Volkswagen logo

Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

S753 RKYMOT history

S753 RKY is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 7 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 6 Jul 2027 and it has passed 13 of 19 MOT tests, with 199,218 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Jul 2026.

S753 RKY white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 6 Jul 2027
Mileage
199,218 mi
At MOT on 7 Jul 2026
MOT tests
19
13 passed · 6 failed
Per year
5,372 mi
Average between MOTs
Get reminders for S753 RKY in the free Driver Codes app

Vehicle details

Registration
S753 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 valid until 6 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S753 RKY was last recorded at 199,218 miles on 7 Jul 2026, 19,088 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Sept 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
180,130 miles · 12 Sept 2020
Between the last two tests
19,088 miles
Average per year
5,372 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 199,218 miles
  • 2020 – 180,130 miles
  • 2019 – 165,919 miles
  • 2016 – 153,282 miles
  • 2015 – 140,289 miles
  • 2014 – 129,619 miles
  • 2013 – 120,724 miles
  • 2012 – 113,278 miles
  • 2011 – 106,930 miles
  • 2010 – 105,233 miles
  • 2009 – 103,083 miles
  • 2008 – 101,803 miles
  • 2006 – 94,082 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass199,218 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

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.

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Nearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

  • Offside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2013

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2008–2010

Full MOT history

19 tests since 11 Dec 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass199,218 miles (+19,088)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    199,218 miles
    Test number
    374313616309
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  2. Pass180,130 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    180,130 miles
    Test number
    810430930060
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Fail180,130 miles (+14,211)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    180,130 miles
    Test number
    630701018695
    • MajorFront Registration plate inscription illegible (0.1 (b))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Coil spring fractured or broken (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened All (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  4. Pass165,919 miles (+49)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    165,919 miles
    Test number
    570491040943
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers light misting of oil or has limited damping effect (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Fail165,870 miles (+12,588)5 dangerous7 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,870 miles
    Test number
    943199467930
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick BOTH (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
    • DangerousParking brake efficiency less than 50% of the required value (1.4.2 (a) (ii))
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Stop lamp(s) not working (4.3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass153,282 miles (+12,993)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    153,282 miles
    Test number
    267700221854
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  7. Pass140,289 miles
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    140,289 miles
    Test number
    795369045051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail140,282 miles (+10,663)5 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    140,282 miles
    Test number
    189999845426
    • FailureNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (1.4.A.2f)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailurePower steering malfunctioning (2.3.3a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  9. Pass129,619 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    129,619 miles
    Test number
    177979744456
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  10. Fail129,619 miles (+8,895)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,619 miles
    Test number
    466529244028
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  11. Pass120,724 miles (+5)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    120,724 miles
    Test number
    749021853072
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail120,719 miles (+7,441)5 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,719 miles
    Test number
    107195643440
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Coil spring not correctly located (2.4.C.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp does not emit a steady red light (1.3.2e)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside front brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.2b)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass113,278 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    113,278 miles
    Test number
    245546142021
    • NoteOil leak

  14. Fail113,278 miles (+6,348)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    113,278 miles
    Test number
    628281442010
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteOil leak

  15. Pass106,930 miles (+1,697)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    106,930 miles
    Test number
    507829421066
    • NoteOil leak

  16. Pass105,233 miles (+2,150)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    105,233 miles
    Test number
    721443530087
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass103,083 miles (+1,280)1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    103,083 miles
    Test number
    150514849441
    • NoteOil leak

  18. Pass101,803 miles (+7,721)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    12 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    101,803 miles
    Test number
    470494448022
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteOil leak

  19. Pass94,082 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    94,082 miles
    Test number
    113765046391
    • NoteOil leak

Questions about S753 RKY

Does S753 RKY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S753 RKY is valid until 6 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S753 RKY?
The MOT on S753 RKY is valid until 6 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S753 RKY done?
S753 RKY was recorded at 199,218 miles at its MOT on 7 Jul 2026, an average of 5,372 miles a year.
Has S753 RKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S753 RKY has failed 6 of its 19 MOT tests, most recently on 8 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S753 RKY 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 S753 RKY find?
S753 RKY passed its latest MOT on 7 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside front suspension arm ball joint has slight play; offside outer suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive sill.

Related registrations

Browse all S753 registrations

Contains DVSA MOT history data, public sector information licensed under the Open Government Licence v3.0. Driver Codes is not affiliated with DVSA or DVLA.