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Volkswagen Transporter

Red · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

S754 RKWMOT history

S754 RKW is a red diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 22 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 19 of 28 MOT tests, with 141,972 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Apr 2026.

S754 RKW red Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 26 Apr 2027
Mileage
141,972 mi
At MOT on 7 Apr 2026
MOT tests
28
19 passed · 9 failed
Per year
2,407 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S754 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Red
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
22 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
Latest MOT test
7 Apr 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S754 RKW was last recorded at 141,972 miles on 7 Apr 2026, 1,125 miles more than at the previous MOT on 12 Apr 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
140,847 miles · 12 Apr 2025
Between the last two tests
1,125 miles
Average per year
2,407 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 141,972 miles
  • 2025 – 140,847 miles
  • 2024 – 138,172 miles
  • 2023 – 137,299 miles
  • 2022 – 136,273 miles
  • 2021 – 134,685 miles
  • 2019 – 131,495 miles
  • 2018 – 129,208 miles
  • 2017 – 122,109 miles
  • 2016 – 121,659 miles
  • 2015 – 121,477 miles
  • 2014 – 121,040 miles
  • 2013 – 120,723 miles
  • 2012 – 120,598 miles
  • 2011 – 119,789 miles
  • 2009 – 115,947 miles
  • 2008 – 110,125 miles
  • 2007 – 98,137 miles
  • 2006 – 94,568 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass141,972 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023

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.

  • Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor4 MOTs, 2022–2025

  • Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Play in steering rack inner joint(s) both

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Power steering noisy

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

Full MOT history

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

  1. Pass141,972 miles (+1,125)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2027
    Odometer
    141,972 miles
    Test number
    511012788368
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  2. Pass140,847 miles (+2,675)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2026
    Odometer
    140,847 miles
    Test number
    143709613549
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass138,172 miles (+873)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2025
    Odometer
    138,172 miles
    Test number
    361299823339
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre slightly damaged slightly out of shape (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy

  4. Pass137,299 miles (+1,026)1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2024
    Odometer
    137,299 miles
    Test number
    541984889565
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both roll bar link bushes slightly worn not excessive (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated perished (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) both
    • AdvisoryPower steering noisy

  5. Pass136,273 miles (+1,588)1 minor8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2023
    Odometer
    136,273 miles
    Test number
    227507543621
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement borderline (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose perishing
    • AdvisoryCondition of steering wheel grip
    • AdvisoryCorrosion on all brake disc s
    • AdvisoryOil leak on engine
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump noisey
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack ends

  6. Pass134,685 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Apr 2022
    Odometer
    134,685 miles
    Test number
    904104406747
    • AdvisoryCondition of brake fluid
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot
    • AdvisoryNoise on power steering pump
    • AdvisoryWear in steering rack

  7. Fail134,683 miles (+3,188)3 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,683 miles
    Test number
    204001994162
    • MajorFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases pipe blowing and split (6.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases blowing (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryCondition of brake fluid
    • AdvisoryN/s/f outer cv boot
    • AdvisoryNoise on power steering pump
    • AdvisoryWear in steering rack

  8. Pass131,495 miles (+2,287)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    131,495 miles
    Test number
    981679185709
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  9. Pass129,208 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2019
    Odometer
    129,208 miles
    Test number
    322919679767
    • AdvisoryCondition of n/s/f outer cv boot
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack

  10. Fail129,208 miles (+7,099)3 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,208 miles
    Test number
    264122653199
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp not working on main beam (1.7.5a)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryCondition of n/s/f outer cv boot
    • AdvisorySlight wear in steering rack

  11. Pass122,109 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    23 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    122,109 miles
    Test number
    831055705185
    • AdvisoryRear seatbelts fitted to insecure frame not suitable for purpose.

  12. Fail122,109 miles (+450)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    122,109 miles
    Test number
    143706173358
    • FailureRear Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryRear seatbelts fitted to insecure frame not suitable for purpose.

  13. Pass121,659 miles (+182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    121,659 miles
    Test number
    405529590245
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel both sides (2.2.A.1b)

  14. Pass121,477 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    121,477 miles
    Test number
    429790995185
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  15. Fail121,477 miles (+437)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    121,477 miles
    Test number
    528179185167
    • FailureOffside Rear position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)

  16. Pass121,040 miles (+317)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    121,040 miles
    Test number
    136921894193
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak

  17. Pass120,723 miles (+125)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    120,723 miles
    Test number
    969521323277
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  18. Pass120,598 miles (+14)1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    120,598 miles
    Test number
    616164312051
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  19. Fail120,584 miles (+795)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,584 miles
    Test number
    298672812005
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.2.C.1c)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose twisted (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  20. Pass119,789 miles (+21)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    119,789 miles
    Test number
    159111221029
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  21. Fail119,768 miles (+3,821)1 failure2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    119,768 miles
    Test number
    755877311053
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Steering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak

  22. Pass115,947 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    115,947 miles
    Test number
    320864529238

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail115,947 miles (+5,822)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,947 miles
    Test number
    210774729267
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  24. Pass110,125 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    110,125 miles
    Test number
    951234518251
    • NoteSlight leak from exhaust front section

  25. Fail110,125 miles (+11,988)2 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    110,125 miles
    Test number
    513392718247
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • NoteSlight leak from exhaust front section

  26. Pass98,137 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    98,137 miles
    Test number
    372425917417

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail98,137 miles (+3,569)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    98,137 miles
    Test number
    960584317296
    • FailureNearside Front Ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)

  28. Pass94,568 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    94,568 miles
    Test number
    343638406258

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S754 RKW

Does S754 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S754 RKW is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
When is the MOT due on S754 RKW?
The MOT on S754 RKW is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S754 RKW done?
S754 RKW was recorded at 141,972 miles at its MOT on 7 Apr 2026, an average of 2,407 miles a year.
Has S754 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S754 RKW has failed 9 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 27 Apr 2021.
Has the mileage on S754 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 S754 RKW find?
S754 RKW passed its latest MOT on 7 Apr 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; offside front tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge; oil leak, but not excessive.

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