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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S748 RKWMOT history

S748 RKW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 30 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 25 MOT tests, with 170,694 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 2 Oct 2026.

S748 RKW blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 30 Sept 2027
Mileage
170,694 mi
At MOT on 1 Oct 2026
MOT tests
25
21 passed · 4 failed
Per year
7,323 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S748 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
7 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 30 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
1 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S748 RKW was last recorded at 170,694 miles on 1 Oct 2026, 927 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
169,767 miles · 8 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
927 miles
Average per year
7,323 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 170,694 miles
  • 2025 – 169,767 miles
  • 2024 – 166,094 miles
  • 2023 – 158,329 miles
  • 2022 – 154,286 miles
  • 2021 – 145,388 miles
  • 2020 – 141,858 miles
  • 2019 – 134,706 miles
  • 2018 – 127,092 miles
  • 2017 – 116,666 miles
  • 2016 – 108,588 miles
  • 2015 – 89,311 miles
  • 2014 – 72,013 miles
  • 2013 – 49,938 miles
  • 2012 – 31,162 miles
  • 2011 – 25,528 miles
  • 2010 – 25,442 miles
  • 2009 – 25,207 miles
  • 2008 – 24,894 miles
  • 2007 – 24,663 miles
  • 2006 – 22,911 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass170,694 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))

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.

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2020

  • Offside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2019

Full MOT history

25 tests since 27 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass170,694 miles (+927)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    170,694 miles
    Test number
    179481168065
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
  2. Pass169,767 miles (+3,673)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    169,767 miles
    Test number
    486531455319

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass166,094 miles (+7,765)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    166,094 miles
    Test number
    317278450852

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass158,329 miles (+4,043)
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    158,329 miles
    Test number
    922018266745

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass154,286 miles (+8,898)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    154,286 miles
    Test number
    918649178913

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  6. Pass145,388 miles (+3,530)
    MOT expiry
    24 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    145,388 miles
    Test number
    548276549064

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass141,858 miles (+7,152)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    4 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    141,858 miles
    Test number
    610728142427
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  8. Pass134,706 miles (+7,614)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    134,706 miles
    Test number
    538410955822
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  9. Pass127,092 miles (+10,426)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    25 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    127,092 miles
    Test number
    640990753160
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrule (1.1.12 (f) (i))
  10. Pass116,666 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    116,666 miles
    Test number
    187039045269

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Fail116,666 miles (+8,078)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    116,666 miles
    Test number
    457225499744
    • Repaired at testOffside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
  12. Pass108,588 miles (+19,277)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    108,588 miles
    Test number
    577644867734

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass89,311 miles (+17,298)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    89,311 miles
    Test number
    794046233273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass72,013 miles (+22,075)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    72,013 miles
    Test number
    679614134234

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass49,938 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    49,938 miles
    Test number
    825071723214
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  16. Fail49,938 miles (+18,776)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    49,938 miles
    Test number
    335530523498
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  17. Pass31,162 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    31,162 miles
    Test number
    329919322440
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  18. Fail31,162 miles (+5,634)1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,162 miles
    Test number
    965668622253
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
  19. Pass25,528 miles (+86)
    MOT expiry
    30 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    25,528 miles
    Test number
    197483741273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass25,442 miles (+235)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    25,442 miles
    Test number
    882348630279

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass25,207 miles (+313)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    25,207 miles
    Test number
    411602339238
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
  22. Pass24,894 miles
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    24,894 miles
    Test number
    271887028256

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail24,894 miles (+231)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    24,894 miles
    Test number
    304457228430
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
  24. Pass24,663 miles (+1,752)
    MOT expiry
    27 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    24,663 miles
    Test number
    814020747285

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass22,911 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    22,911 miles
    Test number
    363078706255

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S748 RKW

Does S748 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S748 RKW is valid until 30 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S748 RKW?
The MOT on S748 RKW is valid until 30 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S748 RKW done?
S748 RKW was recorded at 170,694 miles at its MOT on 1 Oct 2026, an average of 7,323 miles a year.
Has S748 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S748 RKW has failed 4 of its 25 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Aug 2017.
Has the mileage on S748 RKW 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 RKW find?
S748 RKW passed its latest MOT on 1 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear brake cable damaged but not to excess.

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