
Volkswagen Transporter
Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S54 RYBMOT history
S54 RYB is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 7 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 179,894 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 8 Jul 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 7 Jul 2027
- Mileage
- 179,894 mi
- At MOT on 8 Jul 2026
- MOT tests
- 27
- 17 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 6,277 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S54 RYB
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Grey
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 7 Jul 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 8 Jul 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S54 RYB was last recorded at 179,894 miles on 8 Jul 2026, 50 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Apr 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 179,844 miles · 8 Apr 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 50 miles
- Average per year
- 6,277 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,894 miles
- 2025 – 179,844 miles
- 2024 – 178,004 miles
- 2023 – 167,978 miles
- 2021 – 167,924 miles
- 2018 – 162,449 miles
- 2017 – 157,020 miles
- 2016 – 152,065 miles
- 2015 – 144,447 miles
- 2014 – 135,148 miles
- 2013 – 123,485 miles
- 2012 – 119,790 miles
- 2011 – 117,754 miles
- 2010 – 110,296 miles
- 2009 – 107,296 miles
- 2008 – 102,329 miles
- 2007 – 85,560 miles
- 2006 – 68,147 miles
- 2005 – 49,584 miles
What the latest MOT found
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
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 Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016
Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Advisory3 MOTs, 2010–2015
Horn not working
Major2 MOTs, 2023–2025
Nearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2025
Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2025
Battery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit
Major2 MOTs, 2021–2023
Full MOT history
27 tests since 4 Oct 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,894 miles (+50)1 minor6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Jul 2027
- Odometer
- 179,894 miles
- Test number
- 253315080177
- MinorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Steering linkage ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail179,844 miles (+1,840)1 dangerous6 major1 minor9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,844 miles
- Test number
- 955188408329
- DangerousOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded to the extent that control of the vehicle is likely to be adversely affected x2 (5.3.6 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (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))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced inner arch (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNs/os outer sills corroded
- AdvisoryUnder vehicle corroded
Pass178,004 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2025
- Odometer
- 178,004 miles
- Test number
- 261949372966
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Fail178,002 miles (+10,024)2 dangerous4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 178,002 miles
- Test number
- 461909602188
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryCentral Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
- AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass167,978 miles (+4)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2024
- Odometer
- 167,978 miles
- Test number
- 807798555459
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail167,974 miles (+50)12 major1 minor
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,974 miles
- Test number
- 759482517051
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator lens defective such that the emitted light is adversely affected (4.4.1 (b) (ii))
- MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn Both Inner Bushes Worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Sill around step Corroded and Holed (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp lens defective such that emitted light is adversely affected (4.5.1 (b) (ii))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
Fail167,924 miles (+5,475)5 major5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 167,924 miles
- Test number
- 542290264356
- MajorBattery insecure and likely to cause a short circuit (4.13 (a) (ii))
- 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 Rear Inner Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting (6.2.2 (d) (i))
- MajorOffside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorRear Other passenger door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
Pass162,449 miles (+5,429)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 25 Nov 2019
- Odometer
- 162,449 miles
- Test number
- 948637277858
- AdvisoryNearside Front Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass157,020 miles (+4,955)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2018
- Odometer
- 157,020 miles
- Test number
- 530383957632
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Body has slight corrosion panel (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit on inner edge (4.1.E.1)
Pass152,065 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 10 Oct 2017
- Odometer
- 152,065 miles
- Test number
- 595177638270
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside of steering rack has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside
- AdvisoryOffside of steering rack has slight play
Fail152,065 miles (+7,618)7 failures9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,065 miles
- Test number
- 199026364659
- FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from outside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
- FailureNearside Rear Vehicle structure excessively corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting floor (6.6.6)
- FailureOffside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill at rear (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded suspension arm mounting point (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Suspension spring mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit tread 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside of steering rack has slight play
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush d bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front tyre worn on inside
- AdvisoryOffside of steering rack has slight play
Pass144,447 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 144,447 miles
- Test number
- 752743915348
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack nearside and offside
Fail144,447 miles (+9,299)1 failure4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 144,447 miles
- Test number
- 289802152595
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement D bushes (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisorySlight play in steering rack nearside and offside
Pass135,148 miles2 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 135,148 miles
- Test number
- 486923974202
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNearside front steering rack end has slight play
- NoteOffside front steering rack end has slight play
Fail135,148 miles (+11,663)1 dangerous1 failure5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 135,148 miles
- Test number
- 458502174204
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
- FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteNearside front steering rack end has slight play
- NoteOffside front steering rack end has slight play
Pass123,485 miles4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 123,485 miles
- Test number
- 656273663211
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
Fail123,485 miles (+3,695)3 failures6 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 123,485 miles
- Test number
- 808663063273
- FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
- NoteRear brake discs slightly corroded
Pass119,790 miles (+2,036)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 119,790 miles
- Test number
- 807649562234
- AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
Pass117,754 miles (+7,458)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 5 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 117,754 miles
- Test number
- 627499471287
- AdvisoryInner Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteVarious slight exhaust blows
Pass110,296 miles5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 110,296 miles
- Test number
- 501511350221
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake hoses perished
- NoteOffside outer sill corroded
Fail110,296 miles (+3,000)2 repaired5 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 110,296 miles
- Test number
- 501601350212
- Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- NoteFront brake hoses perished
- NoteOffside outer sill corroded
Pass107,296 miles2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 107,296 miles
- Test number
- 573839259247
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished
- NoteOffside door step corroded
Fail107,296 miles (+4,967)2 repaired2 advisories3 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 107,296 miles
- Test number
- 804999359253
- Repaired at testNearside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- NoteNail in nearside rear tyre
- NoteNearside rear tyre perished
- NoteOffside door step corroded
Pass102,329 miles (+16,769)4 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 24 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 102,329 miles
- Test number
- 933479468201
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- NoteOffside drop link play
- NoteRear exhaust corroded
Pass85,560 miles (+17,413)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 85,560 miles
- Test number
- 381492187218
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass68,147 miles (+18,563)
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2007
- Odometer
- 68,147 miles
- Test number
- 232137796204
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,584 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 30 Oct 2006
- Odometer
- 49,584 miles
- Test number
- 532767375230
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Questions about S54 RYB
- Does S54 RYB currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S54 RYB is valid until 7 Jul 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S54 RYB?
- The MOT on S54 RYB is valid until 7 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S54 RYB done?
- S54 RYB was recorded at 179,894 miles at its MOT on 8 Jul 2026, an average of 6,277 miles a year.
- Has S54 RYB ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S54 RYB has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Apr 2025.
- Has the mileage on S54 RYB 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 RYB find?
- S54 RYB passed its latest MOT on 8 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect and 6 advisories: offside front inner drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated; nearside front inner steering linkage ball joint has slight play; nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2-3mm, and 4 more.
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