
Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc
S31 PDVMOT history
S31 PDV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 254,268 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Feb 2025.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 15 Feb 2026
- Mileage
- 254,268 mi
- At MOT on 12 Feb 2025
- MOT tests
- 31
- 19 passed · 12 failed
- Per year
- 5,127 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S31 PDV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1999
- First used
- 4 Aug 1999
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 15 Feb 2026
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Feb 2025 (Pass)
Mileage history
S31 PDV was last recorded at 254,268 miles on 12 Feb 2025, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Feb 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 254,253 miles · 8 Feb 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 15 miles
- Average per year
- 5,127 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2025 – 254,268 miles
- 2024 – 240,481 miles
- 2023 – 239,005 miles
- 2021 – 236,220 miles
- 2020 – 233,472 miles
- 2019 – 226,341 miles
- 2018 – 222,032 miles
- 2017 – 221,259 miles
- 2016 – 220,425 miles
- 2015 – 219,977 miles
- 2014 – 215,896 miles
- 2013 – 210,342 miles
- 2012 – 199,172 miles
- 2011 – 190,254 miles
- 2009 – 184,962 miles
- 2008 – 178,697 miles
- 2007 – 170,207 miles
- 2006 – 162,109 miles
- 2005 – 154,870 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/sRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory5 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Parking brake inoperative on one side
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Parking brake efficiency below requirements
Major2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
31 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass254,268 miles (+15)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2026
- Odometer
- 254,268 miles
- Test number
- 416153619042
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Fail254,253 miles (+13,772)1 dangerous5 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 254,253 miles
- Test number
- 540148045157
- DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
- MajorEmissions unable to be completed (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) o/s and n/s
- AdvisoryTowbar component corroded, but not excessively (6.1.6 (a))
Pass240,481 miles (+14)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Feb 2025
- Odometer
- 240,481 miles
- Test number
- 675777732290
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear - above fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge wearing on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail240,467 miles (+1,462)2 dangerous7 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 240,467 miles
- Test number
- 997758268867
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Split (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Worn low inside tread (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass239,005 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 239,005 miles
- Test number
- 879401167797
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body rusty in places
Fail239,005 miles (+2,785)4 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 239,005 miles
- Test number
- 957747468140
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt Insecure (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnder body rusty in places
Pass236,220 miles (+5)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Nov 2022
- Odometer
- 236,220 miles
- Test number
- 615911701386
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Fail236,215 miles (+2,743)1 dangerous7 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 236,215 miles
- Test number
- 194183895787
- DangerousExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
- MajorDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both (1.1.11 (c))
Pass233,472 miles (+10)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Nov 2021
- Odometer
- 233,472 miles
- Test number
- 759397902379
- AdvisoryNearside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Fail233,462 miles (+7,121)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 233,462 miles
- Test number
- 522411524745
- DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorNearside 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))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
Pass226,341 miles (+4,309)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2020
- Odometer
- 226,341 miles
- Test number
- 682824528560
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass222,032 miles (+773)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2019
- Odometer
- 222,032 miles
- Test number
- 562726368133
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass221,259 miles (+834)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2018
- Odometer
- 221,259 miles
- Test number
- 917484795062
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass220,425 miles (+448)
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2017
- Odometer
- 220,425 miles
- Test number
- 318123908731
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass219,977 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2016
- Odometer
- 219,977 miles
- Test number
- 237890505427
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail219,977 miles (+4,081)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,977 miles
- Test number
- 929720605152
- Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
Pass215,896 miles (+5,554)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2015
- Odometer
- 215,896 miles
- Test number
- 197010604123
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass210,342 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Apr 2014
- Odometer
- 210,342 miles
- Test number
- 389446913148
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
Fail210,342 miles (+11,170)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,342 miles
- Test number
- 569295713139
- DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteNearside rear brake has slight bind
Pass199,172 miles1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Apr 2013
- Odometer
- 199,172 miles
- Test number
- 545956592084
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteFront handbrake cable rusty
- NoteNear side front mirror damaged
- NoteSlight movement in both inner steering joints
- NoteSmall chip in front window
- NoteSmall cut to near side front tyre
Fail199,172 miles (+8,918)4 failures1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,172 miles
- Test number
- 269043092089
- FailureFront Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
- NoteFront handbrake cable rusty
- NoteNear side front mirror damaged
- NoteSlight movement in both inner steering joints
- NoteSmall chip in front window
- NoteSmall cut to near side front tyre
Pass190,254 miles (+5,292)1 advisory3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2012
- Odometer
- 190,254 miles
- Test number
- 888524291050
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteHand brake inner cable covering poor exposing cable.
- NoteNearside sliding door mechanism poor
- NoteVery bad engine oil leak
Pass184,962 miles (+24)
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2010
- Odometer
- 184,962 miles
- Test number
- 154642059349
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail184,938 miles (+6,241)6 failures4 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 184,938 miles
- Test number
- 750888789279
- FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)
- NoteFront brake disc rusty
- NoteNear side rear reflector
- NoteRear exhaust poor
- NoteSlight play in both inner steering arm joints
Pass178,697 miles (+8,490)1 advisory5 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 178,697 miles
- Test number
- 123755278273
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBoth rear tyres perished on side walls
- NoteExhaust system rusty
- NoteOil leak lower engine
- NoteSlight movement in both lower arm bushes rear on lock to lock
- NoteSlight play in inner steering rack joints
Pass170,207 miles (+4)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 8 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 170,207 miles
- Test number
- 633182687288
- NoteBoth rear tyres getting low
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Fail170,203 miles (+8,094)3 failures2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,203 miles
- Test number
- 550228277275
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteBoth rear tyres getting low
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
Pass162,109 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 162,109 miles
- Test number
- 421379276201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail162,107 miles (+7,237)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 162,107 miles
- Test number
- 692698876218
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteSlight play in steering rack
- NoteStone chip in windscreen
Pass154,870 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 23 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 154,870 miles
- Test number
- 291737965294
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail154,866 miles3 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 154,866 miles
- Test number
- 721536765231
- FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
Questions about S31 PDV
- Does S31 PDV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S31 PDV expired on 15 Feb 2026, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S31 PDV?
- The MOT on S31 PDV expired on 15 Feb 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S31 PDV done?
- S31 PDV was recorded at 254,268 miles at its MOT on 12 Feb 2025, an average of 5,127 miles a year.
- Has S31 PDV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S31 PDV has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Feb 2025.
- Has the mileage on S31 PDV 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 PDV find?
- S31 PDV passed its latest MOT on 12 Feb 2025 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: nearside registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources; front exhaust mounting defective; offside rear service brake fluctuating, but not excessively, and 2 more.
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