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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S759 RKWMOT history

S759 RKW is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 4 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 17 Nov 2026 and it has passed 21 of 33 MOT tests, with 159,544 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 17 Nov 2025.

S759 RKW green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 17 Nov 2026
Mileage
159,544 mi
At MOT on 17 Nov 2025
MOT tests
33
21 passed · 12 failed
Per year
5,174 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S759 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
4 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 17 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
17 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S759 RKW was last recorded at 159,544 miles on 17 Nov 2025, 1,602 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Nov 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
157,942 miles · 18 Nov 2024
Between the last two tests
1,602 miles
Average per year
5,174 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 159,544 miles
  • 2024 – 157,942 miles
  • 2023 – 157,081 miles
  • 2022 – 156,591 miles
  • 2021 – 156,492 miles
  • 2020 – 156,143 miles
  • 2019 – 154,950 miles
  • 2018 – 152,802 miles
  • 2017 – 150,388 miles
  • 2016 – 147,328 miles
  • 2015 – 144,789 miles
  • 2014 – 135,207 miles
  • 2013 – 129,073 miles
  • 2012 – 115,602 miles
  • 2011 – 105,982 miles
  • 2010 – 95,846 miles
  • 2009 – 81,639 miles
  • 2008 – 76,250 miles
  • 2007 – 69,765 miles
  • 2006 – 61,627 miles
  • 2005 – 54,532 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass159,544 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

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 Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2016–2018

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Service brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2021

Full MOT history

33 tests since 1 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass159,544 miles (+1,602)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    159,544 miles
    Test number
    846621923203
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))

  2. Pass157,942 miles (+861)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    17 Nov 2025
    Odometer
    157,942 miles
    Test number
    790113424616
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  3. Pass157,081 miles (+490)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2024
    Odometer
    157,081 miles
    Test number
    988389920125
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has slight external damage to the casing corroded (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive shock absorber mount (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))

  4. Pass156,591 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2023
    Odometer
    156,591 miles
    Test number
    694999065960
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  5. Fail156,591 miles (+99)1 dangerous1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,591 miles
    Test number
    252905283473
    • DangerousBrake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  6. Pass156,492 miles (+349)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2022
    Odometer
    156,492 miles
    Test number
    898088138027
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

  7. Pass156,143 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2021
    Odometer
    156,143 miles
    Test number
    970454437999
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge, stepped tread design
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

  8. Fail156,139 miles (+1,189)1 major4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,139 miles
    Test number
    351734241767
    • MajorOffside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement Both D Bushes (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn on outer edge, stepped tread design
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryService brake efficiency only just met. The braking system may require adjustment or repair

  9. Pass154,950 miles (+2,148)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    5 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    154,950 miles
    Test number
    508170391444
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D Bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass152,802 miles (+2,414)1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    152,802 miles
    Test number
    914536006262
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront exhaust mounting deteriorated
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  11. Pass150,388 miles (+8)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    150,388 miles
    Test number
    686350085519
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  12. Fail150,380 miles (+3,052)2 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    150,380 miles
    Test number
    137248509254
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  13. Pass147,328 miles (+4)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    147,328 miles
    Test number
    457098931963
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  14. Fail147,324 miles (+2,535)3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,324 miles
    Test number
    926857049383
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureSide repeater missing Both (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureRegistration plate font not substantially similar to the prescribed font Both (6.3.4d)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated Both (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  15. Pass144,789 miles (+9,582)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    144,789 miles
    Test number
    444901480622
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement o/s n/s (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  16. Pass135,207 miles (+31)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    135,207 miles
    Test number
    568850584267

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail135,176 miles (+6,103)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    135,176 miles
    Test number
    856784574279
    • FailureFront Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the right (1.8)
    • FailureRear Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
    • FailureRear registration plate insecure (6.3.1b)

  18. Pass129,073 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    129,073 miles
    Test number
    468276623271
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to legal limit
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber cover corroded

  19. Fail129,073 miles (+13,471)1 dangerous5 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,073 miles
    Test number
    348256023254
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a bulge, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Side repeater missing (1.4.A.2b)
    • NoteFront brake discs corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inside edge
    • NoteN/s/r tyre close to legal limit

  20. Pass115,602 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    115,602 miles
    Test number
    599936622287
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber cover corroded

  21. Fail115,602 miles (+9,620)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    115,602 miles
    Test number
    376166822414
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/f shock absorber cover corroded

  22. Pass105,982 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    105,982 miles
    Test number
    327487921414
    • NoteSlight play in both ends of steering rack

  23. Fail105,982 miles (+10,136)1 failure1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,982 miles
    Test number
    828537821279
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • NoteSlight play in both ends of steering rack

  24. Fail95,846 miles2 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    95,846 miles
    Test number
    282935920284
    • Repaired at testRear Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • Repaired at testWindscreen has a sticker or other obstruction encroaching into the swept area by more than 40mm outside zone 'A' (8.3.1e)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  25. Pass95,846 miles (+14,207)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    95,846 miles
    Test number
    562385920282
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)

  26. Pass81,639 miles (+17)
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    81,639 miles
    Test number
    774502529247

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail81,622 miles (+5,372)7 failures6 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,622 miles
    Test number
    360159919487
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has slight corrosion to the casing (2.7.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm corroded but not seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Road wheel with a slightly distorted bead rim (4.2.A.1a)
    • NoteNearside front seat has been modified but meets requirements
    • NoteOffside wiper blade slightly split

  28. Pass76,250 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    14 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    76,250 miles
    Test number
    212918228205
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on inner side wall.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

  29. Fail76,250 miles (+6,485)4 repaired2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    76,250 miles
    Test number
    341938828431
    • Repaired at testNearside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.2.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteNearside front tyre cracking on inner side wall.
    • NoteOffside front tyre wearing on inner edge.

  30. Pass69,765 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    69,765 miles
    Test number
    191441927219
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  31. Fail69,765 miles (+8,138)2 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    69,765 miles
    Test number
    383481327283
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve linkage stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteOil leak

  32. Pass61,627 miles (+7,095)1 note
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    61,627 miles
    Test number
    803955816230
    • NoteBoth front tyres cracking on edges

  33. Pass54,532 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2006
    Odometer
    54,532 miles
    Test number
    791023515258
    • NoteRear seats not fitted

Questions about S759 RKW

Does S759 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S759 RKW is valid until 17 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S759 RKW?
The MOT on S759 RKW is valid until 17 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S759 RKW done?
S759 RKW was recorded at 159,544 miles at its MOT on 17 Nov 2025, an average of 5,174 miles a year.
Has S759 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S759 RKW has failed 12 of its 33 MOT tests, most recently on 3 Nov 2022.
Has the mileage on S759 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 S759 RKW find?
S759 RKW passed its latest MOT on 17 Nov 2025 with 2 advisories: nearside front oil leak, but not excessive; offside front outer tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.

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