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Volkswagen Transporter

Black · Diesel · 1999 · 1,896 cc

S787 LGCMOT history

S787 LGC is a black diesel Volkswagen Transporter first used on 1 Jan 1999. Its MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024 and it has passed 16 of 26 MOT tests, with 181,112 miles recorded at the latest.

From DVSA MOT records, updated 31 Jul 2023.

S787 LGC black Volkswagen Transporter – car details, MOT history and tax status
Illustration of a Volkswagen Transporter, not a photo of this vehicle
MOT
Expired
On 30 Jul 2024
Mileage
181,112 mi
At MOT on 31 Jul 2023
MOT tests
26
16 passed · 10 failed
Per year
3,214 mi
Average between MOTs
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Vehicle details

Registration
S787 LGC
Registration format
Prefix (1983 to 2001)
Make
Volkswagen
Model
Transporter
Colour
Black
Fuel type
Diesel
Engine size
1,896 cc
Year of manufacture
1999
First used
1 Jan 1999
MOT status
MOT expired on 30 Jul 2024
Latest MOT test
31 Jul 2023 (Pass)

Mileage history

S787 LGC was last recorded at 181,112 miles on 31 Jul 2023, 21 miles more than at the previous MOT on 18 Jul 2023.

Odometer reading at each MOT testPassFail
Previous MOT
181,091 miles · 18 Jul 2023
Between the last two tests
21 miles
Average per year
3,214 miles

Recorded mileage by year

  • 2023 – 181,112 miles
  • 2022 – 179,601 miles
  • 2021 – 178,159 miles
  • 2019 – 176,717 miles
  • 2018 – 175,797 miles
  • 2017 – 175,105 miles
  • 2016 – 173,457 miles
  • 2015 – 168,136 miles
  • 2014 – 163,088 miles
  • 2012 – 159,825 miles
  • 2011 – 155,896 miles
  • 2010 – 152,880 miles
  • 2009 – 147,219 miles
  • 2008 – 143,919 miles
  • 2007 – 133,756 miles
  • 2006 – 124,896 miles

What the latest MOT found

Pass181,112 miles
  • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023
  • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)Recorded at 2 MOTs since 2023

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 Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Offside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2021–2022

  • Nearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Offside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2018

  • Nearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

  • Nearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)

    Advisory2 MOTs, 2014

Full MOT history

26 tests since 1 Feb 2006, newest first. Select a test to see every defect and advisory.

  1. Pass181,112 miles (+21)7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    30 Jul 2024
    Odometer
    181,112 miles
    Test number
    673816564701
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  2. Fail181,091 miles (+1,490)3 major7 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    181,091 miles
    Test number
    172744047079
    • MajorNearside Front Inner Vehicle structure corroded to the extent that the rigidity of the assembly is significantly reduced marked by yellow chalk (6.1.1 (c) (i))
    • MajorOffside Front Outer Suspension component mounting prescribed area excessively corroded significantly reducing structural strength marked with yellow chalk (5.3.6 (a) (i))
    • MajorParking brake efficiency below requirements (1.4.2 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryCentral Front Oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch slight leak (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar linkage ball joint has slight play (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Upper Anti-roll bar pin or bush worn but not resulting in excessive movement d/bush (5.3.4 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Lower Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Inner Play in steering rack inner joint(s)

  3. Pass179,601 miles (+1,442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2023
    Odometer
    179,601 miles
    Test number
    722085127576
    • AdvisoryCentral Rear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • AdvisoryFront Oil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))

  4. Pass178,159 miles (+1,442)4 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 Jun 2022
    Odometer
    178,159 miles
    Test number
    270281578141
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (1.1.14 (a) (ii))
    • AdvisoryOil leak, but not excessive (8.4.1 (a) (i))
    • AdvisoryPARKING BRAKE HAS JUST MET THE MINIMUM REQUIREMENT

  5. Pass176,717 miles1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    31 Jan 2021
    Odometer
    176,717 miles
    Test number
    723038330203
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  6. Fail176,717 miles (+920)1 repaired1 advisory
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    176,717 miles
    Test number
    200016325562
    • Repaired at testOffside Windscreen washer provides insufficient washer liquid (3.5 (a))
    • AdvisoryRear Brake load sensing valve stiff (1.1.17 (c) (ii))

  7. Pass175,797 miles2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    31 Jul 2019
    Odometer
    175,797 miles
    Test number
    450811412453
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  8. Fail175,797 miles (+692)4 major2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    175,797 miles
    Test number
    492893426298
    • MajorNearside Headlamp aim too low (4.1.2 (a))
    • MajorNearside Headlamp insecure (4.1.1 (c))
    • MajorRear Brake load sensing valve inoperative but ABS functioning (1.1.17 (c) (i))
    • MajorRegistration plate lamp inoperative in the case of a single lamp or all lamps (4.7.1 (b) (ii))
    • AdvisoryNearside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))
    • AdvisoryOffside Rear Coil spring modified but not seriously weakened (5.3.1 (d) (i))

  9. Pass175,105 miles (+1,648)2 advisories
    MOT expiry
    23 May 2018
    Odometer
    175,105 miles
    Test number
    697790513227
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Play in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre has a cut on the wall not deep enough to reach the ply or cords

  10. Pass173,457 miles (+5,321)
    MOT expiry
    28 Feb 2017
    Odometer
    173,457 miles
    Test number
    627684122334

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  11. Pass168,136 miles (+5,048)
    MOT expiry
    2 Feb 2016
    Odometer
    168,136 miles
    Test number
    318204635035

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  12. Pass163,088 miles7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    9 Jan 2015
    Odometer
    163,088 miles
    Test number
    776970514060
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteEngine has air leak from vacum pipe
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteSide windows covered in pl,astic tinted cover

  13. Fail163,088 miles (+3,263)2 failures7 advisories5 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    163,088 miles
    Test number
    477639304072
    • FailureExhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Suspension arm ball joint dust cover excessively damaged so that it no longer prevents the ingress of dirt (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Direction indicator slightly discoloured (1.4.A.2f)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Suspension arm rubber bush deteriorated but not resulting in excessive movement (2.4.G.2)
    • AdvisoryRear brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened (3.5.1i)
    • NotePlay in steering rack inner joint(s)
    • NoteBrake pedal rubber worn
    • NoteEngine has air leak from vacum pipe
    • NoteNearside and offside rear tyres wearing on edges
    • NoteSide windows covered in pl,astic tinted cover

  14. Fail159,825 miles1 repaired2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    159,825 miles
    Test number
    635790542344
    • Repaired at testNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber split

  15. Pass159,825 miles (+3,929)2 advisories1 note
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2013
    Odometer
    159,825 miles
    Test number
    897550342306
    • AdvisoryFront Exhaust has a minor leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • AdvisoryNearside Track rod end ball joint has slight play (2.2.B.1f)
    • NoteRear wiper blade rubber split

  16. Pass155,896 miles1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    5 Dec 2012
    Odometer
    155,896 miles
    Test number
    437820641470
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteDiscs worn front
    • NoteVehicle slightly smokey

  17. Fail155,896 miles (+3,016)4 failures1 advisory2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    155,896 miles
    Test number
    258810841322
    • FailureFront Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Rear Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • AdvisorySteering system has slight free play detected at steering wheel (2.2.A.1b)
    • NoteDiscs worn front
    • NoteVehicle slightly smokey

  18. Pass152,880 miles (+5,661)1 advisory1 note
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2011
    Odometer
    152,880 miles
    Test number
    213741930376
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Anti-roll bar has slight play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • NoteNail in offside rear tyre

  19. Pass147,219 miles2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    28 Sept 2010
    Odometer
    147,219 miles
    Test number
    301902479238
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  20. Fail147,219 miles (+3,300)1 failure2 advisories2 notes
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    147,219 miles
    Test number
    482171079294
    • FailureNearside Headlamp insecure (1.7.3)
    • AdvisoryNearside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • AdvisoryOffside Front Tyre worn close to the legal limit (4.1.E.1)
    • NoteNail in nearside front tyre
    • NoteNail in nearside rear tyre

  21. Pass143,919 miles
    MOT expiry
    26 Nov 2009
    Odometer
    143,919 miles
    Test number
    542092638324

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  22. Fail143,919 miles (+10,163)8 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    143,919 miles
    Test number
    460462838463
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.5c)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front Anti-roll bar linkage has excessive play in a pin/bush (2.4.G.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too high (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  23. Pass133,756 miles (+10)
    MOT expiry
    6 Nov 2008
    Odometer
    133,756 miles
    Test number
    570831417356

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  24. Fail133,746 miles (+8,850)10 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    133,746 miles
    Test number
    774705967268
    • FailureCentre Exhaust has a major leak of exhaust gases (7.1.2)
    • FailureEmissions not tested (7.0)
    • FailureNearside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureNearside Headlamp not in good working order adversely affecting beam image (1.2.4a)
    • FailureNearside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureNearside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)
    • FailureOffside Front position lamp(s) not working (1.1.A.3b)
    • FailureOffside Headlamp aim too low (1.8)
    • FailureOffside Registration plate lamp not working (1.1.C.1d)
    • FailureOffside Windscreen wiper does not clear the windscreen effectively (8.2.2)

  25. Pass124,896 miles
    MOT expiry
    9 Feb 2007
    Odometer
    124,896 miles
    Test number
    363671146014

    No defects or advisories recorded.

  26. Fail124,896 miles2 failures
    MOT expiry
    No new certificate
    Odometer
    124,896 miles
    Test number
    174502636077
    • FailureFront Brake pad(s) less than 1.5 mm thick (3.5.1g)
    • FailureWindscreen has damage to the swept area in excess of a 40mm circle outside zone 'A' (8.3.1d)

Questions about S787 LGC

Does S787 LGC currently have a valid MOT?
No. The MOT on S787 LGC expired on 30 Jul 2024, according to DVSA records.
When is the MOT due on S787 LGC?
The MOT on S787 LGC expired on 30 Jul 2024. It can only be driven to a pre-booked MOT test or to repairs needed to pass one.
What mileage has S787 LGC done?
S787 LGC was recorded at 181,112 miles at its MOT on 31 Jul 2023, an average of 3,214 miles a year.
Has S787 LGC ever failed its MOT?
Yes. S787 LGC has failed 10 of its 26 MOT tests, most recently on 18 Jul 2023.
Has the mileage on S787 LGC 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 S787 LGC find?
S787 LGC passed its latest MOT on 31 Jul 2023 with 7 advisories: central front oil leak, but not excessive oil pressure switch slight leak; nearside front brake disc worn, pitted or scored, but not seriously weakened n/s and o/s; nearside front inner play in steering rack inner joint(s), and 4 more.

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