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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S75 RFUMOT history

S75 RFU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023 and it has passed 15 of 22 MOT tests, with 369,631 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Sept 2022.

S75 RFU white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 15 Sept 2023
Mileage
369,631 mi
At MOT on 16 Sept 2022
MOT tests
22
15 passed · 7 failed
Per year
9,443 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S75 RFU
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
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT expired on 15 Sept 2023
Latest MOT test
16 Sept 2022 (Pass)

Mileage history

S75 RFU was last recorded at 369,631 miles on 16 Sept 2022, 883 miles more than at the previous MOT on 8 Sept 2021.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
368,748 miles · 8 Sept 2021
Between the last two tests
883 miles
Average per year
9,443 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2022 – 369,631 miles
  • 2021 – 368,748 miles
  • 2020 – 363,367 miles
  • 2019 – 357,478 miles
  • 2018 – 349,070 miles
  • 2017 – 347,144 miles
  • 2016 – 333,953 miles
  • 2015 – 319,238 miles
  • 2014 – 302,697 miles
  • 2013 – 289,550 miles
  • 2012 – 275,268 miles
  • 2011 – 266,640 miles
  • 2009 – 256,521 miles
  • 2007 – 240,840 miles
  • 2006 – 217,432 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass369,631 miles
  • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (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.

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2009–2012

  • Nearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Offside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)

    Failure3 MOTs, 2007–2012

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019–2021

  • Offside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2015

  • Offside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2009–2015

Full MOT history

22 tests since 17 Jul 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass369,631 miles (+883)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    369,631 miles
    Test number
    642819149491
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  2. Pass368,748 miles (+5,381)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    368,748 miles
    Test number
    714824821122
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass363,367 miles (+72)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    363,367 miles
    Test number
    145054038693

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Fail363,295 miles (+5,817)2 dangerous5 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    363,295 miles
    Test number
    220313208401
    • DangerousNearside Front Tyre has ply or cords exposed (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre has ply or cords damaged (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorFront Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • MajorWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid both (3.5 (a))

  5. Pass357,478 miles (+8,408)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2020
    Odometer
    357,478 miles
    Test number
    205968149929
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Pass349,070 miles (+1,926)
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2019
    Odometer
    349,070 miles
    Test number
    837996941299

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass347,144 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Sept 2018
    Odometer
    347,144 miles
    Test number
    645495571288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Fail347,144 miles (+13,191)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    347,144 miles
    Test number
    593397982595
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  9. Pass333,953 miles (+14,715)
    MOT expiry
    19 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    333,953 miles
    Test number
    875731522590

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass319,238 miles (+62)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    319,238 miles
    Test number
    146830555445
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

  11. Fail319,176 miles (+16,479)3 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    319,176 miles
    Test number
    548608545052
    • FailureNearside Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)

  12. Pass302,697 miles (+13,147)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    302,697 miles
    Test number
    526909344048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Pass289,550 miles (+14,282)
    MOT expiry
    18 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    289,550 miles
    Test number
    459660253046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass275,268 miles (+32)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jan 2013
    Odometer
    275,268 miles
    Test number
    449241732048
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  15. Fail275,236 miles (+8,596)1 dangerous3 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    275,236 miles
    Test number
    349009722082
    • DangerousOffside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)

  16. Pass266,640 miles (+10,119)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    266,640 miles
    Test number
    786152121078
    • AdvisoryService brake: service brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteSlight play in offside and nearside inner steering track rods ball joint

  17. Pass256,521 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Oct 2010
    Odometer
    256,521 miles
    Test number
    762015209330

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail256,520 miles (+15,680)9 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    256,520 miles
    Test number
    712015109309
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureNearside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter insecure (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly scored (3.5.1h)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 10mm circle within zone 'A' (8.3.1a)
    • NoteBattry light showing on dash

  19. Pass240,840 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2008
    Odometer
    240,840 miles
    Test number
    713477497100
    • NoteSome play in n/s & o/s front steering rack

  20. Fail240,839 miles (+23,407)3 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    240,839 miles
    Test number
    270837097166
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • NoteSome play in n/s & o/s steering rack

  21. Pass217,432 miles (+466)
    MOT expiry
    23 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    217,432 miles
    Test number
    210655406210

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail216,966 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    216,966 miles
    Test number
    792508396160
    • FailureNearside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureNearside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

Questions about S75 RFU

Does S75 RFU currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S75 RFU expired on 15 Sept 2023, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S75 RFU?
The MOT on S75 RFU expired on 15 Sept 2023. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S75 RFU done?
S75 RFU was recorded at 369,631 miles at its MOT on 16 Sept 2022, an average of 9,443 miles a year.
Has S75 RFU ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S75 RFU has failed 7 of its 22 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Sept 2020.
Has the mileage on S75 RFU 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 S75 RFU find?
S75 RFU passed its latest MOT on 16 Sept 2022 with 1 advisory: vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced.

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