Volkswagen Transporter
Blue and White · Diesel · 1998 · 1,896 cc
S785 RKWMOT history
S785 RKW is a blue and white diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 20 Oct 1998. Its MOT is valid until 3 Feb 2027 and it has passed 19 of 23 MOT tests, with 96,057 miles recorded at the latest.
From DVSA MOT records, updated 4 Feb 2026.
- MOT
- Valid
- Until 3 Feb 2027
- Mileage
- 96,057 mi
- At MOT on 4 Feb 2026
- MOT tests
- 23
- 19 passed · 4 failed
- Per year
- 2,379 mi
- Average between MOTs
Vehicle details
- Registration
- S785 RKW
- Registration format
- Prefix (1983 to 2001)
- Make
- Volkswagen
- Model
- Transporter
- Colour
- Blue and White
- Fuel type
- Diesel
- Engine size
- 1,896 cc
- Year of manufacture
- 1998
- First used
- 20 Oct 1998
- MOT status
- MOT valid until 3 Feb 2027
- Latest MOT test
- 4 Feb 2026 (Pass)
Mileage history
S785 RKW was last recorded at 96,057 miles on 4 Feb 2026, 0 miles more than at the previous MOT on 30 Jan 2026.
- Previous MOT
- 96,057 miles · 30 Jan 2026
- Between the last two tests
- 0 miles
- Average per year
- 2,379 miles
Recorded mileage by year
- 2026 – 96,057 miles
- 2024 – 93,719 miles
- 2023 – 90,514 miles
- 2022 – 86,941 miles
- 2020 – 83,223 miles
- 2019 – 72,778 miles
- 2018 – 65,527 miles
- 2017 – 64,102 miles
- 2016 – 63,403 miles
- 2015 – 62,482 miles
- 2014 – 60,778 miles
- 2013 – 58,946 miles
- 2012 – 57,798 miles
- 2011 – 56,064 miles
- 2010 – 54,186 miles
- 2009 – 53,377 miles
- 2008 – 52,313 miles
- 2007 – 51,670 miles
- 2006 – 49,089 miles
What the latest MOT found
Pass96,057 miles
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryFront wheel arch corrodedRecorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on arms (1.1.11 (c))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2026
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.
Rear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened
Advisory3 MOTs, 2019–2024
Rear Coil spring corroded both rear
Advisory2 MOTs, 2020–2023
Nearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured large wire disconnected behind headlamp
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Nearside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play
Advisory2 MOTs, 2019
Offside Windscreen wiper blade defective
Minor2 MOTs, 2019
Full MOT history
23 tests since 9 May 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.
Pass96,057 miles4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Feb 2027
- Odometer
- 96,057 miles
- Test number
- 433152080277
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on arms (1.1.11 (c))
Fail96,057 miles (+2,338)2 major4 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 96,057 miles
- Test number
- 723187760764
- MajorHorn not working (7.7 (a))
- MajorRear Brakes imbalanced across an axle Axle 2 (1.2.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryBrake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear (1.1.11 (c))
- AdvisoryFront wheel arch corroded
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both pipes on arms (1.1.11 (c))
Pass93,719 miles (+3,205)3 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 16 Jan 2025
- Odometer
- 93,719 miles
- Test number
- 962876955634
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear bumper support corroded
Pass90,514 miles (+3,573)2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 8 Jan 2024
- Odometer
- 90,514 miles
- Test number
- 993049024930
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertrays fitted
Pass86,941 miles (+3,718)6 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 3 Jan 2023
- Odometer
- 86,941 miles
- Test number
- 572778620736
- AdvisoryNearside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryOffside Rear Tyre worn close to legal limit/worn on edge (5.2.3 (e))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Service brake fluctuating, but not excessively (1.2.1 (e))
- AdvisoryUnder trays fitted
Pass83,223 miles (+10,445)5 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 29 Dec 2021
- Odometer
- 83,223 miles
- Test number
- 332536142379
- AdvisoryBrake pad(s) wearing thin all front (1.1.13 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both rear (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
- AdvisoryRear Coil spring corroded both rear (5.3.1 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryUndertray fitted
Pass72,778 miles (+211)3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- 11 Dec 2020
- Odometer
- 72,778 miles
- Test number
- 752661045574
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured large wire disconnected behind headlamp (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Fail72,567 miles (+7,040)3 major3 minor2 advisories
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 72,567 miles
- Test number
- 443924185394
- MajorExhaust emissions exceed manufacturer's specified limit (8.2.2.2 (a))
- MajorNearside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MajorOffside Rear Direction indicator incorrect colour (4.4.3 (a))
- MinorNearside Front Electrical wiring inadequately secured large wire disconnected behind headlamp (4.11 (a) (i))
- MinorNearside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- MinorOffside Windscreen wiper blade defective (3.4 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.1.3 (b) (i))
- AdvisoryRear Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
Pass65,527 miles (+1,425)
- MOT expiry
- 11 Jun 2019
- Odometer
- 65,527 miles
- Test number
- 693400690317
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass64,102 miles (+31)
- MOT expiry
- 6 Jun 2018
- Odometer
- 64,102 miles
- Test number
- 570143063595
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail64,071 miles (+668)2 failures
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 64,071 miles
- Test number
- 554671490463
- FailureHorn not working (1.6.2a)
- FailureRegistration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
Pass63,403 miles (+921)
- MOT expiry
- 30 May 2017
- Odometer
- 63,403 miles
- Test number
- 177981185508
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass62,482 miles (+1,704)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2016
- Odometer
- 62,482 miles
- Test number
- 128302445148
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass60,778 miles (+1,832)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2015
- Odometer
- 60,778 miles
- Test number
- 775757324188
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass58,946 miles (+1,148)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2014
- Odometer
- 58,946 miles
- Test number
- 665033443181
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass57,798 miles (+1,734)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2013
- Odometer
- 57,798 miles
- Test number
- 407653042177
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass56,064 miles (+1,878)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2012
- Odometer
- 56,064 miles
- Test number
- 305734241173
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass54,186 miles (+13)
- MOT expiry
- 24 May 2011
- Odometer
- 54,186 miles
- Test number
- 763425440122
No defects or advisories recorded.
Fail54,173 miles (+796)2 dangerous
- MOT expiry
- No new certificate
- Odometer
- 54,173 miles
- Test number
- 392734940133
- DangerousNearside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
- DangerousOffside Front Tyre has a tear, caused by separation or partial failure of its structure (4.1.D.1b)
Pass53,377 miles (+1,064)
- MOT expiry
- 18 May 2010
- Odometer
- 53,377 miles
- Test number
- 911719839196
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass52,313 miles (+643)
- MOT expiry
- 11 May 2009
- Odometer
- 52,313 miles
- Test number
- 810093338191
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass51,670 miles (+2,581)
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2008
- Odometer
- 51,670 miles
- Test number
- 682288527170
No defects or advisories recorded.
Pass49,089 miles
- MOT expiry
- 8 May 2007
- Odometer
- 49,089 miles
- Test number
- 634939926111
No defects or advisories recorded.
Questions about S785 RKW
- Does S785 RKW currently have a valid MOT?
- Yes. DVSA records show the MOT on S785 RKW is valid until 3 Feb 2027.
- When is the MOT due on S785 RKW?
- The MOT on S785 RKW is valid until 3 Feb 2027. It can be tested up to a month (minus a day) before then and keep the same renewal date.
- What mileage has S785 RKW done?
- S785 RKW was recorded at 96,057 miles at its MOT on 4 Feb 2026, an average of 2,379 miles a year.
- Has S785 RKW ever failed its MOT?
- Yes. S785 RKW has failed 4 of its 23 MOT tests, most recently on 30 Jan 2026.
- Has the mileage on S785 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 S785 RKW find?
- S785 RKW passed its latest MOT on 4 Feb 2026 with 4 advisories: brake pipe corroded, covered in grease or other material both front too rear; front wheel arch corroded; rear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened both sides, and 1 more.
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