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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S778 AMRMOT history

S778 AMR is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 25 Sept 1998. Its MOT is valid until 20 Sept 2027 and it has passed 21 of 32 MOT tests, with 151,593 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

S778 AMR blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 20 Sept 2027
Mileage
151,593 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
32
21 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,120 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S778 AMR
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
25 Sept 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 20 Sept 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S778 AMR was last recorded at 151,593 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,272 miles more than at the previous MOT on 19 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
148,321 miles · 19 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,272 miles
Average per year
5,120 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 151,593 miles
  • 2025 – 148,321 miles
  • 2024 – 147,003 miles
  • 2023 – 141,721 miles
  • 2022 – 136,772 miles
  • 2021 – 131,596 miles
  • 2020 – 126,070 miles
  • 2019 – 119,740 miles
  • 2018 – 109,119 miles
  • 2017 – 97,404 miles
  • 2016 – 86,758 miles
  • 2015 – 85,050 miles
  • 2014 – 84,328 miles
  • 2013 – 81,700 miles
  • 2012 – 79,225 miles
  • 2011 – 75,720 miles
  • 2010 – 71,290 miles
  • 2009 – 67,755 miles
  • 2008 – 62,118 miles
  • 2007 – 56,428 miles
  • 2006 – 49,058 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass151,593 miles
  • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
  • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))Recorded at 4 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion forming

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.

  • Oil leak, but not excessive

    Advisory5 MOTs, 2022–2024

  • Offside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Some corrosion forming to sills and underside

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2025

  • Both outer sills and wheel arches corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coil spring corroded Both rears

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

  • Coolant leak

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2024

Full MOT history

32 tests since 1 Sept 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass151,593 miles (+3,272)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2027
    Odometer
    151,593 miles
    Test number
    719870920221
    • MinorFront Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides (2.1.3 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral under body corrosion forming

  2. Pass148,321 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2026
    Odometer
    148,321 miles
    Test number
    311570692284
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion forming to sills and underside

  3. Fail148,321 miles (+1,318)1 major3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,321 miles
    Test number
    116946437144
    • MajorRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Wheel bearing has slight play (5.1.3 (a) (i))
    • AdvisorySome corrosion forming to sills and underside

  4. Pass147,003 miles (+6)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2025
    Odometer
    147,003 miles
    Test number
    535571726425
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills and wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNoisy alternator
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  5. Fail146,997 miles (+9)1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,997 miles
    Test number
    235281796139
    • MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases Cat broken (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryBoth outer sills and wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryCoil spring corroded Both rears (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryCoolant leak
    • AdvisoryFront and rear cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNoisy alternator
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  6. Fail146,988 miles (+5,267)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    146,988 miles
    Test number
    114945816456
    • MajorFuel system component leaking (6.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryEngine noisy possible alternator ?
    • AdvisoryFront bumper cross member corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s front shock mounts slight corroded
    • AdvisoryN/s and o/s rear under wheel arch chassis slight corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisorySlight play in n/s and o/s front inner rack joints

  7. Pass141,721 miles (+8)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    141,721 miles
    Test number
    871113210756
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member/rad support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  8. Fail141,713 miles (+4,941)1 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    141,713 miles
    Test number
    830942906788
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced x member/rad support (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing both (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryGeneral underside corrosion

  9. Pass136,772 miles (+5,176)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    136,772 miles
    Test number
    907467549045
    • AdvisoryBrake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened all 4 (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement both (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  10. Pass131,596 miles1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    671378660257
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  11. Fail131,596 miles (+5,526)3 major1 minor15 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,596 miles
    Test number
    697478700116
    • MajorDriver's view of the road through the swept area of the windscreen significantly affected by an obstruction (3.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases at joint to rear silencer (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material to calliper corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing perished (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre has a cut but not deep enough to reach the ply or cords (5.2.3 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive engine oil (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  12. Pass126,070 miles6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    126,070 miles
    Test number
    864870452392
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at clamp joins (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  13. Fail126,070 miles (+6,330)1 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,070 miles
    Test number
    225749942378
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively twisted (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre section at clamp joins (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement back bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Nail in tyre

  14. Pass119,740 miles (+10,621)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    119,740 miles
    Test number
    135086252925
    • MinorNearside Front Brake hose slightly twisted (1.1.12 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  15. Pass109,119 miles (+11,715)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    109,119 miles
    Test number
    247017014826
    • MinorFront Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  16. Pass97,404 miles (+10,646)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    97,404 miles
    Test number
    947435592659

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass86,758 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    86,758 miles
    Test number
    792242390435

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail86,758 miles (+1,708)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,758 miles
    Test number
    455358277590
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)

  19. Pass85,050 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    85,050 miles
    Test number
    566975515221

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Fail85,050 miles (+722)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    85,050 miles
    Test number
    536872915204
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  21. Pass84,328 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2015
    Odometer
    84,328 miles
    Test number
    876204424232

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail84,328 miles (+2,628)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    84,328 miles
    Test number
    676804824270
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass81,700 miles (+5)1 note
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    81,700 miles
    Test number
    877375123256
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre perishing inner edge

  24. Fail81,695 miles (+2,470)4 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,695 miles
    Test number
    258274523246
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside rear brake recording little or no effort (3.7.B.5a)
    • FailureRear brake application uneven (3.7.B.2)
    • NoteO/s/rear tyre perishing inner edge

  25. Pass79,225 miles (+3,505)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    79,225 miles
    Test number
    625989422241

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass75,720 miles (+4,430)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2012
    Odometer
    75,720 miles
    Test number
    295006731205
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  27. Pass71,290 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2011
    Odometer
    71,290 miles
    Test number
    473172330251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Fail71,290 miles (+3,535)1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,290 miles
    Test number
    653212030215
    • Repaired at testNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  29. Pass67,755 miles (+5,637)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2010
    Odometer
    67,755 miles
    Test number
    721501939278

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  30. Pass62,118 miles (+5,690)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    62,118 miles
    Test number
    382354638459
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  31. Pass56,428 miles (+7,370)
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    56,428 miles
    Test number
    354892037409

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  32. Pass49,058 miles
    MOT expiry
    31 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    49,058 miles
    Test number
    334904546240

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S778 AMR

Does S778 AMR currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S778 AMR is valid until 20 Sept 2027.
When is the MOT due on S778 AMR?
The MOT on S778 AMR is valid until 20 Sept 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S778 AMR done?
S778 AMR was recorded at 151,593 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 5,120 miles a year.
Has S778 AMR ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S778 AMR has failed 11 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Sept 2025.
Has the mileage on S778 AMR 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 S778 AMR find?
S778 AMR passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 1 minor defect and 3 advisories: front track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt both sides; front play in steering rack inner joint(s); offside front brake hose slightly deteriorated, and 1 more.

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