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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2002 · 1,896 cc

S4 HMGMOT history

S4 HMG is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Mar 2002. Its MOT is valid until 30 Dec 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 263,384 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Dec 2025.

S4 HMG blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Dec 2026
Mileage
263,384 mi
At MOT on 31 Dec 2025
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,358 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 HMG
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2002
First used
8 Mar 2002
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
31 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 HMG was last recorded at 263,384 miles on 31 Dec 2025, 29 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
263,355 miles · 24 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
29 miles
Average per year
5,358 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 263,384 miles
  • 2024 – 257,899 miles
  • 2023 – 252,980 miles
  • 2022 – 250,891 miles
  • 2021 – 248,150 miles
  • 2020 – 243,903 miles
  • 2019 – 237,732 miles
  • 2018 – 232,055 miles
  • 2017 – 223,112 miles
  • 2016 – 214,192 miles
  • 2015 – 204,852 miles
  • 2014 – 200,137 miles
  • 2013 – 195,577 miles
  • 2012 – 190,499 miles
  • 2011 – 185,271 miles
  • 2010 – 180,168 miles
  • 2008 – 172,426 miles
  • 2006 – 160,381 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass263,384 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Coolant leakRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Central Front Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Brake cable damaged but not to excess

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to load valve

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

26 tests since 10 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass263,384 miles (+29)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    263,384 miles
    Test number
    415581562393
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Fail263,355 miles (+5,456)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    263,355 miles
    Test number
    990933037050
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Rear outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass257,899 miles (+13)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    257,899 miles
    Test number
    834720073442
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail257,886 miles (+4,906)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    257,886 miles
    Test number
    490722733861
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass252,980 miles (+35)
    MOT expiry
    6 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    252,980 miles
    Test number
    404592228257

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail252,945 miles (+2,054)1 dangerous10 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    252,945 miles
    Test number
    335035149904
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced cill corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass250,891 miles (+2,741)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    250,891 miles
    Test number
    300351570985
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  8. Pass248,150 miles (+4,247)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    248,150 miles
    Test number
    582773988582
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass243,903 miles (+6,171)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    243,903 miles
    Test number
    713540981334
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear to load valve (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass237,732 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    237,732 miles
    Test number
    348290903882
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail237,730 miles (+5,675)3 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    237,730 miles
    Test number
    790029256961
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Power steering component leaking rack (2.1.5 (a))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFluid leak, but not excessive coolant (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) tie rod
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass232,055 miles (+8,943)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2019
    Odometer
    232,055 miles
    Test number
    753519755447
    • AdvisorySteering rack has slight misting

  13. Pass223,112 miles (+8,920)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2018
    Odometer
    223,112 miles
    Test number
    235493982795
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass214,192 miles (+9,340)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2017
    Odometer
    214,192 miles
    Test number
    379524882332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass204,852 miles (+4,715)
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2016
    Odometer
    204,852 miles
    Test number
    576118915153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass200,137 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 May 2015
    Odometer
    200,137 miles
    Test number
    446896924121
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Fail200,137 miles (+4,560)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,137 miles
    Test number
    139184514196
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  18. Pass195,577 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2014
    Odometer
    195,577 miles
    Test number
    539386183082
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  19. Fail195,577 miles (+5,078)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    195,577 miles
    Test number
    817296083071
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Tie bar/rod has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  20. Pass190,499 miles (+5,228)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    190,499 miles
    Test number
    135050012153
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  21. Pass185,271 miles (+5,103)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    185,271 miles
    Test number
    685068391051
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  22. Pass180,168 miles (+7,742)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    180,168 miles
    Test number
    944206110193
    • NoteSmall crack in front no plate

  23. Pass172,426 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    172,426 miles
    Test number
    154945028071
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  24. Fail172,426 miles (+12,045)2 repaired6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,426 miles
    Test number
    770925728049
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Drag link end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Pass160,381 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    160,381 miles
    Test number
    254183586293

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail160,381 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,381 miles
    Test number
    372383886244
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureRear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about S4 HMG

Does S4 HMG currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 HMG is valid until 30 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S4 HMG?
The MOT on S4 HMG is valid until 30 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 HMG done?
S4 HMG was recorded at 263,384 miles at its MOT on 31 Dec 2025, an average of 5,358 miles a year.
Has S4 HMG ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 HMG has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S4 HMG 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 S4 HMG find?
S4 HMG passed its latest MOT on 31 Dec 2025 with 5 advisories: front coolant leak; front oil leak, but not excessive; nearside brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear, and 2 more.

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