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Volkswagen Transporter

Bronze · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc

S783 RKWMOT history

S783 RKW is a bronze diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Nov 1998. Its MOT is valid until 12 Nov 2026 and it has passed 18 of 30 MOT tests, with 220,347 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 13 Nov 2025.

S783 RKW bronze Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Valid
Until 12 Nov 2026
Mileage
220,347 mi
At MOT on 13 Nov 2025
MOT tests
30
18 passed · 12 failed
Per year
9,564 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S783 RKW
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Bronze
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1998
First used
20 Nov 1998
MOT status
MOT valid until 12 Nov 2026
Latest MOT test
13 Nov 2025 (Pass)

Mileage history

S783 RKW was last recorded at 220,347 miles on 13 Nov 2025, 12 miles more than at the previous MOT on 5 Nov 2025.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
220,335 miles · 5 Nov 2025
Between the last two tests
12 miles
Average per year
9,564 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2025 – 220,347 miles
  • 2024 – 212,879 miles
  • 2023 – 206,536 miles
  • 2022 – 202,417 miles
  • 2021 – 190,447 miles
  • 2020 – 181,477 miles
  • 2018 – 159,160 miles
  • 2017 – 148,380 miles
  • 2016 – 137,809 miles
  • 2015 – 124,818 miles
  • 2014 – 111,022 miles
  • 2013 – 99,176 miles
  • 2012 – 88,905 miles
  • 2011 – 79,818 miles
  • 2010 – 68,895 miles
  • 2009 – 54,803 miles
  • 2008 – 44,167 miles
  • 2007 – 40,014 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass220,347 miles
  • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2025
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner door card missingRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2025

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 Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

  • Offside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2023–2024

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

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

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2022

  • Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources

    Minor2 MOTs, 2022

  • Central Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes slight corroded near fuel tank

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021

Full MOT history

30 tests since 5 Jan 2007, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass220,347 miles (+12)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    12 Nov 2026
    Odometer
    220,347 miles
    Test number
    770087601888
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner door card missing

  2. Fail220,335 miles (+7,456)1 dangerous1 minor4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    220,335 miles
    Test number
    398014710371
    • DangerousOffside Front Tyre tread depth below requirements of 1.6mm (5.2.3 (e))
    • MinorNearside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Brake disc worn, but not excessively (1.1.14 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner door card missing

  3. Pass212,879 miles (+6,343)1 minor3 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2025
    Odometer
    212,879 miles
    Test number
    753336039393
    • MinorOffside Rear Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  4. Pass206,536 miles1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2024
    Odometer
    206,536 miles
    Test number
    871810192683
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  5. Fail206,536 miles (+4,119)1 repaired1 minor7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    206,536 miles
    Test number
    776807184558
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Registration plate lamp does not illuminate simultaneously with the position lamps (4.7.2 (a))
    • MinorNearside Front Drive shaft joint constant velocity boot severely deteriorated (6.1.7 (g) (i))
    • AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryCentral Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Outer Vehicle structure or chassis corroded within 30cm of a mounting, but not seriously affecting overall security (6.2.2 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryRear Vehicle structure slightly corroded within 30cm of towbar mounting (6.1.6 (i) (i))

  6. Pass202,417 miles (+79)1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    20 Oct 2023
    Odometer
    202,417 miles
    Test number
    718513608160
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  7. Fail202,338 miles (+11,891)2 major1 minor2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    202,338 miles
    Test number
    480377418855
    • MajorNearside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Lower Suspension arm ball joint excessively worn (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • MinorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryOffside Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material (1.1.11 (c))

  8. Pass190,447 miles (+5)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2022
    Odometer
    190,447 miles
    Test number
    325537742013
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes slight corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  9. Fail190,442 miles (+8,965)3 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    190,442 miles
    Test number
    971299284687
    • MajorNearside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorOffside Front Position lamp not working (4.2.1 (a) (ii))
    • MajorRear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryCentral Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material Both front to rear pipes slight corroded near fuel tank (1.1.11 (c))
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))

  10. Pass181,477 miles (+22,317)
    MOT expiry
    16 Sept 2021
    Odometer
    181,477 miles
    Test number
    643114238051

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass159,160 miles (+10,780)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2019
    Odometer
    159,160 miles
    Test number
    454531099837

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass148,380 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2018
    Odometer
    148,380 miles
    Test number
    770360492453
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  13. Fail148,380 miles (+10,571)2 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    148,380 miles
    Test number
    711997959797
    • FailureCentral Exhaust system not adequately supported (7.1.1)
    • FailureOffside Track rod end ball joint has excessive play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryRear Brake pad(s) wearing thin (3.5.1g)

  14. Pass137,809 miles (+12,991)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2017
    Odometer
    137,809 miles
    Test number
    916567861713

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass124,818 miles (+5)
    MOT expiry
    10 Dec 2016
    Odometer
    124,818 miles
    Test number
    122111743509

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. Fail124,813 miles (+13,791)3 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,813 miles
    Test number
    858865022709
    • FailureNearside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureOffside Front Brake hose seriously damaged (found during steering lock to lock check) (2.2.D.2b)
    • FailureService brake: efficiency below requirements (3.7.B.7)

  17. Pass111,022 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2015
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    349947064239
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  18. Fail111,022 miles (+11,846)7 failures1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    111,022 miles
    Test number
    328107664456
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Rear Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureRear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureRear fog lamp not working (1.3.2b)
    • AdvisoryFront registration plate deteriorated but not likely to be misread (6.3.1d)

  19. Pass99,176 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    10 Oct 2014
    Odometer
    99,176 miles
    Test number
    828964283268
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)

  20. Fail99,176 miles (+10,271)1 failure1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    99,176 miles
    Test number
    636244383254
    • FailureOffside Front Front constant velocity joint gaiter damaged to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake hose slightly damaged (3.6.B.4d)
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass88,905 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Jul 2013
    Odometer
    88,905 miles
    Test number
    368974492112

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail88,905 miles (+9,087)2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    88,905 miles
    Test number
    617813392114
    • FailureNearside Inner Front constant velocity joint gaiter insecure to the extent that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt etc (2.5.C.1a)
    • FailureOffside Rear fog lamp emits a light other than red (1.3.2e)

  23. Pass79,818 miles (+10,923)
    MOT expiry
    20 Jun 2012
    Odometer
    79,818 miles
    Test number
    275232271195

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass68,895 miles
    MOT expiry
    11 Apr 2011
    Odometer
    68,895 miles
    Test number
    131342600198

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. Fail68,895 miles (+14,092)6 repaired
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    68,895 miles
    Test number
    672462300169
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (1.8)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • Repaired at testNearside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testNearside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • Repaired at testOffside Front Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • Repaired at testOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)

  26. Pass54,803 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2010
    Odometer
    54,803 miles
    Test number
    983308209060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  27. Fail54,803 miles (+10,636)1 failure
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    54,803 miles
    Test number
    262128109014
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)

  28. Pass44,167 miles
    MOT expiry
    8 Jan 2009
    Odometer
    44,167 miles
    Test number
    984999608097

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  29. Fail44,167 miles (+4,153)4 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    44,167 miles
    Test number
    130974708085
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Front Headlamp not working on dipped beam (1.7.5a)
    • FailureOffside Rear Stop lamp not working (1.2.1b)
    • FailureOffside Rear coil spring fractured (2.4.C.1a)

  30. Pass40,014 miles
    MOT expiry
    4 Jan 2008
    Odometer
    40,014 miles
    Test number
    943815107048

    No defects or advisories recorded.

Questions about S783 RKW

Does S783 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S783 RKW is valid until 12 Nov 2026.
When is the MOT due on S783 RKW?
The MOT on S783 RKW is valid until 12 Nov 2026. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
What mileage has S783 RKW done?
S783 RKW was recorded at 220,347 miles at its MOT on 13 Nov 2025, an average of 9,564 miles a year.
Has S783 RKW ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S783 RKW has failed 12 of its 30 MOT tests, most recently on 5 Nov 2025.
Has the mileage on S783 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 S783 RKW find?
S783 RKW passed its latest MOT on 13 Nov 2025 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material bothside rear; nearside rear inner brake disc worn, but not excessively; offside front inner brake disc worn, but not excessively, and 1 more.

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