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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S63 GGDMOT history

S63 GGD is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026 and it has passed 18 of 26 MOT tests, with 180,201 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 1 Aug 2025.

S63 GGD red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 11 Aug 2026
Mileage
180,201 mi
At MOT on 7 Dec 2018
MOT tests
26
18 passed · 8 failed
Per year
5,635 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S63 GGD
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 11 Aug 2026
Latest MOT test
1 Aug 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S63 GGD was last recorded at 180,201 miles on 7 Dec 2018, 11,135 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Dec 2017.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 8 Aug 2015: 69,064 miles, lower than 163,638 miles on 19 Jul 2014.

A replacement instrument cluster, a recording error at the test or odometer tampering can cause this.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,066 miles · 8 Dec 2017
Between the last two tests
11,135 miles
Average per year
5,635 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2018 – 180,201 miles
  • 2017 – 169,066 miles
  • 2016 – 169,066 miles
  • 2015 – 169,064 miles
  • 2014 – 163,638 miles
  • 2013 – 156,189 miles
  • 2012 – 148,829 miles
  • 2011 – 144,321 miles
  • 2010 – 136,018 miles
  • 2009 – 130,263 miles
  • 2008 – 124,926 miles
  • 2007 – 116,105 miles
  • 2005 – 106,840 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass

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.

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Nearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2013

  • Rear Bumper support corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Van heavily undersealed

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2012–2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 29 Nov 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2026
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    568190500800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. PassMileage not read4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    469386434797
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper support corroded
    • AdvisoryVan heavily undersealed

  3. FailMileage not read1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    492619083196
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper support corroded
    • AdvisoryVan heavily undersealed

  4. PassMileage not read3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    908822587487
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryVan heavily undersealed

  5. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    646153365809
    • AdvisoryFront Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Rear bushes slight deterioration (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support corroded

  6. Pass180,201 miles (+11,135)
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    180,201 miles
    Test number
    253123483638

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass169,066 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    7 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    169,066 miles
    Test number
    488034181229
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose
    • AdvisoryRear discks
    • AdvisoryHand brake no reserv travil

  8. Fail169,066 miles7 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,066 miles
    Test number
    840290536511
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily corroded

  9. Fail169,066 miles4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    169,066 miles
    Test number
    571379355294
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryRear brake discs heavily corroded

  10. Pass169,066 miles (+2)
    MOT expiry
    27 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    169,066 miles
    Test number
    803773975911

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass169,064 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    169,064 miles
    Test number
    559880925207
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  12. Fail69,064 miles (-94,574)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,064 miles
    Test number
    259140825208
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Pass163,638 miles (+7,449)
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    163,638 miles
    Test number
    517830404248

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass156,189 miles (+2,043)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    156,189 miles
    Test number
    447992323258
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  15. Pass154,146 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2014
    Odometer
    154,146 miles
    Test number
    796226833158
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  16. Fail154,146 miles (+5,317)3 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    154,146 miles
    Test number
    948166233152
    • Repaired at testHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  17. Pass148,829 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2013
    Odometer
    148,829 miles
    Test number
    818348122171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  18. Fail148,828 miles (+4,507)6 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,828 miles
    Test number
    757146722155
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)

  19. Pass144,321 miles (+8,303)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2012
    Odometer
    144,321 miles
    Test number
    738454131178

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass136,018 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2011
    Odometer
    136,018 miles
    Test number
    444105330129
    • NoteSlight play n/s & o/s steering arms

  21. Fail136,018 miles (+5,755)1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,018 miles
    Test number
    473125330149
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • NoteSlight play n/s & o/s steering arms

  22. Pass130,263 miles (+5,337)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2010
    Odometer
    130,263 miles
    Test number
    461493319192

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass124,926 miles (+8,821)
    MOT expiry
    15 May 2009
    Odometer
    124,926 miles
    Test number
    302027038171

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass116,105 miles (+9,265)
    MOT expiry
    14 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    116,105 miles
    Test number
    160434477484

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass106,840 miles (+8)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2006
    Odometer
    106,840 miles
    Test number
    951535835325
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  26. Fail106,832 miles4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,832 miles
    Test number
    271153035306
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low when the centre of the headlamp is below 850mm from the ground (1.6.B2)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S63 GGD

Does S63 GGD currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S63 GGD expired on 11 Aug 2026, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S63 GGD?
The MOT on S63 GGD expired on 11 Aug 2026. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S63 GGD done?
S63 GGD was recorded at 180,201 miles at its MOT on 7 Dec 2018, an average of 5,635 miles a year.
Has S63 GGD ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S63 GGD has failed 8 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S63 GGD ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 8 Aug 2015. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S63 GGD find?
S63 GGD passed its latest MOT on 1 Aug 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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