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Volkswagen Transporter

Blue · Diesel · 1998 · 2,459 cc

S781 UAYMOT history

S781 UAY is a blue diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Aug 1998. Its MOT is valid until 16 Jul 2027 and it has passed 20 of 31 MOT tests, with 206,156 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 15 Jul 2026.

S781 UAY blue Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 16 Jul 2027
Mileage
206,156 mi
At MOT on 15 Jul 2026
MOT tests
31
20 passed · 11 failed
Per year
6,480 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S781 UAY
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Blue
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
2,459 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
1 Aug 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 16 Jul 2027
Latest MOT test
15 Jul 2026 (Pass)

Mileage history

S781 UAY was last recorded at 206,156 miles on 15 Jul 2026, 2,461 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jun 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
203,695 miles · 18 Jun 2025
Between the last two tests
2,461 miles
Average per year
6,480 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2026 – 206,156 miles
  • 2025 – 203,695 miles
  • 2024 – 201,373 miles
  • 2022 – 198,854 miles
  • 2021 – 193,388 miles
  • 2019 – 165,947 miles
  • 2018 – 159,730 miles
  • 2017 – 157,157 miles
  • 2016 – 151,675 miles
  • 2015 – 148,542 miles
  • 2014 – 141,870 miles
  • 2013 – 132,984 miles
  • 2012 – 128,379 miles
  • 2011 – 126,321 miles
  • 2010 – 122,818 miles
  • 2009 – 114,775 miles
  • 2008 – 99,368 miles
  • 2007 – 86,800 miles
  • 2006 – 73,304 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass206,156 miles
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 3 MOTs since 2020
  • AdvisoryRear bumper support corrodedRecorded at 2 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 Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Offside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play

    Advisory7 MOTs, 2020–2025

  • Nearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Offside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2021

  • Nearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2018–2019

  • Rear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)

    Advisory3 MOTs, 2016–2018

Full MOT history

31 tests since 13 Jan 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass206,156 miles (+2,461)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2027
    Odometer
    206,156 miles
    Test number
    105890683875
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support corroded

  2. Pass203,695 miles (+2,322)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2026
    Odometer
    203,695 miles
    Test number
    353839219935
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support rail corroded

  3. Pass201,373 miles (+15)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Jul 2025
    Odometer
    201,373 miles
    Test number
    980813193453
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))

  4. Fail201,358 miles (+2,504)6 major6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    201,358 miles
    Test number
    339410253433
    • MajorNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Rear Shock absorbers has a serious fluid leak (5.3.2 (b))
    • MajorNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (3.4 (b) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal inner arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Inner Suspension component mounting repair covered in underseal arch (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
    • AdvisoryRear bumper support corroded

  5. Pass198,854 miles (+5,466)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Sept 2023
    Odometer
    198,854 miles
    Test number
    793986486978
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear backplate corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Bumper mountings corroded but not likely to become detached (6.1.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))

  6. Pass193,388 miles9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2022
    Odometer
    193,388 miles
    Test number
    416771069957
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  7. Fail193,388 miles1 major9 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    193,388 miles
    Test number
    703867762543
    • MajorNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement D bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))

  8. Pass191,900 km10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    5 Aug 2021
    Odometer
    191,900 km
    Test number
    468319375493
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill has repair covered in fiberglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  9. Fail191,900 km4 repaired10 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    191,900 km
    Test number
    502150047329
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Direction indicator not working (4.4.1 (a) (ii))
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testOffside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
    • Repaired at testRear Service brake effort inadequate at a wheel (1.2.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Seat belt anchorage prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive inner sill has repair covered in fiberglass (7.1.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Upper Suspension arm ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Lower Suspension arm pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement rear bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))

  10. Pass165,947 miles (+2)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2020
    Odometer
    165,947 miles
    Test number
    882554128001
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  11. Fail165,945 miles (+6,215)4 major1 minor6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    165,945 miles
    Test number
    631717935002
    • MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot split or insecure, no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (6.1.7 (g) (ii))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorOffside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength outer sill (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MinorHorn not working properly (7.7 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside front brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside and nearside brake pipes corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear inner sill corroded
    • AdvisoryOil leak

  12. Pass159,730 miles (+2,573)6 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2019
    Odometer
    159,730 miles
    Test number
    746376862759
    • AdvisoryFront Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryPlay in steering rack inner joint(s) nearside and offside
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHorn poor
    • AdvisoryNearside and offside rear inner wheel arches corroded
    • AdvisoryOffside rear outer sill/wheel arch corroded

  13. Pass157,157 miles (+5,482)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2018
    Odometer
    157,157 miles
    Test number
    121954850920
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryHorn poor

  14. Pass151,675 miles (+3,133)3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    151,675 miles
    Test number
    711658367998
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe slightly corroded nearside and offside (3.6.B.2c)
    • AdvisoryFront brake discs worn and slightly corroded
    • AdvisoryNearside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded

  15. Pass148,542 miles (+6,672)1 advisory3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    148,542 miles
    Test number
    558183635082
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteHorn poor (close to excessive)
    • NoteSpare wheel carrier loose

  16. Pass141,870 miles (+8,886)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2015
    Odometer
    141,870 miles
    Test number
    649795134091

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  17. Pass132,984 miles
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2014
    Odometer
    132,984 miles
    Test number
    655941123046

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. Fail132,984 miles (+4,605)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    132,984 miles
    Test number
    627241523035
    • FailureBrakes imbalanced across an axle (3.7.B.5b)
    • FailureNearside Front suspension has excessive play in a lower suspension ball joint (2.5.B.1a)

  19. Pass128,379 miles4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2013
    Odometer
    128,379 miles
    Test number
    376034842001
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyre inner sidewalls starting to crack

  20. Fail128,379 miles (+2,058)4 failures4 advisories3 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    128,379 miles
    Test number
    249594842030
    • FailureAn item not tested (Manual)
    • FailureHorn not loud enough to be heard by another road user (1.6.2b)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint dust cover deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (3.6.E.3)
    • NoteEngine covers fitted obscuring some components in the engine bay
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBoth front tyre inner sidewalls starting to crack

  21. Pass126,321 miles2 notes
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2012
    Odometer
    126,321 miles
    Test number
    629737421036
    • NoteBoth front brake disc slightly worn
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  22. Fail126,321 miles (+3,503)5 failures3 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    126,321 miles
    Test number
    105566221028
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose excessively damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly deteriorated (3.6.B.4d)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Headlamp damaged but light output not reduced (1.7.5a)
    • NoteBoth front brake disc slightly worn
    • NoteSlight play in steering rack

  23. Pass122,818 miles (+8,043)
    MOT expiry
    15 Feb 2011
    Odometer
    122,818 miles
    Test number
    432357340021

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass114,775 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2010
    Odometer
    114,775 miles
    Test number
    850561449091
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  25. Fail114,775 miles (+15,407)4 failures2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    114,775 miles
    Test number
    934288939074
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureNearside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring incomplete (2.4.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

  26. Pass99,368 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    99,368 miles
    Test number
    222008318028

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail99,368 miles (+12,568)1 failure2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,368 miles
    Test number
    502087218061
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)

  28. Pass86,800 miles
    MOT expiry
    18 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    86,800 miles
    Test number
    394539217009

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail86,800 miles (+13,496)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    86,800 miles
    Test number
    454748717092
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureFront Exhaust has part of the system excessively deteriorated (7.1.1a)
    • FailureFront registration plate deteriorated (6.3.1d)

  30. Pass73,304 miles
    MOT expiry
    17 Jan 2007
    Odometer
    73,304 miles
    Test number
    800278016024

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  31. Fail73,304 miles4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    73,304 miles
    Test number
    750903916060
    • FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (8.2.3)

Questions about S781 UAY

Does S781 UAY currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S781 UAY is valid until 16 Jul 2027.
When is the MOT due on S781 UAY?
The MOT on S781 UAY is valid until 16 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 UAY done?
S781 UAY was recorded at 206,156 miles at its MOT on 15 Jul 2026, an average of 6,480 miles a year.
Has S781 UAY ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S781 UAY has failed 11 of its 31 MOT tests, most recently on 28 Jun 2024.
Has the mileage on S781 UAY 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 UAY find?
S781 UAY passed its latest MOT on 15 Jul 2026 with 2 advisories: offside front play in steering rack inner joint(s); rear bumper support corroded.

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