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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 2013 · 1,968 cc

S30 MDRMOT history

S30 MDR is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 30 Sept 2013. Its MOT is valid until 16 Sept 2027 and it has passed 13 of 20 MOT tests, with 240,068 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2026.

S30 MDR black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 16 Sept 2027
Mileage
240,068 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2026
MOT tests
20
13 passed · 7 failed
Per year
20,597 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S30 MDR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2013
First used
30 Sept 2013
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S30 MDR was last recorded at 240,068 miles on 7 Sept 2026, 4,182 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
235,886 miles · 17 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
4,182 miles
Average per year
20,597 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 240,068 miles
  • 2025 – 235,886 miles
  • 2024 – 224,257 miles
  • 2023 – 207,498 miles
  • 2022 – 185,237 miles
  • 2021 – 165,267 miles
  • 2020 – 151,925 miles
  • 2019 – 137,610 miles
  • 2018 – 111,535 miles
  • 2017 – 85,350 miles
  • 2016 – 55,952 miles
  • 2015 – 24,627 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass240,068 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
  • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (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.

  • Nearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring worn

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear passenger seat belt latch cover missing still working normal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Offside Front seat belt latch cover missing still working as normal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and n/s/rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Mid and rear exhaust corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

20 tests since 24 Apr 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass240,068 miles (+4,182)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    240,068 miles
    Test number
    916011506111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  2. Pass235,886 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    235,886 miles
    Test number
    282748616596
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Fail235,884 miles (+11,627)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,884 miles
    Test number
    897012686917
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring worn (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass224,257 miles (+16,759)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    224,257 miles
    Test number
    853028081243
    • AdvisoryRear gearbox mount slight movement

  5. Pass207,498 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    207,498 miles
    Test number
    912831018960
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear washer jet faulty

  6. Fail207,494 miles (+22,257)4 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,494 miles
    Test number
    890145228494
    • MajorBrake fluid contaminated (1.8 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt buckle slightly damaged cover missing. and seat back rest cover missing (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Undertray not fully secure front and rear (8.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing both corroded (5.3.2 (b))

  7. Pass185,237 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    185,237 miles
    Test number
    837290894761

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail185,237 miles (+19,970)1 dangerous3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,237 miles
    Test number
    932803655630
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick both (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating both (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Steering linkage ball joint has excessive play rack [arm] (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth sides hand brake slightly low

  9. Pass165,267 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    165,267 miles
    Test number
    658298499031

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail165,262 miles (+13,337)1 dangerous3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,262 miles
    Test number
    226432726084
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged both rear (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Seat belt not functioning as intended (7.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryFront and rear exhaust corroded

  11. Pass151,925 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    151,925 miles
    Test number
    182821418070
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Fail151,925 miles (+14,315)1 repaired4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,925 miles
    Test number
    529672086669
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Seat belt buckle slightly damaged (7.1.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear exhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  13. Pass137,610 miles (+20)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    137,610 miles
    Test number
    317268592740
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear passenger seat belt latch cover missing still working normal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt latch cover missing still working as normal
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and n/s/rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryMid and rear exhaust corroded

  14. Fail137,590 miles (+26,055)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    137,590 miles
    Test number
    362793340599
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear passenger seat belt latch cover missing still working normal
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt latch cover missing still working as normal
    • AdvisoryService brake fluctuating, but not excessively both front and n/s/rear (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryMid and rear exhaust corroded

  15. Pass111,535 miles (+26,185)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    111,535 miles
    Test number
    627984885733
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively and rear (1.2.1 (e))

  16. Pass85,350 miles (+29,398)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    85,350 miles
    Test number
    756734470018
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit both (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  17. Pass55,952 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    55,952 miles
    Test number
    930141374222
    • AdvisoryBoth front step light covers missing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  18. Fail55,916 miles (+31,289)1 failure5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,916 miles
    Test number
    697754099279
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryBoth front step light covers missing
    • AdvisoryCentre seat belt buckle cover missing
    • AdvisoryUndertrays fitted

  19. Pass24,627 miles (+18,814)
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    24,627 miles
    Test number
    305147382728

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass5,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    5,813 miles
    Test number
    299054515439

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S30 MDR

Does S30 MDR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S30 MDR is valid until 16 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S30 MDR?
The MOT on S30 MDR is valid until 16 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S30 MDR done?
S30 MDR was recorded at 240,068 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2026, an average of 20,597 miles a year.
Has S30 MDR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S30 MDR has failed 7 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S30 MDR 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 S30 MDR find?
S30 MDR passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2026 with 4 advisories: nearside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened; offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 1 more.

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