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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S59 DKNMOT history

S59 DKN is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 29 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 27 Aug 2027 and it has passed 17 of 24 MOT tests, with 226,219 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2026.

S59 DKN green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 27 Aug 2027
Mileage
226,219 mi
At MOT on 1 Aug 2026
MOT tests
24
17 passed · 7 failed
Per year
8,690 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S59 DKN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
29 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 27 Aug 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S59 DKN was last recorded at 226,219 miles on 1 Aug 2026, 271 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Aug 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
225,948 miles · 8 Aug 2025
Between the last two tests
271 miles
Average per year
8,690 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,219 miles
  • 2025 – 225,948 miles
  • 2024 – 225,323 miles
  • 2023 – 224,509 miles
  • 2022 – 223,391 miles
  • 2021 – 222,783 miles
  • 2017 – 222,349 miles
  • 2016 – 222,001 miles
  • 2015 – 211,602 miles
  • 2014 – 201,813 miles
  • 2013 – 192,700 miles
  • 2012 – 187,317 miles
  • 2011 – 185,510 miles
  • 2010 – 177,280 miles
  • 2009 – 162,171 miles
  • 2006 – 152,330 miles
  • 2005 – 46,945 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,219 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.

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2011–2015

  • Front Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Nearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2006–2015

  • Nearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2010

  • Horn not working (1.6.2a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2010

Full MOT history

24 tests since 14 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,219 miles (+271)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2027
    Odometer
    226,219 miles
    Test number
    377755853983

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass225,948 miles (+625)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    225,948 miles
    Test number
    378263084560

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass225,323 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    225,323 miles
    Test number
    812014416339
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  4. Fail225,321 miles (+812)1 dangerous1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,321 miles
    Test number
    646725762427
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass224,509 miles (+1,118)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    224,509 miles
    Test number
    821789088409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass223,391 miles (+608)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    223,391 miles
    Test number
    616782672005

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass222,783 miles (+434)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    222,783 miles
    Test number
    763112432212
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  8. Pass222,349 miles (+348)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    222,349 miles
    Test number
    997464909294
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp deteriorated but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass222,001 miles (+10,399)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    222,001 miles
    Test number
    767021411175
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass211,602 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    211,602 miles
    Test number
    692170777178
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  11. Fail211,600 miles (+9,787)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,600 miles
    Test number
    429410056821
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  12. Pass201,813 miles (+9,113)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    201,813 miles
    Test number
    347974784458
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteFront bumper bracket excessively coroded
    • NoteFront panel coroded

  13. Fail192,700 miles1 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    192,700 miles
    Test number
    326158573222
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront panel has corrosion

  14. Pass192,700 miles (+5,383)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    192,700 miles
    Test number
    645198573291
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteFront panel has corrosion

  15. Pass187,317 miles (+1,807)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    187,317 miles
    Test number
    635104092239
    • AdvisoryFront Body has slight corrosion (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

  16. Pass185,510 miles (+21)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    185,510 miles
    Test number
    906939091228
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front panel coroded
    • NoteOffside front panel coroded

  17. Fail185,489 miles (+8,209)3 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,489 miles
    Test number
    577865691248
    • FailureHorn control missing (1.6.1)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front Lower Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureSteering rack insecure (2.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • NoteNearside front panel coroded
    • NoteOffside front panel coroded

  18. Pass177,280 miles (+12)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    177,280 miles
    Test number
    574174090290
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s and n/s outter sills corroded

  19. Fail177,268 miles (+15,097)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,268 miles
    Test number
    971091380260
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteO/s and n/s outter sills corroded

  20. Pass162,171 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    162,171 miles
    Test number
    820637609328
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  21. Fail162,171 miles (+9,841)8 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    162,171 miles
    Test number
    750556609373
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureOffside Front Shock absorber casing corroded externally so the unit does not function (2.7.2a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear position lamp(s) excessively damaged so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Shock absorber has negligible damping effect (2.7.5)
    • FailureSteering rack damaged and unserviceable (2.2.C.1d)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  22. Pass152,330 miles (+1,797)
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    152,330 miles
    Test number
    511372556339

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail150,533 miles (+103,588)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,533 miles
    Test number
    802192446356
    • FailureFront Windscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteSpare tyre defective

  24. Pass46,945 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    46,945 miles
    Test number
    500308745330
    • AdvisoryNearside Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

Questions about S59 DKN

Does S59 DKN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S59 DKN is valid until 27 Aug 2027.
When is the MOT due on S59 DKN?
The MOT on S59 DKN is valid until 27 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S59 DKN done?
S59 DKN was recorded at 226,219 miles at its MOT on 1 Aug 2026, an average of 8,690 miles a year.
Has S59 DKN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S59 DKN has failed 7 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 10 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S59 DKN 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 S59 DKN find?
S59 DKN passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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