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Volkswagen Transporter

Grey · Petrol · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S781 JSWMOT history

S781 JSW is a grey petrol Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 21 Jun 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 84,299 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 22 Jun 2026.

S781 JSW 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 Jun 2027
Mileage
84,299 mi
At MOT on 22 Jun 2026
MOT tests
23
19 passed · 4 failed
Per year
2,596 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 JSW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Grey
Fuel type
Petrol
Engine size
2,461 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Dec 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 21 Jun 2027
Latest MOT test
22 Jun 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 JSW was last recorded at 84,299 miles on 22 Jun 2026, 2,495 miles more than at the previous MOT on 21 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
81,804 miles · 21 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
2,495 miles
Average per year
2,596 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 84,299 miles
  • 2025 – 81,804 miles
  • 2024 – 77,166 miles
  • 2023 – 71,086 miles
  • 2022 – 66,680 miles
  • 2021 – 62,063 miles
  • 2020 – 58,095 miles
  • 2019 – 52,153 miles
  • 2018 – 45,532 miles
  • 2017 – 41,188 miles
  • 2016 – 40,728 miles
  • 2015 – 40,110 miles
  • 2014 – 37,928 miles
  • 2013 – 32,755 miles
  • 2012 – 32,546 miles
  • 2009 – 32,525 miles
  • 2008 – 32,295 miles
  • 2007 – 31,828 miles
  • 2006 – 31,292 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass84,299 miles
  • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sill corroded not prescribed area

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 Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2022

  • Brake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2012

  • Offside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2007–2008

Full MOT history

23 tests since 19 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass84,299 miles (+2,495)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    21 Jun 2027
    Odometer
    84,299 miles
    Test number
    155476484808
    • AdvisoryExhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Sill corroded not prescribed area

  2. Pass81,804 miles
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    81,804 miles
    Test number
    517649573137

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  3. Fail81,802 miles (+4,636)2 major1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    81,802 miles
    Test number
    551364654216
    • MajorNearside Front Upper Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • AdvisoryFront Direction indicator slightly discoloured Both sides (4.4.3 (a))

  4. Pass77,166 miles (+6,080)1 minor1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,166 miles
    Test number
    198631603935
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced outer sill panel-jacking box section (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  5. Pass71,086 miles (+4,406)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    71,086 miles
    Test number
    371206234350
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Integral body structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced crossmember-inner wing panel (6.1.1 (c) (i))

  6. Pass66,680 miles (+4,617)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    66,680 miles
    Test number
    523055230218
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (4.4.3 (a))

  7. Pass62,063 miles (+3,968)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    62,063 miles
    Test number
    679102024458
    • AdvisoryFront All direction indicators slightly discoloured both front indicators (4.4.3 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  8. Pass58,095 miles (+5,942)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    58,095 miles
    Test number
    213359216701
    • AdvisoryFront Registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (0.1 (b))

  9. Pass52,153 miles (+6,621)
    MOT expiry
    2 Nov 2020
    Odometer
    52,153 miles
    Test number
    669660437955

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  10. Pass45,532 miles (+4,344)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2019
    Odometer
    45,532 miles
    Test number
    550695746610
    • AdvisoryExhaust in poor condition

  11. Pass41,188 miles (+460)
    MOT expiry
    2 May 2018
    Odometer
    41,188 miles
    Test number
    180560451141

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass40,728 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2017
    Odometer
    40,728 miles
    Test number
    809331295297

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  13. Fail40,728 miles (+618)2 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    40,728 miles
    Test number
    765015169147
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)

  14. Pass40,110 miles (+2,182)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2016
    Odometer
    40,110 miles
    Test number
    947455165525
    • AdvisoryRear silencer skin corroded away
    • AdvisorySill damagedn/s/f

  15. Pass37,928 miles (+5,173)
    MOT expiry
    4 Sept 2015
    Odometer
    37,928 miles
    Test number
    229398344251

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Pass32,755 miles (+209)
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2014
    Odometer
    32,755 miles
    Test number
    636992513288

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass32,546 miles2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    16 Aug 2013
    Odometer
    32,546 miles
    Test number
    345260832476
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded

  18. Fail32,546 miles (+21)2 failures2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    32,546 miles
    Test number
    916238022247
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryBrake hose has slight corrosion to ferrules (3.6.B.4e)
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)
    • NoteAll brake discs corroded

  19. Pass32,525 miles (+230)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    32,525 miles
    Test number
    273764049068
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryBrake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)
    • NoteSlight play in both drumsticks

  20. Pass32,295 miles (+467)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Feb 2009
    Odometer
    32,295 miles
    Test number
    631438558047
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside rear brake juddering slightly (3.7.A.5b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  21. Pass31,828 miles (+536)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    31,828 miles
    Test number
    661849707091
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear brake disc slightly pitted (3.5.1h)

  22. Fail31,292 miles1 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    31,292 miles
    Test number
    573399016021
    • Repaired at testWindscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

  23. Pass31,292 miles
    MOT expiry
    20 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    31,292 miles
    Test number
    593289916020

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S781 JSW

Does S781 JSW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S781 JSW is valid until 21 Jun 2027.
When is the MOT due on S781 JSW?
The MOT on S781 JSW is valid until 21 Jun 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S781 JSW done?
S781 JSW was recorded at 84,299 miles at its MOT on 22 Jun 2026, an average of 2,596 miles a year.
Has S781 JSW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 JSW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 21 Jul 2025.
Has the mileage on S781 JSW 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 JSW find?
S781 JSW passed its latest MOT on 22 Jun 2026 with 2 advisories: exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases; offside front lower sill corroded not prescribed area.

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