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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S748 LCYMOT history

S748 LCY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 18 Jan 1999. Its MOT is valid until 24 May 2027 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 168,355 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 May 2026.

S748 LCY blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 24 May 2027
Mileage
168,355 mi
At MOT on 16 May 2026
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
4,024 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S748 LCY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
18 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT valid until 24 May 2027
Latest MOT test
16 May 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S748 LCY was last recorded at 168,355 miles on 16 May 2026, 5,484 miles more than at the previous MOT on 17 May 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
162,871 miles · 17 May 2025
Between the last two tests
5,484 miles
Average per year
4,024 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 168,355 miles
  • 2025 – 162,871 miles
  • 2024 – 157,457 miles
  • 2023 – 152,882 miles
  • 2022 – 150,516 miles
  • 2021 – 145,034 miles
  • 2019 – 141,161 miles
  • 2013 – 135,206 miles
  • 2012 – 128,860 miles
  • 2011 – 121,794 miles
  • 2010 – 115,597 miles
  • 2009 – 110,812 miles
  • 2008 – 103,665 miles
  • 2007 – 96,290 miles
  • 2006 – 88,684 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass168,355 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.

  • Central Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Nearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Offside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

22 tests since 28 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass168,355 miles (+5,484)
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2027
    Odometer
    168,355 miles
    Test number
    156338542054

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass162,871 miles (+5,414)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2026
    Odometer
    162,871 miles
    Test number
    455592394804
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Coolant leak
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass157,457 miles (+8)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2025
    Odometer
    157,457 miles
    Test number
    396165217688
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  4. Fail157,449 miles (+4,567)3 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,449 miles
    Test number
    217549333832
    • MajorCentral Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorPosition lamp switch does not operate in accordance with the requirements (4.2.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  5. Pass152,882 miles (+2,366)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2024
    Odometer
    152,882 miles
    Test number
    135931386106
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  6. Pass150,516 miles (+1)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    24 May 2023
    Odometer
    150,516 miles
    Test number
    855122595468
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  7. Fail150,515 miles (+1)1 dangerous6 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,515 miles
    Test number
    735035248209
    • DangerousStop lamp(s) all not working (4.3.1 (a) (iii))
    • MajorCentral Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  8. Fail150,514 miles (+5,480)1 dangerous9 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,514 miles
    Test number
    181524743788
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside Rear Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (4.1.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))

  9. Pass145,034 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Feb 2022
    Odometer
    145,034 miles
    Test number
    958728681288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Fail145,034 miles (+3,873)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    145,034 miles
    Test number
    583758655754
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass141,161 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    141,161 miles
    Test number
    192591198966

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Fail141,161 miles (+5,955)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,161 miles
    Test number
    932126475441
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Position lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (4.2.3 (c))

  13. Pass135,206 miles (+6,346)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2014
    Odometer
    135,206 miles
    Test number
    368342843430
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass128,860 miles (+7,066)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    128,860 miles
    Test number
    715966852201
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass121,794 miles (+6,197)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    121,794 miles
    Test number
    615494741250
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  16. Pass115,597 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    115,597 miles
    Test number
    190347350204

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail115,597 miles (+4,785)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,597 miles
    Test number
    381096250493
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Pass110,812 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    110,812 miles
    Test number
    814072759261

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail110,812 miles (+7,147)4 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,812 miles
    Test number
    953122359218
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  20. Pass103,665 miles (+7,375)
    MOT expiry
    7 Sept 2009
    Odometer
    103,665 miles
    Test number
    351342958477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass96,290 miles (+7,606)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2008
    Odometer
    96,290 miles
    Test number
    242978347288
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Pass88,684 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    27 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    88,684 miles
    Test number
    364699306406
    • AdvisoryFront wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
    • AdvisoryHeadlamp not in good working order but not adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • NoteO/S/door fails to open from outside,window open for access.

Questions about S748 LCY

Does S748 LCY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S748 LCY is valid until 24 May 2027.
When is the MOT due on S748 LCY?
The MOT on S748 LCY is valid until 24 May 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S748 LCY done?
S748 LCY was recorded at 168,355 miles at its MOT on 16 May 2026, an average of 4,024 miles a year.
Has S748 LCY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S748 LCY has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 14 May 2024.
Has the mileage on S748 LCY 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 S748 LCY find?
S748 LCY passed its latest MOT on 16 May 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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