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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

S733 RKYMOT history

S733 RKY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 16 Aug 2022 and it has passed 16 of 25 MOT tests, with 219,669 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Feb 2026.

S733 RKY white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 16 Aug 2022
Mileage
219,669 mi
At MOT on 2 Feb 2026
MOT tests
25
16 passed · 9 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S733 RKY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 16 Aug 2022
Latest MOT test
2 Feb 2026 (Fail)

Mileage history

S733 RKY was last recorded at 219,669 miles on 2 Feb 2026, 1,555 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 Aug 2021.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 3 Feb 2007: 150,740 miles, lower than 299,661 miles on 29 Apr 2005.

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
218,114 miles · 17 Aug 2021
Between the last two tests
1,555 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 219,669 miles
  • 2021 – 218,114 miles
  • 2020 – 216,603 miles
  • 2019 – 205,478 miles
  • 2018 – 188,457 miles
  • 2017 – 187,444 miles
  • 2016 – 187,113 miles
  • 2015 – 184,543 miles
  • 2014 – 182,204 miles
  • 2013 – 178,448 miles
  • 2012 – 175,753 miles
  • 2011 – 173,285 miles
  • 2010 – 169,129 miles
  • 2009 – 164,420 miles
  • 2008 – 157,916 miles
  • 2007 – 150,740 miles
  • 2005 – 299,661 miles

What the latest MOT found

Fail219,669 miles
  • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
  • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
  • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
  • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
  • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
  • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
  • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
  • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2020

What MOT failures 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.

  • Oil leak

    Dangerous5 MOTs, 2013–2019

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

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2015–2018

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Nearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2017

  • Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Service brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

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

  1. Fail219,669 miles (+1,555)2 dangerous9 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    219,669 miles
    Test number
    848708330243
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Badly perrished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced Inner wheel arch and jacking point (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Shock absorbers insecurely attached (5.3.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength Inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Parking brake inoperative on one side (1.4.1 (a))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass218,114 miles (+1,511)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    218,114 miles
    Test number
    813807071917
    • MinorNearside Front Lower Suspension component ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills starting to corrode

  3. Pass216,603 miles (+4)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    216,603 miles
    Test number
    975206202245
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryPossible fuel leak from pump

  4. Fail216,599 miles (+11,121)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,599 miles
    Test number
    591038167572
    • MajorBrake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorFront Service brake excessively fluctuating (1.2.1 (e))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively both (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair both rear (1.2.1 (c))
    • AdvisoryPossible fuel leak from pump

  5. Pass205,478 miles12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    205,478 miles
    Test number
    690091306998
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  6. Fail205,478 miles (+17,021)1 repaired12 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    205,478 miles
    Test number
    514580063640
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryPower steering leak
    • AdvisoryUnderside corroded
    • AdvisoryWipers poor

  7. Pass188,457 miles (+9)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    188,457 miles
    Test number
    171538420148
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  8. Fail188,448 miles (+1,004)5 failures4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,448 miles
    Test number
    925978103848
    • FailureFuel system component leaking pump (7.2.3)
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  9. Pass187,444 miles (+331)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    187,444 miles
    Test number
    211241663921
    • AdvisoryBody has slight corrosion nearside rear near wheel (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both front tie rods

  10. Pass187,113 miles (+14)
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    187,113 miles
    Test number
    272813147931

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail187,099 miles (+2,556)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    187,099 miles
    Test number
    373225056652
    • FailureNearside Front Body or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of the body mountings (6.1.B.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass184,543 miles (+3)2 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    184,543 miles
    Test number
    435558965048
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteMovement to steering rack ends

  13. Fail184,540 miles (+2,336)2 failures3 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    184,540 miles
    Test number
    728191265076
    • FailureHeadlamp switch faulty (1.7.1)
    • FailureStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Service brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteExhaust corroded
    • NoteMovement to steering rack ends

  14. Pass182,204 miles (+3,756)4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    182,204 miles
    Test number
    635217424008
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass178,448 miles (+12)2 dangerous10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    178,448 miles
    Test number
    398638663066
    • DangerousBRAKE TEST-vehicle has passed test as all wheels locked however rear service brake is very weak!
    • DangerousOil leak
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Fail178,436 miles (+2,683)1 dangerous7 failures10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    178,436 miles
    Test number
    486859753034
    • DangerousOil leak
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Mechanical brake component has restricted free movement (3.5.1k)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCentre Front registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  17. Pass175,753 miles (+7)6 notes
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    175,753 miles
    Test number
    948936842027
    • NoteFront brake flexi hoses slightly deteriated
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting low,o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges and has a cut in the center of the tyre
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack arms
    • NoteSmall chip on o/s/f headlight
    • NoteSmall split on o/s/f cv boot

  18. Fail175,746 miles (+2,461)3 failures6 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,746 miles
    Test number
    757755542012
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NoteFront brake flexi hoses slightly deteriated
    • NoteFront number plate cracked
    • NoteN/s/f tyre getting low,o/s/f tyre wearing on inner edges and has a cut in the center of the tyre
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack arms
    • NoteSmall chip on o/s/f headlight
    • NoteSmall split on o/s/f cv boot

  19. Pass173,285 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    173,285 miles
    Test number
    605355151001
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  20. Fail173,281 miles (+4,152)1 failure3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    173,281 miles
    Test number
    209242551015
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass169,129 miles (+4,709)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    169,129 miles
    Test number
    531274750082

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass164,420 miles (+6,504)
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    164,420 miles
    Test number
    742926059073

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass157,916 miles (+7,176)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    157,916 miles
    Test number
    632815128024
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • NoteOil leak

  24. Pass150,740 miles (-148,921)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2008
    Odometer
    150,740 miles
    Test number
    871604837019
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteBoth rear brakes slight binding

  25. Pass299,661 miles
    MOT expiry
    6 May 2006
    Odometer
    299,661 miles
    Test number
    352009615159

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S733 RKY

Does S733 RKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S733 RKY expired on 16 Aug 2022, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S733 RKY?
The MOT on S733 RKY expired on 16 Aug 2022. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S733 RKY done?
S733 RKY was recorded at 219,669 miles at its MOT on 2 Feb 2026.
Has S733 RKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S733 RKY has failed 9 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 2 Feb 2026.
Has the mileage on S733 RKY ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 3 Feb 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S733 RKY find?
S733 RKY failed its latest MOT on 2 Feb 2026 with 2 dangerous defects, 9 major defects and 4 advisories: nearside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perrished; offside front tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure badly perrished; nearside front integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner wheel arch and jacking point, and 12 more.

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