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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

S27 PVWMOT history

S27 PVW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Apr 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 280,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

S27 PVW blue 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
280,219 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
8,280 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S27 PVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 6 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S27 PVW was last recorded at 280,219 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 3,459 miles more than at the previous MOT on 28 Mar 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
276,760 miles · 28 Mar 2025
Between the last two tests
3,459 miles
Average per year
8,280 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 280,219 miles
  • 2025 – 276,760 miles
  • 2024 – 269,992 miles
  • 2023 – 264,113 miles
  • 2022 – 259,130 miles
  • 2021 – 253,612 miles
  • 2020 – 248,258 miles
  • 2019 – 244,711 miles
  • 2018 – 243,932 miles
  • 2017 – 243,689 miles
  • 2016 – 234,218 miles
  • 2015 – 225,529 miles
  • 2014 – 216,715 miles
  • 2013 – 207,330 miles
  • 2012 – 197,493 miles
  • 2011 – 189,111 miles
  • 2010 – 179,887 miles
  • 2009 – 169,203 miles
  • 2008 – 152,727 miles
  • 2007 – 133,191 miles
  • 2006 – 112,856 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,219 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (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.

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2018

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2009–2017

  • Steering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

Full MOT history

29 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,219 miles (+3,459)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    280,219 miles
    Test number
    213318596020
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass276,760 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2026
    Odometer
    276,760 miles
    Test number
    526299118300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded underside

  3. Fail276,759 miles (+6,767)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    276,759 miles
    Test number
    169968077050
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle corroded underside

  4. Pass269,992 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    269,992 miles
    Test number
    262204678104
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  5. Fail269,992 miles (+5,879)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    269,992 miles
    Test number
    782615040098
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting Inner Arch cross member to bumper (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  6. Pass264,113 miles (+13)1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    264,113 miles
    Test number
    847400680016
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle heavily undersealed

  7. Fail264,100 miles (+4,970)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    264,100 miles
    Test number
    897134088954
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryUnder vehicle heavily undersealed

  8. Pass259,130 miles (+143)
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2023
    Odometer
    259,130 miles
    Test number
    348083497240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail258,987 miles (+5,375)9 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    258,987 miles
    Test number
    939946080233
    • MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust blowing (8.2.2.2 (e))
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front section - holed/blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn lower bush - worn/damaged/movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill - holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner wheel arch/rear of sill - holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill - holed/corroded (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn and dust cover damaged too excess (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Inner Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both pitted and corroded and starting to de-face in places (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass253,612 miles (+5,354)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    253,612 miles
    Test number
    935884795556
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  11. Pass248,258 miles (+3,547)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    248,258 miles
    Test number
    233816919929
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  12. Pass244,711 miles1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    244,711 miles
    Test number
    348998892383
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

  13. Fail244,711 miles (+779)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    244,711 miles
    Test number
    538638508927
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust rubbers slightly deteriorated

  14. Pass243,932 miles (+27)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    243,932 miles
    Test number
    248467758870
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Fail243,905 miles (+216)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    243,905 miles
    Test number
    701221287372
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings seal (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass243,689 miles (+9,471)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    243,689 miles
    Test number
    590433882040
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass234,218 miles (+8,689)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    234,218 miles
    Test number
    348067422381

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass225,529 miles (+8,814)3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    225,529 miles
    Test number
    588632315083
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteOffside front tyre worn on inner edge

  19. Pass216,715 miles (+9,385)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    216,715 miles
    Test number
    697513524028
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  20. Pass207,330 miles (+9,837)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    207,330 miles
    Test number
    335392623048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass197,493 miles (+8,382)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    197,493 miles
    Test number
    356960122053
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  22. Pass189,111 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    189,111 miles
    Test number
    309340421079
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  23. Fail189,111 miles (+9,224)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    189,111 miles
    Test number
    718490421013
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass179,887 miles (+10,684)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    179,887 miles
    Test number
    852146710071
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. Pass169,203 miles (+16,476)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    169,203 miles
    Test number
    110479309053
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteNearside outer track rod end joint cover split/missing
    • NoteBrake pedel rubber worn but not insecure

  26. Pass152,727 miles (+19,536)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    152,727 miles
    Test number
    343274418004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass133,191 miles (+20,335)
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    133,191 miles
    Test number
    291329017008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass112,856 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    112,856 miles
    Test number
    930789816083

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail112,856 miles1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,856 miles
    Test number
    754679416049
    • FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

Questions about S27 PVW

Does S27 PVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S27 PVW is valid until 6 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S27 PVW?
The MOT on S27 PVW 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 S27 PVW done?
S27 PVW was recorded at 280,219 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 8,280 miles a year.
Has S27 PVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S27 PVW has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Mar 2025.
Has the mileage on S27 PVW 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 S27 PVW find?
S27 PVW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear inner suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arch; nearside rear outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

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