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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S65 TVWMOT history

S65 TVW is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Sept 1998. Its MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025 and it has passed 19 of 29 MOT tests, with 181,718 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Aug 2024.

S65 TVW white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 17 Aug 2025
Mileage
181,718 mi
At MOT on 16 Aug 2024
MOT tests
29
19 passed · 10 failed
Per year
4,753 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S65 TVW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 17 Aug 2025
Latest MOT test
16 Aug 2024 (Pass)

Mileage history

S65 TVW was last recorded at 181,718 miles on 16 Aug 2024, 3,501 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Aug 2023.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 4 Apr 2007: 51,266 miles, lower than 94,362 miles on 31 Mar 2006.

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

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFailMileage went down
Previous MOT
178,217 miles · 18 Aug 2023
Between the last two tests
3,501 miles
Average per year
4,753 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2024 – 181,718 miles
  • 2023 – 178,217 miles
  • 2022 – 177,898 miles
  • 2021 – 176,805 miles
  • 2020 – 172,564 miles
  • 2019 – 166,812 miles
  • 2018 – 161,145 miles
  • 2017 – 155,326 miles
  • 2016 – 148,838 miles
  • 2015 – 141,599 miles
  • 2014 – 136,096 miles
  • 2013 – 128,396 miles
  • 2012 – 120,290 miles
  • 2011 – 109,935 miles
  • 2010 – 107,238 miles
  • 2009 – 105,484 miles
  • 2008 – 103,061 miles
  • 2007 – 51,266 miles
  • 2006 – 94,362 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,718 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

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.

  • Rear fog lamp not working

    Major3 MOTs, 2019–2023

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2016

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Offside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

Full MOT history

29 tests since 31 Mar 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,718 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2025
    Odometer
    181,718 miles
    Test number
    562702908726
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  2. Fail181,718 miles (+3,501)1 dangerous1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,718 miles
    Test number
    641653524198
    • DangerousFront Exhaust shield missing where fitted as original equipment creating a risk of fire (6.1.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass178,217 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    17 Aug 2024
    Odometer
    178,217 miles
    Test number
    627439266317

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail178,216 miles (+318)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,216 miles
    Test number
    957447009720
    • DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength by shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge bald on edges (5.2.3 (e))

  5. Pass177,898 miles (+24)2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2023
    Odometer
    177,898 miles
    Test number
    960187196702
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  6. Fail177,874 miles (+1,069)2 major2 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    177,874 miles
    Test number
    278054911401
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear 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))

  7. Pass176,805 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    176,805 miles
    Test number
    682730716202
    • 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))

  8. Fail176,805 miles (+4,241)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,805 miles
    Test number
    461872018085
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rears (1.1.11 (c))
    • 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))

  9. Pass172,564 miles (+5,752)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    9 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    172,564 miles
    Test number
    885997930817
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Pass166,812 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    166,812 miles
    Test number
    199824117262
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Fail166,812 miles (+5,667)1 dangerous4 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,812 miles
    Test number
    595150274730
    • DangerousRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brake disc significantly and obviously worn (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))

  12. Pass161,145 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    161,145 miles
    Test number
    874093622911
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly noisy in operation

  13. Fail161,145 miles (+5,819)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    161,145 miles
    Test number
    424028352004
    • MajorNearside Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPower steering slightly noisy in operation

  14. Pass155,326 miles (+6,488)
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2018
    Odometer
    155,326 miles
    Test number
    960654135845

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass148,838 miles (+98)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    148,838 miles
    Test number
    496714000496
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

  16. Fail148,740 miles (+7,141)3 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,740 miles
    Test number
    884236839124
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to an area in excess of a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside front tyre wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryOffside Front tyre wearing on inner edges

  17. Pass141,599 miles (+5,503)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2016
    Odometer
    141,599 miles
    Test number
    527707675138
    • AdvisoryNearside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  18. Pass136,096 miles (+7,700)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    136,096 miles
    Test number
    385031784133
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass128,396 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    128,396 miles
    Test number
    165185273143
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  20. Fail128,397 miles (+8,107)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,397 miles
    Test number
    597605973142
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteFront discs worn

  21. Pass120,290 miles (+10,355)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    120,290 miles
    Test number
    295548582170
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • NoteFront and rear brake discs wearing

  22. Pass109,935 miles (+2,697)
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2012
    Odometer
    109,935 miles
    Test number
    808465401143

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass107,238 miles (+1,754)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2011
    Odometer
    107,238 miles
    Test number
    510104830185
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  24. Pass105,484 miles (+2,423)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 May 2010
    Odometer
    105,484 miles
    Test number
    951304739179
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  25. Fail103,061 miles1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,061 miles
    Test number
    794140508167
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  26. Pass103,061 miles (+51,795)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    103,061 miles
    Test number
    962920508199
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  27. Fail51,266 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    51,266 miles
    Test number
    122784297411
    • Repaired at testFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  28. Pass51,266 miles (-43,096)
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    51,266 miles
    Test number
    440594997045

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass94,362 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Mar 2007
    Odometer
    94,362 miles
    Test number
    493920096068

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S65 TVW

Does S65 TVW currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S65 TVW expired on 17 Aug 2025, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S65 TVW?
The MOT on S65 TVW expired on 17 Aug 2025. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S65 TVW done?
S65 TVW was recorded at 181,718 miles at its MOT on 16 Aug 2024, an average of 4,753 miles a year.
Has S65 TVW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S65 TVW has failed 10 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Aug 2024.
Has the mileage on S65 TVW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 4 Apr 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S65 TVW find?
S65 TVW passed its latest MOT on 16 Aug 2024 with 1 minor defect: nearside track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt.

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