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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S56 BNVMOT history

S56 BNV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Feb 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 280,320 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Feb 2026.

S56 BNV white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Feb 2027
Mileage
280,320 mi
At MOT on 23 Feb 2026
MOT tests
28
20 passed · 8 failed
Per year
7,624 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 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 valid until 22 Feb 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Feb 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 BNV was last recorded at 280,320 miles on 23 Feb 2026, 5,232 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Feb 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
275,088 miles · 10 Feb 2025
Between the last two tests
5,232 miles
Average per year
7,624 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 280,320 miles
  • 2025 – 275,088 miles
  • 2024 – 273,440 miles
  • 2023 – 270,204 miles
  • 2022 – 262,117 miles
  • 2021 – 254,465 miles
  • 2020 – 245,382 miles
  • 2019 – 245,360 miles
  • 2018 – 233,797 miles
  • 2017 – 216,659 miles
  • 2016 – 202,155 miles
  • 2015 – 201,866 miles
  • 2014 – 199,362 miles
  • 2013 – 192,968 miles
  • 2012 – 185,175 miles
  • 2011 – 178,027 miles
  • 2010 – 170,237 miles
  • 2009 – 162,123 miles
  • 2008 – 152,311 miles
  • 2007 – 143,100 miles
  • 2006 – 133,054 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass280,320 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears, both sides (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryWheel arches rusty

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.

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Offside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2015

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Offside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024–2025

Full MOT history

28 tests since 31 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass280,320 miles (+5,232)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Feb 2027
    Odometer
    280,320 miles
    Test number
    970094842119
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears, both sides (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryWheel arches rusty

  2. Pass275,088 miles (+1,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2026
    Odometer
    275,088 miles
    Test number
    608068633693
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  3. Pass273,440 miles (+3,236)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2025
    Odometer
    273,440 miles
    Test number
    360500089263
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive Sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Pass270,204 miles (+8,087)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2024
    Odometer
    270,204 miles
    Test number
    779355306124
    • AdvisoryBrake cable damaged but not to excess Front section of handbrake cable (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Front to rears (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass262,117 miles (+7,652)
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2023
    Odometer
    262,117 miles
    Test number
    369225248470

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass254,465 miles (+9,083)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    254,465 miles
    Test number
    124830276528
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))

  7. Pass245,382 miles (+22)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Feb 2021
    Odometer
    245,382 miles
    Test number
    828205225451
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail245,360 miles (+11,563)8 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    245,360 miles
    Test number
    414005839891
    • MajorFuel system component leaking fuel pump on engine (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (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))

  9. Pass233,797 miles (+17,138)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    233,797 miles
    Test number
    182260398652
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryBoth front tyres wearing slightly on inner edge
    • AdvisoryFront park lights blue
    • AdvisoryRear coil springs loose when vehicle is lifted

  10. Pass216,659 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    216,659 miles
    Test number
    828208098920
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside inner steering arm joints

  11. Fail216,659 miles (+14,504)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,659 miles
    Test number
    533594678163
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • AdvisorySlight play in nearside and offside inner steering arm joints

  12. Pass202,155 miles (+289)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    202,155 miles
    Test number
    130109722757
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  13. Pass201,866 miles (+2,504)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    201,866 miles
    Test number
    514206308908
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust deteriorated
    • AdvisorySpare missing
    • AdvisorySteering rack play

  14. Pass199,362 miles (+42)5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    199,362 miles
    Test number
    618104314332
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated.

  15. Fail199,320 miles (+6,352)5 failures5 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    199,320 miles
    Test number
    637944604304
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp excessively damaged so that the light output is severely reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective
    • NoteExhaust deteriorated.

  16. Pass192,968 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    192,968 miles
    Test number
    966831603309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  17. Fail192,968 miles (+7,793)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,968 miles
    Test number
    909819593209
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass185,175 miles (+7,148)5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    185,175 miles
    Test number
    479591802342
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  19. Pass178,027 miles (+111)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    178,027 miles
    Test number
    336378681252
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  20. Fail177,916 miles (+7,679)1 dangerous2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,916 miles
    Test number
    585903581246
    • DangerousNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)

  21. Fail170,237 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,237 miles
    Test number
    110899380230
    • Repaired at testRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteSpare tyre missing.

  22. Pass170,237 miles (+8,114)1 note
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    170,237 miles
    Test number
    841929380277
    • NoteSpare tyre missing.

  23. Pass162,123 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    162,123 miles
    Test number
    273006009333

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail162,123 miles (+9,812)7 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,123 miles
    Test number
    702146509327
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) incorrectly spaced (6.3.4a)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)

  25. Pass152,311 miles (+9,211)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    152,311 miles
    Test number
    354488098445

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass143,100 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    143,100 miles
    Test number
    762361017342

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail143,095 miles (+10,041)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,095 miles
    Test number
    524527607332
    • FailureFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • FailureRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)

  28. Pass133,054 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    133,054 miles
    Test number
    810474806321

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S56 BNV

Does S56 BNV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 BNV is valid until 22 Feb 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 BNV?
The MOT on S56 BNV is valid until 22 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S56 BNV done?
S56 BNV was recorded at 280,320 miles at its MOT on 23 Feb 2026, an average of 7,624 miles a year.
Has S56 BNV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 BNV has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Nov 2019.
Has the mileage on S56 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 S56 BNV find?
S56 BNV passed its latest MOT on 23 Feb 2026 with 3 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rears, both sides; oil leak, but not excessive; wheel arches rusty.

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