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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S71 DGXMOT history

S71 DGX is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 22 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 106,312 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 23 Apr 2026.

S71 DGX red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 22 Apr 2027
Mileage
106,312 mi
At MOT on 23 Apr 2026
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
2,033 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 DGX
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
1 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 22 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
23 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 DGX was last recorded at 106,312 miles on 23 Apr 2026, 1 miles more than at the previous MOT on 1 Apr 2026.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 13 Sept 2010: 6,445 miles, lower than 77,540 miles on 24 Oct 2008.

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
106,311 miles · 1 Apr 2026
Between the last two tests
1 miles
Average per year
2,033 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 106,312 miles
  • 2025 – 106,168 miles
  • 2024 – 101,432 miles
  • 2023 – 96,593 miles
  • 2021 – 90,424 miles
  • 2020 – 85,692 miles
  • 2019 – 77,301 miles
  • 2018 – 65,680 miles
  • 2017 – 53,908 miles
  • 2016 – 43,569 miles
  • 2015 – 30,589 miles
  • 2014 – 22,564 miles
  • 2013 – 15,848 miles
  • 2012 – 13,135 miles
  • 2011 – 10,805 miles
  • 2010 – 6,445 miles
  • 2008 – 77,540 miles
  • 2007 – 72,363 miles
  • 2006 – 66,624 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass106,312 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.

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Nearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Oil leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 16 Oct 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass106,312 miles (+1)
    MOT expiry
    22 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    106,312 miles
    Test number
    541180259056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail106,311 miles (+143)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,311 miles
    Test number
    634529986905
    • DangerousBrake pipe leaking on a hydraulic braking system rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (b) (ii))
    • DangerousFront Brakes imbalanced across an axle by more than 50% (1.2.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorBrake performance unable to be tested (1.2.1 (g))
    • MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded both front to rear next to fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRear Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))

  3. Pass106,168 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    10 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    106,168 miles
    Test number
    987833174613

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail106,165 miles (+4,733)1 dangerous3 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    106,165 miles
    Test number
    226092948905
    • DangerousOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush likely to become detached (5.3.4 (a) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))

  5. Pass101,432 miles (+4,839)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2025
    Odometer
    101,432 miles
    Test number
    171244045644
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  6. Pass96,593 miles (+6,169)
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2024
    Odometer
    96,593 miles
    Test number
    330298858714

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass90,424 miles (+4,732)
    MOT expiry
    12 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    90,424 miles
    Test number
    270427446417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass85,692 miles (+8,391)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    85,692 miles
    Test number
    694080924664
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass77,301 miles (+113)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    77,301 miles
    Test number
    826034549496
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside.

  10. Fail77,188 miles (+11,508)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,188 miles
    Test number
    523035982551
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) offside and nearside.

  11. Pass65,680 miles (+11,772)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    65,680 miles
    Test number
    590037950165
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  12. Pass53,908 miles8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    53,908 miles
    Test number
    194401284427
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  13. Fail53,908 miles (+10,339)1 repaired8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    53,908 miles
    Test number
    630650151474
    • Repaired at testBonnet retaining device ineffective safety catch seized (8.4.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose slightly deteriorated both front (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  14. Pass43,569 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    43,569 miles
    Test number
    810514995505
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail43,569 miles (+12,980)2 failures7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    43,569 miles
    Test number
    163491652528
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (4.1.D.1f)
    • FailureOffside Rear Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded both mains (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Front suspension ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass30,589 miles (+8,025)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    30,589 miles
    Test number
    708237522619
    • AdvisoryInner Track rod end ball joint has slight play both sides (2.2.B.1f)

  17. Pass22,564 miles (+122)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    22,564 miles
    Test number
    609318964215
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  18. Fail22,442 miles (+6,594)4 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    22,442 miles
    Test number
    475696764204
    • FailureNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureParking brake lever has no reserve travel (3.1.6b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  19. Pass15,848 miles (+2,713)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    15,848 miles
    Test number
    509067763287
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteExhaust centre box leaking emissions (rectified time of test)
    • NoteHandbrake cable guide gromet early stages of corrosion

  20. Pass13,135 miles (+3)
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    13,135 miles
    Test number
    197188752213

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail13,132 miles (+2,327)3 failures3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    13,132 miles
    Test number
    959102152233
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside front tyre

  22. Pass10,805 miles (+4,360)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    10,805 miles
    Test number
    705780571237
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNearside & offside inner driveshaft boots split or insecure.

  23. Pass6,445 miles1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    6,445 miles
    Test number
    903117250251
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre shows cuts to its outside wall

  24. Fail6,445 miles4 failures1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    6,445 miles
    Test number
    360326950217
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNearside rear tyre shows cuts to its outside wall

  25. PassMileage not read
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    464480989215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. FailMileage not read1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    772490589283
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  27. Pass77,540 miles (+1)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    23 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    77,540 miles
    Test number
    431398798215
    • NoteNear/side front inner drive/shaft gaiter split
    • NoteOff/side front inner drive/shaft gaiter split

  28. Fail77,539 miles (+5,176)1 dangerous6 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    77,539 miles
    Test number
    270735998239
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) excessively deteriorated so that it is not visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • NoteNear/side front inner drive/shaft gaiter split
    • NoteOff/side front inner drive/shaft gaiter split

  29. Pass72,363 miles (+5,739)
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    72,363 miles
    Test number
    313323087215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass66,624 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Oct 2007
    Odometer
    66,624 miles
    Test number
    542069386227

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S71 DGX

Does S71 DGX currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S71 DGX is valid until 22 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S71 DGX?
The MOT on S71 DGX is valid until 22 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S71 DGX done?
S71 DGX was recorded at 106,312 miles at its MOT on 23 Apr 2026, an average of 2,033 miles a year.
Has S71 DGX ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 DGX has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 1 Apr 2026.
Has the mileage on S71 DGX ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 13 Sept 2010. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S71 DGX find?
S71 DGX passed its latest MOT on 23 Apr 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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