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Volkswagen Transporter

Silver · Diesel · 2012 · 1,968 cc

S4 JHBMOT history

S4 JHB is a silver diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Sept 2012. Its MOT is valid until 19 Feb 2027 and it has passed 10 of 16 MOT tests, with 189,021 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Feb 2026.

S4 JHB silver Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Feb 2027
Mileage
189,021 mi
At MOT on 17 Feb 2026
MOT tests
16
10 passed · 6 failed
Per year
8,016 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 JHB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Silver
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,968 cc
Year of manufacture
2012
First used
12 Sept 2012
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
17 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 JHB was last recorded at 189,021 miles on 17 Feb 2026, 24 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Feb 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
188,997 miles · 16 Feb 2026
Between the last two tests
24 miles
Average per year
8,016 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 189,021 miles
  • 2025 – 184,900 miles
  • 2024 – 183,311 miles
  • 2023 – 162,870 miles
  • 2022 – 145,337 miles
  • 2021 – 130,859 miles
  • 2019 – 120,656 miles
  • 2018 – 110,120 miles
  • 2017 – 108,000 miles
  • 2015 – 104,879 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass189,021 miles
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))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 Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps

    Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023

Full MOT history

16 tests since 20 Aug 2015, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass189,021 miles (+24)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    189,021 miles
    Test number
    638995297873
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  2. Fail188,997 miles (+4,097)1 dangerous1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,997 miles
    Test number
    363829098808
    • DangerousNearside Rear Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn (5.2.3 (e))
  3. Pass184,900 miles (+382)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    184,900 miles
    Test number
    397247307194
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  4. Fail184,518 miles (+1,207)1 dangerous2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,518 miles
    Test number
    907199342840
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle 41% O/S slow (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge wearing (5.2.3 (e))
  5. Pass183,311 miles (+3)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    183,311 miles
    Test number
    715969368024
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
  6. Fail183,308 miles (+20,438)2 dangerous3 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    183,308 miles
    Test number
    619674960886
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorFuel pipe leaking by fuel tank (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords in treads (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside reg. light dim
  7. Pass162,870 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    162,870 miles
    Test number
    887535613189
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low (5.2.3 (e))
  8. Fail162,870 miles (+17,533)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,870 miles
    Test number
    869295310609
    • MajorHeadlamp light source and lamp not compatible LED conversion (4.1.4 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Very low (5.2.3 (e))
  9. Pass145,337 miles (+14,478)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    145,337 miles
    Test number
    175818168007
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement inner / rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  10. Pass130,859 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    130,859 miles
    Test number
    554181422983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail130,859 miles (+10,203)3 dangerous1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,859 miles
    Test number
    149229541685
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
  12. Pass120,656 miles (+10,536)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    120,656 miles
    Test number
    580775993661

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass110,120 miles (+2,120)
    MOT expiry
    17 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    110,120 miles
    Test number
    180564163880

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass108,000 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Jan 2018
    Odometer
    108,000 miles
    Test number
    148762151692

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail108,000 miles (+3,121)2 failures1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    108,000 miles
    Test number
    407172761890
    • FailureHeadlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureHeadlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
  16. Pass104,879 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    104,879 miles
    Test number
    554327312545
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S4 JHB

Does S4 JHB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 JHB is valid until 19 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 JHB?
The MOT on S4 JHB is valid until 19 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S4 JHB done?
S4 JHB was recorded at 189,021 miles at its MOT on 17 Feb 2026, an average of 8,016 miles a year.
Has S4 JHB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 JHB has failed 6 of its 16 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 JHB 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 JHB find?
S4 JHB passed its latest MOT on 17 Feb 2026 with 1 minor defect and 2 advisories: windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view chipped; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge inner edge worn.

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