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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S40 RNFMOT history

S40 RNF is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023 and it has passed 12 of 20 MOT tests, with 203,617 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 28 Oct 2022.

S40 RNF grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 27 Oct 2023
Mileage
203,617 mi
At MOT on 28 Oct 2022
MOT tests
20
12 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,560 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S40 RNF
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 27 Oct 2023
Latest MOT test
28 Oct 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S40 RNF was last recorded at 203,617 miles on 28 Oct 2022, 15 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Oct 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,602 miles · 24 Oct 2022
Between the last two tests
15 miles
Average per year
4,560 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 203,617 miles
  • 2017 – 203,480 miles
  • 2016 – 198,114 miles
  • 2015 – 195,386 miles
  • 2014 – 192,514 miles
  • 2013 – 182,801 miles
  • 2012 – 172,106 miles
  • 2011 – 162,912 miles
  • 2010 – 154,675 miles
  • 2009 – 149,278 miles
  • 2008 – 142,781 miles
  • 2007 – 136,532 miles
  • 2006 – 129,813 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass203,617 miles
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryFront cross member rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2022

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 Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2010–2011

  • Nearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2014

  • Offside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2017

  • Rear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Nearside Front floorpan outer skin for side step recess - excessively corroded

    Dangerous2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

20 tests since 21 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass203,617 miles (+15)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    203,617 miles
    Test number
    322715847678
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member rusty

  2. Fail203,602 miles (+122)13 major2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,602 miles
    Test number
    789030850608
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch x2 (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is inadequately repaired inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Power steering ram leaking on rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorPower steering fluid level below minimum (2.1.5 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive rear of front inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront cross member rusty

  3. Fail203,480 miles (+5,366)16 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,480 miles
    Test number
    447489120102
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded door step (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded under sill (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded floor (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Front Inner Subframe mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded wing (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim aimed so that it dazzles other road users (1.8.A.1a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive under sill (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Sub-frame corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

  4. Pass198,114 miles (+8)
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    198,114 miles
    Test number
    627541170982

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail198,106 miles (+2,720)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,106 miles
    Test number
    532018337794
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded sill, seal lip and floor inside side door (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  6. Pass195,386 miles (+8)2 dangerous2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    195,386 miles
    Test number
    932530561925
    • DangerousNearside Front floorpan outer skin for side step recess - excessively corroded
    • DangerousNearside Front inner wheel arch to floorpan - excessively corroded
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryTowbar removed for retest

  7. Fail195,378 miles (+2,864)2 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,378 miles
    Test number
    283873355543
    • DangerousNearside Front floorpan outer skin for side step recess - excessively corroded
    • DangerousNearside Front inner wheel arch to floorpan - excessively corroded
    • FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floorpan (6.6.6)
    • FailureOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floorpan (6.6.6)
    • AdvisoryRear registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  8. Pass192,514 miles (+11)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    192,514 miles
    Test number
    317977944425
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge getting low
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  9. Fail192,503 miles (+9,702)2 failures1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,503 miles
    Test number
    177508634210
    • FailureOffside Front Tie bar/rod rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteOffside front tyre inner edge getting low
    • NoteRear brake pads getting low

  10. Pass182,801 miles (+73)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    182,801 miles
    Test number
    756053933210
    • NoteRear shock absorbers getting soft

  11. Fail182,728 miles (+10,622)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,728 miles
    Test number
    399811733422
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteRear shock absorbers getting soft

  12. Pass172,106 miles (+9,194)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    172,106 miles
    Test number
    408290032215
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass162,912 miles (+25)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    162,912 miles
    Test number
    835205341294
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  14. Fail162,887 miles (+8,212)2 failures6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,887 miles
    Test number
    149532141211
    • FailureNearside Front Power steering component(s) leaking (2.3.3b)
    • FailureNearside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.2.6)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Parking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  15. Pass154,675 miles (+138)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    154,675 miles
    Test number
    804796350231
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  16. Fail154,537 miles (+5,259)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,537 miles
    Test number
    701826240224
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  17. Pass149,278 miles (+6,497)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    149,278 miles
    Test number
    533404349250
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  18. Pass142,781 miles (+6,249)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    142,781 miles
    Test number
    711915848220
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass136,532 miles (+6,719)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    136,532 miles
    Test number
    871490247284

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass129,813 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    129,813 miles
    Test number
    942893136270

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S40 RNF

Does S40 RNF currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S40 RNF expired on 27 Oct 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S40 RNF?
The MOT on S40 RNF expired on 27 Oct 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S40 RNF done?
S40 RNF was recorded at 203,617 miles at its MOT on 28 Oct 2022, an average of 4,560 miles a year.
Has S40 RNF ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S40 RNF has failed 8 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S40 RNF 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 S40 RNF find?
S40 RNF passed its latest MOT on 28 Oct 2022 with 2 advisories: rear brake pad(s) wearing thin; front cross member rusty.

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