Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S52 BNVMOT history
S52 BNV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025 and it has passed 14 of 20 MOT tests, with 256,432 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Mar 2024.
- MOT
- Expired
- On 11 Mar 2025
- Mileage
- 256,432 mi
- At MOT on 12 Mar 2024
- MOT tests
- 20
- 14 passed · 6 failed
- Per year
- 5,095 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S52 BNV
- 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
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT expired on 11 Mar 2025
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Mar 2024 (Pass)
Mileage history
S52 BNV was last recorded at 256,432 miles on 12 Mar 2024, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 14 Dec 2021.
- Previous MOT
- 256,432 miles · 14 Dec 2021
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 5,095 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2024 – 256,432 miles
- 2021 – 256,432 miles
- 2020 – 256,151 miles
- 2019 – 255,382 miles
- 2018 – 252,203 miles
- 2017 – 245,167 miles
- 2013 – 237,864 miles
- 2012 – 230,656 miles
- 2011 – 224,707 miles
- 2010 – 219,544 miles
- 2009 – 206,550 miles
- 2008 – 193,227 miles
- 2007 – 180,360 miles
- 2006 – 166,719 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass256,432 miles
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on limit and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust hitting rear crossmember and very close to steering rack
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 brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017
Offside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2008–2017
Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2012
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2006–2012
Nearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Offside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2017
Full MOT history
20 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass256,432 miles1 minor4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 256,432 miles
- Test number
- 563394993568
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryTyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge all four tyres on limit and bald edges (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryExhaust hitting rear crossmember and very close to steering rack
Pass256,432 miles (+281)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 256,432 miles
- Test number
- 592714623995
- AdvisorySteering rack has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside corrosion present
Pass256,151 miles (+769)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 256,151 miles
- Test number
- 221311287704
- AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
Pass255,382 miles (+3,179)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 255,382 miles
- Test number
- 474900282903
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNon Standard Suspension Fitted
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
Pass252,203 miles (+7,036)
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2019
- Odometer
- 252,203 miles
- Test number
- 899230499605
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass245,167 miles (+3)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Dec 2018
- Odometer
- 245,167 miles
- Test number
- 742481164575
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Fail245,164 miles (+7,300)1 dangerous20 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 245,164 miles
- Test number
- 864158632911
- DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
- FailureBonnet cannot be secured in the closed position (8.4.1)
- FailureDirection indicators not working all (1.4.A.2c)
- FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
- FailureHazard warning lamps inoperative (1.4.B.1b)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
- FailureNearside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureNearside Front passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureNearside Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- FailureOffside Front Obligatory mirror missing (8.1.1)
- FailureOffside Front Wheel bolt(s) missing x2 (4.2.A.1e)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear Wheel bolt(s) missing (4.2.A.1e)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
Pass237,864 miles (+7,208)3 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 7 Nov 2014
- Odometer
- 237,864 miles
- Test number
- 328082213315
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass230,656 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 12 Jul 2013
- Odometer
- 230,656 miles
- Test number
- 807765192140
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Fail230,656 miles (+5,949)4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 230,656 miles
- Test number
- 529461792128
- FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
- FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryPower steering fluid level low, but not below minimum (2.3.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
Pass224,707 miles (+2)
- MOT expiry
- 20 Jun 2012
- Odometer
- 224,707 miles
- Test number
- 295272471469
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail224,705 miles (+5,161)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 224,705 miles
- Test number
- 509091371131
- FailureOffside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
Pass219,544 miles (+12,994)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2011
- Odometer
- 219,544 miles
- Test number
- 113160480217
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass206,550 miles (+13,323)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 206,550 miles
- Test number
- 360209169297
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass193,227 miles7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 193,227 miles
- Test number
- 234810728261
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail193,227 miles (+12,867)2 failures7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,227 miles
- Test number
- 381470128488
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass180,360 miles (+225)
- MOT expiry
- 9 Aug 2008
- Odometer
- 180,360 miles
- Test number
- 642152327282
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail180,135 miles (+13,416)6 failures5 advisories5 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,135 miles
- Test number
- 852965117284
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear coil spring cracked (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not in a clean condition affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
- NoteFront number plate damaged and discoloured
- NoteFront wiper blades split
- NoteHorn quiet in operation
- NoteSlight play in steering rack detected at both front wheels
Pass166,719 miles (+9)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Aug 2007
- Odometer
- 166,719 miles
- Test number
- 910615016212
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail166,710 miles12 failures3 advisories6 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 166,710 miles
- Test number
- 503624416214
- FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecurely mounted to its housing (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureNearside Obligatory mirror seriously damaged, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
- FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
- FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
- FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
- FailureRear brakes release unevenly (3.7.B.4)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
- NoteFront bumper insecure
- NoteNail in offside rear tyre
- NoteOil leak
- NoteFront number plate cracked
- NoteOffside front headlight lens cracked
- NoteRear centre seatbelt clamp, outer casing missing
Questions about S52 BNV
- Does S52 BNV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S52 BNV expired on 11 Mar 2025, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S52 BNV?
- The MOT on S52 BNV expired on 11 Mar 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S52 BNV done?
- S52 BNV was recorded at 256,432 miles at its MOT on 12 Mar 2024, an average of 5,095 miles a year.
- Has S52 BNV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S52 BNV has failed 6 of its 20 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Dec 2017.
- Has the mileage on S52 BNV 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 S52 BNV find?
- S52 BNV passed its latest MOT on 12 Mar 2024 with 1 minor defect and 4 advisories: offside front outer drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play; offside front lower suspension component ball joint has slight play, and 2 more.
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