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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

S31 LVWMOT history

S31 LVW is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Dec 2004. Its MOT is valid until 8 Jan 2027 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 183,385 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Jan 2026.

S31 LVW silver 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
183,385 mi
At MOT on 6 Jan 2026
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,654 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S31 LVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
3 Dec 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
6 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S31 LVW was last recorded at 183,385 miles on 6 Jan 2026, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
183,383 miles · 5 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
7,654 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 183,385 miles
  • 2025 – 172,852 miles
  • 2024 – 172,562 miles
  • 2023 – 161,730 miles
  • 2022 – 157,270 miles
  • 2021 – 153,962 miles
  • 2020 – 152,795 miles
  • 2019 – 148,762 miles
  • 2018 – 144,893 miles
  • 2017 – 139,566 miles
  • 2016 – 131,002 miles
  • 2015 – 130,784 miles
  • 2014 – 122,201 miles
  • 2013 – 117,111 miles
  • 2012 – 106,378 miles
  • 2011 – 93,504 miles
  • 2010 – 79,313 miles
  • 2009 – 64,940 miles
  • 2008 – 47,010 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass183,385 miles
  • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront subframe corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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 Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Offside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2026

  • Offside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

26 tests since 13 Mar 2008, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass183,385 miles (+2)3 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    183,385 miles
    Test number
    945255903127
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  2. Fail183,383 miles (+10,531)2 major4 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,383 miles
    Test number
    671897304252
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a reduced damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • AdvisoryFront subframe corroded

  3. Pass172,852 miles (+290)3 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    172,852 miles
    Test number
    752934422536
    • MinorNearside Rear Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated Hole (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt webbing slightly damaged or frayed (7.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust heatsheild is slightly loose also silencer outer skin is corroded and parts of it missing

  4. Fail172,562 miles (+10,832)3 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,562 miles
    Test number
    955248666971
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))

  5. Pass161,730 miles (+4,460)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    161,730 miles
    Test number
    264943933825

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass157,270 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    157,270 miles
    Test number
    887215117806
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  7. Fail157,268 miles (+1,861)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,268 miles
    Test number
    801629002877
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded

  8. Pass155,407 miles (+1)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    155,407 miles
    Test number
    821444587557
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail155,406 miles (+1,444)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,406 miles
    Test number
    587901122452
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass153,962 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    153,962 miles
    Test number
    546534318324
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail153,962 miles (+1,167)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    153,962 miles
    Test number
    962134535792
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass152,795 miles (+4,033)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    152,795 miles
    Test number
    819093387127
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear steel brake pipe outer plastic casing bulging

  13. Pass148,762 miles (+3,869)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    148,762 miles
    Test number
    365985839363
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside strut top bearing slightly sticky

  14. Pass144,893 miles (+5,327)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    144,893 miles
    Test number
    872032139478
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside strut top bearing very slightly sticky

  15. Pass139,566 miles (+144)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    139,566 miles
    Test number
    122780330471
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

  16. Fail139,422 miles (+8,420)1 failure9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,422 miles
    Test number
    984065063193
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUnder trays / engine covers fitted at time of test restricting the view of some components

  17. Pass131,002 miles (+218)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    131,002 miles
    Test number
    596864196495
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted at time of test

  18. Fail130,784 miles (+8,583)6 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,784 miles
    Test number
    857608976277
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryUndertray fitted at time of test

  19. Pass122,201 miles (+5,090)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    122,201 miles
    Test number
    268971674413
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass117,111 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    117,111 miles
    Test number
    889679473113
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail117,111 miles (+10,733)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,111 miles
    Test number
    249885763194
    • FailureElectronic stability system warning lamp indicates a fault (3.4.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass106,378 miles (+12,874)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    106,378 miles
    Test number
    288839372172

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass93,504 miles (+14,191)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    93,504 miles
    Test number
    596057861102

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass79,313 miles (+14,373)
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    79,313 miles
    Test number
    602805460111

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass64,940 miles (+17,930)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    64,940 miles
    Test number
    414746069119
    • NoteFront tyres close to legal limit
    • NoteSpare tyre below legal limit
    • NoteTraction control warning light on dash

  26. Pass47,010 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    47,010 miles
    Test number
    422573278008

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S31 LVW

Does S31 LVW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S31 LVW is valid until 8 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S31 LVW?
The MOT on S31 LVW 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 S31 LVW done?
S31 LVW was recorded at 183,385 miles at its MOT on 6 Jan 2026, an average of 7,654 miles a year.
Has S31 LVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S31 LVW has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S31 LVW 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 S31 LVW find?
S31 LVW passed its latest MOT on 6 Jan 2026 with 3 minor defects and 4 advisories: nearside headlamp lens slightly defective; nearside rear brake hose slightly twisted; offside headlamp lens slightly defective, and 4 more.

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