Volkswagen Transporter
Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S34 RAVMOT history
S34 RAV is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Jun 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 319,205 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 25 Jun 2027
- Mileage
- 319,205 mi
- At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 21 passed · 7 failed
- Per year
- 4,131 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S34 RAV
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 25 Jun 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 22 Jun 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S34 RAV was last recorded at 319,205 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 3,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Jun 2025.
Mileage went down between tests
- 6 Aug 2009: 245,673 miles, lower than 247,520 miles on 2 Aug 2008.
A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.
- Previous MOT
- 315,744 miles · 26 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 3,461 miles
- Average per year
- 4,131 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 319,205 miles
- 2025 – 315,744 miles
- 2024 – 315,483 miles
- 2023 – 315,171 miles
- 2022 – 314,369 miles
- 2021 – 310,102 miles
- 2020 – 305,925 miles
- 2019 – 302,374 miles
- 2018 – 298,203 miles
- 2017 – 295,902 miles
- 2016 – 294,000 miles
- 2015 – 291,750 miles
- 2014 – 285,986 miles
- 2013 – 278,185 miles
- 2012 – 275,581 miles
- 2011 – 271,971 miles
- 2010 – 261,583 miles
- 2009 – 245,673 miles
- 2008 – 247,520 miles
- 2007 – 242,138 miles
- 2006 – 237,072 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass319,205 miles
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion
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.
Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
Advisory2 MOTs, 2021
Brake cable damaged but not to excess front part of cable
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2012–2016
Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases
Advisory2 MOTs, 2014
Full MOT history
28 tests since 4 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass319,205 miles (+3,461)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2027
- Odometer
- 319,205 miles
- Test number
- 247756903456
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material BOTH SIDES (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak
- AdvisoryUnderneath vehicle showing signs of corrosion
Pass315,744 miles (+261)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 315,744 miles
- Test number
- 732771889693
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass315,483 miles (+312)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 315,483 miles
- Test number
- 531677900921
- AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing BOTH FRONT TYRES CRACKING ON SIDE WALLS (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
Pass315,171 miles1 minor
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 315,171 miles
- Test number
- 596837241195
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Fail315,171 miles (+802)1 repaired1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 315,171 miles
- Test number
- 247781255856
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
Pass314,369 miles
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 314,369 miles
- Test number
- 170740672134
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail314,367 miles (+4,265)1 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 314,367 miles
- Test number
- 725136329167
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
Pass310,102 miles (+147)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 310,102 miles
- Test number
- 124625074342
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
Fail309,955 miles (+4,030)1 dangerous3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 309,955 miles
- Test number
- 835585460994
- DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) BOTH SIDES
Pass305,925 miles (+3,551)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 305,925 miles
- Test number
- 954695303444
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass302,374 miles (+139)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 302,374 miles
- Test number
- 395293057595
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess front part of cable (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail302,235 miles (+4,032)1 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 302,235 miles
- Test number
- 676789258594
- MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess front part of cable (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass298,203 miles (+2,301)
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 298,203 miles
- Test number
- 697085666597
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass295,902 miles (+1,902)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 15 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 295,902 miles
- Test number
- 749522022982
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack ends
Pass294,000 miles (+2,250)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 294,000 miles
- Test number
- 754550596204
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Pass291,750 miles (+5,764)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 291,750 miles
- Test number
- 463252569763
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
Pass285,986 miles (+94)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 285,986 miles
- Test number
- 408567814274
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Fail285,892 miles (+7,707)10 failures3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 285,892 miles
- Test number
- 468553414264
- FailureDriver's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
- FailureFront registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)
- FailureNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- FailureRear registration plate character(s) formed using multiple strokes (6.3.4e)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching by more than 10mm within zone 'A' (8.3.1b)
- FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass278,185 miles (+2,604)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 278,185 miles
- Test number
- 947097703286
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail275,581 miles1 repaired4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 275,581 miles
- Test number
- 155134222261
- Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass275,581 miles (+3,610)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 10 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 275,581 miles
- Test number
- 208914522270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass271,971 miles (+10,388)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 271,971 miles
- Test number
- 258197511298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass261,583 miles (+15,910)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 261,583 miles
- Test number
- 300048810291
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass245,673 miles (-1,847)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 245,673 miles
- Test number
- 300748119274
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteExhaust heatshield loose
- NoteRear braking effort low but passed the efficency test
Pass247,520 miles (+5,382)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 247,520 miles
- Test number
- 960975618236
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteBoth front inner driveshaft boots insecure
- NotePower steering pump noisy
Pass242,138 miles (+5,066)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 242,138 miles
- Test number
- 391246917444
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass237,072 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 237,072 miles
- Test number
- 771280126202
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail237,070 miles1 failure2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 237,070 miles
- Test number
- 682466416298
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid close to minimum level (3.6.G.1b)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- NoteRear footbrake low on effort
Questions about S34 RAV
- Does S34 RAV currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S34 RAV is valid until 25 Jun 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S34 RAV?
- The MOT on S34 RAV is valid until 25 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S34 RAV done?
- S34 RAV was recorded at 319,205 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 4,131 miles a year.
- Has S34 RAV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S34 RAV has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
- Has the mileage on S34 RAV ever gone down?
- Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 6 Aug 2009. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
- What did the latest MOT on S34 RAV find?
- S34 RAV passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 4 advisories: front brake pad(s) wearing thin; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both sides; oil leak, and 1 more.
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