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Volkswagen Crafter

White · Diesel · 2015 · 1,968 cc

S28 PHSMOT history

S28 PHS is a white diesel Volkswagen Crafter first used on 28 Sept 2015. Its MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026 and it has passed 8 of 16 MOT tests, with 188,078 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.

S28 PHS white Volkswagen Crafter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Crafter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 6 Oct 2026
Mileage
188,078 mi
At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
MOT tests
16
8 passed · 8 failed
Per year
17,012 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S28 PHS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Crafter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2015
First used
28 Sept 2015
MOT status
MOT expired on 6 Oct 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Oct 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S28 PHS was last recorded at 188,078 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 10,531 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
177,547 miles · 7 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
10,531 miles
Average per year
17,012 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 188,078 miles
  • 2025 – 177,547 miles
  • 2024 – 161,397 miles
  • 2023 – 140,936 miles
  • 2022 – 123,438 miles
  • 2021 – 106,129 miles
  • 2020 – 87,921 miles
  • 2019 – 72,409 miles
  • 2018 – 50,497 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail188,078 miles
  • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
  • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2021
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective Ball joint (5.3.6 (b))
  • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
  • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
  • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

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.

  • Parking brake efficiency below requirements

    Major4 MOTs, 2018–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Prop shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose

    Minor2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

16 tests since 10 Sept 2018, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail188,078 miles (+10,531)1 dangerous8 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,078 miles
    Test number
    867847706720
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorElectronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault (7.12 (e))
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension locking device ineffective Ball joint (5.3.6 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • MajorRear Exhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Oil leak, but not excessive Hub seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake binding but not excessively Both rear (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryTyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Both rear (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  2. Pass177,547 miles (+125)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    177,547 miles
    Test number
    782736629181
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  3. Fail177,422 miles (+16,025)1 dangerous2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,422 miles
    Test number
    170747267928
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryProp shaft joint worn, but not excessively Rear joint (6.1.7 (c) (i))

  4. Pass161,397 miles (+16)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    161,397 miles
    Test number
    126377421502
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Fail161,381 miles (+20,445)3 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,381 miles
    Test number
    768271206186
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded Both front to rear at front (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySuspension arm ball joint has slight play Both front (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass140,936 miles (+17,498)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,936 miles
    Test number
    268374929752
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front to back (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass123,438 miles (+2,247)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    123,438 miles
    Test number
    567757255724
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail121,191 miles (+15,062)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,191 miles
    Test number
    178005082331
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorWindscreen damaged and affecting the driver's view of the road (3.2 (a) (ii))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  9. Pass106,129 miles (+101)
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    106,129 miles
    Test number
    825027788186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail106,028 miles (+18,107)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,028 miles
    Test number
    966582541505
    • MajorEngine MIL inoperative or indicates a malfunction (8.2.2.2 (g))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  11. Pass87,921 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    87,921 miles
    Test number
    337130181818

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail87,921 miles (+15,512)4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,921 miles
    Test number
    606862852072
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake inoperative on one side both (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake lever has excessive movement indicating incorrect adjustment (1.1.6 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass72,409 miles (+130)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    72,409 miles
    Test number
    345532207478

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail72,279 miles (+21,782)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,279 miles
    Test number
    445665446466
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to back (1.1.11 (c))

  15. Pass50,497 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    50,497 miles
    Test number
    249370980862

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail50,494 miles1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,494 miles
    Test number
    620088926504
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

Questions about S28 PHS

Does S28 PHS currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S28 PHS expired on 6 Oct 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S28 PHS?
The MOT on S28 PHS expired on 6 Oct 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S28 PHS done?
S28 PHS was recorded at 188,078 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 17,012 miles a year.
Has S28 PHS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S28 PHS has failed 8 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
Has the mileage on S28 PHS 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 S28 PHS find?
S28 PHS failed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 dangerous defect, 8 major defects, 2 minor defects and 6 advisories: parking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value; electronic stability control warning lamp indicates a fault; engine mil inoperative or indicates a malfunction, and 14 more.

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