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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S780 CTVMOT history

S780 CTV is a grey diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Nov 2026 and it has passed 19 of 30 MOT tests, with 182,596 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Nov 2025.

S780 CTV grey Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 21 Nov 2026
Mileage
182,596 mi
At MOT on 22 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
19 passed · 11 failed
Per year
5,212 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S780 CTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
31 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
22 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S780 CTV was last recorded at 182,596 miles on 22 Nov 2025, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 25 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
182,596 miles · 25 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
0 miles
Average per year
5,212 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 182,596 miles
  • 2024 – 174,979 miles
  • 2023 – 169,238 miles
  • 2022 – 166,734 miles
  • 2021 – 161,624 miles
  • 2018 – 160,106 miles
  • 2017 – 155,814 miles
  • 2016 – 148,904 miles
  • 2015 – 143,247 miles
  • 2014 – 134,507 miles
  • 2013 – 129,326 miles
  • 2012 – 124,027 miles
  • 2011 – 120,335 miles
  • 2010 – 111,999 miles
  • 2009 – 103,991 miles
  • 2008 – 97,124 miles
  • 2007 – 90,848 miles
  • 2006 – 83,697 miles
  • 2005 – 75,992 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass182,596 miles

No defects or advisories were recorded.

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.

  • Front vehicle difficult to select reverse gear

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Offside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

30 tests since 10 Jun 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass182,596 miles
    MOT expiry
    21 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    182,596 miles
    Test number
    438609076133

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Fail182,596 miles (+7,617)1 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    182,596 miles
    Test number
    577574590397
    • MajorFluid leak harmful to the environment or a risk to other road users diesel leak from pump (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  3. Pass174,979 miles (+5,741)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    174,979 miles
    Test number
    179471826740

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass169,238 miles (+2,504)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    169,238 miles
    Test number
    607739548788

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass166,734 miles1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    166,734 miles
    Test number
    943083640540
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded at ends

  6. Fail166,734 miles (+5,110)1 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    166,734 miles
    Test number
    587748483619
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
    • AdvisoryOffside sill corroded at ends

  7. Pass161,624 miles (+1,518)
    MOT expiry
    29 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    161,624 miles
    Test number
    348147080856

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass160,106 miles7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2019
    Odometer
    160,106 miles
    Test number
    273571048135
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into and out of flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly cracking on sidewalls

  9. Fail160,106 miles (+4,292)1 major4 repaired7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    160,106 miles
    Test number
    557000734265
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush excessively worn rear (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • Repaired at testBrake hydraulic reservoir fluid level significantly below minimum level (1.1.10 (d) (ii))
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage obviously incorrectly adjusted (1.1.17 (b))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Road wheel slightly distorted (5.2.2 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material into and out of flexy hose (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear tyres wearing unevenly cracking on sidewalls

  10. Pass155,814 miles (+1)10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Nov 2018
    Odometer
    155,814 miles
    Test number
    705711252413
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak engine oil leak
    • AdvisoryFront vehicle difficult to select reverse gear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy rear twin tail pipes fitted (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (below rear bumper) corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring worn both rear coil springs heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  11. Fail155,813 miles (+6,909)3 dangerous2 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,813 miles
    Test number
    314706964073
    • DangerousFront Front position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp Both front headlamps dip beam com on when sidelamps selected.No sidelamps without dip beam . (1.1.A.3f)
    • DangerousNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has excessive corrosion which adversely affects braking or steering outer sill corroded and holed (6.1.A.1)
    • DangerousOffside Front Outer Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureFront Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Rear Exhaust system not adequately supported exhaust supported by bungy and centre mount not positioned correctly (7.1.1)
    • AdvisoryFront vehicle difficult to select reverse gear
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Inner Vehicle structure has slight corrosion sill corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust noisy rear twin tail pipes fitted (7.1.4)
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure has slight corrosion rear chassis (below rear bumper) corroded (6.1.A.1)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring worn both rear coil springs heavily corroded (2.4.C.1b)

  12. Pass148,904 miles (+5,657)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    8 Nov 2017
    Odometer
    148,904 miles
    Test number
    784709154021
    • AdvisoryFront Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOil leak
    • AdvisoryTyre worn close to the legal limit both fronts (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisorySlight play in both inner steering rack joints
    • AdvisoryWashers weak

  13. Pass143,247 miles (+8,740)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2016
    Odometer
    143,247 miles
    Test number
    790194739254

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass134,507 miles (+29)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    134,507 miles
    Test number
    435846084266
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)

  15. Fail134,478 miles (+5,152)7 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    134,478 miles
    Test number
    209681284277
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureFront Brake cable has wires broken and is significantly weakened (3.5.1b)
    • FailureFront Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim beam image obviously incorrect (1.8.A.1b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too far to the left (1.8)
    • FailureRear Tyre(s) incorrect because different size tyres are fitted on the same axle. (4.1.A.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteHeadlamp masks/converters fitted

  16. Pass129,326 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    129,326 miles
    Test number
    759180523231

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Fail129,326 miles (+5,299)5 failures1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    129,326 miles
    Test number
    757379413268
    • FailureFront position lamp(s) adversely affected by the operation of another lamp (1.1.A.3f)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteO/s/r exhaust mount missing

  18. Pass124,027 miles (+16)
    MOT expiry
    15 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    124,027 miles
    Test number
    375799422273

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Fail124,011 miles (+3,676)2 dangerous1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,011 miles
    Test number
    379103922235
    • DangerousOffside Rear Seat belt flexible stalk damaged likely to lead to failure under load (5.2.4a)
    • DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteAll four brake discs severly corroded
    • NoteCentre rear lap belt missing,unable to check

  20. Pass120,335 miles
    MOT expiry
    29 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    120,335 miles
    Test number
    927311881154

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail120,335 miles (+8,336)2 dangerous4 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    120,335 miles
    Test number
    287290981428
    • DangerousNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • DangerousOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • NoteBoth rear brake discs corroded
    • NoteN/s/f tyre worn on inner edge

  22. Pass111,999 miles (+8,008)3 notes
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2011
    Odometer
    111,999 miles
    Test number
    244642060198
    • NoteAdvise nearside front inner wheel rim distorted
    • NoteAdvise rear tyres worn close to limit
    • NoteAdvise three rear seats fitted at time of test

  23. Pass103,991 miles (+16)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2010
    Odometer
    103,991 miles
    Test number
    964223779175
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  24. Fail103,975 miles (+6,851)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    103,975 miles
    Test number
    340931879167
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Obligatory mirror seriously deteriorated, affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)

  25. Pass97,124 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2009
    Odometer
    97,124 miles
    Test number
    242423978418
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f mirror glass cracked

  26. Fail97,124 miles (+6,276)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    97,124 miles
    Test number
    372173178140
    • FailureNearside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NoteN/s/f mirror glass cracked

  27. Pass90,848 miles (+7,151)
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2008
    Odometer
    90,848 miles
    Test number
    703073377199

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  28. Pass83,697 miles
    MOT expiry
    2 Jul 2007
    Odometer
    83,697 miles
    Test number
    673474886131

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail83,697 miles (+7,705)2 dangerous
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    83,697 miles
    Test number
    442102186150
    • DangerousNearside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • DangerousNearside Rear brake disc excessively scored (3.5.1h)

  30. Pass75,992 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Jun 2006
    Odometer
    75,992 miles
    Test number
    804361265104

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S780 CTV

Does S780 CTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S780 CTV is valid until 21 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S780 CTV?
The MOT on S780 CTV is valid until 21 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S780 CTV done?
S780 CTV was recorded at 182,596 miles at its MOT on 22 Nov 2025, an average of 5,212 miles a year.
Has S780 CTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S780 CTV has failed 11 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 25 Oct 2025.
Has the mileage on S780 CTV 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 S780 CTV find?
S780 CTV passed its latest MOT on 22 Nov 2025 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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