 miles
    Test number
    892084599279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass74,648 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    74,648 miles
    Test number
    214476658292

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail74,642 miles (+10,042)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,642 miles
    Test number
    310016558289
    • FailureNearside Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  29. Pass64,600 miles (+15,571)
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    64,600 miles
    Test number
    860526157288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass49,029 miles
    MOT expiry
    14 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    49,029 miles
    Test number
    511258656216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S25 HOX

Does S25 HOX currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S25 HOX expired on 15 Jan 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S25 HOX?
The MOT on S25 HOX expired on 15 Jan 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S25 HOX done?
S25 HOX was recorded at 190,829 miles at its MOT on 14 Jan 2025, an average of 7,735 miles a year.
Has S25 HOX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S25 HOX has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 14 Jan 2025.
Has the mileage on S25 HOX 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 S25 HOX find?
S25 HOX failed its latest MOT on 14 Jan 2025 with 4 major defects, 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: brake performance unable to be tested leaking brake pipe; central brake pipe excessively corroded; exhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit, and 7 more.

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