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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Lpg · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S54 NRBMOT history

S54 NRB is a blue lpg Volkswagen Transporter first used on 24 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 8 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 90,448 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

S54 NRB blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 8 Oct 2027
Mileage
90,448 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
3,014 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S54 NRB
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Lpg
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
24 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 8 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S54 NRB was last recorded at 90,448 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 1,089 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
89,359 miles · 9 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
1,089 miles
Average per year
3,014 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 90,448 miles
  • 2025 – 89,359 miles
  • 2024 – 87,633 miles
  • 2023 – 85,954 miles
  • 2022 – 83,392 miles
  • 2021 – 81,134 miles
  • 2020 – 79,479 miles
  • 2019 – 77,460 miles
  • 2018 – 74,215 miles
  • 2017 – 70,812 miles
  • 2016 – 67,230 miles
  • 2015 – 64,626 miles
  • 2014 – 61,920 miles
  • 2013 – 59,180 miles
  • 2012 – 55,337 miles
  • 2011 – 51,010 miles
  • 2010 – 46,867 miles
  • 2009 – 42,368 miles
  • 2008 – 38,477 miles
  • 2007 – 34,192 miles
  • 2006 – 30,400 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass90,448 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front small brake pipes from flexi hoses to calipers slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body/exterior body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2022
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover looks slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))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.

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits

    Major3 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Exhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits

    Major2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Nearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

26 tests since 7 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass90,448 miles (+1,089)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    90,448 miles
    Test number
    984398110438
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front small brake pipes from flexi hoses to calipers slightly corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body/exterior body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play very slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover looks slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  2. Pass89,359 miles (+1,726)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    89,359 miles
    Test number
    260620789064
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body/exterior body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive rocker cover looks slightly damp (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  3. Pass87,633 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    87,633 miles
    Test number
    830896544779
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both front track rods (drumsticks)
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body/exterior body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush started to split/deteriorate (borderline) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box baffles worn loose
  4. Fail87,633 miles (+1,679)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,633 miles
    Test number
    615075493150
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake cable damaged cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases middle box (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) slight play in both front track rods (drumsticks)
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body/exterior body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush started to split/deteriorate (borderline) (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust middle box baffles worn loose
  5. Pass85,954 miles (+17)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    85,954 miles
    Test number
    167997207570
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body/exterior body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  6. Fail85,937 miles (+2,545)2 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,937 miles
    Test number
    323372670962
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body/exterior body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryBaffles loose inside exhaust c.a.t
  7. Pass83,392 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    83,392 miles
    Test number
    440201965869
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryIntegral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body/exterior body showing surface corrosion in places (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing age cracks and are 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  8. Fail83,392 miles (+2,258)8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,392 miles
    Test number
    742726906272
    • MajorExhaust Lambda reading after 2nd fast idle outside specified limits (8.2.1.2 (c))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content after 2nd fast idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorExhaust carbon monoxide content at idle exceeds default limits (8.2.1.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed within 30cm of seat-belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced inner sill corroded and holed within 30cm of seat-belt mounting point (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both sides
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both tyres showing age cracks and are 9 years old (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  9. Pass81,134 miles (+25)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    81,134 miles
    Test number
    239828520735
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres showing age cracks
  10. Fail81,109 miles (+1,630)3 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,109 miles
    Test number
    352848307381
    • MajorExhaust hydrocarbon content after 2nd fast idle exceeds manufacturer's specified limits (8.2.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Both tyres showing age cracks
  11. Pass79,479 miles (+2,019)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    79,479 miles
    Test number
    789851804053

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass77,460 miles (+3,245)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    77,460 miles
    Test number
    782382538435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass74,215 miles (+3,403)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    74,215 miles
    Test number
    160661070988

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass70,812 miles (+3,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    70,812 miles
    Test number
    756657060200
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust bracket deterioated
  15. Pass67,230 miles (+2,604)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2017
    Odometer
    67,230 miles
    Test number
    609033443411

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass64,626 miles (+2,706)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    64,626 miles
    Test number
    605255032064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass61,920 miles (+2,740)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    61,920 miles
    Test number
    915003654267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,180 miles (+3,843)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    59,180 miles
    Test number
    699084953243

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,337 miles5 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2013
    Odometer
    55,337 miles
    Test number
    819329662213
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust section corroding
    • NoteSilencer heatshield secured with wire
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion
    • NoteVehicle wet through at time of test
  20. Fail55,337 miles (+4,327)1 failure5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    55,337 miles
    Test number
    126918962226
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteFront exhaust section corroding
    • NoteSilencer heatshield secured with wire
    • NoteUnderbody corrosion
    • NoteVehicle wet through at time of test
  21. Pass51,010 miles (+4,143)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2012
    Odometer
    51,010 miles
    Test number
    109854561209

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass46,867 miles (+4,499)1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2011
    Odometer
    46,867 miles
    Test number
    664106550269
    • NoteBrake pedal reserve travel near limit
  23. Pass42,368 miles (+3,891)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    42,368 miles
    Test number
    142659559242
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
    • NoteNearside & offside rear tyre sidewalls slight deterioation
  24. Pass38,477 miles (+4,285)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    38,477 miles
    Test number
    660134678289

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass34,192 miles (+3,792)
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    34,192 miles
    Test number
    393071977431

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass30,400 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    30,400 miles
    Test number
    371080686261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S54 NRB

Does S54 NRB currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 NRB is valid until 8 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S54 NRB?
The MOT on S54 NRB is valid until 8 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S54 NRB done?
S54 NRB was recorded at 90,448 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 3,014 miles a year.
Has S54 NRB ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S54 NRB has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2024.
Has the mileage on S54 NRB 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 NRB find?
S54 NRB passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 5 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively both front discs; front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front small brake pipes from flexi hoses to calipers slightly corroded; integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced vehicle under-body/exterior body showing surface corrosion in places, and 2 more.

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