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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 1,895 cc

S54 NPOMOT history

S54 NPO is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 8 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 19 Dec 2026 and it has passed 9 of 14 MOT tests, with 167,200 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 11 Dec 2025.

S54 NPO grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 19 Dec 2026
Mileage
167,200 mi
At MOT on 11 Dec 2025
MOT tests
14
9 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,276 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 NPO
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,895 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
8 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 19 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
11 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 NPO was last recorded at 167,200 miles on 11 Dec 2025, 2 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
167,198 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
2 miles
Average per year
3,276 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 167,200 miles
  • 2024 – 159,324 miles
  • 2023 – 144,519 miles
  • 2022 – 130,994 miles
  • 2021 – 120,058 miles
  • 2010 – 114,204 miles
  • 2009 – 110,707 miles
  • 2008 – 108,717 miles
  • 2007 – 105,172 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass167,200 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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.

  • Offside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Clutch pedal rubber missing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007

Full MOT history

14 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass167,200 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    167,200 miles
    Test number
    793156308482
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  2. Fail167,198 miles (+7,874)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,198 miles
    Test number
    822339343582
    • MajorCentral Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength off side sill corroded and holed within 30cm of suspension mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn both front top bushes near side and off side (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pedal wearing smooth (1.1.2 (c))
  3. Pass159,324 miles (+5)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    159,324 miles
    Test number
    930978301877
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
  4. Fail159,319 miles (+14,800)6 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,319 miles
    Test number
    924264246490
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim unable to be tested due to headlight insecure (4.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive driveshaft seal (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Steering linkage ball joint has slight play steering co-axial joint (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryClutch pedal rubber missing
  5. Pass144,519 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2024
    Odometer
    144,519 miles
    Test number
    139050451435
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  6. Fail144,505 miles (+13,511)3 major2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    144,505 miles
    Test number
    797091820670
    • MajorBrake pedal has insufficient reserve travel (1.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has excessive play tie rod (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  7. Pass130,994 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2023
    Odometer
    130,994 miles
    Test number
    824951544848
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  8. Fail130,994 miles (+10,936)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    130,994 miles
    Test number
    210174394678
    • MajorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  9. Pass120,058 miles (+5,854)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    120,058 miles
    Test number
    648095020606
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
  10. Pass114,204 miles (+3,497)1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    114,204 miles
    Test number
    192914630395
    • NoteSome play in both inner rack joints
  11. Pass110,707 miles (+1,990)
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    110,707 miles
    Test number
    763850359336

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass108,717 miles (+3,545)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    108,717 miles
    Test number
    270013788251
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
  13. Pass105,172 miles2 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    10 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    105,172 miles
    Test number
    501211717090
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteO/S/F lower ball joint rubber split
    • NoteSlight play at steering rack
    • NoteWear to rear brake discs and pads
  14. Fail105,172 miles4 failures2 advisories6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,172 miles
    Test number
    230945707054
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureSeat belt retracting mechanism defective (5.2.5b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryAnti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
    • NoteAdvance wear to rear brake disc+pads on inner surface
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteClutch pedal rubber missing
    • NoteDrivers door stiff to open
    • NoteO/s/f lower ball joint rubber split
    • NoteSome play to n/s+o/s streering rack

Questions about S54 NPO

Does S54 NPO currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 NPO is valid until 19 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S54 NPO?
The MOT on S54 NPO is valid until 19 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 NPO done?
S54 NPO was recorded at 167,200 miles at its MOT on 11 Dec 2025, an average of 3,276 miles a year.
Has S54 NPO ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 NPO has failed 5 of its 14 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S54 NPO 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 NPO find?
S54 NPO passed its latest MOT on 11 Dec 2025 with 1 advisory: brake pedal wearing smooth.

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