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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S51 UNEMOT history

S51 UNE is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 4 May 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 206,461 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 5 May 2026.

S51 UNE white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 4 May 2027
Mileage
206,461 mi
At MOT on 5 May 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,425 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S51 UNE
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 May 2027
Latest MOT test
5 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S51 UNE was last recorded at 206,461 miles on 5 May 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,461 miles · 27 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
6,425 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,461 miles
  • 2025 – 206,461 miles
  • 2024 – 206,365 miles
  • 2023 – 206,352 miles
  • 2020 – 200,878 miles
  • 2019 – 192,926 miles
  • 2018 – 185,020 miles
  • 2017 – 178,395 miles
  • 2016 – 169,773 miles
  • 2015 – 161,174 miles
  • 2014 – 152,243 miles
  • 2013 – 143,443 miles
  • 2012 – 134,228 miles
  • 2011 – 126,882 miles
  • 2010 – 119,145 miles
  • 2009 – 111,077 miles
  • 2008 – 101,280 miles
  • 2007 – 92,795 miles
  • 2006 – 84,110 miles
  • 2005 – 75,032 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,461 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose perish
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose perish
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

What MOT advisories mean

Full MOT history

24 tests since 19 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,461 miles1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 May 2027
    Odometer
    206,461 miles
    Test number
    288087705267
    • MinorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose perish
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose perish
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody corrosion

  2. Pass206,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    206,461 miles
    Test number
    761624901273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail206,461 miles (+96)1 dangerous2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,461 miles
    Test number
    630559185880
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake imbalance requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  4. Pass206,365 miles (+13)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    206,365 miles
    Test number
    482455617820
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded

  5. Pass206,352 miles
    MOT expiry
    3 May 2024
    Odometer
    206,352 miles
    Test number
    616694413002

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Fail206,352 miles (+5,474)7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,352 miles
    Test number
    706854111186
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  7. Pass200,878 miles (+7,952)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    200,878 miles
    Test number
    762042050248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass192,926 miles (+7,906)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    192,926 miles
    Test number
    954731140800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass185,020 miles (+6,625)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    185,020 miles
    Test number
    171450617477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass178,395 miles (+8,622)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    178,395 miles
    Test number
    888490753143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass169,773 miles (+8,599)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    169,773 miles
    Test number
    676209139153

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass161,174 miles (+8,931)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    161,174 miles
    Test number
    842100962541
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  13. Pass152,243 miles (+8,800)1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    152,243 miles
    Test number
    236112324332
    • NoteNearside front wing mirror damaged

  14. Pass143,443 miles (+9,215)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    143,443 miles
    Test number
    606884423313

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass134,228 miles (+7,346)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    134,228 miles
    Test number
    209024822379
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass126,882 miles (+7,737)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    126,882 miles
    Test number
    575725721311

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail119,145 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,145 miles
    Test number
    521504120318
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)

  18. Pass119,145 miles (+8,068)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    119,145 miles
    Test number
    543594820354

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass111,077 miles (+9,797)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    111,077 miles
    Test number
    911665929330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail101,280 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    101,280 miles
    Test number
    230873728381
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  21. Pass101,280 miles (+8,485)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    101,280 miles
    Test number
    412583228333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass92,795 miles (+8,685)
    MOT expiry
    22 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    92,795 miles
    Test number
    410907827408

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass84,110 miles (+9,078)
    MOT expiry
    19 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    84,110 miles
    Test number
    533024026342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass75,032 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    75,032 miles
    Test number
    983183425333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S51 UNE

Does S51 UNE currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S51 UNE is valid until 4 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S51 UNE?
The MOT on S51 UNE is valid until 4 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S51 UNE done?
S51 UNE was recorded at 206,461 miles at its MOT on 5 May 2026, an average of 6,425 miles a year.
Has S51 UNE ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S51 UNE has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Jun 2025.
Has the mileage on S51 UNE 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 S51 UNE find?
S51 UNE passed its latest MOT on 5 May 2026 with 1 minor defect and 5 advisories: nearside front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); nearside front brake hose perish, and 3 more.

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