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Volkswagen LT

White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,461 cc

S781 RKYMOT history

S781 RKY is a white diesel Volkswagen LT first used on 27 Aug 1998. Its MOT expired on 6 Sept 2024 and it has passed 13 of 27 MOT tests, with 255,400 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 7 Sept 2023.

MOT
Expired
On 6 Sept 2024
Mileage
255,400 mi
At MOT on 7 Sept 2023
MOT tests
27
13 passed · 14 failed
Per year
6,998 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 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 expired on 6 Sept 2024
Latest MOT test
7 Sept 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 RKY was last recorded at 255,400 miles on 7 Sept 2023, 40 miles more than at the previous MOT on 27 Jan 2020.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
255,360 miles · 27 Jan 2020
Between the last two tests
40 miles
Average per year
6,998 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 255,400 miles
  • 2020 – 255,360 miles
  • 2019 – 255,356 miles
  • 2018 – 255,352 miles
  • 2016 – 253,427 miles
  • 2015 – 246,797 miles
  • 2014 – 235,064 miles
  • 2013 – 229,740 miles
  • 2012 – 211,134 miles
  • 2011 – 203,715 miles
  • 2010 – 188,390 miles
  • 2009 – 172,888 miles
  • 2008 – 157,670 miles
  • 2006 – 131,975 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass255,400 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
  • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
  • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2019
  • AdvisoryRear Bumper missing

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.

  • Parking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Dangerous3 MOTs, 2013–2018

  • Nearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Service brake efficiency below requirements

    Major2 MOTs, 2019–2020

  • Offside Rear 1/2 shaft oil seal leaking

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear tyre tread getting low

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Service brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2018

Full MOT history

27 tests since 17 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass255,400 miles5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    6 Sept 2024
    Odometer
    255,400 miles
    Test number
    949930868316
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper missing

  2. Fail255,400 miles (+40)2 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,400 miles
    Test number
    113894447470
    • MajorNearside Front Headlamp aim projected beam image is obviously incorrect (4.1.2 (c))
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security Body (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing (5.2.3 (d) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper missing

  3. Fail255,360 miles (+4)5 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,360 miles
    Test number
    664862641494
    • MajorExhaust on a vehicle fitted with a diesel particulate filter emits visible smoke of any colour (8.2.2.2 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Rear Brake disc contaminated (1.1.14 (b))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both side (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  4. Fail255,356 miles (+4)5 major5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,356 miles
    Test number
    925656555161
    • MajorNearside Front Service brake lagging in operation (1.2.1 (d))
    • MajorNearside Front Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • MajorSeat belt buckle damaged outer cover missing and internals exposed (7.1.2 (d))
    • MajorService brake efficiency below requirements (1.2.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material front to rear brake pipe (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front vehicle resting on bump stop leaf spring possibly weak
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  5. Pass255,352 miles (+41)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jun 2019
    Odometer
    255,352 miles
    Test number
    571752439728
    • AdvisoryNearside Front suspensions close to sitting on bump stop
    • AdvisoryOffside Front seat belt locking mechanism casing missing still in working order
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre perishing
    • AdvisoryRear shock absorber casings corroding

  6. Fail255,311 miles (+21)2 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,311 miles
    Test number
    942440755084
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 1/2 shaft oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread getting low
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link bushes have slight movement

  7. Fail255,290 miles (+1,863)1 dangerous5 failures5 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    255,290 miles
    Test number
    769156154004
    • DangerousFuel system component leaking leaking down back of engine and gearbox (7.2.3)
    • FailureBattery insecure clamp missing (1.9.1)
    • FailureOffside Front Lower Front suspension ball joint dust cover excessively deteriorated so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
    • FailureParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • AdvisoryNearside headlamp unit has condensation inside
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear 1/2 shaft oil seal leaking
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear tyre tread getting low
    • AdvisoryFront anti roll bar link bushes have slight movement
    • AdvisoryLimited reserve travel in handbrake lever

  8. Pass253,427 miles (+3)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2017
    Odometer
    253,427 miles
    Test number
    717458137528
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion back panel ,behind/under ns door (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill behind wheel (6.1.B.2)

  9. Fail253,424 miles (+6,627)4 failures3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    253,424 miles
    Test number
    967121965947
    • FailureBrake load sensing valve defective and function impaired (3.6.E.3)
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose excessively deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Body has slight corrosion back panel ,behind/under ns door (6.1.B.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Front suspension has slight play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Body has slight corrosion sill behind wheel (6.1.B.2)

  10. Pass246,797 miles (+2)2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    2 Aug 2016
    Odometer
    246,797 miles
    Test number
    277155115279
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt locking mechanism cover missing but still in good working order
    • NoteO/s/r hub seal leaking oil

  11. Fail246,795 miles (+11,731)3 failures2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    246,795 miles
    Test number
    528438005258
    • FailureBattery insecure (1.9.1)
    • FailureHorn sounds harsh or grating (1.6.2e)
    • FailureNearside Passenger's seat cannot be secured in the upright position. (6.2.A.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt locking mechanism cover missing but still in good working order
    • NoteO/s/r hub seal leaking oil

  12. Pass235,064 miles4 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    22 Jul 2015
    Odometer
    235,064 miles
    Test number
    655494904260
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt locking mechanism covering missing but still in good working order

  13. Fail235,064 miles (+5,324)2 failures5 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    235,064 miles
    Test number
    318813304287
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryBrakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (3.7.B.5b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorber has a slightly worn bush (2.7.4)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteDrivers seat belt locking mechanism covering missing but still in good working order

  14. Pass229,740 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Mar 2014
    Odometer
    229,740 miles
    Test number
    197190173433
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  15. Fail229,740 miles (+18,606)1 dangerous3 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    229,740 miles
    Test number
    916544163030
    • DangerousParking brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)
    • FailureFuel cap/sealing device missing (7.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  16. Pass211,134 miles (+7,419)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    6 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    211,134 miles
    Test number
    888878432057
    • NoteLsv spring slight play
    • NoteOsf bottom ball joint

  17. Pass203,715 miles (+15,325)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2012
    Odometer
    203,715 miles
    Test number
    205701011029
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  18. Fail188,390 miles2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    188,390 miles
    Test number
    360218600035
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  19. Pass188,390 miles (+15,502)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2011
    Odometer
    188,390 miles
    Test number
    980188900038
    • AdvisoryExhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)

  20. Pass172,888 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    172,888 miles
    Test number
    124418709059

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail172,878 miles (+15,208)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    172,878 miles
    Test number
    651837309042
    • FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • AdvisoryFront Shock absorber has a light misting of oil (2.7.3)

  22. Pass157,670 miles1 note
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    157,670 miles
    Test number
    490437618073
    • NotePossible Fuel Leak But Unable To See.

  23. Fail157,670 miles1 repaired1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    157,670 miles
    Test number
    761377618068
    • Repaired at testNearside Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • NotePossible Fuel Leak But Unable To See.

  24. FailMileage not read1 repaired2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    394409127041
    • Repaired at testBrake load sensing valve linkage seized (3.6.E.3)
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  25. PassMileage not read2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    28 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    Not read
    Test number
    750349327097
    • AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  26. Pass131,975 miles
    MOT expiry
    16 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    131,975 miles
    Test number
    202517116052

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail131,975 miles1 failure2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    131,975 miles
    Test number
    182107816060
    • FailureOffside Rear Lower Shock absorber has an excessively worn bush (2.7.4)
    • NoteCAT to middle exhaust system join weak
    • NoteFront number plate is cracked

Questions about S781 RKY

Does S781 RKY currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S781 RKY expired on 6 Sept 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S781 RKY?
The MOT on S781 RKY expired on 6 Sept 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S781 RKY done?
S781 RKY was recorded at 255,400 miles at its MOT on 7 Sept 2023, an average of 6,998 miles a year.
Has S781 RKY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 RKY has failed 14 of its 27 MOT tests, most recently on 7 Sept 2023.
Has the mileage on S781 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 S781 RKY find?
S781 RKY passed its latest MOT on 7 Sept 2023 with 5 advisories: nearside rear cab or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security body; offside rear tyre slightly damaged/cracking or perishing; offside rear tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge, and 2 more.

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