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Volkswagen Transporter

Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S781 RKWMOT history

S781 RKW is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 17 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 2 Oct 2027 and it has passed 20 of 24 MOT tests, with 144,738 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 10 Sept 2026.

S781 RKW green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 2 Oct 2027
Mileage
144,738 mi
At MOT on 10 Sept 2026
MOT tests
24
20 passed · 4 failed
Per year
6,001 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Green
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
17 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 2 Oct 2027
Latest MOT test
10 Sept 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 RKW was last recorded at 144,738 miles on 10 Sept 2026, 3,634 miles more than at the previous MOT on 10 Sept 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
141,104 miles · 10 Sept 2025
Between the last two tests
3,634 miles
Average per year
6,001 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 144,738 miles
  • 2025 – 141,104 miles
  • 2024 – 138,294 miles
  • 2023 – 133,822 miles
  • 2022 – 128,146 miles
  • 2021 – 123,409 miles
  • 2020 – 118,846 miles
  • 2019 – 112,986 miles
  • 2018 – 107,427 miles
  • 2017 – 102,536 miles
  • 2016 – 94,695 miles
  • 2015 – 85,767 miles
  • 2014 – 76,969 miles
  • 2012 – 64,091 miles
  • 2011 – 59,653 miles
  • 2010 – 52,060 miles
  • 2009 – 42,682 miles
  • 2008 – 35,735 miles
  • 2007 – 30,094 miles
  • 2006 – 24,202 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass144,738 miles
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 6 MOTs since 2018
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2024

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.

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Offside Rear Coil spring corroded

    Advisory4 MOTs, 2020–2023

  • Nearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Power steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

  • Windscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2017

Full MOT history

24 tests since 9 Aug 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass144,738 miles (+3,634)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2027
    Odometer
    144,738 miles
    Test number
    149245859032
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  2. Pass141,104 miles (+2,810)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2026
    Odometer
    141,104 miles
    Test number
    823609834766
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  3. Pass138,294 miles (+4,472)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    138,294 miles
    Test number
    424279414328
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass133,822 miles (+5,676)5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    26 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    133,822 miles
    Test number
    684722094316
    • AdvisoryFront Brake cable damaged but not to excess cable slightly frayed (1.1.15 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge very close on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  5. Pass128,146 miles (+285)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    22 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    128,146 miles
    Test number
    130771500491
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  6. Fail127,861 miles (+4,452)6 major1 minor9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    127,861 miles
    Test number
    747815523550
    • MajorNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake excessively binding (1.2.1 (f))
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover excessively damaged or deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
    • MinorWindscreen damaged but not adversely affecting driver's view Small stone chips in the windscreen. (3.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryExhaust heat sheild insecure.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog light not working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  7. Pass123,409 miles (+4,563)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    123,409 miles
    Test number
    504594223439
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Outer Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  8. Pass118,846 miles (+5,860)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    13 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    118,846 miles
    Test number
    289846293562
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))

  9. Pass112,986 miles (+63)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2020
    Odometer
    112,986 miles
    Test number
    363121945550
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  10. Fail112,923 miles (+5,496)1 dangerous1 major8 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    112,923 miles
    Test number
    414729446287
    • DangerousOffside Front Inner Tyre has a lump, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure Sidewall. (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working Both not working. (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryBoth rear brake discs slightly corroded.
    • AdvisoryBoth rear suspension coil springs corroded.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Fog lamp not working.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge of tread. (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (1.1.12 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Nail in tyre

  11. Pass107,427 miles (+4,891)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2019
    Odometer
    107,427 miles
    Test number
    806566288836
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated.
    • AdvisoryNearside Front fog light inoperative
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake hose slightly deteriorated.

  12. Pass102,536 miles (+7,841)9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    3 Aug 2018
    Odometer
    102,536 miles
    Test number
    753793217282
    • AdvisoryFront Inner Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front suspension has slight play in a upper suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)
    • AdvisoryOffside front, offside rear and nearside front alloy wheels have been repaired.

  13. Pass94,695 miles (+232)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    24 Jul 2017
    Odometer
    94,695 miles
    Test number
    449149493850
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front wheel as been welded to repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Front wheel as been welded to repair
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear wheel as been welded to repair
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  14. Fail94,463 miles (+8,696)5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    94,463 miles
    Test number
    633494483604
    • FailureNearside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm worn unevenly. (4.1.E.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Road wheel fractured (4.2.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryItems removed from driver's view prior to test
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Tyre worn close to the legal limit worn to 2mm. (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryPower steering pump has slight seepage from a component (2.3.3b)
    • AdvisoryRear coil spring corroded (2.4.C.1b)
    • AdvisoryWindscreen has damage to an area less than a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

  15. Pass85,767 miles (+8,798)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    10 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    85,767 miles
    Test number
    846742965171
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe slightly corroded (3.6.B.2c)

  16. Pass76,969 miles (+12,878)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    76,969 miles
    Test number
    597261394046
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  17. Pass64,091 miles (+4,438)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2013
    Odometer
    64,091 miles
    Test number
    827603822202

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Pass59,653 miles (+7,593)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2012
    Odometer
    59,653 miles
    Test number
    538555241295

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  19. Pass52,060 miles (+9,378)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2011
    Odometer
    52,060 miles
    Test number
    871850250228

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass42,682 miles (+6,947)
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    42,682 miles
    Test number
    303330359481

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass35,735 miles (+5,641)
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2009
    Odometer
    35,735 miles
    Test number
    320014428420

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Pass30,094 miles (+218)
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2008
    Odometer
    30,094 miles
    Test number
    263801427265

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  23. Fail29,876 miles (+5,674)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    29,876 miles
    Test number
    343053417235
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureExhaust emits an excessive level of metered smoke for a turbo charged engine (7.4.B.3b)
    • FailureNearside Rear Tyre has a cut in excess of the requirements deep enough to reach the ply or cords (4.1.D.1a)

  24. Pass24,202 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Aug 2007
    Odometer
    24,202 miles
    Test number
    921511826201

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S781 RKW

Does S781 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S781 RKW is valid until 2 Oct 2027.
When is the MOT due on S781 RKW?
The MOT on S781 RKW is valid until 2 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 RKW done?
S781 RKW was recorded at 144,738 miles at its MOT on 10 Sept 2026, an average of 6,001 miles a year.
Has S781 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 RKW has failed 4 of its 24 MOT tests, most recently on 9 Sept 2022.
Has the mileage on S781 RKW 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 RKW find?
S781 RKW passed its latest MOT on 10 Sept 2026 with 3 advisories: nearside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside front brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material; offside rear brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material.

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