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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S753 RKWMOT history

S753 RKW is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 3 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 31 MOT tests, with 87,699 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

S753 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 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
87,699 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
31
19 passed · 12 failed
Per year
2,360 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S753 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
3 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S753 RKW was last recorded at 87,699 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 4,047 miles more than at the previous MOT on 11 Sept 2024.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 17 Oct 2017: 66,546 miles, lower than 66,594 miles on 16 Oct 2017.

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
83,652 miles · 11 Sept 2024
Between the last two tests
4,047 miles
Average per year
2,360 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 87,699 miles
  • 2024 – 83,652 miles
  • 2023 – 80,903 miles
  • 2022 – 79,662 miles
  • 2021 – 76,571 miles
  • 2020 – 72,570 miles
  • 2018 – 71,026 miles
  • 2017 – 66,546 miles
  • 2016 – 60,245 miles
  • 2015 – 55,527 miles
  • 2014 – 52,378 miles
  • 2013 – 50,141 miles
  • 2012 – 49,530 miles
  • 2011 – 48,878 miles
  • 2010 – 47,985 miles
  • 2009 – 47,478 miles
  • 2008 – 45,880 miles
  • 2007 – 43,473 miles
  • 2006 – 42,407 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass87,699 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns slight play
  • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
  • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear ,advise replacement (0.1 (b))
  • AdvisorySpare tyre defective perished and cracked to cords

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory6 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2021–2023

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Nearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Offside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2013–2014

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2011

Full MOT history

31 tests since 5 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass87,699 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    87,699 miles
    Test number
    224822605889
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear ,advise replacement (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective perished and cracked to cords

  2. Fail87,699 miles (+4,047)1 major1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    87,699 miles
    Test number
    359140809948
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorOffside Rear Tyre obviously under inflated (5.2.3 (l))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) os and ns slight play
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened light corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread front and rear ,advise replacement (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective perished and cracked to cords

  3. Pass83,652 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    83,652 miles
    Test number
    508957468158
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + rear number plates deteriorated. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front lower shock bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  4. Fail83,652 miles (+2,749)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,652 miles
    Test number
    694116712573
    • MajorFront Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened Rear brake discs corroded. (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front + rear number plates deteriorated. (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySuspension component pin or bush slightly worn Both front lower shock bushes deteriorated. (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  5. Pass80,903 miles (+40)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Jun 2024
    Odometer
    80,903 miles
    Test number
    469579167983
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRegistration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread Front and Rear (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisorySpare tyre defective

  6. Fail80,863 miles (+1,201)2 major11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    80,863 miles
    Test number
    411514299215
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated both front (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge 3 mm and cracked (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryExhaust corroded
    • AdvisoryFuel pipes damp and smell of diesel
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering

  7. Pass79,662 miles (+54)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    27 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    79,662 miles
    Test number
    855740210228
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))
    • AdvisoryNsf drop link bush slightly perished
    • AdvisoryNsf tyre cracking
    • AdvisoryOsf drop link bush slightly worn

  8. Fail79,608 miles (+3,037)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,608 miles
    Test number
    854692737542
    • MajorOffside Outer Integral body structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting sill marked yellow (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Registration plate insecure but not likely to fall off (0.1 (a))

  9. Pass76,571 miles (+1)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    76,571 miles
    Test number
    969449563339
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  10. Fail76,570 miles (+4,000)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,570 miles
    Test number
    978945716952
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))

  11. Pass72,570 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Mar 2021
    Odometer
    72,570 miles
    Test number
    184759837622
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  12. Fail72,570 miles (+1,544)2 major1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    72,570 miles
    Test number
    513657848322
    • MajorOffside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  13. Pass71,026 miles (+366)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2019
    Odometer
    71,026 miles
    Test number
    474066419289
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  14. Fail70,660 miles (+14)1 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,660 miles
    Test number
    548392877207
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Fail70,646 miles (+4,100)1 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    70,646 miles
    Test number
    949104962303
    • MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both sides (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear damage to body

  16. Pass66,546 miles (-48)
    MOT expiry
    16 Oct 2018
    Odometer
    66,546 miles
    Test number
    760067007870

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail66,594 miles (+6,349)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    66,594 miles
    Test number
    700860168152
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.3.A.1)
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureExhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)

  18. Pass60,245 miles (+4,718)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    60,245 miles
    Test number
    989312491332

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass55,527 miles (+3,149)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    55,527 miles
    Test number
    789071683450
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit on (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryExhaust mountings broken

  20. Pass52,378 miles (+2,237)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    52,378 miles
    Test number
    306977094164
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  21. Pass50,141 miles (+2)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2014
    Odometer
    50,141 miles
    Test number
    939623563147
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  22. Fail50,139 miles (+609)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    50,139 miles
    Test number
    365497853181
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low and too far to the right. (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  23. Pass49,530 miles (+652)
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    49,530 miles
    Test number
    679780682184

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass48,878 miles (+893)3 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2012
    Odometer
    48,878 miles
    Test number
    758477581134
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded

  25. Pass47,985 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2011
    Odometer
    47,985 miles
    Test number
    402387880183

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail47,985 miles (+507)3 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,985 miles
    Test number
    854527880171
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  27. Pass47,478 miles (+7)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Jul 2010
    Odometer
    47,478 miles
    Test number
    180860199163
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  28. Fail47,471 miles (+1,591)1 failure1 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    47,471 miles
    Test number
    502718989171
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  29. Pass45,880 miles (+2,407)
    MOT expiry
    26 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    45,880 miles
    Test number
    121079978116

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass43,473 miles (+1,066)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2008
    Odometer
    43,473 miles
    Test number
    362234217154
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on sidewalls

  31. Pass42,407 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2007
    Odometer
    42,407 miles
    Test number
    102908746201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S753 RKW

Does S753 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S753 RKW is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S753 RKW?
The MOT on S753 RKW is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S753 RKW done?
S753 RKW was recorded at 87,699 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 2,360 miles a year.
Has S753 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S753 RKW has failed 12 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 13 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S753 RKW ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test once, first on 17 Oct 2017. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S753 RKW find?
S753 RKW passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 7 advisories: front brake disc worn, but not excessively slight wear; front brake hose slightly deteriorated os and ns; oil leak, but not excessive slight leak, and 4 more.

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