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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 2,460 cc

S3 CSUMOT history

S3 CSU is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Apr 2008. Its MOT is valid until 24 Apr 2027 and it has passed 16 of 22 MOT tests, with 146,814 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

S3 CSU blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 Apr 2027
Mileage
146,814 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
22
16 passed · 6 failed
Per year
7,198 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 CSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
18 Apr 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 CSU was last recorded at 146,814 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 5,372 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPass
Previous MOT
141,442 miles · 11 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
5,372 miles
Average per year
7,198 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 146,814 miles
  • 2025 – 141,442 miles
  • 2024 – 136,076 miles
  • 2023 – 130,787 miles
  • 2022 – 126,714 miles
  • 2021 – 120,874 miles
  • 2020 – 118,247 miles
  • 2019 – 111,616 miles
  • 2018 – 104,456 miles
  • 2017 – 97,275 miles
  • 2016 – 90,421 miles
  • 2015 – 85,307 miles
  • 2014 – 74,402 miles
  • 2013 – 63,279 miles
  • 2012 – 50,550 miles
  • 2011 – 38,380 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass146,814 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

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 Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2025

Full MOT history

22 tests since 30 Mar 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass146,814 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    146,814 miles
    Test number
    170548893702
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Fail146,814 miles (+5,372)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,814 miles
    Test number
    961980748219
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  3. Pass141,442 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    141,442 miles
    Test number
    763748651108
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner track rod/steering rack slight free play (wear)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  4. Fail141,442 miles (+5,366)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,442 miles
    Test number
    691625749528
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner track rod/steering rack slight free play (wear)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass136,076 miles (+5,289)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    136,076 miles
    Test number
    142552579992
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced Outer sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryPower steering pipe/hose slightly corroded Into steering rack (2.1.5 (g) (i))

  6. Pass130,787 miles (+4,073)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    130,787 miles
    Test number
    594736597139
    • AdvisoryExhaust outer casing rusted
    • AdvisoryRear Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt

  7. Pass126,714 miles (+5,840)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    126,714 miles
    Test number
    972297539577
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Pass120,874 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    120,874 miles
    Test number
    600006506142
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes hidden by under trays
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded(front and rear)

  9. Fail120,874 miles (+2,627)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,874 miles
    Test number
    590041446050
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipes hidden by under trays
    • AdvisoryExhaust silencers corroded(front and rear)

  10. Pass118,247 miles1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2021
    Odometer
    118,247 miles
    Test number
    500945608025
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  11. Fail118,240 miles (+6,624)2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,240 miles
    Test number
    507623235102
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit 0.6 plate limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Child Seat fitted not allowing full inspection of adult belt
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge low on inner edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryExhaust very corroded
    • AdvisoryUnder trays fitted

  12. Pass111,616 miles (+7,160)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2020
    Odometer
    111,616 miles
    Test number
    598991285134
    • AdvisoryBoth outer shields on both silencers corroded

  13. Pass104,456 miles (+7,181)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    104,456 miles
    Test number
    665398095353

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass97,275 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    97,275 miles
    Test number
    152069408593
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer corroded

  15. Fail97,275 miles (+6,854)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,275 miles
    Test number
    792815735960
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryCentral silencer corroded

  16. Pass90,421 miles (+5,114)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    90,421 miles
    Test number
    684763434885
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing on inside edges
    • AdvisoryExhaust system getting corroded

  17. Pass85,307 miles (+10,905)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    85,307 miles
    Test number
    749450605194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass74,402 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    74,402 miles
    Test number
    205080004117

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail74,398 miles (+11,119)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,398 miles
    Test number
    569640104188
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NoteCENTRE AND REAR SILENCERS CORRODED
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  20. Pass63,279 miles (+12,729)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    63,279 miles
    Test number
    345029993080

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass50,550 miles (+12,170)
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    50,550 miles
    Test number
    589479972015

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass38,380 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    38,380 miles
    Test number
    127119881071

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 CSU

Does S3 CSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 CSU is valid until 24 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 CSU?
The MOT on S3 CSU is valid until 24 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 CSU done?
S3 CSU was recorded at 146,814 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 7,198 miles a year.
Has S3 CSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 CSU has failed 6 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 CSU 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 S3 CSU find?
S3 CSU passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear exhaust mounting defective.

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