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White · Diesel · 1998 · 2,370 cc

S781 SAHMOT history

S781 SAH is a white diesel Volkswagen Motor Caravan first used on 10 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 15 Jul 2027 and it has passed 21 of 28 MOT tests, with 79,969 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 16 Jul 2026.

MOT
Valid
Until 15 Jul 2027
Mileage
79,969 mi
At MOT on 16 Jul 2026
MOT tests
28
21 passed · 7 failed
Per year
1,759 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 SAH
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Motor Caravan
Colour
White
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,370 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
10 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 15 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
16 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 SAH was last recorded at 79,969 miles on 16 Jul 2026, 1,556 miles more than at the previous MOT on 9 Jul 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
78,413 miles · 9 Jul 2025
Between the last two tests
1,556 miles
Average per year
1,759 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 79,969 miles
  • 2025 – 78,413 miles
  • 2024 – 77,256 miles
  • 2023 – 75,862 miles
  • 2022 – 74,049 miles
  • 2021 – 73,302 miles
  • 2020 – 72,217 miles
  • 2019 – 71,224 miles
  • 2018 – 68,948 miles
  • 2017 – 67,353 miles
  • 2016 – 66,220 miles
  • 2015 – 65,457 miles
  • 2014 – 64,098 miles
  • 2013 – 62,517 miles
  • 2012 – 60,103 miles
  • 2011 – 58,251 miles
  • 2010 – 55,668 miles
  • 2009 – 52,234 miles
  • 2008 – 50,295 miles
  • 2007 – 49,883 miles
  • 2005 – 43,132 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass79,969 milesPassed on retest after failing earlier that day
  • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

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 Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade edge coming away from support, blade also smear screen slightly

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade edge coming away from support, blade also smear screen slightly

    Minor2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

    Failure2 MOTs, 2013–2015

Full MOT history

28 tests since 4 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass79,969 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    79,969 miles
    Test number
    226375490248
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))

  2. Fail79,969 miles (+1,556)1 dangerous1 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    79,969 miles
    Test number
    865702104225
    • DangerousDriver's seat insecure (6.2.5 (a) (ii))
    • 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))
    • MinorBattery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier (4.13 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))

  3. Pass78,413 miles (+1,157)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    78,413 miles
    Test number
    285710530634

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  4. Pass77,256 miles (+1,394)
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    77,256 miles
    Test number
    723382545098

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  5. Pass75,862 miles (+1,813)2 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    75,862 miles
    Test number
    849574315961
    • MinorNearside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
    • MinorOffside Cab steps insecure (6.2.8 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryN/s/r tyre is wearing on inner edge
    • AdvisoryO/s/r tyre is worn smooth on inner edge

  6. Pass74,049 miles (+747)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2023
    Odometer
    74,049 miles
    Test number
    195155061410
    • AdvisoryBoth dip beam patterns are on minimum allowable height

  7. Pass73,302 miles1 minor
    MOT expiry
    15 Jul 2022
    Odometer
    73,302 miles
    Test number
    440870206810
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  8. Fail73,302 miles (+1,085)2 major1 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,302 miles
    Test number
    391511918271
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorOffside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MinorOffside Rear Upper Position lamp with a multiple light source up to 1/2 not functioning (4.2.1 (a) (i))

  9. Pass72,217 miles (+993)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2021
    Odometer
    72,217 miles
    Test number
    766699970986
    • AdvisoryBoth headlamps are slightly loose with beam patterns at minimum height
    • AdvisoryEmissions to clean to read

  10. Pass71,224 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    14 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    71,224 miles
    Test number
    800674040737
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have slight in-balance

  11. Fail71,224 miles (+2,276)2 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    71,224 miles
    Test number
    640515759350
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryFront brakes have slight in-balance

  12. Pass68,948 miles2 minor
    MOT expiry
    9 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    68,948 miles
    Test number
    344903037948
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade edge coming away from support, blade also smear screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade edge coming away from support, blade also smear screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

  13. Fail68,948 miles (+1,595)6 major2 minor
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,948 miles
    Test number
    201723213971
    • MajorNearside Front Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
    • MajorNearside Side repeater missing Non factory head light/indicator unit fitted, removing side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Obligatory mirror insecure Adjustment mechanism broken allowing mirror to fold unaided (3.3 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Side repeater missing Non factory head light/indicator unit fitted, removing side repeater (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorSpare wheel insecure in carrier (6.1.5 (b) (i))
    • MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade edge coming away from support, blade also smear screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))
    • MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective Blade edge coming away from support, blade also smear screen slightly (3.4 (b) (i))

  14. Pass67,353 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2018
    Odometer
    67,353 miles
    Test number
    625028840672

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Fail67,353 miles (+1,133)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    67,353 miles
    Test number
    767664065092
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)

  16. Pass66,220 miles (+763)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    17 Jun 2017
    Odometer
    66,220 miles
    Test number
    261808571749
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  17. Pass65,457 miles (+57)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    4 Jun 2016
    Odometer
    65,457 miles
    Test number
    849126355104
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  18. Fail65,400 miles (+1,302)2 failures2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    65,400 miles
    Test number
    259199045121
    • FailureNearside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged
    • NoteRear brake pads wearing low

  19. Pass64,098 miles (+1,581)
    MOT expiry
    26 May 2015
    Odometer
    64,098 miles
    Test number
    219387544122

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  20. Pass62,517 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 May 2014
    Odometer
    62,517 miles
    Test number
    328209923165

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Fail62,516 miles (+2,413)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    62,516 miles
    Test number
    217179823459
    • FailureNearside Rear Rear position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage damaged and seriously weakened (2.4.G.1)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)

  22. Pass60,103 miles (+1,852)1 note
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2013
    Odometer
    60,103 miles
    Test number
    848545492034
    • NoteNon obligatory mirror damaged

  23. Pass58,251 miles (+2,583)2 notes
    MOT expiry
    3 Apr 2012
    Odometer
    58,251 miles
    Test number
    546974791024
    • NoteFRONT BRAKE DISCS PITTED
    • NoteSLIGHT DAMAGE TO N/S MIRROR GLASS

  24. Pass55,668 miles (+3,434)
    MOT expiry
    28 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    55,668 miles
    Test number
    770938680022

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Pass52,234 miles (+1,939)
    MOT expiry
    1 May 2010
    Odometer
    52,234 miles
    Test number
    662232729108

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Pass50,295 miles (+412)
    MOT expiry
    4 Apr 2009
    Odometer
    50,295 miles
    Test number
    950336198093

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Pass49,883 miles (+6,751)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Mar 2008
    Odometer
    49,883 miles
    Test number
    303422287050
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)

  28. Pass43,132 miles
    MOT expiry
    10 Aug 2006
    Odometer
    43,132 miles
    Test number
    874346815266

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S781 SAH

Does S781 SAH currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S781 SAH is valid until 15 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S781 SAH?
The MOT on S781 SAH is valid until 15 Jul 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S781 SAH done?
S781 SAH was recorded at 79,969 miles at its MOT on 16 Jul 2026, an average of 1,759 miles a year.
Has S781 SAH ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 SAH has failed 7 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 16 Jul 2026.
Has the mileage on S781 SAH 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 SAH find?
S781 SAH passed its latest MOT on 16 Jul 2026 with 1 minor defect: battery insecure but not likely to fall from carrier.

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