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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S42 UNEMOT history

S42 UNE is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 6 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 8 May 2027 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 114,166 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Apr 2026.

S42 UNE red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 May 2027
Mileage
114,166 mi
At MOT on 22 Apr 2026
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
2,647 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S42 UNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
6 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 May 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S42 UNE was last recorded at 114,166 miles on 22 Apr 2026, 3,311 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
110,855 miles · 9 May 2025
Between the last two tests
3,311 miles
Average per year
2,647 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 114,166 miles
  • 2025 – 110,855 miles
  • 2024 – 108,358 miles
  • 2023 – 105,039 miles
  • 2022 – 103,451 miles
  • 2021 – 102,153 miles
  • 2020 – 101,554 miles
  • 2019 – 100,249 miles
  • 2018 – 97,585 miles
  • 2017 – 97,047 miles
  • 2016 – 95,573 miles
  • 2015 – 94,616 miles
  • 2014 – 94,228 miles
  • 2013 – 93,981 miles
  • 2012 – 91,179 miles
  • 2011 – 87,843 miles
  • 2010 – 82,932 miles
  • 2009 – 79,771 miles
  • 2008 – 75,375 miles
  • 2007 – 67,906 miles
  • 2006 – 61,369 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass114,166 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.

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

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

    Minor2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

  • Offside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 11 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass114,166 miles (+3,311)
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2027
    Odometer
    114,166 miles
    Test number
    558683921632

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass110,855 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2026
    Odometer
    110,855 miles
    Test number
    446689574694
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  3. Fail110,855 miles (+2,497)2 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,855 miles
    Test number
    256708177386
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure showing cords (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing slightly noisy (5.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass108,358 miles (+3,319)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    108,358 miles
    Test number
    542666872118
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass105,039 miles (+1,588)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    105,039 miles
    Test number
    236513228332
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass103,451 miles (+1,298)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    103,451 miles
    Test number
    752880862501
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass102,153 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2022
    Odometer
    102,153 miles
    Test number
    731381760514

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail102,153 miles (+599)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,153 miles
    Test number
    181484628202
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass101,554 miles (+1,305)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    101,554 miles
    Test number
    950305574998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass100,249 miles (+2,664)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    100,249 miles
    Test number
    766109020038
    • MinorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  11. Pass97,585 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    97,585 miles
    Test number
    665567837250
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail97,585 miles (+538)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,585 miles
    Test number
    715195730985
    • Repaired at testFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe by cat (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass97,047 miles (+1,474)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2018
    Odometer
    97,047 miles
    Test number
    101394772035
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play steering rack arm (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  14. Pass95,573 miles (+957)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2017
    Odometer
    95,573 miles
    Test number
    772432431278
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly chafed (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass94,616 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2016
    Odometer
    94,616 miles
    Test number
    308841935128
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail94,616 miles (+388)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,616 miles
    Test number
    348401835107
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass94,228 miles (+247)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    94,228 miles
    Test number
    456393544098
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  18. Fail93,981 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,981 miles
    Test number
    136310403120
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  19. Pass93,981 miles (+2,802)
    MOT expiry
    9 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    93,981 miles
    Test number
    455160803125

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass91,179 miles (+3,336)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    91,179 miles
    Test number
    658025232111
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass87,843 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2012
    Odometer
    87,843 miles
    Test number
    797579021131
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  22. Fail87,843 miles (+4,911)2 repaired1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,843 miles
    Test number
    977959621146
    • Repaired at testFront Passenger's seat insecure (6.2.A.1)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteSuspension joint offside upper dust cover split/missing

  23. Pass82,932 miles
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2011
    Odometer
    82,932 miles
    Test number
    264934740100

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail82,932 miles (+3,161)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,932 miles
    Test number
    480304140132
    • Repaired at testNearside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass79,771 miles (+4,396)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2010
    Odometer
    79,771 miles
    Test number
    221008619401

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,375 miles (+80)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2009
    Odometer
    75,375 miles
    Test number
    912379218143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail75,295 miles (+7,389)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    75,295 miles
    Test number
    220033018469
    • FailureFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  28. Pass67,906 miles (+6,537)
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2008
    Odometer
    67,906 miles
    Test number
    494139027162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass61,369 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 May 2007
    Odometer
    61,369 miles
    Test number
    674881236175

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S42 UNE

Does S42 UNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S42 UNE is valid until 8 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S42 UNE?
The MOT on S42 UNE is valid until 8 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S42 UNE done?
S42 UNE was recorded at 114,166 miles at its MOT on 22 Apr 2026, an average of 2,647 miles a year.
Has S42 UNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S42 UNE has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 7 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S42 UNE 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 S42 UNE find?
S42 UNE passed its latest MOT on 22 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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