
Volkswagen Transporter
Yellow · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
S3 NCCMOT history
S3 NCC is a yellow diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 14 Jul 2003. Its MOT is valid until 12 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 31 MOT tests, with 256,274 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 6 Oct 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 12 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 256,274 mi
- At MOT on 5 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 31
- 21 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 9,516 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S3 NCC
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Yellow
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 14 Jul 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 12 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 5 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S3 NCC was last recorded at 256,274 miles on 5 Oct 2026, 2,647 miles more than at the previous MOT on 13 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 253,627 miles · 13 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 2,647 miles
- Average per year
- 9,516 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 256,274 miles
- 2025 – 253,627 miles
- 2024 – 250,555 miles
- 2023 – 248,319 miles
- 2022 – 245,585 miles
- 2021 – 242,383 miles
- 2020 – 240,511 miles
- 2019 – 235,401 miles
- 2018 – 231,095 miles
- 2017 – 223,227 miles
- 2016 – 216,008 miles
- 2015 – 208,551 miles
- 2014 – 196,957 miles
- 2013 – 188,338 miles
- 2012 – 171,562 miles
- 2011 – 158,114 miles
- 2010 – 138,069 miles
- 2008 – 115,465 miles
- 2007 – 86,263 miles
- 2006 – 60,798 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 5 MOTs since 2024
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2021
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 Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory7 MOTs, 2021–2024
Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated
Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2022
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major3 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2017
Nearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Nearside sill corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2025
Full MOT history
31 tests since 21 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass256,274 miles1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 256,274 miles
- Test number
- 946042961629
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail256,274 miles (+2,647)3 repaired1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 256,274 miles
- Test number
- 934073566168
- Repaired at testNearside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- Repaired at testOffside Rear Seat belt missing (7.1.2 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front outer sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass253,627 miles (+1)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 253,627 miles
- Test number
- 182823108890
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail253,626 miles (+3,071)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,626 miles
- Test number
- 825416587729
- MajorFront 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 (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm 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))
- AdvisoryNearside sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill and arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass250,555 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 250,555 miles
- Test number
- 870909865918
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hair line crack (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail250,555 miles (+2,236)4 major1 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 250,555 miles
- Test number
- 380159608835
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre fouling a part of the vehicle brake hose (5.2.3 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases hair line crack (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front sill corroded
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass248,319 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 248,319 miles
- Test number
- 278107462261
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Fail248,319 miles (+2,734)3 major1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 248,319 miles
- Test number
- 933020969487
- MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material inner and outer (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
Pass245,585 miles9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2023
- Odometer
- 245,585 miles
- Test number
- 993332488274
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail245,585 miles1 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,585 miles
- Test number
- 763380407745
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired wing (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail245,585 miles (+3,202)5 major1 minor12 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,585 miles
- Test number
- 243002319435
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength wheel arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Upper Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive spring mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass242,383 miles (+11)9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Apr 2022
- Odometer
- 242,383 miles
- Test number
- 267092272465
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess All (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Fail242,372 miles (+1,861)7 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 242,372 miles
- Test number
- 707615257695
- MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorTowbar component excessively corroded (6.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess All (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Upper Coil spring mounting corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass240,511 miles (+5,110)1 minor1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2021
- Odometer
- 240,511 miles
- Test number
- 765316970233
- MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass235,401 miles (+4,306)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 235,401 miles
- Test number
- 119408872066
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass231,095 miles (+7,868)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 231,095 miles
- Test number
- 503919923096
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass223,227 miles (+7,219)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 223,227 miles
- Test number
- 363241458033
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass216,008 miles (+7,457)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 18 Feb 2017
- Odometer
- 216,008 miles
- Test number
- 647803440062
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass208,551 miles (+114)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 8 Feb 2016
- Odometer
- 208,551 miles
- Test number
- 186660345050
- NoteOil leak
Fail208,437 miles (+11,480)2 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,437 miles
- Test number
- 176046335405
- FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteOil leak
Pass196,957 miles (+8,619)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2015
- Odometer
- 196,957 miles
- Test number
- 728927224045
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass188,338 miles (+16,776)6 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Feb 2014
- Odometer
- 188,338 miles
- Test number
- 738866733078
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOffside rear tyre perished
- NoteSlight free play in offside & nearside front inner rack joints
Pass171,562 miles (+13,448)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2013
- Odometer
- 171,562 miles
- Test number
- 867991612012
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass158,114 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Jan 2012
- Odometer
- 158,114 miles
- Test number
- 166687021030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail158,105 miles (+20,036)6 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,105 miles
- Test number
- 797235621071
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- FailureNearside Rear Air suspension unit totally deflated (2.4.D.1a)
- FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Air suspension unit slightly deteriorated (2.4.D.1b)
Pass138,069 miles (+22,604)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Jan 2011
- Odometer
- 138,069 miles
- Test number
- 924755200035
- 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)
Pass115,465 miles (+11,804)2 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2009
- Odometer
- 115,465 miles
- Test number
- 494105168389
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
- NoteBattery insecure
Pass103,661 miles (+17,398)
- MOT expiry
- 10 Feb 2009
- Odometer
- 103,661 miles
- Test number
- 893742348039
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass86,263 miles (+25,465)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2008
- Odometer
- 86,263 miles
- Test number
- 981569577016
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,798 miles
- MOT expiry
- 20 Mar 2007
- Odometer
- 60,798 miles
- Test number
- 104110886078
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail60,798 miles1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 60,798 miles
- Test number
- 860310786023
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
Questions about S3 NCC
- Does S3 NCC currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 NCC is valid until 12 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S3 NCC?
- The MOT on S3 NCC is valid until 12 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S3 NCC done?
- S3 NCC was recorded at 256,274 miles at its MOT on 5 Oct 2026, an average of 9,516 miles a year.
- Has S3 NCC ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S3 NCC has failed 10 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on S3 NCC 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 NCC find?
- S3 NCC passed its latest MOT on 5 Oct 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; front sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened; nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint has slight play, and 3 more.
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