
Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S54 BNVMOT history
S54 BNV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 13 Sept 2024 and it has passed 16 of 27 MOT tests, with 219,214 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 14 Sept 2023.

- MOT
- Expired
- On 13 Sept 2024
- Mileage
- 219,214 mi
- At MOT on 14 Sept 2023
- MOT tests
- 27
- 16 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 6,254 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S54 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 13 Sept 2024
- Latest MOT test
- 14 Sept 2023 (Pass)
Mileage history
S54 BNV was last recorded at 219,214 miles on 14 Sept 2023, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Aug 2023.
- Previous MOT
- 219,214 miles · 24 Aug 2023
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 6,254 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2023 – 219,214 miles
- 2022 – 210,638 miles
- 2021 – 203,334 miles
- 2019 – 193,228 miles
- 2018 – 185,744 miles
- 2017 – 180,657 miles
- 2016 – 176,664 miles
- 2015 – 171,119 miles
- 2014 – 164,919 miles
- 2013 – 160,954 miles
- 2012 – 157,481 miles
- 2011 – 153,256 miles
- 2010 – 143,068 miles
- 2009 – 136,270 miles
- 2008 – 125,837 miles
- 2006 – 114,531 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2019
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 7 MOTs since 2018
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.
Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Advisory7 MOTs, 2012–2016
Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Offside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Power steering close to minimum mark
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front exhaust heat shield loose
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Front under tray fitted, limiting view
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2019
Full MOT history
27 tests since 18 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass219,214 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 13 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 219,214 miles
- Test number
- 255669187377
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail219,214 miles (+8,576)1 dangerous4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 219,214 miles
- Test number
- 504666228748
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
- MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass210,638 miles2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Apr 2023
- Odometer
- 210,638 miles
- Test number
- 847729825945
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail210,638 miles (+7,304)2 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 210,638 miles
- Test number
- 133626176551
- MajorOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass203,334 miles (+10,106)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 28 Feb 2022
- Odometer
- 203,334 miles
- Test number
- 249070978895
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass193,228 miles (+42)16 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2021
- Odometer
- 193,228 miles
- Test number
- 703435480110
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvance foot brake pedal travel
- AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryFront under tray fitted, limiting view
- AdvisoryN/s headlamp, adjusters and mounts in poor condition,, recommend attention
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner sill panel corroded,, recommend attention
- AdvisoryN/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing
- AdvisoryO/s/f chassis/body member corroded
- AdvisoryOil warning light flashing
- AdvisoryRecommend check coolant level
- AdvisoryWindscreen, stone chip
Fail193,186 miles (+7,442)5 major18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 193,186 miles
- Test number
- 539706055837
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (8.2.2.2 (b))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases front system (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt split (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin recommend replace ASAP,, ok today, maybe not tomorrow (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvance foot brake pedal travel
- AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryFront under tray fitted, limiting view
- AdvisoryN/s headlamp, adjusters and mounts in poor condition,, recommend attention
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner sill panel corroded,, recommend attention
- AdvisoryN/s/f seat belt buckle cover missing
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s rear service brake performances low,, recommend check
- AdvisoryO/s/f chassis/body member corroded
- AdvisoryOil warning light flashing
- AdvisoryRecommend check coolant level
- AdvisoryWindscreen, stone chip
Pass185,744 miles (+18)19 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 185,744 miles
- Test number
- 904471413995
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe,, recommend attention (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive contamination (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvance travel footbrake pedal,, recommend check
- AdvisoryAdvise n/s headlamp adjusters in poor condition,, recommend attention/replace
- AdvisoryCoolant warning light flashing on,, recommend check
- AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryFront under tray fitted, limiting view
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner sill panel corroded,, recommend attention
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre valve stem perished
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front tyres, outer sidewalls small cuts
- AdvisoryRecommend check coolant level
- AdvisoryService brake performance 50%, mot pass mark 50% recommend check
Fail185,726 miles (+5,069)1 dangerous6 major18 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,726 miles
- Test number
- 768646953576
- DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
- MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened o/s and n/s front (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases front exhaust pipe,, recommend attention (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.4mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.9mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive contamination (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryAdvance foot brake pedal travel
- AdvisoryFront exhaust heat shield loose
- AdvisoryFront under tray fitted, limiting view
- AdvisoryN/s/f inner sill panel corroded,, recommend attention
- AdvisoryN/s/r tyre valve stem perished
- AdvisoryO/s and n/s front tyres, outer sidewalls small cuts
- AdvisoryRecommend check coolant level
Pass180,657 miles (+4)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 180,657 miles
- Test number
- 954685781580
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill holed and corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges / cut in side wall , no cord visable at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged both rears perished (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryHeat sheild loose and rattling
Fail180,653 miles (+3,989)3 dangerous4 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,653 miles
- Test number
- 830606180655
- DangerousNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
- FailureOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner sill holed and corroded
- AdvisoryNearside Front tyre wearing on edges / cut in side wall , no cord visable at time of test
- AdvisoryNearside wiper blade split
- AdvisoryValve stem slightly damaged both rears perished (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryHeat sheild loose and rattling
Pass176,664 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Jun 2017
- Odometer
- 176,664 miles
- Test number
- 623483972381
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed and corroded
- 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' crack outside swept area (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust sheild loose and rattling
Fail176,664 miles (+5,545)2 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 176,664 miles
- Test number
- 418085029528
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases centre section (7.1.2)
- FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front inner sill holed and corroded
- 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' crack outside swept area (8.3.1d)
- AdvisoryExhaust sheild loose and rattling
Pass171,119 miles (+459)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jun 2016
- Odometer
- 171,119 miles
- Test number
- 219705555115
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteExhaust heat sheild loose and rattling
Fail170,660 miles (+5,741)1 failure4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 170,660 miles
- Test number
- 365888835154
- FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front 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)
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- NoteExhaust heat sheild loose and rattling
Pass164,919 miles5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2015
- Odometer
- 164,919 miles
- Test number
- 237502134117
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Fail164,919 miles (+3,965)6 failures5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 164,919 miles
- Test number
- 229921224469
- FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Valve stem slightly damaged (4.1.D.1e)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
Pass160,954 miles (+103)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 2 May 2014
- Odometer
- 160,954 miles
- Test number
- 189733823145
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Fail160,851 miles (+3,370)4 failures1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 160,851 miles
- Test number
- 846344113101
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
- FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass157,481 miles (+4,225)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 20 Feb 2013
- Odometer
- 157,481 miles
- Test number
- 987682352071
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Seat belt damaged but webbing not significantly weakened (5.2.2a)
- AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- 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)
Pass153,256 miles (+10,188)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2012
- Odometer
- 153,256 miles
- Test number
- 487527121001
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass143,068 miles (+6,798)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2011
- Odometer
- 143,068 miles
- Test number
- 132143540052
- AdvisoryNearside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteSuspension joint offside lower dust cover split/missing
Pass136,270 miles (+6)2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 17 Feb 2010
- Odometer
- 136,270 miles
- Test number
- 481759649038
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly
- NotePlay in offside of steering rack
Fail136,264 miles (+10,427)7 failures2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 136,264 miles
- Test number
- 881817449022
- FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureOffside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
- NoteNearside rear tyre tread worn unevenly
- NotePlay in offside of steering rack
Pass125,837 miles (+21)
- MOT expiry
- 2 Jan 2009
- Odometer
- 125,837 miles
- Test number
- 304903108019
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail125,816 miles (+11,285)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 125,816 miles
- Test number
- 430332308053
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
Pass114,531 miles
- MOT expiry
- 17 Dec 2007
- Odometer
- 114,531 miles
- Test number
- 783292856394
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S54 BNV
- Does S54 BNV currently have a valid MOT?
- No. The MOT on S54 BNV expired on 13 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
- When is the MOT due on S54 BNV?
- The MOT on S54 BNV expired on 13 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
- What mileage has S54 BNV done?
- S54 BNV was recorded at 219,214 miles at its MOT on 14 Sept 2023, an average of 6,254 miles a year.
- Has S54 BNV ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S54 BNV has failed 11 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Aug 2023.
- Has the mileage on S54 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 S54 BNV find?
- S54 BNV passed its latest MOT on 14 Sept 2023 with 2 advisories: oil leak, but not excessive; play in steering rack inner joint(s).
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