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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2009 · 1,896 cc

S3 UMEMOT history

S3 UME is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Dec 2009. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 132,599 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

S3 UME white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 7 Jul 2027
Mileage
132,599 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
20
14 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,562 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S3 UME
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2009
First used
4 Dec 2009
MOT status
MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S3 UME was last recorded at 132,599 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 7,234 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
125,365 miles · 30 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
7,234 miles
Average per year
5,562 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 132,599 miles
  • 2025 – 125,365 miles
  • 2024 – 119,875 miles
  • 2023 – 110,584 miles
  • 2022 – 109,264 miles
  • 2021 – 108,306 miles
  • 2020 – 107,043 miles
  • 2019 – 106,376 miles
  • 2018 – 105,530 miles
  • 2017 – 104,562 miles
  • 2015 – 101,299 miles
  • 2014 – 96,114 miles
  • 2013 – 78,425 miles
  • 2012 – 57,003 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass132,599 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day

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.

  • Slight oil leak rear of engine

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

20 tests since 3 Dec 2012, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass132,599 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    132,599 miles
    Test number
    269009065421

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail132,563 miles (+7,198)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,563 miles
    Test number
    647128413880
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed default limit of 1.5m-1 (8.2.2.2 (b))

  3. Pass125,365 miles (+5,490)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    125,365 miles
    Test number
    474752161258
    • MinorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Pass119,875 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    119,875 miles
    Test number
    919504263841
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear of engine

  5. Fail119,875 miles (+9,291)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,875 miles
    Test number
    394148446478
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid leaking fluid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak rear of engine

  6. Pass110,584 miles (+1,320)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    110,584 miles
    Test number
    867462072129
    • AdvisoryExhaust mid box corroded

  7. Pass109,264 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    109,264 miles
    Test number
    464185059130

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail109,264 miles (+958)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    109,264 miles
    Test number
    269544137135
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Heat Shield over rear exhaust insecure down one side

  9. Pass108,306 miles (+1,263)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    108,306 miles
    Test number
    384123348327

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass107,043 miles (+667)
    MOT expiry
    7 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    107,043 miles
    Test number
    961543270182

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass106,376 miles (+846)
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    106,376 miles
    Test number
    697086773757

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass105,530 miles (+11)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    105,530 miles
    Test number
    697546398931
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  13. Fail105,519 miles (+957)2 major2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,519 miles
    Test number
    850184134615
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps Both (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Pass104,562 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    104,562 miles
    Test number
    829213272688
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail104,562 miles (+3,263)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,562 miles
    Test number
    399296846947
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit inner edge (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass101,299 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    101,299 miles
    Test number
    233298673212

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail101,299 miles (+5,185)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,299 miles
    Test number
    559203221784
    • FailureAnti-lock braking system warning lamp indicates an ABS fault (3.4.1c)

  18. Pass96,114 miles (+17,689)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2015
    Odometer
    96,114 miles
    Test number
    117119434382

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass78,425 miles (+21,422)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    78,425 miles
    Test number
    299677533337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass57,003 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    57,003 miles
    Test number
    398668932367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S3 UME

Does S3 UME currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S3 UME is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S3 UME?
The MOT on S3 UME is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S3 UME done?
S3 UME was recorded at 132,599 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,562 miles a year.
Has S3 UME ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S3 UME has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S3 UME 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 UME find?
S3 UME passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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