
Volkswagen Transporter
Green · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S785 KODMOT history
S785 KOD is a green diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 31 Dec 1998. Its MOT is valid until 26 Apr 2027 and it has passed 20 of 28 MOT tests, with 161,259 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 27 Apr 2026.

- MOT
- Valid
- Until 26 Apr 2027
- Mileage
- 161,259 mi
- At MOT on 27 Apr 2026
- MOT tests
- 28
- 20 passed · 8 failed
- Per year
- 4,263 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S785 KOD
- 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
- 31 Dec 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 26 Apr 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 27 Apr 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S785 KOD was last recorded at 161,259 miles on 27 Apr 2026, 958 miles more than at the previous MOT on 23 Jun 2025.
- Previous MOT
- 160,301 miles · 23 Jun 2025
- Between the last two tests
- 958 miles
- Average per year
- 4,263 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 161,259 miles
- 2025 – 160,301 miles
- 2024 – 159,011 miles
- 2023 – 157,104 miles
- 2021 – 146,853 miles
- 2020 – 141,833 miles
- 2019 – 134,196 miles
- 2018 – 130,831 miles
- 2017 – 128,034 miles
- 2016 – 124,645 miles
- 2015 – 121,489 miles
- 2014 – 116,962 miles
- 2013 – 107,699 miles
- 2012 – 101,651 miles
- 2011 – 94,291 miles
- 2010 – 86,365 miles
- 2008 – 84,244 miles
- 2007 – 83,210 miles
- 2006 – 77,070 miles
- 2005 – 73,148 miles
What the latest MOT found
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside under sealed
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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Offside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2020–2024
Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have light to moderate corrosion
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Nearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded near sill
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020
Full MOT history
28 tests since 26 Aug 2005, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass161,259 miles (+958)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 26 Apr 2027
- Odometer
- 161,259 miles
- Test number
- 132875773353
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUnderside under sealed
Pass160,301 miles (+1,290)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jun 2026
- Odometer
- 160,301 miles
- Test number
- 492761879526
- AdvisoryUnderside undersealed
Pass159,011 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 28 Jul 2025
- Odometer
- 159,011 miles
- Test number
- 183580696646
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail159,011 miles (+179)2 repaired1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 159,011 miles
- Test number
- 848448593773
- Repaired at testHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- Repaired at testNearside Front Headlamp aim too high and too far to the left. (4.1.2 (a))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. It would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair. (1.2.1 (b) (i))
Fail158,832 miles (+1,728)1 dangerous6 major3 minor10 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 158,832 miles
- Test number
- 413965432362
- DangerousRear Brake load sensing valve seized and ABS not fitted or inoperative (1.1.17 (c) (ii))
- MajorCentral Front Brake cable damaged cable frayed (1.1.15 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorNearside Headlamp aim too high (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear fog lamp not working (4.5.1 (a) (ii))
- MajorWindscreen washer not working (3.5 (a))
- MinorNearside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- MinorOffside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Track rod end ball joint dust cover damaged or deteriorated, but preventing the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (i))
- AdvisoryFront Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Suspension component mounting prescribed area is corroded but not considered excessive arm mounting (5.3.6 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Service brake binding but not excessively (1.2.1 (f))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has light misting of oil (5.3.2 (b))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all pipes corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryVehicle structure corroded and heavily undersealed
Pass157,104 miles (+10,251)
- MOT expiry
- 14 May 2024
- Odometer
- 157,104 miles
- Test number
- 303380838145
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass146,853 miles (+5,020)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 21 Dec 2022
- Odometer
- 146,853 miles
- Test number
- 371334208650
- AdvisoryVehicle underside heavily undersealed
Pass141,833 miles8 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 22 Jul 2021
- Odometer
- 141,833 miles
- Test number
- 451755046490
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have light to moderate corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail141,833 miles (+52)6 major9 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,833 miles
- Test number
- 713964383332
- MajorEmissions not tested due to exhaust condition (8.2.2.2 (e))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a) (ii))
- MajorOffside Steering rack gaiter missing or no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.1.3 (g) (ii))
- MajorOffside Windscreen washer jets misaligned and not providing sufficient fluid to the windscreen (3.5 (a))
- MajorRear Registration plate does not conform to the specified requirements partially obscured (0.1 (d))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material all brake pipes have light to moderate corrosion (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryNearside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryNearside Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced corroded near sill (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Shock absorbers has a slightly worn bush (5.3.2 (c))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Vehicle structure is corroded but structural rigidity is not significantly reduced wheel arch corroded (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryExhaust heat shield insecure
Fail141,781 miles (+7,585)10 major1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 141,781 miles
- Test number
- 606232828913
- MajorBrake pipe excessively corroded front to rears x2 (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorExhaust system insecure (6.1.2 (a))
- MajorFront Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced inner arches/sill fronts (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded including pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorNearside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis members/outrigger/inner sill/front x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorNearside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Brake pipe excessively corroded including pipe on caliper (1.1.11 (c))
- MajorOffside Front Integral body structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced chassis members/inner sill/front x member (6.1.1 (c) (i))
- MajorOffside Rear Brake pipe excessively corroded (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass134,196 miles (+3,365)1 minor7 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2020
- Odometer
- 134,196 miles
- Test number
- 560163158746
- MinorNearside Registration plate lamp inoperative in the case of multiple lamps or light sources (4.7.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBoth front brake discs corroded on inner face
- AdvisoryBoth front outer sills slightly corroded
- AdvisoryNearside front inner wheel arch corroded not in testable area
- AdvisoryNearside front inner wing corroded not in testable area
- AdvisoryOffside front inner wheel arch slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front steering rack boot twisted
- AdvisoryOffside rear inner wheel arch slightly corroded
Pass130,831 miles (+2,797)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2019
- Odometer
- 130,831 miles
- Test number
- 957520515346
- AdvisoryBoth front inner wheel arches slightly corroded
- AdvisoryOffside front outer sill slightly corroded
Pass128,034 miles (+3,389)
- MOT expiry
- 19 Mar 2018
- Odometer
- 128,034 miles
- Test number
- 676078683933
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass124,645 miles (+3,156)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2017
- Odometer
- 124,645 miles
- Test number
- 983708011403
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass121,489 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2016
- Odometer
- 121,489 miles
- Test number
- 668614865035
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail121,489 miles (+4,527)1 failure
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 121,489 miles
- Test number
- 885984665014
- FailureOffside Front Steering rack gaiter split (2.2.D.2d)
Pass116,962 miles
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2015
- Odometer
- 116,962 miles
- Test number
- 237475344030
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail116,962 miles (+9,263)3 repaired
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 116,962 miles
- Test number
- 797455444034
- Repaired at testNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
- Repaired at testOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
- Repaired at testOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
Pass107,699 miles (+6,048)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2014
- Odometer
- 107,699 miles
- Test number
- 695521363008
- AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
Pass101,651 miles (+7,360)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2013
- Odometer
- 101,651 miles
- Test number
- 737113152060
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass94,291 miles1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2012
- Odometer
- 94,291 miles
- Test number
- 567632541027
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Fail94,291 miles (+7,926)2 failures4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 94,291 miles
- Test number
- 727512341093
- FailureNearside Front Lower Suspension arm has excessive play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- AdvisoryNearside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisoryOffside Front Lower Suspension arm has slight play in a ball joint (2.4.G.2)
- AdvisoryOffside Inner Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
- AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
Pass86,365 miles (+2,121)
- MOT expiry
- 7 Mar 2011
- Odometer
- 86,365 miles
- Test number
- 884357760004
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass84,244 miles
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2009
- Odometer
- 84,244 miles
- Test number
- 464791278275
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail84,244 miles (+1,034)5 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 84,244 miles
- Test number
- 511258568227
- FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureNearside Front Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Headlamp aim too low and too far to the left. (1.8)
- FailureOffside Front Windscreen wiper not operating over a large enough area to give an adequate view (8.2.1c)
Pass83,210 miles (+6,140)1 advisory
- MOT expiry
- 25 Oct 2008
- Odometer
- 83,210 miles
- Test number
- 564639597239
- AdvisoryCentre Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
Pass77,070 miles (+3,922)1 advisory1 note
- MOT expiry
- 27 Jul 2007
- Odometer
- 77,070 miles
- Test number
- 781539806274
- AdvisoryOffside Front Seat belt damaged but not affecting the operation of the belt (5.2.2a)
- NoteNail in tyre
Pass73,148 miles1 advisory2 notes
- MOT expiry
- 22 Sept 2006
- Odometer
- 73,148 miles
- Test number
- 752948435205
- AdvisoryRear Exhaust has part of the system slightly deteriorated (7.1.1a)
- NoteBoth front tyres on 3mm
- NoteFire extinguisher empty
Questions about S785 KOD
- Does S785 KOD currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S785 KOD is valid until 26 Apr 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S785 KOD?
- The MOT on S785 KOD is valid until 26 Apr 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S785 KOD done?
- S785 KOD was recorded at 161,259 miles at its MOT on 27 Apr 2026, an average of 4,263 miles a year.
- Has S785 KOD ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S785 KOD has failed 8 of its 28 MOT tests, most recently on 29 Jul 2024.
- Has the mileage on S785 KOD 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 S785 KOD find?
- S785 KOD passed its latest MOT on 27 Apr 2026 with 2 advisories: nearside rear brakes imbalanced requirements only just met. it would appear that the braking system requires adjustment or repair.; underside under sealed.
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