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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.

S785 KOD green Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
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
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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.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
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

Pass161,259 miles
  • 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

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 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.

  1. 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
  2. Pass160,301 miles (+1,290)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    22 Jun 2026
    Odometer
    160,301 miles
    Test number
    492761879526
    • AdvisoryUnderside undersealed
  3. 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))
  4. 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))
  5. 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
  6. Pass157,104 miles (+10,251)
    MOT expiry
    14 May 2024
    Odometer
    157,104 miles
    Test number
    303380838145

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  7. Pass146,853 miles (+5,020)1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    21 Dec 2022
    Odometer
    146,853 miles
    Test number
    371334208650
    • AdvisoryVehicle underside heavily undersealed
  8. 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))
  9. 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
  10. 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))
  11. 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
  12. 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
  13. Pass128,034 miles (+3,389)
    MOT expiry
    19 Mar 2018
    Odometer
    128,034 miles
    Test number
    676078683933

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  14. Pass124,645 miles (+3,156)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2017
    Odometer
    124,645 miles
    Test number
    983708011403

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  15. Pass121,489 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2016
    Odometer
    121,489 miles
    Test number
    668614865035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  16. 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)
  17. Pass116,962 miles
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2015
    Odometer
    116,962 miles
    Test number
    237475344030

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  18. 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)
  19. 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)
  20. Pass101,651 miles (+7,360)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2013
    Odometer
    101,651 miles
    Test number
    737113152060

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  21. Pass94,291 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2012
    Odometer
    94,291 miles
    Test number
    567632541027
    • AdvisorySteering system slightly rough (2.2.D.1)
  22. 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)
  23. Pass86,365 miles (+2,121)
    MOT expiry
    7 Mar 2011
    Odometer
    86,365 miles
    Test number
    884357760004

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Pass84,244 miles
    MOT expiry
    25 Oct 2009
    Odometer
    84,244 miles
    Test number
    464791278275

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  25. 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)
  26. 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)
  27. 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
  28. 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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