Volkswagen LT
White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc
S778 RKYMOT history
S778 RKY is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 11 Oct 2027 and it has passed 22 of 32 MOT tests, with 179,825 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Oct 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 11 Oct 2027
- Mileage
- 179,825 mi
- At MOT on 12 Oct 2026
- MOT tests
- 32
- 22 passed · 10 failed
- Per year
- 3,892 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S778 RKY
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- LT
- Colour
- White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 2,461 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 27 Aug 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 11 Oct 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 12 Oct 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S778 RKY was last recorded at 179,825 miles on 12 Oct 2026, 1,167 miles more than at the previous MOT on 7 Oct 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 178,658 miles · 7 Oct 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 1,167 miles
- Average per year
- 3,892 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 179,825 miles
- 2025 – 178,658 miles
- 2024 – 177,069 miles
- 2023 – 175,228 miles
- 2022 – 174,197 miles
- 2021 – 172,392 miles
- 2020 – 169,394 miles
- 2019 – 165,870 miles
- 2018 – 161,703 miles
- 2017 – 155,494 miles
- 2016 – 150,208 miles
- 2015 – 144,253 miles
- 2014 – 137,346 miles
- 2013 – 131,839 miles
- 2012 – 127,813 miles
- 2011 – 124,065 miles
- 2010 – 119,190 miles
- 2009 – 115,299 miles
- 2008 – 111,920 miles
- 2007 – 107,495 miles
- 2006 – 102,615 miles
- 2005 – 97,052 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass179,825 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
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
Advisory6 MOTs, 2019–2025
Front Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread
Advisory4 MOTs, 2018–2020
Nearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory3 MOTs, 2024–2025
Nearside Rear corrosion on sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2024
Offside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge
Advisory2 MOTs, 2022–2023
Coolant leak
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
32 tests since 7 Jul 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass179,825 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 11 Oct 2027
- Odometer
- 179,825 miles
- Test number
- 780498087360
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Fail179,821 miles (+1,163)3 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 179,821 miles
- Test number
- 510360658527
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
Pass178,658 miles (+1,589)7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Oct 2026
- Odometer
- 178,658 miles
- Test number
- 297954956257
- AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
Pass177,069 miles (+67)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2025
- Odometer
- 177,069 miles
- Test number
- 530777560383
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion on sill
Fail177,002 miles (+1,774)4 major2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 177,002 miles
- Test number
- 537454871013
- MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOil leaking excessively from engine (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear corrosion on sill
Pass175,228 miles (+1,031)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 5 Sept 2024
- Odometer
- 175,228 miles
- Test number
- 528392804524
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass174,197 miles (+1,805)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Aug 2023
- Odometer
- 174,197 miles
- Test number
- 777969047589
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass172,392 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2022
- Odometer
- 172,392 miles
- Test number
- 218267141862
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail172,392 miles (+2,998)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 172,392 miles
- Test number
- 702487424646
- DangerousNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
- DangerousOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
Pass169,394 miles (+3,524)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2021
- Odometer
- 169,394 miles
- Test number
- 270454082659
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge on limit (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
Pass165,870 miles (+30)4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2020
- Odometer
- 165,870 miles
- Test number
- 556436536113
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Fail165,840 miles (+4,137)2 dangerous1 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 165,840 miles
- Test number
- 860946328266
- DangerousFront Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- DangerousOffside Rear Inner Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
- AdvisoryCoolant leak
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
Pass161,703 miles (+6,209)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2019
- Odometer
- 161,703 miles
- Test number
- 497668328368
- AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
Pass155,494 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2018
- Odometer
- 155,494 miles
- Test number
- 558473008921
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail155,494 miles (+5,286)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 155,494 miles
- Test number
- 725146650608
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
- Repaired at testOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
Pass150,208 miles (+5,955)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2017
- Odometer
- 150,208 miles
- Test number
- 633583174976
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass144,253 miles (+6,907)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2016
- Odometer
- 144,253 miles
- Test number
- 339484625419
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass137,346 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2015
- Odometer
- 137,346 miles
- Test number
- 207840034251
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail137,346 miles (+5,507)1 failure1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 137,346 miles
- Test number
- 328540134455
- FailureOffside Front Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
- AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
Pass131,839 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2014
- Odometer
- 131,839 miles
- Test number
- 956679513201
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail131,839 miles (+4,026)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 131,839 miles
- Test number
- 527619113225
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
Pass127,813 miles (+3,748)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2013
- Odometer
- 127,813 miles
- Test number
- 296756622227
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,065 miles (+60)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2012
- Odometer
- 124,065 miles
- Test number
- 586017921241
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail124,005 miles (+4,815)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 124,005 miles
- Test number
- 177861121224
- FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
- FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryCentre Rear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)
Pass119,190 miles (+1)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2011
- Odometer
- 119,190 miles
- Test number
- 530411530233
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail119,189 miles (+3,890)2 failures2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 119,189 miles
- Test number
- 684900130203
- FailureOffside Front Suspension has inadequate clearance with the bump stop (2.4.A.1a)
- FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
- AdvisoryNearside Front wheel bearing has slight play (2.5.A.3c)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Pass115,299 miles (+3,379)
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2010
- Odometer
- 115,299 miles
- Test number
- 944519229238
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass111,920 miles
- MOT expiry
- 21 Aug 2009
- Odometer
- 111,920 miles
- Test number
- 141365738275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail111,919 miles (+4,424)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 111,919 miles
- Test number
- 901515738223
- FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
- FailureOffside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)
Pass107,495 miles (+4,880)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2008
- Odometer
- 107,495 miles
- Test number
- 903045887123
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass102,615 miles (+5,563)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 102,615 miles
- Test number
- 712864076106
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass97,052 miles3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jul 2006
- Odometer
- 97,052 miles
- Test number
- 393958185100
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
Questions about S778 RKY
- Does S778 RKY currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S778 RKY is valid until 11 Oct 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S778 RKY?
- The MOT on S778 RKY is valid until 11 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S778 RKY done?
- S778 RKY was recorded at 179,825 miles at its MOT on 12 Oct 2026, an average of 3,892 miles a year.
- Has S778 RKY ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S778 RKY has failed 10 of its 32 MOT tests, most recently on 12 Oct 2026.
- Has the mileage on S778 RKY 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 RKY find?
- S778 RKY passed its latest MOT on 12 Oct 2026 with 1 advisory: offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge.
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