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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 2003 · 1,896 cc

S71 NTSMOT history

S71 NTS is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 27 Nov 2003. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 20 of 30 MOT tests, with 232,126 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

S71 NTS blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
232,126 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
30
20 passed · 10 failed
Per year
10,361 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S71 NTS
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
2003
First used
27 Nov 2003
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S71 NTS was last recorded at 232,126 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 68 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Dec 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
232,058 miles · 9 Dec 2025
Between the last two tests
68 miles
Average per year
10,361 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 232,126 miles
  • 2024 – 221,691 miles
  • 2023 – 211,987 miles
  • 2022 – 198,906 miles
  • 2021 – 186,056 miles
  • 2020 – 173,909 miles
  • 2019 – 163,704 miles
  • 2018 – 153,826 miles
  • 2017 – 144,036 miles
  • 2016 – 134,338 miles
  • 2015 – 123,688 miles
  • 2014 – 113,274 miles
  • 2012 – 93,748 miles
  • 2011 – 84,774 miles
  • 2010 – 75,157 miles
  • 2009 – 66,112 miles
  • 2008 – 55,787 miles
  • 2007 – 45,024 miles
  • 2006 – 34,699 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass232,126 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 9 MOTs since 2018

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.

  • Under body dirty

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2017–2021

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

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn

    Major2 MOTs, 2021–2024

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass232,126 miles (+68)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    232,126 miles
    Test number
    508869702205
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  2. Fail232,058 miles (+10,367)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    232,058 miles
    Test number
    309863001028
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn in hub (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  3. Pass221,691 miles (+30)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    221,691 miles
    Test number
    587860481308
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  4. Fail221,661 miles (+9,674)4 major1 minor5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    221,661 miles
    Test number
    719783066403
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  5. Pass211,987 miles (+239)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    211,987 miles
    Test number
    759455263013
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge both stepping (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  6. Fail211,748 miles (+12,842)1 dangerous1 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    211,748 miles
    Test number
    729747633291
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear both tyres stepping

  7. Pass198,906 miles (+174)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    198,906 miles
    Test number
    884279369848
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Fail198,732 miles (+12,676)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    198,732 miles
    Test number
    934198844444
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Driver's door cannot be opened from inside the vehicle (6.2.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  9. Pass186,056 miles (+65)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    186,056 miles
    Test number
    790962282498
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wire broken
    • AdvisoryUnder body dirty

  10. Fail185,991 miles (+12,082)4 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    185,991 miles
    Test number
    463079930982
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Suspension component ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wire broken
    • AdvisoryUnder body dirty

  11. Pass173,909 miles (+291)3 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    173,909 miles
    Test number
    711608694369
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wires broken
    • AdvisoryUnder body dirty

  12. Fail173,618 miles (+9,914)2 major4 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,618 miles
    Test number
    417545147194
    • MajorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pad wires broken
    • AdvisoryUnder body dirty

  13. Pass163,704 miles (+32)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    163,704 miles
    Test number
    451087732957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail163,672 miles (+9,846)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,672 miles
    Test number
    949222431901
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Hydraulic brake calliper insecurely mounted (1.1.16 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 2.0 mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge stepping (5.2.3 (e))

  15. Pass153,826 miles (+9,790)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    153,826 miles
    Test number
    280882475749
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))

  16. Pass144,036 miles (+162)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    144,036 miles
    Test number
    952357473229
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wire broken brake pad lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoot lid lock deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder body dirty

  17. Fail143,874 miles (+9,536)1 failure6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,874 miles
    Test number
    577638349354
    • FailureNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake pad wire broken brake pad lamp on
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit wearing inner edge out of shape (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryBoot lid lock deteriorated
    • AdvisoryUnder body dirty

  18. Pass134,338 miles (+96)
    MOT expiry
    28 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    134,338 miles
    Test number
    436430872113

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail134,242 miles (+10,554)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,242 miles
    Test number
    925108676138
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  20. Pass123,688 miles (+10,414)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2016
    Odometer
    123,688 miles
    Test number
    273555876110

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass113,274 miles3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2015
    Odometer
    113,274 miles
    Test number
    748112334348
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components

  22. PassMileage not read1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2014
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    539600223396
    • NoteRear exhaust boxs deteriorated

  23. Pass93,748 miles (+125)1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2013
    Odometer
    93,748 miles
    Test number
    129852032365
    • NoteRear exhaust boxs deteriorated

  24. Fail93,623 miles (+8,849)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    93,623 miles
    Test number
    365389722319
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteRear exhaust boxs deteriorated

  25. Pass84,774 miles (+9,617)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2012
    Odometer
    84,774 miles
    Test number
    325160031324
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  26. Pass75,157 miles (+9,045)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    75,157 miles
    Test number
    534421530366

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass66,112 miles (+10,325)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2010
    Odometer
    66,112 miles
    Test number
    220921339326

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass55,787 miles (+10,763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    55,787 miles
    Test number
    562851538313
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  29. Pass45,024 miles (+10,325)
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    45,024 miles
    Test number
    124104107329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass34,699 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    34,699 miles
    Test number
    400206926427

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S71 NTS

Does S71 NTS currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S71 NTS is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S71 NTS?
The MOT on S71 NTS is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S71 NTS done?
S71 NTS was recorded at 232,126 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025, an average of 10,361 miles a year.
Has S71 NTS ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S71 NTS has failed 10 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Dec 2025.
Has the mileage on S71 NTS 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 S71 NTS find?
S71 NTS passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front brake hose slightly deteriorated; offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

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