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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 2004 · 2,460 cc

S56 RKUMOT history

S56 RKU is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 21 May 2004. Its MOT is valid until 28 Apr 2027 and it has passed 17 of 28 MOT tests, with 172,043 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 29 Apr 2026.

S56 RKU red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 28 Apr 2027
Mileage
172,043 mi
At MOT on 29 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
17 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,121 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 RKU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,460 cc
Year of manufacture
2004
First used
21 May 2004
MOT status
MOT valid until 28 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
29 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 RKU was last recorded at 172,043 miles on 29 Apr 2026, 1,991 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
170,052 miles · 23 May 2025
Between the last two tests
1,991 miles
Average per year
6,121 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 172,043 miles
  • 2025 – 170,052 miles
  • 2024 – 167,633 miles
  • 2023 – 165,480 miles
  • 2022 – 163,498 miles
  • 2021 – 161,177 miles
  • 2020 – 158,802 miles
  • 2019 – 155,362 miles
  • 2018 – 151,359 miles
  • 2017 – 148,261 miles
  • 2015 – 142,702 miles
  • 2013 – 118,840 miles
  • 2012 – 115,528 miles
  • 2011 – 107,166 miles
  • 2010 – 94,190 miles
  • 2009 – 82,008 miles
  • 2008 – 71,037 miles
  • 2007 – 57,871 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass172,043 miles
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (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.

  • Offside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber, cracking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside headlamp pattern poor

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Different size tyres on front axle to back axle

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

Full MOT history

28 tests since 3 Sept 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass172,043 miles (+1,991)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    172,043 miles
    Test number
    935140216618
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass170,052 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    170,052 miles
    Test number
    835453073059
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Fail170,052 miles (+2,419)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,052 miles
    Test number
    215804204059
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Road wheel fixing missing (5.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Pass167,633 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2025
    Odometer
    167,633 miles
    Test number
    793937200501
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Fail167,633 miles (+2,153)1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,633 miles
    Test number
    549064758758
    • Repaired at testRear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Pass165,480 miles (+1,982)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    165,480 miles
    Test number
    461428390014
    • 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))
    • AdvisorySlight oil leak on engine

  7. Pass163,498 miles (+2,321)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    163,498 miles
    Test number
    853118955436
    • AdvisoryDAMAGE TO THE UNDER PLASTICS BUT UNLIKELY TO DETACH

  8. Pass161,177 miles (+2,375)
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    161,177 miles
    Test number
    885290400451

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass158,802 miles (+9)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    158,802 miles
    Test number
    868844849047
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber, cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail158,793 miles (+3,431)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    158,793 miles
    Test number
    679048731238
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated outer rubber, cracking (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass155,362 miles (+4,003)1 minor
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    155,362 miles
    Test number
    690789189283
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources Repaired, new bulb fitted (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  12. Pass151,359 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    151,359 miles
    Test number
    355986608066
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  13. Fail151,359 miles (+3,098)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    151,359 miles
    Test number
    276013837760
    • MajorOffside Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))

  14. Pass148,261 miles (+5)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    148,261 miles
    Test number
    124737514668
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp pattern poor
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front axle to back axle

  15. Fail148,256 miles (+5,554)4 failures1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,256 miles
    Test number
    717152124509
    • FailureCentral Upper Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureRear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working both (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside headlamp pattern poor
    • AdvisoryDifferent size tyres on front axle to back axle

  16. Pass142,702 miles (+23,862)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    142,702 miles
    Test number
    238079093610

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass118,840 miles (+72)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Dec 2014
    Odometer
    118,840 miles
    Test number
    548024053375
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  18. Fail118,768 miles (+3,240)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,768 miles
    Test number
    189822753373
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass115,528 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    115,528 miles
    Test number
    229815362130
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  20. Fail115,528 miles (+8,362)2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,528 miles
    Test number
    999865862130
    • Repaired at testFront registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • Repaired at testRear registration plate character(s) laid out in an incorrect format (6.3.4f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Fail107,166 miles (+12,976)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    107,166 miles
    Test number
    407750801310
    • FailureNearside Rear wheel bearing rough when rotated (2.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  22. Fail94,190 miles3 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,190 miles
    Test number
    152847200388
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper blade missing (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Body has a sharp edge caused by damage (6.1.C.1)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked

  23. Pass94,190 miles (+12,182)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    94,190 miles
    Test number
    710777600399
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear reflector slightly damaged but function not impaired (1.5.1c)
    • NoteNearside mirror cracked

  24. Fail82,008 miles3 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    82,008 miles
    Test number
    781464069292
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked stone chip front w/screen (swept area)

  25. Pass82,008 miles (+10,971)1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    82,008 miles
    Test number
    871204469276
    • NoteN/s door mirror cracked stone chip front w/screen (swept area)

  26. Pass71,037 miles (+13,166)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    3 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    71,037 miles
    Test number
    324379708368
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  27. Pass57,871 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    57,871 miles
    Test number
    432596647244
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  28. Fail57,871 miles1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    57,871 miles
    Test number
    703196847243
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteN/s wing mirror cracked

Questions about S56 RKU

Does S56 RKU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S56 RKU is valid until 28 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S56 RKU?
The MOT on S56 RKU is valid until 28 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 RKU done?
S56 RKU was recorded at 172,043 miles at its MOT on 29 Apr 2026, an average of 6,121 miles a year.
Has S56 RKU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 RKU has failed 11 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 23 May 2025.
Has the mileage on S56 RKU 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 RKU find?
S56 RKU passed its latest MOT on 29 Apr 2026 with 1 advisory: oil leak, but not excessive.

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