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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,461 cc

S43 APKMOT history

S43 APK is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 23 Aug 1999. Its MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025 and it has passed 15 of 21 MOT tests, with 119,191 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 26 Apr 2024.

S43 APK blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Apr 2025
Mileage
119,191 mi
At MOT on 26 Apr 2024
MOT tests
21
15 passed · 6 failed
Per year
3,577 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 APK
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
23 Aug 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Apr 2025
Latest MOT test
26 Apr 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 APK was last recorded at 119,191 miles on 26 Apr 2024, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Apr 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
119,190 miles · 25 Apr 2024
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
3,577 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 119,191 miles
  • 2023 – 118,710 miles
  • 2022 – 118,325 miles
  • 2020 – 115,953 miles
  • 2018 – 115,904 miles
  • 2016 – 113,368 miles
  • 2015 – 100,162 miles
  • 2014 – 86,850 miles
  • 2013 – 76,228 miles
  • 2012 – 71,075 miles
  • 2011 – 64,959 miles
  • 2010 – 55,940 miles
  • 2008 – 55,935 miles
  • 2006 – 55,108 miles
  • 2005 – 52,772 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass119,191 miles
  • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryReverse lights not workingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2024

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 Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016

  • Centre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

Full MOT history

21 tests since 1 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass119,191 miles (+1)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    119,191 miles
    Test number
    327903424633
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  2. Fail119,190 miles (+480)3 major2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,190 miles
    Test number
    473785770512
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
    • MinorNearside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryReverse lights not working

  3. Pass118,710 miles (+2)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    118,710 miles
    Test number
    237839004073
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  4. Fail118,708 miles (+383)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,708 miles
    Test number
    626023524895
    • MajorNearside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear reflector missing (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorDriver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))

  5. Pass118,325 miles (+2,372)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    118,325 miles
    Test number
    947064799100
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, but not excessively Both front. (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Pass115,953 miles (+49)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    115,953 miles
    Test number
    513937999524
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front starting to wear on edges

  7. Pass115,904 miles (+2,536)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    115,904 miles
    Test number
    541819063674
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)

  8. Pass113,368 miles (+592)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    113,368 miles
    Test number
    214328892380
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  9. Fail112,776 miles (+12,614)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,776 miles
    Test number
    517229197465
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  10. Pass100,162 miles (+13,312)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,162 miles
    Test number
    169690575088
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Drive shaft which forms part of the suspension coupling gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.4e)

  11. Pass86,850 miles (+10,622)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    86,850 miles
    Test number
    766179264035
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  12. Pass76,228 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    76,228 miles
    Test number
    387715773060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail76,228 miles (+5,153)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,228 miles
    Test number
    845495173033
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass71,075 miles (+6,116)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    71,075 miles
    Test number
    769227572030
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  15. Pass64,959 miles (+43)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    64,959 miles
    Test number
    736421961085
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  16. Fail64,916 miles (+8,976)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,916 miles
    Test number
    427774651087
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass55,940 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    900827050010

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail55,940 miles (+5)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,940 miles
    Test number
    240066350048
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  19. Pass55,935 miles (+827)1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    55,935 miles
    Test number
    230308568281
    • NoteExhaust blow centre section

  20. Pass55,108 miles (+2,336)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    55,108 miles
    Test number
    671198626330
    • NoteExhaust blow at centre
    • NoteFront brake pads getting lowish

  21. Pass52,772 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    52,772 miles
    Test number
    373744075271
    • NoteNearside front tyre worn on inner edge and has cuts on inner sidewall
    • NoteOffside rear tyre needs inflating
    • NoteWiper blades not clearing screen

Questions about S43 APK

Does S43 APK currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S43 APK expired on 25 Apr 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S43 APK?
The MOT on S43 APK expired on 25 Apr 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S43 APK done?
S43 APK was recorded at 119,191 miles at its MOT on 26 Apr 2024, an average of 3,577 miles a year.
Has S43 APK ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 APK has failed 6 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Apr 2024.
Has the mileage on S43 APK 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 S43 APK find?
S43 APK passed its latest MOT on 26 Apr 2024 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: driver's door catch deteriorated so the door cannot be readily opened or closed; nearside obligatory mirror slightly damaged; reverse lights not working.

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