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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S41 DFGMOT history

S41 DFG is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024 and it has passed 17 of 26 MOT tests, with 227,684 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2023.

S41 DFG white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 9 Aug 2024
Mileage
227,684 mi
At MOT on 4 Aug 2023
MOT tests
26
17 passed · 9 failed
Per year
8,903 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S41 DFG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 9 Aug 2024
Latest MOT test
4 Aug 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S41 DFG was last recorded at 227,684 miles on 4 Aug 2023, 20 miles more than at the previous MOT on 2 Aug 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
227,664 miles · 2 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
20 miles
Average per year
8,903 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 227,684 miles
  • 2022 – 222,995 miles
  • 2021 – 221,797 miles
  • 2019 – 217,090 miles
  • 2018 – 212,392 miles
  • 2017 – 205,964 miles
  • 2016 – 202,705 miles
  • 2015 – 200,158 miles
  • 2014 – 193,041 miles
  • 2013 – 184,188 miles
  • 2012 – 171,461 miles
  • 2011 – 159,000 miles
  • 2010 – 143,714 miles
  • 2009 – 125,973 miles
  • 2008 – 108,978 miles
  • 2007 – 93,829 miles
  • 2006 – 78,916 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass227,684 miles
  • AdvisoryFront wheel arches rustyRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryHeavy undersill on undersideRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Offside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged

    Minor4 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2015–2017

  • Front Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 18 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass227,684 miles (+20)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    227,684 miles
    Test number
    908274054414
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches rusty
    • AdvisoryHeavy undersill on underside

  2. Fail227,664 miles (+4,669)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    227,664 miles
    Test number
    551617906608
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill - 2 holes (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront wheel arches rusty
    • AdvisoryHeavy undersill on underside

  3. Pass222,995 miles (+2)2 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    222,995 miles
    Test number
    570738282349
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front end of Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail222,993 miles (+1,196)2 major3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    222,993 miles
    Test number
    222505520065
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Cracked (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing Perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Front end of Wheel arch (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Inner and outer seal (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Pass221,797 miles (+3)2 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    221,797 miles
    Test number
    430394929234
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))

  6. Fail221,794 miles (+4,704)1 dangerous5 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,794 miles
    Test number
    827433559426
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (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))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint excessively worn (6.1.7 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel badly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorFront Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2mm (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass217,090 miles (+4,698)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    217,090 miles
    Test number
    736778159272
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  8. Pass212,392 miles (+88)
    MOT expiry
    4 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    212,392 miles
    Test number
    680260564504

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Fail212,304 miles (+6,340)6 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,304 miles
    Test number
    780473566273
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases middle pipe (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 Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side Lever jammed forward (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pad(s) worn down to wear indicator (1.1.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front outrigger bumper support corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front outrigger bumper support corroded

  10. Pass205,964 miles (+3)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    205,964 miles
    Test number
    357414988777
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  11. Fail205,961 miles (+3,256)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,961 miles
    Test number
    747884943868
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  12. Pass202,705 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    202,705 miles
    Test number
    937725231382
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Swivel (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  13. Fail202,703 miles (+2,545)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,703 miles
    Test number
    930111450589
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt Swivel (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  14. Pass200,158 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    200,158 miles
    Test number
    967842873125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail200,158 miles (+7,117)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,158 miles
    Test number
    948838196505
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)

  16. Pass193,041 miles2 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    193,041 miles
    Test number
    416526414368
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCracks in front windscreen
    • NoteN/s/f mirror cover damaged
    • NoteO/s/f wheel arch panel corroding
    • NoteSill panels corroding

  17. Fail193,041 miles (+8,853)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories9 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,041 miles
    Test number
    816926214386
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteCoolant leak
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteCracks in front windscreen
    • NoteN/s/f mirror cover damaged
    • NoteN/s/f tyre wearing low
    • NoteO/s/f wheel arch panel corroding
    • NoteRear tyre valves perishing
    • NoteSill panels corroding

  18. Pass184,188 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    184,188 miles
    Test number
    855236323335
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChips in front windscreen

  19. Fail184,188 miles (+12,727)5 failures1 advisory4 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,188 miles
    Test number
    647664323335
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a wishbone pin or bush (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureFront brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • FailureFront brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteChips in front windscreen
    • NoteFanbelts loose and noisy
    • NoteRear brake discs in poor condition

  20. Pass171,461 miles (+12,461)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    171,461 miles
    Test number
    816167992216

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass159,000 miles (+15,286)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    159,000 miles
    Test number
    495046001313
    • NoteNearside rear tyre worn on edge's

  22. Pass143,714 miles (+17,741)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    143,714 miles
    Test number
    223951720366
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  23. Pass125,973 miles (+16,995)
    MOT expiry
    20 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    125,973 miles
    Test number
    174335129368

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass108,978 miles (+15,149)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    108,978 miles
    Test number
    310656608337

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass93,829 miles (+14,913)
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    93,829 miles
    Test number
    302024117330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass78,916 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    78,916 miles
    Test number
    311162826372

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S41 DFG

Does S41 DFG currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S41 DFG expired on 9 Aug 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S41 DFG?
The MOT on S41 DFG expired on 9 Aug 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S41 DFG done?
S41 DFG was recorded at 227,684 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2023, an average of 8,903 miles a year.
Has S41 DFG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S41 DFG has failed 9 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Aug 2023.
Has the mileage on S41 DFG 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 S41 DFG find?
S41 DFG passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2023 with 2 advisories: front wheel arches rusty; heavy undersill on underside.

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