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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

S3 RYCMOT history

S3 RYC is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 2008. Its MOT is valid until 8 Apr 2027 and it has passed 10 of 12 MOT tests, with 103,472 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Mar 2026.

S3 RYC blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Apr 2027
Mileage
103,472 mi
At MOT on 16 Mar 2026
MOT tests
12
10 passed · 2 failed
Per year
4,234 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 RYC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
31 Dec 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 RYC was last recorded at 103,472 miles on 16 Mar 2026, 2,939 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
100,533 miles · 9 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,939 miles
Average per year
4,234 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 103,472 miles
  • 2025 – 100,533 miles
  • 2024 – 100,491 miles
  • 2023 – 96,784 miles
  • 2022 – 91,318 miles
  • 2021 – 89,492 miles
  • 2019 – 84,441 miles
  • 2018 – 80,879 miles
  • 2017 – 78,729 miles
  • 2016 – 70,669 miles
  • 2015 – 58,046 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass103,472 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Offside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2025

  • Fluid leak, but not excessive coolant

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

12 tests since 23 Jun 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass103,472 miles (+2,939)
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    103,472 miles
    Test number
    588591874306

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass100,533 miles (+42)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    100,533 miles
    Test number
    108695064322
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Fail100,491 miles (+3,707)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,491 miles
    Test number
    924524193892
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  4. Pass96,784 miles (+5,466)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    96,784 miles
    Test number
    269189357561
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear exhaust outer skin corroded
  5. Pass91,318 miles (+1,826)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    12 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    91,318 miles
    Test number
    692770512720
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  6. Pass89,492 miles (+5,051)1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    89,492 miles
    Test number
    978814720240
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust back box corroded
  7. Pass84,441 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    84,441 miles
    Test number
    650433565300
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle section of exhaust corroded, back box also corroded
  8. Fail84,437 miles (+3,558)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,437 miles
    Test number
    716921452447
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play drop link (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryMiddle section of exhaust corroded, back box also corroded
  9. Pass80,879 miles (+2,150)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    80,879 miles
    Test number
    852766416201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass78,729 miles (+8,060)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    78,729 miles
    Test number
    300109144473

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass70,669 miles (+12,623)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    70,669 miles
    Test number
    465457477467
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
  12. Pass58,046 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    58,046 miles
    Test number
    215644975452

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 RYC

Does S3 RYC currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 RYC is valid until 8 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 RYC?
The MOT on S3 RYC is valid until 8 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 RYC done?
S3 RYC was recorded at 103,472 miles at its MOT on 16 Mar 2026, an average of 4,234 miles a year.
Has S3 RYC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 RYC has failed 2 of its 12 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Oct 2024.
Has the mileage on S3 RYC 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 RYC find?
S3 RYC passed its latest MOT on 16 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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