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Volkswagen Transporter

Purple · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc

S3 DKTMOT history

S3 DKT is a purple diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Jul 2003. Its MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 132,501 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Feb 2024.

S3 DKT purple Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 13 Mar 2025
Mileage
132,501 mi
At MOT on 27 Feb 2024
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,851 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 DKT
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Purple
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
22 Jul 2003
MOT status
MOT expired on 13 Mar 2025
Latest MOT test
27 Feb 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 DKT was last recorded at 132,501 miles on 27 Feb 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 26 Feb 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
132,501 miles · 26 Feb 2024
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,851 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 132,501 miles
  • 2023 – 127,436 miles
  • 2022 – 127,318 miles
  • 2020 – 124,556 miles
  • 2019 – 119,241 miles
  • 2018 – 116,888 miles
  • 2017 – 116,612 miles
  • 2016 – 108,616 miles
  • 2015 – 103,588 miles
  • 2014 – 101,770 miles
  • 2013 – 98,883 miles
  • 2012 – 95,256 miles
  • 2011 – 88,920 miles
  • 2010 – 79,876 miles
  • 2009 – 72,404 miles
  • 2008 – 56,461 miles
  • 2007 – 49,270 miles
  • 2006 – 31,512 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,501 miles
  • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe joiner by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Headlamp not working on main beam

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2023

  • Brake pad warning light illuminated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Horn not working

    Major2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

30 tests since 9 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,501 miles1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    132,501 miles
    Test number
    874201948281
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe joiner by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  2. Fail132,501 miles (+5,065)1 major1 repaired1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,501 miles
    Test number
    417615267506
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe joiner by fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour but not likely to obscure the vision of other road users (8.2.2.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))

  3. Pass127,436 miles (+12)
    MOT expiry
    13 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    127,436 miles
    Test number
    168143240186

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail127,424 miles (+106)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,424 miles
    Test number
    720473931606
    • DangerousNearside Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))

  5. Pass127,318 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    127,318 miles
    Test number
    555793320034

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail127,318 miles (+2,762)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,318 miles
    Test number
    758389417927
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced step (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • 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))

  7. Pass124,556 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    124,556 miles
    Test number
    384746337337
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  8. Fail124,556 miles (+5,315)1 dangerous3 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,556 miles
    Test number
    891828019246
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake lever has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass119,241 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    119,241 miles
    Test number
    397289709130
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail119,241 miles (+2,353)8 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,241 miles
    Test number
    959887366090
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad warning light illuminated
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass116,888 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    116,888 miles
    Test number
    991535260970

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail116,888 miles (+276)2 dangerous7 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,888 miles
    Test number
    296514005192
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousPassenger's seat insecure (6.2.6 (a) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front flexible brake hose perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front flexible brake hose perished

  13. Pass116,612 miles (+7,996)
    MOT expiry
    2 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    116,612 miles
    Test number
    148677168240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,616 miles (+5,028)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    108,616 miles
    Test number
    913744750604

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass103,588 miles (+1,818)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    103,588 miles
    Test number
    717853675098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass101,770 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    101,770 miles
    Test number
    117860084449

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,770 miles (+2,887)5 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,770 miles
    Test number
    356074074031
    • FailureNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • 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 Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) likely to be misread (6.3.4b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass98,883 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    98,883 miles
    Test number
    159231953491
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  19. Fail98,881 miles (+3,625)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,881 miles
    Test number
    138561753403
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureRear fog lamp tell tale not working (1.3.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  20. Pass95,256 miles3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    95,256 miles
    Test number
    586232342005
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side & offside rear brake disc faces rusted
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres starting to wear on inner edges
    • NoteSeat/bed fitted in rear no seat belts fitted

  21. Fail95,229 miles (+6,309)1 failure3 advisories4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,229 miles
    Test number
    416802742008
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNear side & offside rear brake disc faces rusted
    • NoteOff side front tyre worn on inner edge
    • NoteRear tyres starting to wear on inner edges
    • NoteSeat/bed fitted in rear no seat belts fitted

  22. Pass88,920 miles (+9,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    88,920 miles
    Test number
    746371731083
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)

  23. Pass79,876 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    79,876 miles
    Test number
    151274800079

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail79,875 miles (+7,471)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,875 miles
    Test number
    552844800039
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)

  25. Pass72,404 miles (+15,943)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    72,404 miles
    Test number
    533388669038

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass56,461 miles (+7,191)
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    56,461 miles
    Test number
    561323578024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail49,270 miles1 repaired3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,270 miles
    Test number
    201626837205
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteSmall chip in Zone A of windscreen, less than 10mm in size
    • NoteThere is evidence of a previous minor exhuast gas leak at the joing section between the catalytic converter and the centre silencer

  28. Pass49,270 miles (+17,758)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    49,270 miles
    Test number
    810846537282
    • NoteFront wipers smearing slightly
    • NoteSmall chip in Zone A of windscreen, less than 10mm in size
    • NoteThere is evidence of a previous minor exhuast gas leak at the joing section between the catalytic converter and the centre silencer

  29. Pass31,512 miles (+4,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    31,512 miles
    Test number
    200433296124
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  30. Fail26,906 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    26,906 miles
    Test number
    803740346096
    • FailureExhaust emits excessive smoke or vapour of any colour (7.4.B.4)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S3 DKT

Does S3 DKT currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S3 DKT expired on 13 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S3 DKT?
The MOT on S3 DKT expired on 13 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S3 DKT done?
S3 DKT was recorded at 132,501 miles at its MOT on 27 Feb 2024, an average of 5,851 miles a year.
Has S3 DKT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 DKT has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 26 Feb 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 DKT 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 DKT find?
S3 DKT passed its latest MOT on 27 Feb 2024 with 1 minor defect and 8 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all; brake load sensing valve linkage defective but function not impaired, and 6 more.

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