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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S753 XSUMOT history

S753 XSU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Dec 2026 and it has passed 14 of 21 MOT tests, with 65,295 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 12 Dec 2025.

S753 XSU white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
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MOT
Valid
Until 11 Dec 2026
Mileage
65,295 mi
At MOT on 12 Dec 2025
MOT tests
21
14 passed · 7 failed
Per year
Not enough data
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Vehicle details

Registration
S753 XSU
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 11 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
12 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S753 XSU was last recorded at 65,295 miles on 12 Dec 2025, 4 miles more than at the previous MOT on 20 Nov 2025.

Mileage went down between tests

  • 18 Oct 2007: 76,820 miles, lower than 144,492 miles on 6 Jan 2006.
  • 13 Jun 2012: 61,127 miles, lower than 83,240 miles on 13 Aug 2011.
  • 16 Apr 2015: 61,935 miles, lower than 65,000 miles on 18 Mar 2014.

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
65,291 miles · 20 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
4 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 65,295 miles
  • 2021 – 64,945 miles
  • 2020 – 64,912 miles
  • 2019 – 64,858 miles
  • 2017 – 62,388 miles
  • 2016 – 62,218 miles
  • 2015 – 61,935 miles
  • 2014 – 65,000 miles
  • 2013 – 61,127 miles
  • 2012 – 61,127 miles
  • 2011 – 83,240 miles
  • 2009 – 83,145 miles
  • 2007 – 76,820 miles
  • 2006 – 144,492 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass65,295 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2007–2016

  • Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2012–2016

  • Nearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

  • Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020

Full MOT history

21 tests since 6 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass65,295 miles (+4)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    65,295 miles
    Test number
    974455264611
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Fail65,291 miles (+346)3 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,291 miles
    Test number
    173774537903
    • MajorNearside Front Vehicle structure or chassis has excessive corrosion, seriously affecting its strength within 30cm of a body mounting nsf sill to inner arch (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass64,945 miles (+33)
    MOT expiry
    24 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    64,945 miles
    Test number
    885366998086

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass64,912 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Jun 2021
    Odometer
    64,912 miles
    Test number
    601767651546
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail64,912 miles (+54)1 dangerous2 major1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,912 miles
    Test number
    296310908569
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • MajorCentral Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorHorn sound not in accordance with requirements (7.7 (c))
    • MinorOffside Obligatory mirror slightly damaged (3.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass64,858 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    64,858 miles
    Test number
    123873268796
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine capacity incompatible with documented capacity.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail64,858 miles (+2,470)8 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    64,858 miles
    Test number
    867575079064
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Prop shaft joint constant velocity boot no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe to caliper (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the right. headlamp adrift (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded pipe between flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all discs slight corrosion (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine capacity incompatible with documented capacity.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material pipe to flexi hose (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass62,388 miles11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    62,388 miles
    Test number
    403056472201
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer wall starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter rusty

  9. Fail62,388 miles (+170)6 failures11 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,388 miles
    Test number
    611210157284
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Front suspension has excessive movement at a suspension ball joint (2.5.A.1c)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear outer wall starting to deteriorate
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded from brake hose to caliper (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Suspension arm has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both discs (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryFuel filter rusty

  10. Pass62,218 miles (+283)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    62,218 miles
    Test number
    389804707761
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  11. Pass61,935 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    15 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    61,935 miles
    Test number
    359636105101
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  12. Fail61,935 miles (-3,065)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,935 miles
    Test number
    378206305187
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (1.4.A.2c)
    • Repaired at testStop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteOil leak

  13. Pass65,000 miles (+3,873)
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    65,000 miles
    Test number
    186737474474

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass61,127 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    506740483049

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail61,127 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    936900483006
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  16. Pass61,127 miles (-22,113)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Jun 2013
    Odometer
    61,127 miles
    Test number
    838395262149
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass83,240 miles (+95)
    MOT expiry
    12 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    83,240 miles
    Test number
    375945221215

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail83,145 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,145 miles
    Test number
    334058529117
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)

  19. Pass83,145 miles (+6,325)
    MOT expiry
    7 May 2010
    Odometer
    83,145 miles
    Test number
    462088229164

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass76,820 miles (-67,672)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Oct 2008
    Odometer
    76,820 miles
    Test number
    553651597291
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  21. Pass144,492 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    144,492 miles
    Test number
    270776106017
    • AdvisoryFront Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S753 XSU

Does S753 XSU currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S753 XSU is valid until 11 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S753 XSU?
The MOT on S753 XSU is valid until 11 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S753 XSU done?
S753 XSU was recorded at 65,295 miles at its MOT on 12 Dec 2025.
Has S753 XSU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S753 XSU has failed 7 of its 21 MOT tests, most recently on 20 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S753 XSU ever gone down?
Yes. The recorded mileage was lower than at the previous test 3 times, first on 18 Oct 2007. This can be caused by a replacement instrument cluster, a recording error or odometer tampering.
What did the latest MOT on S753 XSU find?
S753 XSU passed its latest MOT on 12 Dec 2025 with 2 advisories: offside front shock absorbers has light misting of oil; oil leak, but not excessive.

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