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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 2008 · 1,896 cc

S4 VFLMOT history

S4 VFL is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 May 2008. Its MOT is valid until 1 Jul 2027 and it has passed 16 of 23 MOT tests, with 172,139 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 25 Jun 2026.

S4 VFL white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 1 Jul 2027
Mileage
172,139 mi
At MOT on 25 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
16 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,226 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S4 VFL
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2008
First used
7 May 2008
MOT status
MOT valid until 1 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
25 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S4 VFL was last recorded at 172,139 miles on 25 Jun 2026, 3 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 1 Jul 2021: 149,561 miles, lower than 151,683 miles on 20 Jun 2020.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
172,136 miles · 23 Jun 2026
Between the last two tests
3 miles
Average per year
8,226 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,139 miles
  • 2025 – 168,328 miles
  • 2024 – 164,090 miles
  • 2023 – 159,232 miles
  • 2022 – 153,886 miles
  • 2021 – 149,561 miles
  • 2020 – 151,683 miles
  • 2019 – 139,040 miles
  • 2018 – 133,775 miles
  • 2017 – 120,838 miles
  • 2016 – 105,703 miles
  • 2015 – 89,262 miles
  • 2014 – 73,398 miles
  • 2013 – 61,136 miles
  • 2012 – 55,988 miles
  • 2011 – 48,176 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,139 miles
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corrodedRecorded at 4 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
  • AdvisoryRear suspension components corrodedRecorded 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.

  • Front Coil spring corroded both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Offside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2025

  • Rear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Nearside Rear Nail in tyre

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

Full MOT history

23 tests since 31 May 2011, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,139 miles (+3)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    172,139 miles
    Test number
    976245839135
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  2. Fail172,136 miles (+3,808)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,136 miles
    Test number
    975190780767
    • MajorNearside Rear Parking brake lever inoperative (1.1.6 (d))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryExhaust emits black smoke during acceleration (8.2.1.2 (g))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded Both sides (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear suspension components corroded

  3. Pass168,328 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    168,328 miles
    Test number
    354167833541
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail168,328 miles (+4,238)1 dangerous3 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    168,328 miles
    Test number
    385012347559
    • DangerousCentral exhaust silencer corroded and split
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Suspension component corroded but not seriously weakened (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass164,090 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    164,090 miles
    Test number
    698641151957
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer corroded

  6. Fail164,090 miles (+4,858)2 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    164,090 miles
    Test number
    604136795980
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt hub balljoint (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust silencer corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge Outer edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  7. Pass159,232 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    159,232 miles
    Test number
    229764825438
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Fail159,232 miles (+5,346)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,232 miles
    Test number
    443800325335
    • MajorOffside Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass153,886 miles (+4,325)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    153,886 miles
    Test number
    220342730298
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underbody corrosion rear

  10. Pass149,561 miles (-2,122)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    149,561 miles
    Test number
    638224627303
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  11. Pass151,683 miles (+12,643)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    151,683 miles
    Test number
    911511337353
    • MinorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust centre box outer skin corroded

  12. Pass139,040 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jul 2020
    Odometer
    139,040 miles
    Test number
    137701398346
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to outer exhaust skin, not effecting exhaust performance

  13. Fail139,040 miles (+5,265)2 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    139,040 miles
    Test number
    317770031034
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisorySlight corrosion to outer exhaust skin, not effecting exhaust performance

  14. Pass133,775 miles (+12,937)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    133,775 miles
    Test number
    189142371383
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisorySilencer deteriorated

  15. Pass120,838 miles (+15,135)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    120,838 miles
    Test number
    367091362863
    • AdvisoryCovers fitted obscuring some components
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  16. Pass105,703 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    105,703 miles
    Test number
    846801177039
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  17. Fail105,703 miles (+16,441)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,703 miles
    Test number
    485931113340
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryVehicles internal headlight adjuster altered to recheck lights
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front tyre worn on inside edge

  18. Pass89,262 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,262 miles
    Test number
    818099915240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail89,262 miles (+15,864)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    89,262 miles
    Test number
    926079415292
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass73,398 miles (+12,262)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    73,398 miles
    Test number
    768533134264
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Pass61,136 miles (+5,148)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    61,136 miles
    Test number
    536595123223
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. Pass55,988 miles (+7,812)1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    55,988 miles
    Test number
    397500332413
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  23. Pass48,176 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 May 2012
    Odometer
    48,176 miles
    Test number
    267381651142
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteUnable to check wheel nuts trims fitted

Questions about S4 VFL

Does S4 VFL currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S4 VFL is valid until 1 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S4 VFL?
The MOT on S4 VFL is valid until 1 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 VFL done?
S4 VFL was recorded at 172,139 miles at its MOT on 25 Jun 2026, an average of 8,226 miles a year.
Has S4 VFL ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S4 VFL has failed 7 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 23 Jun 2026.
Has the mileage on S4 VFL ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 1 Jul 2021. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S4 VFL find?
S4 VFL passed its latest MOT on 25 Jun 2026 with 1 minor defect and 7 advisories: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier; central exhaust silencer corroded; exhaust emits black smoke during acceleration, and 5 more.

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