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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue and Black · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S778 CPNMOT history

S778 CPN is a blue and black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 9 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Dec 2026 and it has passed 21 of 29 MOT tests, with 156,302 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Dec 2025.

S778 CPN blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 15 Dec 2026
Mileage
156,302 mi
At MOT on 4 Dec 2025
MOT tests
29
21 passed · 8 failed
Per year
4,506 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S778 CPN
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue and Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
9 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Dec 2026
Latest MOT test
4 Dec 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S778 CPN was last recorded at 156,302 miles on 4 Dec 2025, 8,635 miles more than at the previous MOT on 16 Dec 2024.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
147,667 miles · 16 Dec 2024
Between the last two tests
8,635 miles
Average per year
4,506 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 156,302 miles
  • 2024 – 147,667 miles
  • 2023 – 140,058 miles
  • 2022 – 134,235 miles
  • 2021 – 127,691 miles
  • 2020 – 121,272 miles
  • 2019 – 118,020 miles
  • 2018 – 114,669 miles
  • 2017 – 109,612 miles
  • 2016 – 105,015 miles
  • 2015 – 100,278 miles
  • 2014 – 96,268 miles
  • 2013 – 92,177 miles
  • 2012 – 88,453 miles
  • 2011 – 85,005 miles
  • 2010 – 82,006 miles
  • 2009 – 79,233 miles
  • 2008 – 74,997 miles
  • 2007 – 74,786 miles
  • 2006 – 70,351 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass156,302 miles
  • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
  • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

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 Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor3 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated

    Minor2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2019

  • Nearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2006–2018

Full MOT history

29 tests since 7 Nov 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass156,302 miles (+8,635)2 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2026
    Odometer
    156,302 miles
    Test number
    541542666670
    • MinorNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated (5.3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  2. Pass147,667 miles (+7,609)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Dec 2025
    Odometer
    147,667 miles
    Test number
    574174178293
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Nail in tyre

  3. Pass140,058 miles (+5,823)
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    140,058 miles
    Test number
    588528559708

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass134,235 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    134,235 miles
    Test number
    437689552649
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  5. Fail134,235 miles (+6,544)4 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,235 miles
    Test number
    796750027540
    • MajorNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorNearside 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 Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))

  6. Pass127,691 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    127,691 miles
    Test number
    983247895335
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

  7. Fail127,691 miles (+6,419)1 repaired1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,691 miles
    Test number
    519374469620
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (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))

  8. Pass121,272 miles (+3,252)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    121,272 miles
    Test number
    722438831413
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)

  9. Pass118,020 miles1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    118,020 miles
    Test number
    723196701837
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  10. Fail118,020 miles (+610)2 repaired1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    118,020 miles
    Test number
    875259043012
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Outer Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust mounting defective (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  11. Pass117,410 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2020
    Odometer
    117,410 miles
    Test number
    579229618506
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  12. Fail117,410 miles (+2,741)3 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    117,410 miles
    Test number
    182754476822
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (5.3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high unable to ajust (4.1.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  13. Pass114,669 miles
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2019
    Odometer
    114,669 miles
    Test number
    353080285712

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Fail114,669 miles (+5,057)3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,669 miles
    Test number
    742434642965
    • FailureFuel system component leaking (7.2.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively chafed cords (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Pass109,612 miles (+4,597)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    109,612 miles
    Test number
    149894155352
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases centre box (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive (2.4.A.3)

  16. Pass105,015 miles3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    105,015 miles
    Test number
    239173818499
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f brake binding slightly

  17. Fail105,015 miles (+4,737)2 repaired3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    105,015 miles
    Test number
    136905955502
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryAdvise n/s/f brake binding slightly

  18. Pass100,278 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    100,278 miles
    Test number
    168443365495

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail100,278 miles (+4,010)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    100,278 miles
    Test number
    237903665069
    • FailureNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)

  20. Pass96,268 miles (+4,091)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    96,268 miles
    Test number
    745782674095

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass92,177 miles (+3,724)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    92,177 miles
    Test number
    188983273007

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass88,453 miles (+3,448)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    88,453 miles
    Test number
    805206172056

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Pass85,005 miles (+2,999)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    85,005 miles
    Test number
    367559261040

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass82,006 miles (+2,773)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    82,006 miles
    Test number
    330532060033

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass79,233 miles (+4,236)
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2010
    Odometer
    79,233 miles
    Test number
    632153269025

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass74,997 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    18 Mar 2009
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    713449378004
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  27. Fail74,997 miles (+211)1 failure1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    74,997 miles
    Test number
    182039178405
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  28. Pass74,786 miles (+4,435)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    74,786 miles
    Test number
    582180817367

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Pass70,351 miles4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2007
    Odometer
    70,351 miles
    Test number
    370281716397
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

Questions about S778 CPN

Does S778 CPN currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S778 CPN is valid until 15 Dec 2026.
When is the MOT due on S778 CPN?
The MOT on S778 CPN is valid until 15 Dec 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S778 CPN done?
S778 CPN was recorded at 156,302 miles at its MOT on 4 Dec 2025, an average of 4,506 miles a year.
Has S778 CPN ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S778 CPN has failed 8 of its 29 MOT tests, most recently on 11 Oct 2022.
Has the mileage on S778 CPN 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 CPN find?
S778 CPN passed its latest MOT on 4 Dec 2025 with 2 minor defects and 1 advisory: nearside front upper suspension arm ball joint dust cover severely deteriorated; windscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view; exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases.

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