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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 2,459 cc

S56 AWPMOT history

S56 AWP is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1999. Its MOT is valid until 4 Apr 2027 and it has passed 18 of 29 MOT tests, with 129,364 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 24 Mar 2026.

S56 AWP blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 4 Apr 2027
Mileage
129,364 mi
At MOT on 24 Mar 2026
MOT tests
29
18 passed · 11 failed
Per year
4,023 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 AWP
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
31 Dec 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 4 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
24 Mar 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 AWP was last recorded at 129,364 miles on 24 Mar 2026, 2,286 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
127,078 miles · 5 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
2,286 miles
Average per year
4,023 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 129,364 miles
  • 2025 – 127,078 miles
  • 2023 – 124,624 miles
  • 2022 – 119,912 miles
  • 2020 – 116,645 miles
  • 2019 – 112,702 miles
  • 2018 – 110,247 miles
  • 2017 – 107,515 miles
  • 2016 – 104,135 miles
  • 2015 – 100,716 miles
  • 2014 – 96,948 miles
  • 2013 – 93,035 miles
  • 2012 – 90,241 miles
  • 2011 – 78,603 miles
  • 2010 – 63,400 miles
  • 2008 – 53,940 miles
  • 2007 – 48,955 miles
  • 2005 – 46,904 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass129,364 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Headlamp aim too high

    Failure3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023

  • Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Front inner track control arm slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

29 tests since 23 Sept 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass129,364 miles (+2,286)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    129,364 miles
    Test number
    175910188170

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass127,078 miles (+2,454)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    127,078 miles
    Test number
    389840363943

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass124,624 miles (+2)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2024
    Odometer
    124,624 miles
    Test number
    972762823185
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail124,622 miles (+4,710)10 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,622 miles
    Test number
    472412152691
    • MajorFront Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack has excessive free play detected at the steering wheel (steering rack fitted) inner rack end has excessive play (2.3 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorOffside Rear Shock absorbers has negligible damping effect (5.3.2 (d))
    • MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements (0.1 (d))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass119,912 miles (+6)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jan 2023
    Odometer
    119,912 miles
    Test number
    551824177598
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Fail119,906 miles (+3,261)4 dangerous8 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,906 miles
    Test number
    544741981788
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on wheel rim (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose damaged and likely to fail rubbing on wheel rim (1.1.12 (a))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake hose ferrule excessively corroded and likely to fail to brake caliper (1.1.12 (f) (ii))
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded steel brake pipes running length of vehicle along chassis rail (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Inner Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords inner side wall slashed to cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened corroded (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  7. Pass116,645 miles (+78)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2021
    Odometer
    116,645 miles
    Test number
    474743758320
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner track control arm slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front by tank (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail116,567 miles (+3,865)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,567 miles
    Test number
    504705808331
    • MajorOffside Front Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front inner track control arm slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to front by tank (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass112,702 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    112,702 miles
    Test number
    518641798614

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail112,702 miles (+2,455)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,702 miles
    Test number
    216316604074
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  11. Pass110,247 miles
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    110,247 miles
    Test number
    524693051269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail110,247 miles (+2,732)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,247 miles
    Test number
    979787717158
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))

  13. Pass107,515 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    107,515 miles
    Test number
    539340641908

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail107,510 miles (+3,375)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,510 miles
    Test number
    685577623737
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Statutory seat belt missing buckle (5.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end loose locking nut (2.2.B.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  15. Pass104,135 miles (+365)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    104,135 miles
    Test number
    703417475176

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail103,770 miles (+3,054)2 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,770 miles
    Test number
    766376446551
    • FailureNearside Front Inner Suspension arm has excessive play in a pin/bush front (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  17. Pass100,716 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    100,716 miles
    Test number
    698436705169
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r back plate poor
    • NoteWiper blade not parking properley

  18. Fail100,714 miles (+3,766)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,714 miles
    Test number
    717393305158
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteO/s/r back plate poor
    • NoteWiper blade not parking properley

  19. Pass96,948 miles (+2)6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    25 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,948 miles
    Test number
    356305584043
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • NoteOsf wheel fouling body on full lock
    • NoteSteering wheel has been roughly repaired

  20. Fail96,946 miles (+3,911)4 failures6 advisories7 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    96,946 miles
    Test number
    819714184009
    • FailureDriver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureFront passenger door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.B.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteWheel/tyre protruding beyond wheel arch
    • NoteOsf wheel fouling body on full lock
    • NoteSteering wheel has been roughly repaired

  21. Pass93,035 miles (+2,794)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2014
    Odometer
    93,035 miles
    Test number
    967844223058

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass90,241 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    25 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    90,241 miles
    Test number
    199996522086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail90,238 miles (+11,635)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    90,238 miles
    Test number
    667055122028
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Pass78,603 miles
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    78,603 miles
    Test number
    847136501074

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail78,610 miles (+15,210)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    78,610 miles
    Test number
    666956501048
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  26. Pass63,400 miles (+9,460)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    63,400 miles
    Test number
    900962200097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass53,940 miles (+4,985)
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    53,940 miles
    Test number
    432820958379

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass48,955 miles (+2,051)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    48,955 miles
    Test number
    480289247303
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  29. Pass46,904 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2006
    Odometer
    46,904 miles
    Test number
    164456865201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 AWP

Does S56 AWP currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 AWP is valid until 4 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 AWP?
The MOT on S56 AWP is valid until 4 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 AWP done?
S56 AWP was recorded at 129,364 miles at its MOT on 24 Mar 2026, an average of 4,023 miles a year.
Has S56 AWP ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 AWP has failed 11 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Jan 2023.
Has the mileage on S56 AWP 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 S56 AWP find?
S56 AWP passed its latest MOT on 24 Mar 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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