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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S4 TWVMOT history

S4 TWV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 25 Jun 2023 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 236,820 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 21 Jun 2023.

S4 TWV white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 25 Jun 2023
Mileage
236,820 mi
At MOT on 21 Jun 2023
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
7,415 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 TWV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 25 Jun 2023
Latest MOT test
21 Jun 2023 (Fail)

Mileage history

S4 TWV was last recorded at 236,820 miles on 21 Jun 2023, 6,333 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Jun 2022.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
230,487 miles · 20 Jun 2022
Between the last two tests
6,333 miles
Average per year
7,415 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 236,820 miles
  • 2022 – 230,487 miles
  • 2021 – 223,581 miles
  • 2020 – 216,491 miles
  • 2019 – 213,917 miles
  • 2018 – 206,410 miles
  • 2017 – 199,692 miles
  • 2016 – 192,018 miles
  • 2015 – 182,975 miles
  • 2014 – 174,964 miles
  • 2013 – 167,420 miles
  • 2012 – 158,302 miles
  • 2011 – 149,621 miles
  • 2010 – 140,941 miles
  • 2009 – 134,820 miles
  • 2008 – 131,993 miles
  • 2006 – 115,250 miles
  • 2005 – 103,689 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail236,820 miles
  • DangerousBrake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative and spring snapped (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
  • DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear valances and box sections (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
  • MajorBrake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))
  • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
  • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
  • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front sections of front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield lying on exhaust
  • AdvisoryFront cross members corroded and holed

What MOT failures 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.

  • Offside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2011–2016

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2014

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2011

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2009

Full MOT history

24 tests since 7 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Fail236,820 miles (+6,333)2 dangerous13 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,820 miles
    Test number
    810606762615
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve inoperative and ABS not fitted or inoperative and spring snapped (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • DangerousVehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear valances and box sections (6.1.6 (i) (ii))
    • MajorBrake cable damaged frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Driver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner arch to floor corroded and holed (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front sections of front to rears corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat shield lying on exhaust
    • AdvisoryFront cross members corroded and holed

  2. Pass230,487 miles (+6,906)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    230,487 miles
    Test number
    856638768063
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess Slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryGeneral corrosion to underside , inner and outer sills , steps , wings , chassis and outriggers
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  3. Pass223,581 miles (+7,090)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    223,581 miles
    Test number
    407648494291
    • AdvisoryFront Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Steering rack boot perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass216,491 miles (+2,574)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    216,491 miles
    Test number
    473541008002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass213,917 miles (+7,507)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2020
    Odometer
    213,917 miles
    Test number
    661128203427
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner steering gaitor deterioated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass206,410 miles (+6,718)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    206,410 miles
    Test number
    869595858621
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both outers on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNear side steering rack boot , deterioated
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  7. Pass199,692 miles (+7,674)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    199,692 miles
    Test number
    219174452104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass192,018 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    192,018 miles
    Test number
    829514709513
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  9. Fail192,018 miles (+9,043)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,018 miles
    Test number
    780573968982
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe slightly corroded front to rear (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  10. Pass182,975 miles (+87)1 note
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    182,975 miles
    Test number
    468477575108
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded slightly

  11. Fail182,888 miles (+7,924)3 failures1 repaired1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,888 miles
    Test number
    766129965124
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded slightly
    • NoteBoth outer step/sills corroded
    • NoteBrake pipes front to rear and from brake LSV to flexi pipes corroded

  12. Pass174,964 miles (+7,544)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2015
    Odometer
    174,964 miles
    Test number
    589889264168
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteOuter sills/steps corroded
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  13. Pass167,420 miles (+9,118)3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2014
    Odometer
    167,420 miles
    Test number
    936425073140
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteSlight corrosion to outer sills/steps
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  14. Pass158,302 miles (+8,681)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    158,302 miles
    Test number
    119180162175
    • NoteRear tyres 2-3mm tread depth

  15. Pass149,621 miles (+36)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    149,621 miles
    Test number
    429794271193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Fail149,585 miles (+8,644)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    149,585 miles
    Test number
    866922371114
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureDirection indicators flashing more than 120 times a minute (1.4.A.2g)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteRear brake performance for this type of vehicle

  17. Pass140,941 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    140,941 miles
    Test number
    234228550461
    • NoteLoadsensing vale tight
    • NoteSlight play on power steering rack offside

  18. Fail140,941 miles (+6,121)1 repaired2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,941 miles
    Test number
    562378450118
    • Repaired at testBrake pedal anti-slip provision missing (3.3.A.1b)
    • NoteLoadsensing vale tight
    • NoteSlight play on power steering rack offside

  19. Pass134,820 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    134,820 miles
    Test number
    784490269184
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  20. Fail134,820 miles (+2,827)6 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,820 miles
    Test number
    250289359182
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  21. Pass131,993 miles (+16,743)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    131,993 miles
    Test number
    611838458194

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass115,250 miles (+11,561)
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    115,250 miles
    Test number
    261018386157

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass103,689 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    103,689 miles
    Test number
    704198985162

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail103,689 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,689 miles
    Test number
    210108185105
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

Questions about S4 TWV

Does S4 TWV currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S4 TWV expired on 25 Jun 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S4 TWV?
The MOT on S4 TWV expired on 25 Jun 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S4 TWV done?
S4 TWV was recorded at 236,820 miles at its MOT on 21 Jun 2023, an average of 7,415 miles a year.
Has S4 TWV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 TWV has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jun 2023.
Has the mileage on S4 TWV 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 TWV find?
S4 TWV failed its latest MOT on 21 Jun 2023 with 2 dangerous defects, 13 major defects and 4 advisories: brake load sensing valve inoperative and abs not fitted or inoperative and spring snapped; vehicle structure is so weakened by corrosion within 30cm of a towbar mounting, the towbar is likely to become detached rear valances and box sections; brake cable damaged frayed, and 16 more.

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