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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S46 UNEMOT history

S46 UNE is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 249,082 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 Feb 2026.

S46 UNE blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 Feb 2027
Mileage
249,082 mi
At MOT on 5 Feb 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,740 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S46 UNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
8 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
5 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S46 UNE was last recorded at 249,082 miles on 5 Feb 2026, 7,139 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
241,943 miles · 18 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
7,139 miles
Average per year
6,740 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 249,082 miles
  • 2024 – 241,943 miles
  • 2023 – 232,515 miles
  • 2022 – 219,464 miles
  • 2021 – 207,036 miles
  • 2020 – 198,339 miles
  • 2019 – 194,146 miles
  • 2018 – 185,896 miles
  • 2017 – 182,147 miles
  • 2016 – 182,135 miles
  • 2014 – 163,044 miles
  • 2013 – 151,076 miles
  • 2012 – 145,014 miles
  • 2010 – 141,604 miles
  • 2008 – 130,883 miles
  • 2007 – 124,545 miles
  • 2006 – 113,665 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass249,082 miles
  • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Nearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

24 tests since 3 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass249,082 miles (+7,139)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    249,082 miles
    Test number
    133574810060
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Pass241,943 miles (+9,428)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    241,943 miles
    Test number
    704592958667
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySuspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  3. Pass232,515 miles (+13,051)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    232,515 miles
    Test number
    519354582785
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) Both sides
    • AdvisoryFront Track rod end ball joint has slight play Both sides (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass219,464 miles (+12,428)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    219,464 miles
    Test number
    961225474172
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both sides (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support heavily corroded

  5. Pass207,036 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    207,036 miles
    Test number
    150425157745
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  6. Fail207,036 miles (+8,697)2 major2 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    207,036 miles
    Test number
    641014599395
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt clip missing (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Items removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle section (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 225/50/17 (5.2.3 (e))

  7. Pass198,339 miles (+4,193)
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    198,339 miles
    Test number
    695335014055

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass194,146 miles (+115)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    194,146 miles
    Test number
    559871256831
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  9. Fail194,031 miles (+8,135)2 dangerous4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    194,031 miles
    Test number
    168661291411
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousRear Service brake has no recorded effort at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))

  10. Pass185,896 miles (+3,749)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    185,896 miles
    Test number
    695368859597
    • MinorNearside Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))

  11. Pass182,147 miles (+12)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    182,147 miles
    Test number
    389762281747
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Pass182,135 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    182,135 miles
    Test number
    897633960355
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner driveshaft boot split

  13. Fail182,135 miles5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,135 miles
    Test number
    751517158431
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside inner driveshaft boot split

  14. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    719474915157
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  15. Pass163,044 miles (+48)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2015
    Odometer
    163,044 miles
    Test number
    837438814181
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  16. Fail162,996 miles (+11,920)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,996 miles
    Test number
    465076914163
    • FailureFuel hose leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  17. Pass151,076 miles (+6,062)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    151,076 miles
    Test number
    516558033091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass145,014 miles (+3,410)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    145,014 miles
    Test number
    595571262024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass141,604 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    141,604 miles
    Test number
    554134360362

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass136,431 miles (+5,548)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    136,431 miles
    Test number
    761954200017

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass130,883 miles (+6,338)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    130,883 miles
    Test number
    801805668394

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass124,545 miles (+5,767)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    124,545 miles
    Test number
    661129047345
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  23. Pass118,778 miles (+5,113)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    118,778 miles
    Test number
    580372607099
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  24. Pass113,665 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    113,665 miles
    Test number
    860883406027

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S46 UNE

Does S46 UNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S46 UNE is valid until 4 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S46 UNE?
The MOT on S46 UNE is valid until 4 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S46 UNE done?
S46 UNE was recorded at 249,082 miles at its MOT on 5 Feb 2026, an average of 6,740 miles a year.
Has S46 UNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S46 UNE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Nov 2021.
Has the mileage on S46 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 S46 UNE find?
S46 UNE passed its latest MOT on 5 Feb 2026 with 1 advisory: service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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