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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

S56 VAWMOT history

S56 VAW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026 and it has passed 20 of 32 MOT tests, with 206,980 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Sept 2025.

S56 VAW red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 22 Sept 2026
Mileage
206,980 mi
At MOT on 23 Sept 2025
MOT tests
32
20 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,381 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S56 VAW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 22 Sept 2026
Latest MOT test
23 Sept 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S56 VAW was last recorded at 206,980 miles on 23 Sept 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
206,980 miles · 22 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
2,381 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 206,980 miles
  • 2024 – 205,141 miles
  • 2023 – 203,677 miles
  • 2022 – 203,369 miles
  • 2021 – 201,325 miles
  • 2020 – 199,975 miles
  • 2019 – 198,970 miles
  • 2018 – 195,079 miles
  • 2017 – 192,159 miles
  • 2016 – 189,856 miles
  • 2015 – 186,027 miles
  • 2014 – 183,300 miles
  • 2013 – 179,584 miles
  • 2012 – 176,626 miles
  • 2011 – 173,635 miles
  • 2010 – 170,365 miles
  • 2009 – 167,414 miles
  • 2008 – 166,687 miles
  • 2007 – 163,979 miles
  • 2006 – 161,392 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,980 miles
  • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024
  • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))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.

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2017–2018

  • Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2014–2017

  • Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Fuel tank leaking

    Failure2 MOTs, 2010–2015

Full MOT history

32 tests since 2 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,980 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    206,980 miles
    Test number
    494912820964
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  2. Fail206,980 miles (+1,839)2 major1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,980 miles
    Test number
    311555318857
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair (1.2.1 (c))

  3. Pass205,141 miles (+1,464)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    205,141 miles
    Test number
    174916202457
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced (5.3.3 (b) (i))

  4. Pass203,677 miles (+19)
    MOT expiry
    19 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    203,677 miles
    Test number
    233035044699

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail203,658 miles (+289)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    203,658 miles
    Test number
    386266136940
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength inner sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering close to minimum mark (2.1.5 (b) (i))

  6. Pass203,369 miles (+2,044)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    203,369 miles
    Test number
    926311914525
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Oil leak, but not excessive Engine oil leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Pass201,325 miles (+531)
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    201,325 miles
    Test number
    673393474062

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail200,794 miles (+819)3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    200,794 miles
    Test number
    409057306314
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))

  9. Pass199,975 miles (+1,005)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    199,975 miles
    Test number
    499561960883
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorSteering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose and to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to hose and to calliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryArches corroded
    • AdvisoryO/s/f inner wheel arch/pedal floor corroded not within30cm

  10. Pass198,970 miles (+58)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    198,970 miles
    Test number
    940450537074
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front inner wheel well corroded not within 30cm
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to and from brake hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear crossmember lower panel corroded

  11. Fail198,912 miles (+3,833)1 major1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,912 miles
    Test number
    652443336099
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength holed sill within 30cm of prescribed area (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s) play in both steering rack inner joints
    • AdvisoryFront engine undertray fitted
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front sill holed but not within 30cm of prescribed area
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear lower rear body panel corroded

  12. Pass195,079 miles (+2,920)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    195,079 miles
    Test number
    878025474922
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass192,159 miles (+8)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    192,159 miles
    Test number
    345496835508
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail192,151 miles (+2,295)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,151 miles
    Test number
    655763547437
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass189,856 miles (+3,829)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    189,856 miles
    Test number
    158511812392

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass186,027 miles (+7)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    186,027 miles
    Test number
    836674205272

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail186,020 miles (+2,720)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    186,020 miles
    Test number
    979222805200
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Front Upper Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)

  18. Pass183,300 miles (+3,716)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    183,300 miles
    Test number
    867672594141
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NotePlay in rack ends

  19. Pass179,584 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    179,584 miles
    Test number
    339046003440

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail179,579 miles (+2,953)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    179,579 miles
    Test number
    259283103261
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  21. Pass176,626 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    176,626 miles
    Test number
    597543212260
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack arms.

  22. Fail176,626 miles1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,626 miles
    Test number
    898272212230
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack arms

  23. Fail176,626 miles (+2,991)1 failure1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,626 miles
    Test number
    779962312231
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • Repaired at testHeadlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack arms

  24. Fail173,635 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,635 miles
    Test number
    466813951171
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  25. Pass173,635 miles (+3,270)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    173,635 miles
    Test number
    566643051167
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  26. Pass170,365 miles (+114)
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    170,365 miles
    Test number
    704447140148

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail170,251 miles (+2,837)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    170,251 miles
    Test number
    611039530150
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureFuel tank leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • FailureRear Direction indicators incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)

  28. Pass167,414 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    167,414 miles
    Test number
    810903559169
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  29. Fail167,414 miles (+727)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    167,414 miles
    Test number
    781169949138
    • FailureExhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  30. Pass166,687 miles (+2,708)
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    166,687 miles
    Test number
    914854898190

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Pass163,979 miles (+2,587)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    163,979 miles
    Test number
    711583097180
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  32. Pass161,392 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    161,392 miles
    Test number
    803564816263
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

Questions about S56 VAW

Does S56 VAW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S56 VAW expired on 22 Sept 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S56 VAW?
The MOT on S56 VAW expired on 22 Sept 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S56 VAW done?
S56 VAW was recorded at 206,980 miles at its MOT on 23 Sept 2025, an average of 2,381 miles a year.
Has S56 VAW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S56 VAW has failed 12 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 22 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S56 VAW 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 VAW find?
S56 VAW passed its latest MOT on 23 Sept 2025 with 3 advisories: front oil leak, but not excessive; offside rear suspension arm attachment bracket/mounting corroded but its strength is not seriously reduced; rear service brake requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

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