Volkswagen Transporter
Red · Diesel · 2003 · 2,461 cc
S4 NPNMOT history
S4 NPN is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Sept 2003. Its MOT is valid until 20 Jul 2027 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 253,858 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jul 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 20 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 253,858 mi
- At MOT on 21 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 29
- 19 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 10,846 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S4 NPN
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Red
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 2003
- First used
- 29 Sept 2003
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 20 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 21 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S4 NPN was last recorded at 253,858 miles on 21 Jul 2026, 9,394 miles more than at the previous MOT on 3 Jan 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 244,464 miles · 3 Jan 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 9,394 miles
- Average per year
- 10,846 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 253,858 miles
- 2025 – 244,464 miles
- 2024 – 224,933 miles
- 2023 – 218,137 miles
- 2022 – 208,725 miles
- 2021 – 202,803 miles
- 2019 – 194,730 miles
- 2018 – 187,201 miles
- 2017 – 179,548 miles
- 2016 – 170,701 miles
- 2015 – 149,727 miles
- 2014 – 135,210 miles
- 2012 – 118,927 miles
- 2011 – 104,130 miles
- 2010 – 87,351 miles
- 2009 – 75,405 miles
- 2008 – 60,896 miles
- 2007 – 51,405 miles
- 2006 – 39,047 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass253,858 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2022
- AdvisoryOffside cv boot leaking
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leaks
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.
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2023
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011
Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024
Full MOT history
29 tests since 30 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass253,858 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 253,858 miles
- Test number
- 633056890426
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside cv boot leaking
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Fail253,858 miles (+9,394)1 repaired6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 253,858 miles
- Test number
- 601622483138
- Repaired at testOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside cv boot leaking
- AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both on inner edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leaks
Pass244,464 miles (+19,531)1 minor5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2026
- Odometer
- 244,464 miles
- Test number
- 642426590578
- MinorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to Nearside Rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) & Offside Front
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside central floor corroded
Pass224,933 miles6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 224,933 miles
- Test number
- 305563353254
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Fail224,933 miles (+6,796)1 dangerous5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,933 miles
- Test number
- 219009207288
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure 195 70 15 (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
Pass218,137 miles (+9,412)1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 218,137 miles
- Test number
- 904699216206
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside 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))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both side (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass208,725 miles (+289)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 208,725 miles
- Test number
- 361694282832
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Fail208,436 miles (+5,633)1 dangerous3 major3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 208,436 miles
- Test number
- 174842326287
- DangerousNearside Front Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass202,803 miles (+135)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jan 2022
- Odometer
- 202,803 miles
- Test number
- 146179337414
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail202,668 miles (+7,938)8 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 202,668 miles
- Test number
- 998798922544
- MajorNearside Rear Brake cable has restricted free movement (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake lever has restricted free movement brake caliper (1.1.15 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill inner wheel arch and quarter panel (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear park brake cable poor condition
Pass194,730 miles (+7,529)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 194,730 miles
- Test number
- 651937242546
- AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess HANDBRAKE CABLE (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryEXTERIOR SILL COVERS FITTED
- AdvisoryINTERIOR DOOR HANDLES TEMPORARY
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive ARCH CORNER (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass187,201 miles (+387)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2019
- Odometer
- 187,201 miles
- Test number
- 278498953755
- AdvisoryNearside Front BRAKE SLIGHT BIND
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail186,814 miles (+7,266)1 dangerous6 major7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 186,814 miles
- Test number
- 365178685911
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorBrake lining(s) wear indicator illuminated (1.1.13 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- MajorSupplementary restraint system warning lamp indicates a fault (7.1.6 (a))
- AdvisoryHANDBRAKE CABLE FREYED
- AdvisoryNearside Front BRAKE SLIGHT BIND
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front passenger door catch deteriorated but the door can still be readily opened and closed (6.2.3 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass179,548 miles (+8,847)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2018
- Odometer
- 179,548 miles
- Test number
- 370088890001
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
- AdvisoryOil leak MINOR
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED
Pass170,701 miles (+20,974)8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Jul 2017
- Odometer
- 170,701 miles
- Test number
- 535424129281
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Trailing arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOFFSIDE AND NEARSIDE INNER DOOR HANDLES TEMPORARY REPAIR
- AdvisoryOIL LEAK
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE COVERS FITTED
- AdvisoryUNDERSIDE MUDDY
Pass149,727 miles (+23)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2016
- Odometer
- 149,727 miles
- Test number
- 669409505035
- NoteAFTERMARKET REG LIGHTS FITTED
- NoteNEARSIDE STEP DAMAGED
Fail149,704 miles (+14,494)1 dangerous3 failures3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 149,704 miles
- Test number
- 497998905082
- DangerousNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- NoteAFTERMARKET REG LIGHTS FITTED
- NoteBRAKE WARNING LIGHT ILLUMINATED
- NoteNEARSIDE STEP DAMAGED
Fail135,210 miles2 repaired1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,210 miles
- Test number
- 338200014041
- Repaired at testNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- Repaired at testSupplementary Restraint System warning lamp indicates a fault (5.4.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/front sill damaged
Pass135,210 miles (+16,283)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 9 Jan 2015
- Odometer
- 135,210 miles
- Test number
- 535970814019
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteN/s/front sill damaged
Pass118,927 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 118,927 miles
- Test number
- 426052652297
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail118,925 miles (+14,795)4 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 118,925 miles
- Test number
- 998521752226
- FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
- FailureFront registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- FailureRear registration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font (6.3.4d)
Pass104,130 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 104,130 miles
- Test number
- 266219471208
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail104,130 miles (+16,779)2 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 104,130 miles
- Test number
- 939619871265
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass87,351 miles (+11,946)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 87,351 miles
- Test number
- 650908950242
- NoteHandbrake travel high
- NoteN/s/front inner cv boot split
Pass75,405 miles (+31)1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 75,405 miles
- Test number
- 363848669405
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake warning light (pad wear) illuminated
- NoteExhaust mount not fitted from new to this vehicle.
Fail75,374 miles (+14,478)4 failures1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 75,374 miles
- Test number
- 974997169232
- FailureFront Exhaust mounting missing (7.1.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteBrake warning light (pad wear) illuminated
Pass60,896 miles (+9,491)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 60,896 miles
- Test number
- 394825678479
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,405 miles (+12,358)1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2008
- Odometer
- 51,405 miles
- Test number
- 761419367295
- NoteGlow plug light flashing on dash
Pass39,047 miles1 note
- MOT expiry
- 29 Sept 2007
- Odometer
- 39,047 miles
- Test number
- 682283976229
- NoteSmall stonechip in zone A in windscreen. Crack in n/side top of windscreen.
Questions about S4 NPN
- Does S4 NPN currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 NPN is valid until 20 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S4 NPN?
- The MOT on S4 NPN is valid until 20 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S4 NPN done?
- S4 NPN was recorded at 253,858 miles at its MOT on 21 Jul 2026, an average of 10,846 miles a year.
- Has S4 NPN ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S4 NPN has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S4 NPN 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 NPN find?
- S4 NPN passed its latest MOT on 21 Jul 2026 with 6 advisories: front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both; nearside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material, and 3 more.
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