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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S61 XDTMOT history

S61 XDT is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 12 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Jul 2027 and it has passed 17 of 27 MOT tests, with 273,381 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2026.

S61 XDT green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Jul 2027
Mileage
273,381 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2026
MOT tests
27
17 passed · 10 failed
Per year
7,836 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S61 XDT
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
12 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S61 XDT was last recorded at 273,381 miles on 31 Jul 2026, 86 miles more than at the previous MOT on 15 Jul 2026.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
273,295 miles · 15 Jul 2026
Between the last two tests
86 miles
Average per year
7,836 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 273,381 miles
  • 2025 – 267,855 miles
  • 2024 – 260,346 miles
  • 2023 – 253,615 miles
  • 2022 – 247,154 miles
  • 2021 – 237,055 miles
  • 2020 – 225,658 miles
  • 2019 – 213,245 miles
  • 2018 – 198,124 miles
  • 2017 – 178,070 miles
  • 2016 – 163,164 miles
  • 2015 – 149,030 miles
  • 2014 – 133,692 miles
  • 2013 – 128,533 miles
  • 2012 – 123,919 miles
  • 2011 – 118,700 miles
  • 2006 – 116,461 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass273,381 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryUnderbody coverd in underseal

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 Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2023–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

  • Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2025

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2023–2025

Full MOT history

27 tests since 22 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass273,381 miles (+86)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    273,381 miles
    Test number
    171419775668
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryUnderbody coverd in underseal

  2. Fail273,295 miles (+5,440)2 dangerous6 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    273,295 miles
    Test number
    353254041562
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Upper Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass267,855 miles (+770)2 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    267,855 miles
    Test number
    263625788401
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail267,085 miles (+6,739)1 major2 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    267,085 miles
    Test number
    505920064649
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front 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))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass260,346 miles (+6,731)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    260,346 miles
    Test number
    358013447577
    • MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass253,615 miles (+139)8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    253,615 miles
    Test number
    974878177264
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail253,476 miles (+6,322)4 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,476 miles
    Test number
    277901833794
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced ... X 2 ... (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Pass247,154 miles (+6)2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    247,154 miles
    Test number
    976735309845
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  9. Fail247,148 miles (+10,093)1 major2 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    247,148 miles
    Test number
    385682798297
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Headlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  10. Pass237,055 miles (+161)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    237,055 miles
    Test number
    231270363283
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  11. Fail236,894 miles (+11,236)4 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    236,894 miles
    Test number
    358878014822
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve linkage defective and function impaired (1.1.17 (a))
    • MajorRear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorHeadlamp lens slightly defective (4.1.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Pass225,658 miles (+1)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    225,658 miles
    Test number
    655817756604
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  13. Fail225,657 miles (+12,412)1 dangerous6 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    225,657 miles
    Test number
    374205841338
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorBrake load sensing valve seized but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded inner arch as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively damaged from compensator to flexi as marked (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  14. Pass213,245 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    25 Dec 2020
    Odometer
    213,245 miles
    Test number
    142673625444
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres fouling body

  15. Fail213,245 miles (+15,121)1 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    213,245 miles
    Test number
    906617748897
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear bush deteriorated (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront both front tyres fouling body

  16. Pass198,124 miles (+20,054)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    198,124 miles
    Test number
    864164577664
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides rear bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryEmissions test pass print error

  17. Pass178,070 miles (+15)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2018
    Odometer
    178,070 miles
    Test number
    376136951223
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)

  18. Fail178,055 miles (+14,891)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,055 miles
    Test number
    142844864623
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded both (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)

  19. Pass163,164 miles (+14,134)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2017
    Odometer
    163,164 miles
    Test number
    972651773852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass149,030 miles (+15,338)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2016
    Odometer
    149,030 miles
    Test number
    885875735165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail133,692 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,692 miles
    Test number
    148689214168
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  22. Pass133,692 miles (+5,159)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2015
    Odometer
    133,692 miles
    Test number
    638499714122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  23. Pass128,533 miles (+4,614)
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2014
    Odometer
    128,533 miles
    Test number
    395174833139

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass123,919 miles (+5,219)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2013
    Odometer
    123,919 miles
    Test number
    509025542143
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  25. Pass118,700 miles (+2,239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 May 2012
    Odometer
    118,700 miles
    Test number
    569101741138
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering pivot point has slight play (2.2.B.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

  26. Pass116,461 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    116,461 miles
    Test number
    590817306283

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail116,461 miles3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,461 miles
    Test number
    380463006453
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • FailureRear registration plate missing (6.3.1a)

Questions about S61 XDT

Does S61 XDT currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S61 XDT is valid until 30 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S61 XDT?
The MOT on S61 XDT is valid until 30 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S61 XDT done?
S61 XDT was recorded at 273,381 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2026, an average of 7,836 miles a year.
Has S61 XDT ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S61 XDT has failed 10 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 15 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S61 XDT 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 S61 XDT find?
S61 XDT passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside rear outer vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced; rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; underbody coverd in underseal.

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