Volkswagen Transporter
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc
S76 RFUMOT history
S76 RFU is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Aug 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 199,134 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Aug 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Aug 2027
- Mileage
- 199,134 mi
- At MOT on 4 Aug 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 21 passed · 11 failed
- Per year
- 4,542 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S76 RFU
- 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
- 1 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Aug 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Aug 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S76 RFU was last recorded at 199,134 miles on 4 Aug 2026, 22 miles more than at the previous MOT on 24 Jul 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 199,112 miles · 24 Jul 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 22 miles
- Average per year
- 4,542 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 199,134 miles
- 2024 – 194,332 miles
- 2023 – 192,406 miles
- 2022 – 189,322 miles
- 2021 – 185,665 miles
- 2020 – 182,754 miles
- 2019 – 180,631 miles
- 2018 – 177,784 miles
- 2017 – 175,364 miles
- 2016 – 172,609 miles
- 2015 – 165,895 miles
- 2014 – 157,854 miles
- 2013 – 155,278 miles
- 2012 – 152,612 miles
- 2011 – 151,136 miles
- 2010 – 148,670 miles
- 2009 – 138,659 miles
- 2008 – 128,574 miles
- 2007 – 115,311 miles
- 2006 – 105,960 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass199,134 miles
No defects or advisories were recorded.
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.
Oil leak, but not excessive
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2018–2024
Nearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
32 tests since 28 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass199,134 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 3 Aug 2027
- Odometer
- 199,134 miles
- Test number
- 414290066130
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail199,112 miles (+4,780)3 major
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 199,112 miles
- Test number
- 638336852015
- MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
Pass194,332 miles (+42)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2025
- Odometer
- 194,332 miles
- Test number
- 525402739955
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail194,290 miles (+1,884)1 dangerous6 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 194,290 miles
- Test number
- 798296778634
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area strength or continuity significantly reduced (7.1.1 (a) (i))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorRear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass192,406 miles (+3,084)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2024
- Odometer
- 192,406 miles
- Test number
- 860121259149
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass189,322 miles
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 189,322 miles
- Test number
- 961327013815
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail189,322 miles (+3,657)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 189,322 miles
- Test number
- 886730872696
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
Pass185,665 miles (+22)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 185,665 miles
- Test number
- 610290930235
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail185,643 miles (+2,889)9 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 185,643 miles
- Test number
- 140989716984
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Flexy to calliper kinked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Front Side repeater missing Wing situated units missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively damaged Flexy to calliper pipe kinked (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Front Side repeater missing (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorRear Inner Brake hose excessively deteriorated Both flexes central on rear axle (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play Slight lift play. (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear REAR SERVICE BRAKE PERFORMANCE POOR.
Pass182,754 miles (+2,123)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 27 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 182,754 miles
- Test number
- 926750651810
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass180,631 miles3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 180,631 miles
- Test number
- 354613475543
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner tie rods have slight play
Fail180,631 miles (+2,847)4 major3 minor8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 180,631 miles
- Test number
- 592221660889
- MajorCentral Front Brake cable damaged (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Obligatory mirror slightly loose (3.3 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated weeping grease (6.1.7 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front inner tie rods have slight play
Pass177,784 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 177,784 miles
- Test number
- 731849702098
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail177,784 miles (+2,420)1 dangerous5 major8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,784 miles
- Test number
- 896308946333
- DangerousUndertray likely to become detached engine cover (6.2.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Front Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Tyre not fitted in accordance with side wall instructions (5.2.3 (i))
- MajorRear reflector missing both sides (4.8.2 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryHand brake lever has reserve travel
Pass175,364 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 175,364 miles
- Test number
- 319376405215
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail175,364 miles (+2,755)1 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 175,364 miles
- Test number
- 942692024086
- Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
Pass172,609 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 26 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 172,609 miles
- Test number
- 214025241553
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,608 miles (+6,713)9 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,608 miles
- Test number
- 923140208531
- FailureNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is excessively corroded inner sill, two places. (5.2.6)
- FailureNearside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureNearside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
- FailureNearside Rear rear brake binding (3.7.B.1)
- FailureNearside Rear rear parking brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.6a)
- FailureOffside Front Shock absorber has a serious fluid leak (2.7.3)
- FailureOffside Rear Rear reflector not red in colour (1.5.1d)
- FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryBoth track rods have slight play.
- AdvisoryFront brake imbalance.
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure has slight corrosion chassis leg, no zone (6.1.B.2)
- AdvisoryRear brake discs are worn.
Pass165,895 miles (+8,041)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2016
- Odometer
- 165,895 miles
- Test number
- 946709859919
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRack ends slight play
Pass157,854 miles (+2,576)
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2015
- Odometer
- 157,854 miles
- Test number
- 698283264208
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass155,278 miles (+2,666)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2014
- Odometer
- 155,278 miles
- Test number
- 306188373496
- AdvisoryOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
Pass152,612 miles (+15)2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2013
- Odometer
- 152,612 miles
- Test number
- 417425572296
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Fail152,597 miles (+1,461)6 failures1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 152,597 miles
- Test number
- 336072872286
- FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
- FailureFront brake disc in such a condition that it is seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
- FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is excessively corroded (2.4.A.3)
- FailureOffside Front Brake back plate(s) securing device missing (3.5.1j)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryParking brake: parking brake efficiency only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.7)
- NoteOil leak
- NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
Pass151,136 miles (+2,466)4 advisories1 note
- MOT expiry
- 4 Oct 2012
- Odometer
- 151,136 miles
- Test number
- 435128671298
- AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryNearside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- NoteOil leak
Pass148,670 miles (+55)7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2011
- Odometer
- 148,670 miles
- Test number
- 464356860226
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNsr lens cracked
Fail148,615 miles (+9,956)2 failures7 advisories2 notes
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 148,615 miles
- Test number
- 551465860213
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage rubber mounting deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
- NoteOil leak
- NoteNsr lens cracked
Pass138,659 miles
- MOT expiry
- 6 Sept 2010
- Odometer
- 138,659 miles
- Test number
- 924760559258
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail138,659 miles (+10,085)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 138,659 miles
- Test number
- 712047349238
- FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint is excessively worn (2.5.C.1b)
- FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.0mm (4.1.E.2b)
Pass128,574 miles (+4,565)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 1 Sept 2009
- Odometer
- 128,574 miles
- Test number
- 241426748200
- AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.2b)
Pass124,009 miles (+8,698)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 17 Mar 2009
- Odometer
- 124,009 miles
- Test number
- 133078778006
- AdvisoryOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter deteriorated (2.5.C.1a)
Pass115,311 miles (+9,351)
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2008
- Odometer
- 115,311 miles
- Test number
- 971135117074
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass105,960 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jan 2007
- Odometer
- 105,960 miles
- Test number
- 830278226059
- AdvisoryFront Brake cable has wires broken but is not significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
Questions about S76 RFU
- Does S76 RFU currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S76 RFU is valid until 3 Aug 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S76 RFU?
- The MOT on S76 RFU is valid until 3 Aug 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S76 RFU done?
- S76 RFU was recorded at 199,134 miles at its MOT on 4 Aug 2026, an average of 4,542 miles a year.
- Has S76 RFU ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S76 RFU has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 24 Jul 2026.
- Has the mileage on S76 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 S76 RFU find?
- S76 RFU passed its latest MOT on 4 Aug 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.
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