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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S43 UNEMOT history

S43 UNE is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 27 Jan 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 112,027 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Jan 2026.

S43 UNE green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Jan 2027
Mileage
112,027 mi
At MOT on 13 Jan 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
2,213 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S43 UNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Jan 2027
Latest MOT test
13 Jan 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S43 UNE was last recorded at 112,027 miles on 13 Jan 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Jan 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
112,027 miles · 12 Jan 2026
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,213 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 112,027 miles
  • 2025 – 108,430 miles
  • 2024 – 104,105 miles
  • 2023 – 103,333 miles
  • 2022 – 102,909 miles
  • 2021 – 101,604 miles
  • 2020 – 101,439 miles
  • 2019 – 101,003 miles
  • 2018 – 99,947 miles
  • 2017 – 98,800 miles
  • 2016 – 97,845 miles
  • 2015 – 96,546 miles
  • 2014 – 92,758 miles
  • 2013 – 90,914 miles
  • 2012 – 88,743 miles
  • 2011 – 86,824 miles
  • 2010 – 83,265 miles
  • 2009 – 81,382 miles
  • 2008 – 77,761 miles
  • 2007 – 72,731 miles
  • 2006 – 67,832 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass112,027 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2020

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

  • Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 25 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass112,027 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2027
    Odometer
    112,027 miles
    Test number
    589263951035
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  2. Fail112,027 miles (+3,597)1 dangerous1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,027 miles
    Test number
    949684932879
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear reflector missing Both (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Both. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  3. Pass108,430 miles (+4,325)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2026
    Odometer
    108,430 miles
    Test number
    858233393327
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass104,105 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2025
    Odometer
    104,105 miles
    Test number
    595081171500

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail104,105 miles (+772)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    104,105 miles
    Test number
    548254750718
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  6. Pass103,333 miles (+424)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    103,333 miles
    Test number
    423257404520
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule both (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass102,909 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    102,909 miles
    Test number
    161740224762
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Fail102,909 miles (+1,305)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    102,909 miles
    Test number
    448884408057
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected White. (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass101,604 miles (+165)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Jan 2022
    Odometer
    101,604 miles
    Test number
    697915512124
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  10. Pass101,439 miles (+436)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    101,439 miles
    Test number
    251304246357
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded

  11. Pass101,003 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2020
    Odometer
    101,003 miles
    Test number
    927665168846
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded

  12. Fail101,003 miles (+1,056)1 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,003 miles
    Test number
    823744973085
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust slightly corroded

  13. Pass99,947 miles (+1,147)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2019
    Odometer
    99,947 miles
    Test number
    186414234605
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)

  14. Pass98,800 miles (+955)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    98,800 miles
    Test number
    783181210782
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring worn (2.4.C.1b)

  15. Pass97,845 miles (+1,299)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2017
    Odometer
    97,845 miles
    Test number
    508705284870
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate delaminated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass96,546 miles (+3,788)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2016
    Odometer
    96,546 miles
    Test number
    875640825003
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass92,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    92,758 miles
    Test number
    795461924056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail92,758 miles (+1,844)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    92,758 miles
    Test number
    697711224087
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  19. Pass90,914 miles (+2,171)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    90,914 miles
    Test number
    678056613042

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass88,743 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    996074122064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail88,743 miles (+1,919)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,743 miles
    Test number
    277344622054
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Pass86,824 miles (+3,559)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    86,824 miles
    Test number
    456898711003

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass83,265 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    83,265 miles
    Test number
    513842520002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail83,265 miles (+1,883)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,265 miles
    Test number
    610862620041
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  25. Pass81,382 miles (+3,621)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    81,382 miles
    Test number
    720266929098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass77,761 miles (+5,030)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    77,761 miles
    Test number
    213502128095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass72,731 miles (+4,899)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    72,731 miles
    Test number
    862988307012

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass67,832 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    67,832 miles
    Test number
    903915926057

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S43 UNE

Does S43 UNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S43 UNE is valid until 27 Jan 2027.
When is the MOT due on S43 UNE?
The MOT on S43 UNE is valid until 27 Jan 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S43 UNE done?
S43 UNE was recorded at 112,027 miles at its MOT on 13 Jan 2026, an average of 2,213 miles a year.
Has S43 UNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S43 UNE has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2026.
Has the mileage on S43 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 S43 UNE find?
S43 UNE passed its latest MOT on 13 Jan 2026 with 1 advisory: offside inner track rod end ball joint has slight play.

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