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Volkswagen Transporter

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

S781 CTVMOT history

S781 CTV is a white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 28 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 25 Oct 2027 and it has passed 21 of 26 MOT tests, with 226,854 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Oct 2026.

S781 CTV white Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 25 Oct 2027
Mileage
226,854 mi
At MOT on 26 Oct 2026
MOT tests
26
21 passed · 5 failed
Per year
4,811 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 CTV
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
28 Oct 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 25 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
26 Oct 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 CTV was last recorded at 226,854 miles on 26 Oct 2026, 3,382 miles more than at the previous MOT on 22 Oct 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
223,472 miles · 22 Oct 2025
Between the last two tests
3,382 miles
Average per year
4,811 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 226,854 miles
  • 2025 – 223,472 miles
  • 2024 – 217,689 miles
  • 2023 – 212,713 miles
  • 2022 – 207,718 miles
  • 2021 – 202,758 miles
  • 2020 – 197,031 miles
  • 2019 – 191,438 miles
  • 2018 – 186,129 miles
  • 2017 – 181,651 miles
  • 2016 – 172,378 miles
  • 2015 – 164,365 miles
  • 2014 – 156,238 miles
  • 2012 – 151,501 miles
  • 2011 – 148,832 miles
  • 2010 – 146,556 miles
  • 2009 – 143,247 miles
  • 2008 – 139,749 miles
  • 2007 – 136,432 miles
  • 2006 – 131,658 miles
  • 2005 – 126,343 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass226,854 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 Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

  • Nearside Rear tyre side wall perished

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2017

Full MOT history

26 tests since 5 Dec 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass226,854 miles (+3,382)
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    226,854 miles
    Test number
    519091615067

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  2. Pass223,472 miles (+5,783)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    223,472 miles
    Test number
    943543841616

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Pass217,689 miles (+4,976)
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    217,689 miles
    Test number
    388886739657

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass212,713 miles
    MOT expiry
    24 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    212,713 miles
    Test number
    726209639477

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Fail212,713 miles (+4,995)2 major
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    212,713 miles
    Test number
    531924311049
    • MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
    • MajorOffside Steering linkage ball joint ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))

  6. Pass207,718 miles (+4,960)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    207,718 miles
    Test number
    354868060800

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass202,758 miles (+5,727)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2022
    Odometer
    202,758 miles
    Test number
    465409619912

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  8. Pass197,031 miles (+5,593)
    MOT expiry
    18 Oct 2021
    Odometer
    197,031 miles
    Test number
    945988670468

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  9. Pass191,438 miles (+5,309)
    MOT expiry
    6 Oct 2020
    Odometer
    191,438 miles
    Test number
    888931089697

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass186,129 miles (+4,478)
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2019
    Odometer
    186,129 miles
    Test number
    264730183675

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass181,651 miles (+144)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2018
    Odometer
    181,651 miles
    Test number
    362520079093
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  12. Fail181,507 miles (+9,129)8 failures9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,507 miles
    Test number
    738690120484
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureParking brake is not capable of being maintained in operation by direct mechanical action only cable broken (3.1.2)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureRear Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Outer Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear inner wheel arch corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear tyre side wall perished
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel arch corroded

  13. Pass172,378 miles (+8,013)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2017
    Odometer
    172,378 miles
    Test number
    393671403194
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)

  14. Pass164,365 miles (+8,127)4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Apr 2016
    Odometer
    164,365 miles
    Test number
    219117695023
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) damaged, but still visible from a reasonable distance (1.1.A.3d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Obligatory mirror damaged, but not seriously affecting the rear view (8.1.2a)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryVehicle structure has slight corrosion (6.1.A.1)
    • NoteOil leak
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased
    • NoteN/s/r and o/s/r tyres cracking

  15. Pass156,238 miles3 notes
    MOT expiry
    19 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    156,238 miles
    Test number
    476160424082
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased
    • NoteHandbrake cables all greased

  16. Fail156,238 miles (+4,737)3 failures3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    156,238 miles
    Test number
    625200724022
    • FailureNearside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring broken (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteUnder-trays fitted obscuring some underside components
    • NoteAll brake pipes greased
    • NoteHandbrake cables all greased

  17. Pass151,501 miles (+2,669)1 note
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    151,501 miles
    Test number
    158922432327
    • NoteHeavy corrosion on rear section of exhaust system

  18. Pass148,832 miles (+2,276)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    148,832 miles
    Test number
    968720651329

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass146,556 miles (+3,309)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2011
    Odometer
    146,556 miles
    Test number
    783254640359

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass143,247 miles (+3,498)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2010
    Odometer
    143,247 miles
    Test number
    840138549383

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass139,749 miles (+3,317)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2009
    Odometer
    139,749 miles
    Test number
    762213648315

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass136,432 miles (+65)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2008
    Odometer
    136,432 miles
    Test number
    114652057393

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail136,367 miles (+4,709)5 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    136,367 miles
    Test number
    910036247321
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front constant velocity joint gaiter split (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  24. Pass131,658 miles (+59)
    MOT expiry
    18 Dec 2007
    Odometer
    131,658 miles
    Test number
    571823456302

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail131,599 miles (+5,256)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,599 miles
    Test number
    133096446383
    • FailureNearside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear brake disc excessively pitted (3.5.1h)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)

  26. Pass126,343 miles
    MOT expiry
    13 Dec 2006
    Odometer
    126,343 miles
    Test number
    161309435338

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S781 CTV

Does S781 CTV currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S781 CTV is valid until 25 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S781 CTV?
The MOT on S781 CTV is valid until 25 Oct 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S781 CTV done?
S781 CTV was recorded at 226,854 miles at its MOT on 26 Oct 2026, an average of 4,811 miles a year.
Has S781 CTV ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 CTV has failed 5 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Oct 2023.
Has the mileage on S781 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 S781 CTV find?
S781 CTV passed its latest MOT on 26 Oct 2026 with no defects or advisories recorded.

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